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Frank McCourt Is Crying Dodger Blue!
Apr 21st
As of Wednesday afternoon, Commissioner Bud Selig announced plans to take over the management of the Los Angeles Dodgers stating that the move would protect the best interests of the Club, its great fans and all of Major League Baseball. Joe Torre, the former Dodgers’ manager and current MLB Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, said Commissioner Bud Selig conferred with him before announcing that Major League Baseball was taking control of the club.
On October 14, 2009 it was announced that owners Frank and Jamie McCourt would be separating after nearly 30 years of marriage. While each claim that More >
Bonds Found Guilty of Obstruction of Justice
Apr 14th
Barry Bonds, an outfielder and one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, has watched his achievements become overshadowed by an investigation into the illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs.
On April 13, 2011, Bonds was found guilty of a single count of obstruction of justice but acquitted on three other charges, including perjury, as a federal jury could not decide on whether he lied about using the drugs.
So how did all this happen? Bonds’ battle began in December 2003 when he went in front of a federal grand jury and refused to answer questions about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. More >
America’s Love Affair With Baseball Begins Again!
Mar 14th
Spring is here and that can mean only one thing… baseball season is fast approaching!
Spring means that baseball chatter is back in the forefront and little leaguers around the country are breaking in gloves and practicing their swing!
When we flip our calendars to March each year, we know that Spring Training is winding down and players are nervously awaiting word on their season. The 2011 MLB season opener is March 31st and teams have until then to reduce their rosters to 25 players.
This time of year, MLB stats are reset to zero for teams and players alike. Last More >
Worth® Launches Fastpitch Experts (FPX) Initiative
Feb 22nd
Press Release: Fastpitch softball’s category leader aims to better educate consumers ST. LOUIS, MO – February 17, 2011 – Worth® Sports today announced its new brand and product education platform, Worth FPX® or Worth Fastpitch Experts®, designed to highlight the specific needs for the fastpitch athlete.
Armed with a new and expansive product line of fastpitch softball-specific products, including fielder’s gloves, helmets and performance apparel, St. Louis-based Worth hopes to better engage and interact with players across all skill levels to ensure they have the equipment necessary to take their games to the next level.
“Our product team has worked closely with elite fastpitch More >
New Approved Youth Bats Receive Waivers to Moratorium
Jan 26th
Approved bats at Homerunmonkey.com: Easton Omen XLB LNC1XL (-12) Youth Baseball Bat Easton Omen XLB LNC2XL (-10) Youth Baseball Bat ==========================================================================
Testing Results on 2 1/4 Inch Composite Bats Results in Waivers of Moratorium
The first test result has been received at Little League International regarding composite-barreled bats for use in the Little League (Majors) Division and below. Little League has created a list for those bats that receive waivers of the moratorium that was enacted on Dec. 30, 2010.
Little League International’s moratorium on the use of composite bats extends to all of its baseball divisions, including the Little League (Majors) division.
Information on the More >
What is BBCOR?
Jan 20th
You’ve likely heard a lot of talk about BBCOR. But if you still don’t know what it is or what it means for your league, then we’ll try to help.
BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) is a new standard that measures bat performance and replaces the old standard called BESR (Ball Exit Speed Ratio). Starting in January 2011, all college level NCAA and high school level NFHS non-wood bats must meet the much stricter BBCOR standard. The BESR standards are incorporated in the new BBCOR standard, but BESR alone is no longer considered accurate enough to determine the actual performance More >
Selig: No Time to Implement Playoffs & Replay This Season
Jan 11th
According to the latest from MLB.com, Major League Baseball has no plans of expanding the playoffs or using instant replay in 2011. Though both issues are being discussed at the committee level, Commissioner Bud Selig contends that there is insufficient time to implement the changes prior to the start of the regular season on March 31.
“There continues to be fruitful talks about it, but they’re definitely off the table for this year,” Selig told MLB.com on Monday. “Really, I think that’s what we’ve been saying all along.” With the schedule for this year’s postseason already set, expanded use of replay More >
Major League Moves of Baseball’s Offseason
Dec 20th
Crazy money is being tossed around this offseason. With teams vying for top players, we are left wondering who the big winners really are. Here are our top 10 picks so far:
1. Zack Greinke (Pitcher) Milwaukee Brewers – 2 years/$27 million left on his contract
The Kansas City Royals agreed to trade starting pitcher Zack Greinke to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for five players, reports ESPN. Greinke is due $13.5 million each of the final two seasons, although the Brewers got an undisclosed amount of cash back from the Royals as part of the deal.
Carl Crawford Becomes the 10th Highest Paid Player of All Time!
Dec 9th
The Red Sox have signed former Tampa Bay Rays Left Fielder and slugger, Carl Crawford, to a staggering 7 year, $142 million deal. This new contract makes Crawford the 10th highest paid player of all time!
Just to put this into perspective, Crawford’s contract breaks down to $20,285,714 per season, putting him ahead of Manny Ramirez’s $20 million contract and even Derek Jeter’s $17 million.
With the addition of Adrian Gonzales, the Red Sox seem to be giving the Yankees a run for their money. The Red Sox have spent around $300 million on two key pieces of player talent. More >
Running Bases Together to Support the Local Corona Business and Family Communities
Nov 23rd
Corona American Little League (CALL) teaches its players the importance of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority. Like South Corona, CALL has grown year over year and is now home to over 500 Little Leaguers playing weekly in games at Mountain Gate Park. “With our steady growth and our Board’s desire to ‘Shop Corona’, we needed a local uniform and equipment supplier that could provide both competitive pricing and local inventory,” said John Scrofano, CALL Vice President.
“After searching online, we stumbled upon HomeRunMonkey.com. Many of us shopped their Web site regularly but never realized the company’s headquarters More >
