The rich, poignant tales of major league baseball's most hard-luck fraternitythe pitchers of its Almost-Perfect GamesFrom 1908 to 2015, there have been thirteen pitchers who have begun Major League Baseball games by retiring the first twenty-six opposing batters, but then, one out from completing a perfect game, somehow faltering (or having perfection stolen from them).
In the more than sixty-year history of the New York Mets, fans have been treated to countless firsts: the first Met pitcher to record a win at Shea Stadium (Al Jackson), the first Met to hit a homer at Citi Field (David Wright), the first Cy Young Award winner for the Mets (Tom Seaver), the first Met to pitch a no-hitter (Johan Santana), and the first to appear in an All-Star Game in a Mets uniform (Richie Ashburn).
In the more than sixty-year history of the New York Mets, fans have been treated to countless firsts: the first Met pitcher to record a win at Shea Stadium (Al Jackson), the first Met to hit a homer at Citi Field (David Wright), the first Cy Young Award winner for the Mets (Tom Seaver), the first Met to pitch a no-hitter (Johan Santana), and the first to appear in an All-Star Game in a Mets uniform (Richie Ashburn).
If you love Baseball, then you will enjoy reading about the history of Major League Baseball's All-Star game, affectionately known as "e;The Midsummer Classic"e;.
"e;From Dugout to Devotion: Spiritual Lessons from Baseball"e; invites you to step onto the diamond not just as a fan of the game, but as a seeker of deeper truths.
So-So In Centerfied, which is how one newspaper described the young prospect Willie Mays, is a collection of baseball quotations that celebrate the many, many hallowed traditions of America's pastime, including hitting, pitching, baseball's mutual admiration society, and cheating, among others.
Discover the fierce matchups, unforgettable moments, and legendary battles that have shaped the history of Major League Baseball in The Top 30 MLB Rivalries of All Time by James Bren.
From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball.
From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball.
At a 1931 barnstorming exhibition game in Tennessee, a seventeen-year-old pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back to back.
The tape-measure home run is the greatest single act of power in the game of baseball, and the tales of these homers are the most cherished legacies players and fans hand down through the generations.
This is a comprehensive volume capturing the Lardner style and offering a considerable insight into Americas favorite sportswriter Ron Rapoport has done a superb job in his selectionThe New York Journal of Books Frank Chance's Diamond is a time machine.
At a 1931 barnstorming exhibition game in Tennessee, a seventeen-year-old pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back to back.
This is a comprehensive volume capturing the Lardner style and offering a considerable insight into Americas favorite sportswriter Ron Rapoport has done a superb job in his selectionThe New York Journal of Books Frank Chance's Diamond is a time machine.
The tape-measure home run is the greatest single act of power in the game of baseball, and the tales of these homers are the most cherished legacies players and fans hand down through the generations.
Build the Foundation for a Lifetime of Baseball SuccessA complete roadmap for young athletes, parents, and coaches who want to transform baseball into a journey of excellence.
