Artificial turf was once a common occurrence at the Major League level, with places like Three Rivers Stadium utilizing non-natural playing surfaces. Most ballparks now have natural grass, with Tampa Bay and Toronto being the only cities without it. Is there a reason why artificial turf has almost disappeared from the big league ballparks? If […]
Double dip from the prospects pool
March 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you are a fan of a team that spends dollar dollar bills, it may come as a surprise that most team actually have to draft and develop their own prospects each year. It isn’t plausible to simply fill holes in a team’s lineup or rotation with veteran all-star free agents every year. This dilemma […]
Evan Longoria has a Spring Training Beard
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Evan Longoria has a new look to start the 2017 baseball season. He has joined the likes of Jake Arrieta, Evan Gattis, and Justin Turner and refused to use a razor on his face. Yes, Evan Longoria now has a thick burly beard that will be donned on the diamond come Opening Day. Longoria is […]
Grapefruit League Stadiums: #3 Charlotte Sports Park
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The top few stadiums on our Spring Training Grapefruit League list could be rearranged in multiple orders. But Charlotte Sports Park is #3 on our list, and it is home to the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Class A Florida State League also play here in the […]
Rain Delays in Baseball
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
“Rain is a good thing.” – Luke Bryan Luke Bryan wasn’t referring to a baseball game when he wrote the lyrics to his hit song. The only good thing about a rain delay in a baseball game is if a team is losing and needs it to stop the momentum of the other team. But […]
