By: Chelsea Ladd A sea of Cardinal Red at Busch Stadium Whether you have been a lifelong lover of of baseball, looking for a new team to cheer for when baseball returns, or even using this time in quarantine to discover that you enjoy the game with the help of ESPN and MLB Network showing… Continue reading Get to Know the St. Louis Cardinals
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Feet First
By Guest Writer Kate McCarthy In 2014 I’d never seen a single game of baseball. I didn’t know the rules. I didn’t know the teams. I barely knew we played it here in Australia. Fast forward to July 2019 and there I was ready to fly 13,000km by myself to watch a sport that I’d… Continue reading Feet First
Ballpark Blues
By: Hannah Bronkema A full Chase Field for an Arizona Diamondbacks game. The premature closing of spring training facilities across the valley has led to an eerie silence in what used to be a bustling hub for baseball fans and players alike. As the dreams of Opening Day at Chase Field dance around in the heads… Continue reading Ballpark Blues
Nationals 2020 Season Preview
By Kari Lakes From being the worst team in baseball with an unpleasant record of 19-31 in May to winning the franchise’s first World Series title, the Nationals 2019 season was a marvel. Head Skipper Davey Martinez started the season urging his team to “Go 1-0 today”. After winning the NL Wild Card game against… Continue reading Nationals 2020 Season Preview
Baseball’s Glass Ceiling is Starting to Crack
By Cassie Froio “You mean softball?” “No I mean baseball.” I have heard that a million times and I gladly say I’m still playing baseball. My love for the game is unlike anything else. When I get on that field everything comes naturally. I feel at home and I wouldn’t want to be any place… Continue reading Baseball’s Glass Ceiling is Starting to Crack
Ride or Die Diamondbacks
By Alana Meraz There are many reasons to have an affiliation with a team. Maybe it was your parents’ favorite team, or where you were from, or maybe you just randomly picked a team one day and decided to stick with it till the end. For me, the Arizona Diamondbacks are my ride or die… Continue reading Ride or Die Diamondbacks
The Names We All Know and Love
By Anna Milyak Everyone has a favorite team and a favorite player. He is the first player that comes to your mind when someone says the team's name. He is the player you cheer the loudest for when he steps up to the plate. You wear his jersey to every game, and line up along… Continue reading The Names We All Know and Love
Trader Joe’s Shopping List: MLB Edition
By Bridget Mulcahy These days, grocery shopping at Trader Joe's is more like a sporting event than anything else. Long lines, crowds, and if you get there too late you miss all the good stuff. That's why it's important to have a solid list (lineup) prepared before you head out. I personally curated this Trader… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Shopping List: MLB Edition
5 Things I Learned Working in Sports
By Alana Meraz My first job in the sports industry was with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The little girl who rocked purple and teal t-shirts and grew up going to Bank One Ballpark/Chase Field was screaming. I joined the street team during the 2017 season and came back the following season as a game operations assistant.… Continue reading 5 Things I Learned Working in Sports
A Pittsburgh Pirates 2020 Preview
By Kayla Troutman 2019 was a season full of strange events for the Pittsburgh Pirates, from coaches and players fighting, freak injuries, to one of their star players getting arrested. Though there were some bright spots for the 2019 Pirates, last season was frustrating to say the least. However, there’s always next season. During this… Continue reading A Pittsburgh Pirates 2020 Preview