Overview The Boston Red Sox were one of the original eight American League franchises which began play in 1901. For the first seven seasons, the franchise was known as “Boston,” the “Bostons,” or “Bostonians,” and wore dark blue socks before being known as the “Boston Americans.” The National League team in Boston wore red trim and went … Read more
Who Owns The New York Yankees? So who owns the Yankees? The team is owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, an LLC controlled by the family of the late George Steinbrenner, who purchased the team in 1973. Brian Cashman is the team’s general manager, and Aaron Boone is the team’s field manager. The team’s home games were played at Yankee … Read more
The DeWitt family has been involved with the Cardinals since the early 1900s when Bill DeWitt Sr. became a minority shareholder in the team. In 1947, he took over as majority owner and held onto the team until 1953, when he sold it to Anheuser-Busch. In 1996, William DeWitt Jr. led a group that purchased … Read more
Barry Bonds holds the record for the most home runs in a single season, with 73. He set this record in 2001. Sammy Sosa is second on the list, with 66 home runs in 1998. Mark McGwire is third, with 65 home runs in 1998. The American League Record was set by Aaron Judge with … Read more
What Is A Sliding Mitt In Baseball? A sliding mitt is a glove worn by base runners in baseball that are designed to protect the hand from the impact of sliding into bases. They are made of synthetic materials resistant to abrasion and provide padding to cushion the hand. They typically have webbing between the … Read more
Carl Yastrzemski’s Early Life Carl Yastrzemski was born in 1939 in Southampton, New York, and grew up on Long Island on a potato farm. His father, Carl Sr., was a semi-pro but never played in the major leagues. The younger Yaz attended Bridgehampton High School, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete. Several colleges recruited … Read more
Who Invented The Game Of Baseball? Baseball has been referred to as “America’s pastime” for centuries. It’s a beloved sport that dates back to the mid-1800s, but who invented it? Who was the genius that created this classic game? Let’s take a look at the history of baseball and how it came to be. The … Read more
Remembering Jerry The Red Sox are synonymous with the Fenway crowd — and with good reason. The Green Monster, Yawkey Way, Pesky’s Pole, and The Monster all have unique, mystical aura that makes the Red Sox very special. For generations of Red Sox fans, former player and broadcaster Jerry Remy was more than just an icon. He … Read more
Baseball Uniforms in the Major Leagues: The Evolution of the Battle Suit As you enter the ball park to take your seat, one of the first things that you notice is the players’ uniforms. There is a very good chance you don’t know a single one of the people on the field personally-it’s the colors … Read more
The Strikeout Is Ruining The Game Of Baseball Baseball is supposed to be a skill, strategy, and accuracy game. But lately, it seems like the strikeouts are ruling the day. More and more batters are whiffing, and fewer balls are actually being put in play. As a result, games are becoming longer and less exciting. … Read more