Does The World Series Mean Anything, Any More?

The worst team in the postseason, the St. Louis Cardinals, just ascended to the World Championship. With the wimpiest win-loss record among the four contenders, Tony LaRussa’s underdogs came out on top. I’ve been singing his praises for a long, long time. I like the way he approaches the game. Still, did the Cards even deserve to make it to the postseason to begin with? And is their victory at all meaningful? When I grew up, two teams made it to the post-season, period: the National and American League champs. By definition, they had the best records in their ranks, and they deserved to be regarded with respect. Not anymore, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, best-selling author, popular radio and TV commentator, and Fortune 1000 consultant.

Choosing The Best Slowpitch Softball Bat

Choosing a new softball bat isn't difficult, but it does take a little research. Don't just walk into Wal-Mart and pick up a $20 no-name bat and call it a day.

What is Cal Ripken Doing Today

On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken broke the most storied record in baseball, Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,130 consecutive games. Ripken played all of his games with the Baltimore Orioles, a rarity in an era when baseball players move from team to team seeking better deals.

How To Create A Winning Recreational Softball Team

Any manager who's having a hard time recruiting a winning team needs to read this article for a few simple tips on how to be a success! Whether you play softball, baseball, or over-the-line, you can learn a thing or two from it.

Baseball Gloves Online

In the beginning, baseball players played bare-handed. Eventually, baseball gloves were developed, and over the years, they evolved to become more specialized. Today, baseball gloves are available in different shapes and sizes to best fit the needs of the players. Buying high-quality baseball gloves can make a world of difference to the game.

Batting Cage Lighting

Batting cages are used by softball and baseball players to improve their ability to hit the ball. Both indoor and outdoor batting cages need lighting for night practice. Indoor batting cages are used in climates where seasonal weather does not permit such activity.

Antique Baseball Gloves

The game of baseball has a great following and the fanfare doesn?t just end with the game. Memories are cherished for many years and those fond memories are rekindled when you have an antique baseball glove to cherish.

Custom Wooden Baseball Bats

Custom wooden baseball bats are manufactured from some of the finest quality woods such as white ash, maple, and cherry wood. These are available in a variety of shapes, models, lengths, weights, and finishes.

Ash Baseball Bats

Ash baseball bats have an important position in the history of the game of baseball. Ash, a soft, light, and porous wood, is traditionally used to make baseball bats. These cost-effective bats perform almost as effectively as maple bats. The straight grain patterns in ahs are convenient for designing beautiful bats.

Baseball Tickets Online

Purchasing baseball tickets online is an easy way to obtain a ticket. It is fast, simple, and reliable, and it is one of the best ways to escape box office hassles. Many ticket websites are available for purchasing baseball tickets online. These websites differ in prices, selection, and trustworthiness. All that is required for getting baseball tickets online is a credit card and an Internet connection.

The Curse of the Big Hurt

The Red Sox had the Curse of the Bambino, because they traded away the great Babe Ruth, The White Sox are facing their own affliction: The Curse of The Big Hurt. Trading away Frank Thomas, The Big Hurt, hurts a lot, and it’s going to hurt more.

September American League Trends

Here's your MLB trends sheet for the first half of September—American League. What's a trends sheet? Basically, I will run down each team in the American League and tell you what teams are hot, heating up, cooling down or cold. It's nearing the end of the season, but there's still plenty of golden baseball betting opportunities out there. Let's jump into the trends outlook and see who's worth betting.

Johan Santana

The race for the playoffs is heating up in the American League, and the Minnesota Twins are smack dab in the middle of it. The good thing for the Twins is that they have Johan Santana on their side. He is one of the best pitchers in the entire league, and is a definite front runner for the honor of the American League Cy Young award. If the Twins are going to make the playoffs, Santana will have to come up with a few more clutch wins down the stretch.

Roy Halladay

One of the best pitchers in the American League is Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. He is shown his power and poise this season, and is definitely a front runner to take home the Cy Young award when the season finishes up in another month or so.