Over the weekend, 50-year-old Roger Clemens threw 37 pitches for the Atlantic League’s Sugar Land Skeeters. (Yup, still frosting the tips!) Think what you want, but he’s just one of numerous baseball has-beens who kept going way past their prime… …
You don’t have to like baseball to enjoy a good baseball yarn. …
Baseball fans can get a little crazy. From transforming an out into a home run to throwing the game for the home team to straight-up rioting, beer plus ballpark can equal some pretty bad behavior in the bleachers. See Exhibits A through E here. …
Walking out the first pitch, running with the sexy “Pad Squad,” playing with fireworks, Andrew Santino shows us what goes into the games behind the game at beautiful Petco Park. Yes, he even gets to shoot baseballs out of a giant bat-shaped gun… …
Got a friend who thinks baseball is boring, and sweet moustaches, crazy mascots and cool nicknames fail to move him? Well, maybe the bench-clearing brawl will. It’s a tradition as old as the bean ball that proudly continues to this day. Here’s the video evidence. …
With the possible exception of boxing, no other sport loves them so much. Seriously, how many of you knew “Oil Can” Boyd was born Dennis until just now? He’s one of a dozen guys whose nicknames will be remembered long after their careers are forgotten. …
We kick off our new series by sneaking into the visiting clubhouse as the Oakland A’s take on the Texas Rangers. Unpacking Josh Hamilton’s bag, stocking his locker and “mudding” up game balls are all part of going behind the lights of the Major Leagues… …
Need a hint? Here’s a picture from his locker at the Oakland Coliseum’s visitor clubhouse. If you’re still not sure, scroll down to watch the first episode of our new …
Chewing tobacco. Crotch grabbing. Crazy mascots. Cool facial hair. Yes, well-groomed soup strainers are as much a part of baseball lore as any other cherished tradition. To see what we mean, check out Rollie Fingers and the rest of the best. …
Love them or hate them, mascots unquestionably bring a little something extra to the game. And it’s not just the minors—the pros have their fair share of ridiculous costumed characters as well… …