Before every major league baseball game, rules require that the pristine white game balls be smeared with mud. And not just any mud. Since 1938, professional baseball teams have used "Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud", made from a secret concoction that originates in a New Jersey swamp, harvested six times a year from two holes, the location of which remains a mystery. picked by bingo 8 months ago tags baseball mud Lena Blackburne |
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A growing number of baseball enthusiasts are joining "throwback" baseball leagues. Players wear the classic white long-sleeved shirt and short-brimmed hats popular in the game's early years. Another big difference? No gloves. "Only sissies wear a mitt..." *THIS is baseball I could get into. No corporate endorsements, no steroids, no million-dollar salaries. Just guys out ... read full post picked by RowanGrey 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share sports |
In the longest All-Star Game in history, Michael Young's sacrifice fly delivered the final blow, allowing the AL to defeat the NL in 15 innings, 4-3. In the 79th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, it was a memorable finish to perhaps the final national event held on the storied Bronx stage. picked by Chamale 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share sports |
More than 140 pimps, prostitutes and their customers were arrested in the Bay Area during "Operation Strikeout," which was scheduled to coincide with the crowd-drawing festivities of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game in San Francisco. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
What happens when a group shows up at a little league game and turns it into a major league event? 9 comments edit related share worldGood times, thats what. God I love these guys. picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago |
Major League Baseball will honor the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig*’s “luckiest man” retirement speech tomorrow, part of a campaign against the disease that now bears his name. 10 comments edit related share plime.com“It’s one of the great moments in American sports and, arguably, American popular culture,” a professor says of the speech. *greatest baseball player in history (in my opinion) picked by Bingo 5 months ago |
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This summer Lt. Col. Bryan Hilferty, was coaching his son's little league game. He wasn't sure how to make a call on a play. He tried to consult the Rules Book, but found no one had one. The Rules Book was considered TopSecret and wasn't available that is was only for those with-a-need-to-know. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
This is absolutely insane, a plane crashes on the baseball field during a game. picked by JuicyFruit 3 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
A New York mother is suing her son's baseball coach for not teaching him to properly slide into a base. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 10 comments edit related share plime.com |
I'm as big a baseball fan as anywife, but trying to follow this video just makes my head hurt. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
For the second consecutive year, Major League Baseball players will have the opportunity to use pink bats on Mother’s Day.The pink bats are part of Major League Baseball’s Mother’s Day promotion “Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer,” which benefits the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. picked by sholom22 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
The family contends metal baseball bats are inherently unsafe for youth games because the ball comes off them much faster than from wooden bats. The lawsuit will also be filed against Little League Baseball and a sporting goods chain that sold the bat. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |
It's easy to find America's pastime in the movies, but not every baseball moment is a winner. Here are some of our favorites, along with a few that suck no matter how many $7 beers you down before watching. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago 1 comments edit related share sports |
NTV attempted to determine the speed of a baseball fired from the barrel of a tank. To conduct the epic experiment, they enlisted the help of the Cambodian military, which saw the TV show as a means of spreading PR about how Cambodia is now a peaceful nation with a professional military. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share world |
Without a doubt, this is the world's largest baseball bat, which can be found at the Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 West Main Street, Louisville, KY. It's 120 feet tall and said to be modeled after Babe Ruth's bat. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
And not just any perfect game. Mackenzie Brown retired all 18 boys she faced. 2 comments edit related share sportsToday, she threw the first pitch at the Mets game. Maybe they should sign her? picked by suebe 7 months ago |
My brain was boggled so much, it leaked out of every available hole, and down my nice new t-shirt. picked by p00p 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
A Japanese baseball team drafted 16-year-old Eri Yoshida this weekend, giving her the chance to become the first woman to play professional baseball in Japan. picked by pvisi111 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share sports |
Cheap, convenient and casual, baseball caps and flip-flops have acquired a trendy charm. Those qualities have made them must-wear accessories for teens, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners or anyone trying to keep cool during the sweltering days of summer. 7 comments edit related share scienceHowever, flip-flips and baseball caps could pose a hidden health risk from skin cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago |
Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box during a Texas League game with the Arkansas Travelers, police said. picked by sholom22 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
* If you think about the game, you lose the game. * You can not claim to have Won the Game this results in a losing The Game, don't do it * 3 or "three" is the game's lucky number. * Forgetting The Game due to a case of amnesia will be considered a Time Out until a.)The person is re-informed of The Game or b.)The person is proven to have never forgotten about The Game, whethe... read full post picked by FastTurtle 1 year ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |