Getting Kids to Youth Baseball Practice on Time

Nationally known youth baseball coach gives some basic tips to get kids to practice on time. This article provides the basis to start an efficient practice. As the season starts, we want to get off to a good start with our team and what is expected of them. Of course, youth baseball is unlike a school team sport and you cannot force a player to practice or even force them to be on time. However, there are certain things you can do as a coach to ensure your team develops good habits.

Oakland Athletics Reach A Deal With Cisco Systems

According to city officials, Oakland Athletics has reached a deal with Cisco Systems Inc to build a high-tech park in Southern Fremont to seat around 32,000 to 35,000 people. This ballpark is due to be built on the 143 acres of land that Cisco currently holds.

MLB All Stars Win The Japan All Star Series 2006

Major League Baseball All Stars won the Japan All Star Series 2006 in Japan with a 5-3 win over Nippon Professional Baseball. They became the first team to sweep the Japan All Star Series since its inception in 1986. This win also ensured that the All Stars collected a winner purse of 140 million yen.

Youth Baseball Practices Don't Have To Be Long To Be Good

Youth baseball practices need to be more creative. Parents and youth baseball coaches need to stimulate youth players with drills that are fun and also increase the player's skill level.

Giants: Aurilia and Feliz Signed Deals

The San Francisco Giants added two key players to their infield when they signed on Monday first baseman Rich Aurilia with a two-year, $8 million contract and third baseman Pedro Feliz with a one-year, $5.1 million deal with.

Francona in Red Sox Sidelined for All-Star Tour of Japan

Red Sox manager Terry Francona will not be able to be part of an All-Star tour of Japan because of a foot infection.

Nationals: Girardi Takes Himself Out

While he was running for the vacant Washington Nationals managerial position, Joe Girardi decided to stop and has taken himself out of consideration.

Baseball Forecast 2007: Great Expecations for Detroit Tigers

Pitching carried the Detroit Tigers to the World Series. The young pitching staff now a year older and wiser has some help with the signing of slugger Gary Sheffield.

Pitching Mechanics: The Key to Being a Successful Pitcher

Pitching mechanics are an important aspect of any successful pitcher. Consistent pitching mechanics help reduce stress on the arm and improve command of pitches in and out of the strike zone.

Baseball College Recruiting: 10 Facts Baseball Players, Coaches, and Parents Need to Know

Although many of the colleges want you to believe you have to be the top of the top for baseball college recruiting, that isn’t always so. 10 Facts Baseball Players, Coaches, and Parents Need to Know.

Twins: Hunter to Play for the '07 Season

Torii Hunter will be back with the Minnesota Twins for at least one more year after the Twins decided to exercise their 2007 option on Hunter's contract on Tuesday.

Stat of the Week

Johan Santana is already one of the best pitchers ever

Miken Softball Bats Review - What's New For 2007

In the world of softball, finding a top quality slowpitch softball bat can sometimes be difficult. That is until you can swing a Miken softball bat.

2006 World Series: May The Best Manager Win!

I've been singing the praises of Jim Leyland, Detroit Tigers manager, nearly since the season began, and certainly after he publicly chastised his Boys of Spring for lackluster play with just several days of competition under their belts. He not only told them how high is up, but that they had better keep jumping all season long. And except for a few missteps here and there, they’ve responded on cue. Now, they’re the American League Champs and headed for the World Series. One of two other effective managers might meet Leyland and Company at that historic venue: Willie Randolph of the Mets, or Tony LaRussa of the Cards. Both of these guys are top notch, though LaRussa has far more post-season experience as a manager than Randolph, who is new to the game in that capacity. Still, they’re savvy and up for the challenge, according to Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, best-selling author, and expert guest on Fox Sports Radio and hundreds of radio and TV stations, worldwide.