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It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.

Instant replay is a growing trend in sports. Major organization like the NFL, NCAA Football, NHL, and WTA have already adapted its usage. Instant replay could be more negative than positive for the MLB.

Almost every sport uses instant replay except Major League Baseball. Should MLB begin using it?

Lately many umpires have gotten homerun calls incorrectly. Is it time to bring instant replay to baseball?

This article offers an outlook on instant replay and the proposed use of instant replay in the sport of baseball in the near future.

NFL owners voted to make instant replay a permanent fixture in games.

NFL owners voted 30-2 on Tuesday to make the video replay system a permanent fixture at NFL games.

Pro sports are very big in our lives and each games outcome decides the fate of each team. While it can and probably will slow down a game, the players play the game to win and sometimes officiating can mess with said outcome.

College football seperates istelf from the NFL with the pageantry and emotion of each game. Unfortunately, such elements of the game are slowly being taken away.

There are many decisions that are strictly within the purview of the umpire and at those moments the umpire makes what the public deems to be an incorrect call, the clamor for instant replay becomes greater. Here is why instant replay should not be adopted in baseball.

David Stern ruled that the Heat and Hawks need to replay 50 seconds of a game, is that the right decision?

We are a technically advanced nation that sometimes wants to act as if we are just stone age clunkers. We have the technology to make sure that sports officials get the help they need with close calls. Let's use it.

EA Replay is a well done collection, although it lacks in variety and number like many of its game collection siblings.

Out of all of the complicated rules in baseball, none is more misunderstood than the Balk rules. Armando Benitez' 12th inning melt down with two balks inspired me to dig into the mystery of what is and isn't a balk.

Here we are deep into the fall. Baseball is over for now and the off season is as heated and hectic as ever. The GM meetings just ended with instant replay and free agency being the hot topics, and by the .....

This institution that is Japanese baseball goes much further than a box score, a pennant race, or the corporate ties that all Japanese professional baseball franchise are attached to.

The 160-gigabyte Philips DVDR 3455H DVD Hard-Disc Recorder with instant replay is a fantastic gadget. It is amazing that this first-class product is available just about anywhere that sells electronics at $165.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a must see for anyone who has even seen a baseball game, It is open year round.

Blogs are the best way to connect with othes with similar interests, and baseball is no exception.

A parent has a very important role to exemplify good sportsmanship. As a baseball parent, the expectation of their time management skills and taxi services is a given. They also need to be great communicators.

For the fan who can't get enough statistics, Retrosheet and Baseball Almanac offer impressive menus of information. The fan who prefers stories and humor to numbers will also find these websites rewarding.

Recent trends in the NFL have detracted from the game of football. The abandonment of the deep ball, excessive use of instant replay, and overly lenient policy on fumbles are detrimental to the game and should be reconsidered.

July Fourth is a American day of celebration. A major league baseball game with fireworks at the end is a great way to celebrate. In 1985 the Mets and Braves played a game in Atlanta that contained a little bit of everything.

There are several baseball records that will stand the test of time, some so far out of reach that you would be amazed.

In the late 1950's I did not care about school but I loved sports. I collected baseball cards and gained many skills that others get in school.

My nice new boyfriend had a dark side, and that dark side, fellas, was called baseball. Oh, dear, I was dating a guy.

When is the last time that you can remember that you actually watched a professional baseball game, and there wasn't a comment about steroids? Or even the last time you watched a game and said to your self, "that guy must be on steroids."

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

It is so hard to compare players from different eras in sports. Each game evolves as time goes on and there's no way to say with certainty which players are so special that they transcend their era. Baseball is perhaps the most difficult game to compare era to era.

Playing Strat-O-Matic baseball was at first a simple way to pass the time. It became the bond that held a group of friends together long after others had separated. And we had some fun along the way.

Baseball Book of Firsts is a book that contains information on who did what first in baseball history from being the first manager to institute cut-off plays to the first player to wear sunglasses. Fascinating and educational.

Considering the public relations nightmare the NBA is having currently, the other sports are checking themselves closely and their referees/officials/umpires in particular. They do not want to deal with the same situation the NBA is currently dealing with.

All 30 MLB teams ranked 1-30!

All-Star Baseball 2005 is definitely a step in the right direction for sports games. Many different play modes along with a deep, fairly complicated franchise mode make this a game to seriously consider.

Steriod use has become an epedmic in baseball. Some of the motivations for steriods use are obvious. Things such as financial security and fame are transparent motives. But there is another motivation, a much more subtle one.

Since baseball season is coming up...or rather is already here, I thought it would be a good idea to post brief histories on some of the greats...or at least on of them.

The perception is baseball owners buy championships. The truth is less concrete. While quick to criticize the Yankees, small market proponents ignore the New York Mets, which invested millions in average baseball talent over the past decade.

With the announcement a year ago of the innaugural World Baseball Classic, baseball players,owners, and fans alike greeted the idea with fanfare. Now, in the World Baseball Classic, sixteen countries, some without star players, will bat to the finish.

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.

There is a lot of criticism towards the World Baseball Classic. Personally, how could something that involves baseball being played at its highest level by the best players in the world be a bad thing?

One of baseball's most prevalent myths is that of the founding of the game. The myth reads that Abner Doubleday played the first game in Cooperstown, New Yoek, now home to Baseball Hall of Fame. However, baseball's true founder is Alexander Cartwright.

This simple baseball desk is perfect for a kid's room, home office, or even a fun sports themed family room. Pre cut materials and wood baseball bats make this a simple desk that almost anyone can build.

This article explores all Lou Gehrig offered baseball during his time with the New York Yankees. His accomplishments, awards, and even nicknames are discussed.

Louisville Slugger hosted a baseball memorabilia auction recently. From turn-of-the-century baseball cards to a Mickey Mantle bat used in the 1960 World Series, the auction kept collectors busy in person, on the phone and on the internet.

Many may remember Gary Carter has one of the best hitting catchers in baseball history, a Hall of Fame player. Others think of Gary Carter, however, as a man who helps children read and people to learn about the Christian faith.

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League represents a time in our history where women moved from the factories and homes during World War II to the baseball fields due to the cancellation of mens baseball.

Score a home run with the baseball fans on your holiday shopping list by surprising them with any of these unique baseball gifts.