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Giants Trounce Tigers In World Series Game One

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:45:51 +0000

Pablo Sandoval homered in each of his first three at-bats as the Giants trounced the Tigers, 8-3, in Game One of the World Series. Sandoval went 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI en route to joining Reggie Jackson, Albert Pujols and Babe Ruth as the only players in history with three homers in a single World Series game. Barry Zito pitched five-and-two-thirds innings, only giving up one run for the win. Zito also smacked an RBI single.

Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series

Joe Student — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:44:40 +0000

Noriatsu Osaka had three home runs and a triple, as the team from Tokyo, Japan beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 12-2, on Sunday in the championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA. Tokyo starter Kotaro Kiyomiya struck out eight, as the Japanese held Tennessee to two hits just a day after [...]

Carrie Underwood Throws the First Pitch at Blue Jays / Yankees Baseball Game

Megan Pacella — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:00:05 +0000

Carrie Underwood put aside her microphone over the weekend and picked up a baseball instead. The ‘Blown Away’ hitmaker stepped up to the pitcher’s mound at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada to throw out the first pitch at the Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees baseball game on Sunday night (August 12).

Weekly MLB Report: Who Will Be Dealt By The Trade Deadline?

Joe Student — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:31 +0000

Major league teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to make a non-waiver trade to help their team. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers continued winning streaks on Sunday. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball: Teams Scrambling To Make Deals Before Deadline Because of the added Wild Card playoff spot in each [...]

Fan Controlled Sports?

Rob Garrett — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:05:27 +0000

How does that sound? I for one am for it. The reason behind the title is simple. The video below shows two soccer guys putting dog shock collars on the soccer players and the opposing coach/fan would shock the opposing players/team. That sounds like a lot of fun. Could you imagine having a contest every [...]

Ronnie Dunn Delivers Beautiful Rendition of the National Anthem at World Series Game 3

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:13:26 +0000

The scene of the World Series shifted from the chill of St. Louis to the much warmer confines of Texas last night. For Game 3 of the Fall Classic between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, country crooner Ronnie Dunn was called upon to sing he National Anthem, completing the trifecta of country artists singing the song for the first three World Series games.

Jason Aldean Kicks Off All Star Week Tonight In Phoenix

Joe Bob — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:21:13 +0000

What could possibly be any better than all-star baseball and country music all in the same spot? If that is your idea of a dream evening, then tonight, you’re in luck! According to CMT Daily Roundup,Jason Aldean will help kickoff Major League Baseball’s 2011 All-Star Week with an on-field performance before the State Farm Home [...]

Baseball Fan Rips Foul Ball From Hands of Woman [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:00:40 +0000

After retrieving a foul ball that had been hit into the dugout, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Melvin Mora flipped the ball into the front row of the stands.

His toss was intended for a young blond woman, who had the kind of look that would encourage a guy to give a girl a baseball.

Hall of Fame Catcher Gary Carter Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

Amory Gritta — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:35:23 +0000

Doctors say Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has a form of inoperable brain cancer called glioblastoma. Doctors at Duke University treating the 57-year-old Carter released a statement saying surgery is not a good alternative at this time, although "we discussed an aggressive treatment plan with Mr. Carter and his family, which will include chemotherapy and radiation."

Carter, who just wrapped up his second season as baseball coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University, plans to undergo treatment near his home in Florida.

MLB Spring Training

Amory Gritta — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:35:49 +0000

The boys of summer are done hibernating: MLB spring training is in full swing, so to speak, down Florida (and Arizona) way.

Spring Training Is Here! Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

Rob Garrett — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00:05 +0000

Well it is finally here baseball fans. Spring training is back in the MLB and it will certainly be a very interesting season for baseball. The Rangers are coming back after the best season they have had in the franchise winning the American League Division, and hopefully the Astros at least make the playoffs this year.

Woman Pitches Batting Practice For The Cleveland Indians [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:40 +0000

Justine Siegal pitched batting practice at the Cleveland Indians' spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona, marking the first time a woman has ever performed this task.

She will pitch batting practice again today, this time for the Oakland A's.

This isn't the first time the 36-year-old has been a baseball gender pioneer -- in 2009 Siegal became the first woman to coach first base for a men's professional team when she did so for the Broxton Rox of the Canadian-American League. Read on to see her in action.