September 28, 2010 Written by: Tyna LewisThe baseball regular season is fast coming to a close and that can only mean one thing - the World Series! Hopefully your favorite team has fared well through the past few months on the diamond, and what better way to celebrate one of America's favorite pastimes than with a baseball party?Firstly, you need to decide how big of an event you want to have. You can invite some friends over the watch the World...more
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since 1991, the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans. The White Sox are one of two major league clubs based in Chicago, the other being the Chicago Cubs of the National League. The White Sox last won the World...more
Though marquee players like Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and Josh Hamilton have deservedly received a majority of the attention this season, some other players have put together very nice seasons under the radar. Here's a look at the top hitters (as of Sept. 23) in the league that have put up some big stats without getting a lot of publicity for it.Paul Konerko, First Base, Chicago White Sox:Part of the reason the White Sox have been able to compete all season long has been the steady production of Konerko. As of Sept. 23, Konerko had a .313 average, 37 round-trippers and 105 RBIs, placing him among the leaders in all three categories. Most people have been talking about Cabrera and Hamilton but Konerko would have been in the MVP discussion had the White Sox been able to keep it together down the stretch.Mark Teixeira, First Base, New York Yankees:Apparently it's just going to be a yearly thing for Teixeira to get off to a slow start. Even with another atrocious April, Teixeira's production has still been there and he's once again a force in the middle of the Yankees' lineup. With 30 homers and 100 RBIs once again, Teixeira is still a premier power hitter and his average of...more
In baseball, sometimes it seems that nearly every ground ball out is just a half-step away from being a hit. If first base was 87 feet away, Juan Pierre might be the best player in the league. Such is the balance that baseball thrives upon. If the regular season was just 132 games, the Atlanta Braves would have won the National League East. ...more
Given that the 1800's, baseball enthusiasts have started out quite an intriguing interest of gathering baseball cards. Collectors gather valuable baseball cards of their favorite players. Some of them do this just for enjoyment whilst some others hope to generate major bucks out of these someday.The popularity of baseball being a sport helped boost...more
Expressing personality baseball caps allow for you to have the perfect, unique cap that is easily identified as yours and matches your personality. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when you purchase one of these caps. While there are large companies that will make these caps in bulk, most of the companies who manufacture them customize individual hats. This allows them to focus on making every hat made to order.Complexity in embroidered caps involves number of colors and how finely detailed the work is. While the machines used to embroider caps can handle several colors and reasonably detailed work, the machines are not suitable for duplicating photography or other complex imagines. When you have your embroidered baseball caps customized, try to avoid using white thread, as this color stains extremely easily and embroidery can be very difficult to clean. You should never take stiff brushes or harsh cleaners to embroidery thread, as this can significantly damage the threads and possibly cause them to unravel. If you need to clean the embroidery, use a soft, damp cloth and mild cleaners that do not use bleach. Allow your cap to completely dry before using...more
On Line Betting ReviewsThere are several baseball betting systems out there, however, not all are made equal. There are some really great ones that, if used properly, can really help you master the art of sports betting, not just for...more
Baseballs caps are sought after by people for different purposes. There are those who want to collect as many hats as they can, depending on the particular purpose it will serve. Primarily, baseball hats are used as protection of the eyes from...more
Baseball Games are played between two teams consisting of nine players each. Baseball is played outdoors in a grassy area called a baseball diamond. It is shaped in the form of a diamond consisting of four bases. The bases are white and they are...more
Baseball: Coaching the Youth of TomorrowCoaching 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...more
Baseball Q & A: Baseball Facts You May Not Have KnownWhat is the difference between baseball and softball?Baseball is team sport where a player on one team attempts to throw a hard, fist- sized ball past a player on the other team, who attempts to...more
As a young, impressionable, and very eager baseball player, I listened to every word my coaches had to say. As years passed and my game improved, however, I began to develop smarter ways of hitting a baseball—using techniques that...more