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Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

See the Cast of 'Rookie of the Year' Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:42:58 +0000

In the ’90s baseball classic ‘Rookie of the Year,’ 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) really wants to be a major leaguer. The only problem is he’s more of klutz than a diamond king. That all changes when Henry injuries his arm trying to make a play. The tendons in his shoulder heal “too [...]

The 10 Worst Baseball Players in Movie History

Donald Deane — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:55:07 +0000

Now that winter is finally behind us, we can soon expect the Boys of Summer to take the field in America's favorite pastime. But for every powerhouse baseball player like Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols, Johan Santana or Roy Halladay, there are others who aren't nearly as successful. This strict division between all-stars and scrubs is represented nowhere better than in movies.

This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

We really weren’t that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth. Our hats are off to this man, who didn’t let [...]

Reporter Hit By Foul Ball At World Series

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:13:09 +0000

It seems that investigative journalism is no longer the most dangerous form of newscasting. It’s time we add sports journalism to the list, because covering baseball just got dangerous! While commenting on the World Series between the Tigers and Giants, reporter Ian Mendes was between live camera spots when suddenly he was hit in the [...]

St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:10:03 +0000

It's a little strange to lose a body part. But that's what happened to St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter when surgeons removed one of his ribs in an attempt to alleviate pressure that was running up his pitching arm.

After the surgery Carpenter was presented with the bone, and he knew just what to do with it:

Dustin Pedroia Leaves Baseball Game After Learning Wife Was In Labor

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:04:38 +0000

When Boston Red Sox fans saw Dustin Pedroia leave the field mid-game after a discussion with Bobby Valentine, they were probably thinking the worst. A dust up between the team's manager and star second baseman would be an unpleasant capper to a season full of clubhouse chemistry problems and losing.

But, when you watch the video of their on-field conversation, you'll notice that Pedroia and Valentine don't seem angry at each other. In fact, when Pedroia darts off the field, he seems pretty excited.

Umpire Jim Joyce Saves Woman's Life Before Hitting the Mound… No Big Deal

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:00:36 +0000

This isn’t the first time baseball umpire Jim Joyce has been in the news. Two years ago, a famously blown call that cost Detroit’s Armando Galarraga a perfect game put him in the headlines. This week, however, he’s better known as the hero who saved the life of a woman with a heart problem. Jayne [...]

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Invade Chicago Cubs Game

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:23:23 +0000

America's pastime -- the yawn-enducing sport of baseball -- has finally figured out a way to make the batting lineup announcements anything but horribly dreadful. Recently, comedians Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis were present at a Chicago Cubs home game, where they not only hilariously delivered the team's introductions, but also tossed out some pitches.

Determined Dad Snags Foul Ball While Holding Baby

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:35:49 +0000

As a baseball fan, you hate to let the opportunity to snag a foul ball pass you by. But a dad at Monday night's game in Atlanta had a good reason not to go for a ball that was headed his way -- the Braves' fan was busy holding his baby.

Resourceful Baseball Fan Makes Epic Foul Ball Catch Using Tub of Popcorn

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:00:46 +0000

You know that Taco Bell commercial showing the guy catching a foul baseball with his left hand while eating a nacho-filled taco with his right? The motto is, "if you can eat your nachos with one hand, you can be a hero with the other." Well, this motto works a little bit better with a bucket of popcorn.

Bill Murray Gives a Heartfelt Speech at Sally Baseball Hall of Fame Induction

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:57 +0000

Bill Murray, iconic funny man and long-time part owner of the Charleston RiverDogs, was recently inducted into the South Atlantic League Baseball Hall of Fame, to both our surprise and his. “I don’t understand why I’m being inducted into the Hall of Fame. I’m not going to say no,” he said after taking the podium [...]

Nick Offerman, aka Ron Swanson, Will Do Anything For Cubs World Series Title

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:05:21 +0000

At the beginning of the 2012 MLB season, New Era released their newest spot highlighting rivalries -- this time opting for Cubs vs. White Sox and Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson) vs. Craig Robinson (Daryl from 'The Office'). The duo didn't disappoint as they traded barbs, quips and low blows. Now, they're back to give us another round of retorts as Craig grills Nick about what he'd do for a Cubs championship.

Little Leaguer Pulls Off Rare Unassisted Triple Play

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:20 +0000

There have only been 15 unassisted triple plays in Major League history. This makes the instant inning killer the rarest play in all of baseball.

Although they don't keep track of such things, it stands to reason there have been more unassisted triple plays than that on the Little League level -- just given the sheer number of games played.

Harvard Baseball Team Performs Hilarious 'Call Me Maybe' Dance

Mithun Divakaran — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:58:50 +0000

Road trips can often get boring. So what do you do when you run out of options to keep you occupied? If you are the boys from Harvard’s baseball team, you put on a Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop hit ‘Call Me Maybe’ and lip-synch to it while the camera’s rolling. The Canadian singer’s inescapable smash [...]

One-Armed Little League Pitcher Coleman Shannon Throws a Shocking No-Hitter

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:07 +0000

Coleman Shannon was born without a right hand and forearm, due to a medical condition called Amelia, but that hasn't slowed him down from chasing his baseball dreams. In fact, the 14-year-old left-handed pitcher recently threw a no-hitter in a Johnsonville, SC little league game.

Bryce Harper's First MLB Hit Mooned by Dodgers Fan

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:18 +0000

For any rookie baseball player just entering the MLB, getting your first major league hit is a moment to remember. But when that moment gets its thunder stolen from you - by a mooning fan to boot - well, that's quite something. It's what happened to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, who only made his MLB debut with the team on April 28.

High School Baseball Player Breaks Own Car Window With Game-Winning Home Run

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:15:45 +0000

There is no better feeling for a baseball player than hitting a game-winning home run. So Tennessee slugger Jameson Painter was on cloud nine when his eighth inning round-tripper put his Chuckey-Doak High baseball team in the lead for good in their game against Jonesboro University High.

However, when the senior got to the parking lot to drive himself home after the game he went from the thrill of victory to the agony of having to deal with a broken windshield. And Painter only had himself to blame for the shattered glass, as it was his game-winning moonshot that did the damage.

Fans Who Stole Foul Ball from Crying Kid Say They Were 'Unaware'

Donald Deane — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:02:51 +0000

Sean Leonard and fiance Shannon Smith Moore, the couple who stole a foul ball from a little boy and made him cry during a game between the Yankees and the Rangers on Wednesday night, recently spoke to ABC and said they were completely oblivious to the drama playing out right beside them. Do you believe them?

Rude Baseball Fans Steal Foul Ball From Kid, Make Him Cry

Donald Deane — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:50:29 +0000

In this video, a pint-sized baseball fan misses a foul ball at a game between the Yankees and the Rangers and sobs hysterically for failing to snag the prize. Even worse, two adult fans next to him proudly display the ball while the youngster bawls his eyes out. Far be it from us to use a word like heartless, but, dang, that's pretty cold.

Chicago White Sox Player Catches Unruly Kid on the Field

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:35:57 +0000

When you run on the field during a baseball game, you should expect rough treatment from the security guards or the players, if they happen to get to you first.

However, Chicago White Sox left fielder Dayan Viciedo couldn't have been more gentle when he apprehended a field invader during the sixth inning of his team's game against the Baltimore Orioles earlier this week.

Jose Canseco's Tweets About the Titanic Are Kinda Nutty

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:28:04 +0000

Twitter is the greatest thing to happen to Jose Canseco since steroids. The former Bash Brother has over 440,000 followers on the micro blogging site and is known for his off-beat quasi-coherent Tweeting style.

His most recent newsworthy barrage of Tweets relate to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

Baseball Fan Catches Foul Ball While Holding Daughter

Donald Deane — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:34:57 +0000

We've pulled off some impressive examples of multitasking ourselves. (You should see us type and eat at the same time.) But this dad, who catches a foul ball during a game between the Giants and the Pirates while simultaneously holding his daughter, puts us to shame. Oh, and did we mention that he catches the ball one-handed? He must be some sort of super dad!

Leno Makes 'Hunger Games' Star Josh Hutcherson Relive His Opening Pitch Fail

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:15:18 +0000

As one of the stars of the runaway hit 'The Hunger Games,' Josh Hutcherson was on top of the world. Why even his hometown Cincinnati Reds asked the 19-year-old to throw out the first pitch before their game Saturday against the Miami Marlins.

Unfortunately for Hutcherson that experience took him down a peg, as his ceremonial toss could be generously descibed as "horrible."

Bill Murray Throws Out First Pitch at Wrigley Field as Only Bill Murray Can

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:55:30 +0000

When you invite Bill Murray to participate in your sporting event, you can probably expect something wacky to happen. Which is why the funnyman is the star every year at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament.

Beyond the links, Murray is a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. So he was a natural pick to throw out this season's first pitch at Wrigley Field.

'Strasburger' Might Be the Worst Food to Buy at a Baseball Game

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:59:42 +0000

If you happen to be at a Washington Nationals baseball game this year, you may notice the Red Porch concession stand selling a ginormous sandwich named after Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg called the “StrasBurger.” But while it might look tasty, this may actually be one of the worst pieces of sports fare calorie-wise. So what [...]

Cleveland Indians Pitcher Jason Kipnis Caught Singing Adele During a Game

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:27:36 +0000

As is often pointed out by the game’s critics, baseball can be a bit slow. So what’s a fielder to do during the often excruciating periods between pitches? Well, if you’re Cleveland Indians’ second baseman Jason Kipnis, you do a bit of singing. Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’ to be exact. Now Kipnis was obviously aware he was [...]

Parents Prank Their Little Chicago White Sox Fan With a Cubs Christmas Present [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:46:43 +0000

This would have been a good entry for Jimmy Kimmel’s Christmas gift prank videos: a father gives his daughter – a big Chicago White Sox fan – a gift for a Chicago Cubs fan! Needless to say, she wasn’t happy about it. Not only does she not want it, she doesn’t even want to take [...]

Japanese Astronaut Plays Baseball By Himself In Space

Donald Deane — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:32:53 +0000

During long periods of isolation in outer space, boredom is no doubt a major problem. So how did one Japanese astronaut decide to pass the time? By playing a baseball game all by himself, of course. Thanks to zero-g conditions, Satoshi Furukawa is able to pitch, hit and catch a ball all by his lonesome. [...]

Groundskeeper Shows Off Dance Skills in the Middle of World Series [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:22:27 +0000

A groundskeeper at Ranger’s Ballpark in Arlington, TX drops his broom and performs a nifty, impromptu dance routine between innings during game four of the World Series. [via Asylum UK]