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Baseball Almanac - A Book Full of Baseball History! - When was the first recorded no-hitter? What team was the first to wear official uniforms? Want to see some famous quotes by great players and learn all about the baseball fields and stadiums you see on TV? Do you think McGwire can clear center field in Pro Player Stadium? All the stats, all the facts, and all the fun of baseball history: get it right here.
Baseball Links - This is a neat, annotated collection of Web sites, newsgroups, and graphics from all over the Net. You'll find links to baseball history, stats, Little League, coaching, and lots more here. How about softball, whiffleball, and the Irish and Swedish baseball teams? Yes, they are here, too, as well as a link to the U.S. Olympic baseball team's home page. Bring some peanuts and hot dogs--you'll be here all day!
Baseball Online Library - CBS SportsLine - Some of the information here can be accessed only if you join, but the Today in Baseball History section is free, as are the featured player of the week and the Chronology of Baseball.
Baseball Server - This site is a hit, if you're just looking for the scores. From the majors to the minors, from Japanese to Korean teams, you'll find stats, standings, streaks, and records at this site. Also of interest are historical reports on past World Series, baseball heroes, and more.
Baseball: The Game and Beyond - Baseball, apple pie, and motherhood: three American traditions. Everyone understands what motherhood is, and everyone knows how to eat an apple pie, but a lot of people don't really understand how baseball is played. Or why a pitcher throws a curve ball one time and a fastball the next, or how physics is involved in this age-old sport. Well, wonder no longer. This ThinkQuest finalist team has come up with a lot of the answers. If they could only tell us when the Red Sox will win the Series! There's also a very interesting section about the official announcer and what his day is like.
Bigleaguers.com - Official site of the Major League Baseball Players Association(MLBPA). The MLBPA is the collective bargaining representative for all current Major League baseball players in the American and National Leagues. The Association also assists players with grievances and salary arbitration. The Association works closely with MLB in ensuring that the playing conditions for all games involving Major League players, whether the games are played in MLB stadiums or elsewhere, including internationally, meet proper safety guidelines. At Bigleaguers.com you
Black Baseball's Negro Baseball Leagues - Among the many great African American baseball players were Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson. Did you know there was a time in American history when major league teams didn't allow African American players on the same team with white players? It seems impossible to believe now. These fantastic players competed in what was called the Negro Baseball Leagues. You can find out all about their history and greatest athletes at this excellent site.
Exploratorium's Science of Baseball! - Do you think you could hit a 90 mph fastball, coming straight for you? You can test your reaction time online. There are more activities for you to try, and don't miss the scientific slugger and his quest for a home run. There's also a nice history of baseball equipment--then and now--and a look at women players and baseball in Japan ( besuboru ). Also, did you know weather conditions can affect your hits?
Fastball - The Baseball Site for Major League Baseball Fans - Do you love major league baseball and hate when the season is over? Then this is the site for you. It is devoted to covering baseball during the off-season and has discussion areas and the latest news for each team. If you are hooked on baseball, this is one site that will make it easier for you to wait for spring training.
Junior Baseball Magazine Online - Junior Baseball is the online version of Junior Baseball Magazine, the publication for players 7 through high school, parents, and coaches. Skills clinics, Major League players recall their youth baseball days, youth teams and players profiled. Baseball fitness and training, injury prevention & treatment, new equipment tested.
Louisville Slugger - This maker of legendary baseball bats has a factory in Louisville, Kentucky, but also has a virtual museum in cyberspace, and you can visit it online. In business for over 112 years, they have supplied bats to Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and a host of other well-known baseball greats. Players can be very particular about their bats. Some like wood with a narrow grain, while some like a wider grain. They like different weights, different wood stains, and different dimensions. Ted Williams once said his newly received bats didn't feel right. They weren't. When measured, they were 5/1000ths of an inch off his specifications!
Official Site of Little League Baseball International Headquarters - Do you play Little League baseball? Did you know that the Little League baseball organization has a Web site? This site gives you answers to frequently asked questions about Little League and its history. You'll also find summer camp information, Little League World Series news, and access to the Little League gift shop. No Little League near you? Talk Mom and Dad into starting one for you and your friends--contact names for starting the procedure are here.
Official Site of Major League Baseball - All the information you'd ever need to settle any World Series argument is here: all the stats, all the teams, everything but the hot dogs. You'll need to hotlist this site right away, because you'll need it all season. Here, you'll find official information on all the major league teams, expanded box scores for all the games, live audio broadcasts, and a great photo gallery! A baseball team shop is here, too.
Science Behind a Home Run - Time to grab a bag of peanuts, crank up the radio or TV, and listen to the sweet sound of the baseball bat against the ball as another one flies out of the park. Did you ever wonder how a person holding a narrow wooden bat could hit a baseball so hard that it could fly several hundred feet? It happens every day all across the country during the baseball season, and now you can read how physics and forces make it all happen. Remember the magic words "viscosity" and "density," take a gulp of fresh air, and read on.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame - Visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Get information on exhibits and tours, and check the online versions. You'll read about Babe Ruth's bat, Mickey Mantle's locker, and the special displays on women in baseball. You can also read about the baseball greats who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, as well as see pictures of this year's class of inductees. Don't miss the list of new acquisitions in the research library. When we checked, they had just received photographs showing a statue of Mark McGwire made entirely of Girl Scout cookies.
Who's on First - "Who's on First?" is one of the all-time great routines by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, a pair of comedians known for their radio show in the 1940s and 1950s. You can hear their rendition if you visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. If you can't get there, you can check it out at this Web site.
Yankees.com - During the summer, in cities all across the U.S., baseball teams head to the fields, umpires shout to let the games begin, and fans munch on salted peanuts and drink soda while waiting for their favorite team to win the big one. OK, our favorite team is listed here, but if you have another, just type the name in and chances are it will come up. For our team--go Yanks!--there are listings of all the players, a schedule of the season's games, ticket information complete with a diagram of the park, and lots more. There are pictures of the Yankee greats, including Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. You can hear a sound bite of the day Babe hit one out of the park and the famous "organ stylings of Eddie Layton" played during each game. It makes us want to head for the Big Apple and a trip to the stadium.
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