Tommy La Stella may have had a short few years with the Cubs, but it was pretty great. He may have been a bench player and occasionally started at 2B/3B, he was always the player I cheered loudest for. I don't know what it was (and still is) that made Tommy my favorite player, but… Continue reading The Angel in the Infield
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Meet the 2020 Boston Red Sox
By: Megan Drier The dark days of a baseball-less world are behind us, and the 2020 MLB season is here. After a long offseason following the disappointment of the 2019 Boston Red Sox, baseball is finally back at Fenway. It's hard to be too optimistic about a team that looks very similar to last season's… Continue reading Meet the 2020 Boston Red Sox
The Art of a Cleat
In the baseball world today, cleats are far more than just a shoe you wear out on the field. They’re an accessory. With the power of a customized cleat, players are able to express themselves or even make a statement while out on the field. Although we may love drooling over custom cleats, it's not… Continue reading The Art of a Cleat
Instagram Worthy Spots at Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium is the fourth oldest ballpark in MLB. As a SoCal native, I've had my fair share of trips to the Big A. Here are some of my favorite and most creative spots to capture the perfect photo for your Instagram! Panoramic of the Home Plate Gate One of the most unique features of… Continue reading Instagram Worthy Spots at Angel Stadium
Say Hello to the 2020 Dodgers
“Well, now, here we are… together again. You might look a little different, and you might sound a little different. But despite our uncertainties and despite your imperfections, you’re still you. You’re still baseball. And here you come to make us smile and to make us mad. To give a little hope and a little… Continue reading Say Hello to the 2020 Dodgers
Mets 2020 Season Preview
By Abbi Buck Kings of Queens. (h/t mets on Instagram) The 2019 season for the New York Mets was a bit of a rollercoaster. If you were to look at them on paper at the beginning of the season, they looked dang good. However, the Mets started off on the wrong foot going 40-50 and… Continue reading Mets 2020 Season Preview
Remembering the Disco Demolition
Perhaps known as one of the most extreme promotions in the MLB, Disco Demolition Night took place at Comiskey Park in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 12, 1979, and ended in a riot. At the height of the event, a crate full of disco records was blown up on the field between games of a… Continue reading Remembering the Disco Demolition
Meet the 2020 St. Louis Cardinals
By: Kennedy Maitland The St. Louis Cardinals and “The Greatest Fans in Baseball” officially have a season to look forward to, even though it will be quite different than anything we have seen in the past. With a 60 game season starting in a few short weeks, there are some adjustments to be made and… Continue reading Meet the 2020 St. Louis Cardinals
Behind the Dream: Tom Cosgrove
Megan and Tom in 2019 Tom Cosgrove is a pitcher from Staten Island, NY drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2017. Last season (2019), he played for the Class-A Adv Lake Elsinore Storm in Lake Elsinore, CA before being placed on a rehab assignment in Arizona for his arm. Keep up with Tom on… Continue reading Behind the Dream: Tom Cosgrove
Baseball is Back
Yes, the rumors are true. Baseball. Is. Back. On June 23, 2020 Major League Baseball announced the return to play. They announced the 2020 season will begin on July 23 or 24 and will consist of a 60 game schedule. Baseball is back. It feels crazy even typing it. Baseball is back. Upon hearing the… Continue reading Baseball is Back