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Baseball-Coaching the Youth of Tomorrow By : bill bathe Coaching our youth is a delicate practice that needs to be taken with the kids self confidence at the heart of the teaching. These days, parents and coaches alike want to win so bad, they put undue stress on the kids that can have a negative effect. Jackie Robinson-A Civil Rights Hero By : bill bathe Jackie Robinson transcended the color barrier in major league baseball and became a hero for humanity. He was an icon for civil rights and helped lead the way for other ballplayers. A true inspiration to us all. An example of bravery and courage. Baseball was simply a vehicle for Jackie Robinson to Great Teams Awesome Records - Miserable Teams Bad Records By : aron w What are some of the Major League team's all time won and loss records? Like the Cubs. How many runs have the Yankees scored since they started putting players on the field in the early 1900's. After the Yankees which teams have the highest all time winning percentages? Since day one of major league play, over 100 years ago, there have been some teams with great all time records. Who are they? My Baseball Audition By : aron w Spring was in the air... All I thought about from the fall of 1963 to the winter of 1964 was playing baseball. Weequahic High School's baseball season started when it was still pretty cold. Around March 15, 1964 was when practice started. The first day of tryouts could not have arrived quickly enough. The season started in the gym. The weather was too cold for outside baseball. Thank Goodness She Turned Things Around By : aron w It’s the end of March, 2006. The trip to Disney to play in a showcase has finally arrived. Manteee, my daughter, and her team from Oakland, New Jersey are about to take on a team from Livingston, New Jersey. Livingston and Oakland are about 20 miles apart. So Close to the Hall of Fame By : aron w* We all have our favorite players. Arguing who was better has been a baseball ritual since the game began. Here are some of my favorites. The distinction with these players is that they have not made it to the Hall of Fame. Heading the list of “Close Cooperstowners “ are Andre Dawson, Jim Rice, Joe Jackson, Goose Gossage and Dave Parker. Each one of these athletes had great careers, full of worthy statistics that compare quite favorably to many of the incumbents. The Many Names of Baseball By : aron w When I think about baseball players I often think of the nicknames these players carried with them. Players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Mickey Mantle had multiple names. Here are some great names, funny names and not so great names. Which are your favorites? Baseball Cards - Collecting A Passion By : Jack Vallis There are different hobbies that you will find people engaged in. Love at First Strike-Baseball in Latin America By : Grant Eckert Baseball in the United States dates back to the 1840s, but many other countries picked up and played the sport soon after. In Cuba, students who enrolled in the United States educational system returned home to the island nation with a bat and a ball. The popularity of the game in Cuba was so high as to be considered part of the identity during the war for independence during the late 1800s. The Impact of MLB Spring Training on Florida's Cities By : Grant Eckert More and more Major League Baseball teams are choosing areas in Florida to hold their spring training camps. This is done for several reasons. Due to the fact that the climate in Florida is very warm and very mild during the late winter/early spring months, a team from anywhere in the United States can start their spring training on time, and not have to deal with cold and snowy weather. Steroid Use among America's Youth By : Grant Eckert Although it is typically high school students who are encouraged to participate in organized sports, children of all ages do participate. Participating in organized team sports is a great way to achieve physical benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of well being. Organized sports are also a great way to develop camaraderie and character building. A Brief History of the Rise of Baseball in Japan By : Grant Eckert Sometime between 1867 and 1873, an American professor, Horace Williams, at what is now Tokyo University, is credited with introducing baseball to the country of Japan. Williams came to Japan to teach English and American History, but his sports interest is what has impacted Japan the most. Fellow American Albert Bates, teaching at Kaitaku University, organized the first baseball game in Japan. Baseball vs. Football-Which Is America's #1 Sport? By : Grant Eckert In the United States, both baseball and football have passionate fans who claim that they follow the true number one sport in America. But, how does one determine what is the actual "number one American sport"? Baseball Bat Review By : Nevets Notrom This article describes the different types of Baseball Bats there are, and goes into details on the pros and cons of various brands. The Best Closers in MLB History By : Derek Meuller A baseball closer is the last line of defense. Closers are responsible for saving (or blowing) hundreds of games each year. A closer has to be tough, confident, and skilled and closers have to have thick skin. They can be anointed the hero, and criticized greatly all in the same week. They have to have a short memory, and continue to do their job with passion and confidence. One pitch can make or break a game, so a closer has to be clutch. Rays Nearly Sweep the Best Team in Baseball By : Andrew Nuscis Yes you read that right. The Rays nearly swept the best team in baseball this week dealing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Angels have a near impossible lead to give up and they are struggling with complacency now as they have dropped two series in a row. The Giants of Tokyo By : Victoria Cochrane Although considered uniquely American, Baseball is played in many countries throughout the world and Japan even has its own professional league. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets \| Minnesota Twins Tickets \| Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets By : Sanjay The tickets to concerts, sports and other live performances are hard to get from different outlets made available for the same cause. For the more information about Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets, Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets, Minnesota Twins Tickets, St. Louis Cardinals Tickets, Cleveland Indians Tickets visit www.ticketamerica.com The Top 10 Best Cincinnati Reds of All-time By : Luke Jernigan Below you will find my Best Cincinnati Reds of All-Time list, ranked #10 through #1. Many of these positions were very difficult, none moreso than deciding on #1 versus #2 on the list. You will notice the heavy presence of Big Red Machine players from the 1970's. Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets - D-Backs Takin’ It Back Again! By : Robert Melkonyan Fantasy camp, transitioning leadership and exhibition games against Team Mexico are all exciting things going on with the D-Backs. Boston Red Sox Tickets - Historically Speaking By : Robert Melkonyan There’s a wealth of history swirling in the historical past of the Boston Red Sox and the many winning games that have been played at Fenway Park. Chicago Cubs Tickets - Cubs Give Bradley a 3-Year Hug By : Robert Melkonyan The Chicago Cubs recently signed veteran outfielder Milton Bradley to a 3-year contract with high hopes of excellent performance. Cleveland Indians Tickets - Getting to the Town Hall on time! By : Robert Melkonyan Indians fans came out to make their voice known and Indians big boys took the time to listen and answer back. Colorado Rockies Tickets - Something to Be Said For Consistency! By : Robert Melkonyan Year after year, the Colorado Rockies have been more than happy to return to Hi Corbett field to start their spring training. Detroit Tigers Tickets - Get On The Bus & Ride! By : Robert Melkonyan The Detroit Tigers may not incite fans to chorus but they’re certain to be out in full effect this year for their annual Winter Caravan. Kansas City Royals Tickets - Check Out Those Newbies! By : Robert Melkonyan With fresh faces coming on board, bringing plenty of new potential to the field, the Kansas City Royals may line up to be quite a formidable team. Minnesota Twins Tickets - So What It's Cold Outside! By : Robert Melkonyan It's Crookston, Minnesota and there is no question whatsoever: It's cold outside! "I remember it being cold and I remember being in snowstorms and ice storms... New York Mets Tickets - History making so Long to Shea Stadium By : Robert Melkonyan It was a melancholy mixture before the ceremony ended but after many great games and memories, the time came to say good bye to Shea Stadium. New York Yankees - Get In Line, It's Arbitration Time! By : Robert Melkonyan There’s no need to put any more coal on the first Atlanta Braves Tickets - Time to Get Lowe! By : Robert Melkonyan Veteran Derrick Lowe has signed a fantastic $60 million deal with the Atlanta Braves for the next four years. Baltimore Orioles Tickets - And the Roster Says... By : Robert Melkonyan The non-roster invitees are numbered and in place but there’s still some shifting around and rotational considerations being made. Chicago White Sox Tickets - Sox Plan to Break in New Facility in Arizona By : Robert Melkonyan The Chicago White Sox will be training in a new facility in Glendale, Arizona this year and it looks like the facility isn’t the only young thing planned. Cincinnati Reds Tickets - The original "Red Stockings"? By : Robert Melkonyan The Cincinnati Reds have been around longer than all of us have and interestingly enough, they started out calling themselves stockings. Florida Marlins Tickets - Manatees and Mermaids in Miami By : Robert Melkonyan Heavyweight Manatees and sultry Mermaids make time between innings worth not leaving your seat! Houston Astros Tickets - Hawkins Rests the Bat for Inauguration By : Robert Melkonyan Latroy Hawkins and wife Anita will enjoy the inaugural festivities just before Hawkins heads off to Spring Training in February. Los Angeles Angels Tickets - Angels Lose Ambassador Gomez, 85 By : Robert Melkonyan Preston Gomez spent his entire life doing what he loved and that was baseball. Complications of his injuries at Spring Training last year resulted in his death. Milwaukee Brewers Tickets - Brewers on Deck Should Wow Fans Again By : Robert Melkonyan The Brewers on Deck event promises to do some good things for fans and for those who are less fortunate. Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets - Stars and Scouts Mingle at Annual Dinner By : Robert Melkonyan The annual event that Dennis Gilbert plans for aid to scouts who need it was again a success this year. Oakland Athletics Tickets - Plans Not Finalized for New Stadium By : Robert Melkonyan There are options on the table and although Fremont is the preferred location, Santa Clara is still in the pocket just in case. Philadelphia Phillies Tickets - The Cream of the Crop on Top By : Robert Melkonyan The Philadelphia Phillies are making moves and taking steps to get their players in position and set the roster straight for the season. Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets - What to do with 40 Great Guys By : Robert Melkonyan The Pittsburgh Pirates don’t usually take names. They get out on the field and kick butt. This year should be no exception. San Diego Padres Tickets - 40 Men and a Roster By : Robert Melkonyan The San Diego Padres have an excellent line up that’s supported by some of the best coaches and management in the entire sport. San Francisco Giants Tickets - The Bonds Beat Goes On! By : Robert Melkonyan It’s been years and years and then more years that the steroid use by Barry Bonds, former Giants super star has continued on in a battle between Bonds’ lawyers and the government lawyers. Seattle Mariners Tickets - Eleven Years and Running for FanFest By : Robert Melkonyan The Seattle Mariners bring out the talent and turn on the charm for the 11th year in a row at this year’s FanFest. St. Louis Cardinals Tickets - Cardinals’ Acer Plans to Get Back In the Game By : Robert Melkonyan After recuperating from two separate pitching arm injuries, Chris Carpenter is heading back to Spring Training and hopes to get in the first season pitching lineup. Tampa Bay Rays Tickets - Team Picks New Spot for Spring Training By : Robert Melkonyan The Tampa Bay Rays have a great new spot to conduct their Spring Training for at least the next 20 years. Texas Rangers Tickets - Arlington Ballpark Proves Bigger is Better! By : Robert Melkonyan The Texas Rangers have a brilliant facility in Arlington, Texas that proves have bigger in this case certainly means having better as well! Toronto Blue Jays Tickets - Can Arbitration Streak Strike Out? By : Robert Melkonyan Arbitration has been in the Toronto Blue Jays camp for many years now so it comes as no surprise that there’s some going on again this year. Washington Nationals Tickets - Winter Caravan Revving Into Action! By : Robert Melkonyan The Washington Nationals are planning to have a great Winter Caravan with an activity or two that’s never been done by them before. Techniques for softball pitching By : Sabbik All softball trainers will uniformly tell you to first learn and practice, and master good pitching mechanics first and not be unduly obsessed with throwing strikes when you are beginning to learn how to pitch. Learn to do pitching right and then you can eventually add speed and also concentrate on accuracy. MLB Betting Picks: How to Take Advantage of Baseball Betting Odds By : Gene Schwerman One of several articles about various sports betting strategies and concepts. Set up backyard to the baseball field By : Sabbik As most of us are aware baseball is the most popular game in United States and Americans enjoy playing this game. To play the game more frequently and for longer hours, the ideal thing would be to build a backyard baseball field. While it may not be practicable to build a backyard baseball field to scale, you can certainly make one that provides a lot of excitement and fun. 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