Every ball park has great food options, from hot dogs and popcorn to cotton candy and peanuts. Whether you are watching a game in Miami or Toronto, there is one thing you always have the possibility of seeing – a snow cone. Not the edible kind but the baseball kind. A snow cone on the […]
Archives for February 2014
Albert Belle: Indians Slugger with Big Attitude
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Baseball has taken a hit to its reputation recently with “bad guys” using PEDs and steroids. One of the bad boys in the 90’s who has been free of scandal, at least from banned substances, is Albert Belle. For some reason, I took a liking to Belle back when he was with the Indians. He […]
The Name Game: Fun Baseball Games to Help Pass the Time
February 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
If you have ever been playing a baseball game and had some down time – a rain delay, in between a double header, or just riding the pine – you might have stumbled upon the Name Game. The Name Game requires baseball knowledge and provides hours of fun and frustration. It is easy to learn […]
Home Runs – The More Long Balls the Better
February 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Home runs are what every hitter wants; they get the team runs, put great numbers in your stats, and is the ultimate 15 seconds of fame. Some home runs are borderline near the fence, and you can’t tell right away if they are going to make it out of the park. A hitter needs to […]
Chin Music: Baseball Terminology
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Chin music has nothing to do with actual music, but a little dance is usually involved. This baseball term refers to when a pitcher throws the ball a little too close for comfort near the batter’s head. Whether done intentionally or not, no hitter likes having a fastball coming near his face, especially with so […]
