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Lacking a dominating fastball, left-handed pitcher Hideki Okajima relies on an odd changeup that breaks in on right-handed batters and away from left-handed batters. Dubbed the Okie-Dokie, it is really a screwball.

A High School pitcher throws a pitch and the catcher appears to duck. The results was a fastball to the head of the home plate umpire.

the 100 mph fastball that linedrives the pitcher hitting him right in the face. SCARY!! I hope he's ok.

The Yankees may be shopping Randy Johnson around, a lefthnaded hurler with 280 wins and 5 Cy Young Awards. This article follows Johnson's path to the big leagues from his days growing up in California.

Dizzy Dean was the best player in baseball from 1933-1937, until an injury cost him his fastball. This article tells of his colorful life and great talents.

Tony Conigliaro may have been on his way to a Hall of Fame career when an errant fastball hit him flush in the face in 1967. This is the story of the courage he displayed in coming back to baseball.

August, 16th 1920 when Carl Mays, a pitcher with a bad reputation, threw a fastball that hit the Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman in the side of the head.

Despite a lot of backlash from media types, the Red Sox made the right decision in putting in the highest bid to negotiate with Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. I've laid out the reasons why the move was so smart.

This is a book review of "The Echoing Green" by joshua Prager; the story of the home run hit by Bobby Thomson off Ralph Branca in October of 1951 to win the pennant for the New York Giants over Brooklyn, maybe the most famous homer ever.

Everyone says that pitching is the key to postseason success and after looking at the teams that have succeeded so far, I think that it correct. However, I'm of the opinion that it takes a certain type of pitching staff to do well during the playoffs.

The Josh Beckett trade last year was needed by both teams - the Red Sox looking for a #1 starter to lead them to the playoffs; the Marlins looking to reduce payroll in exchange for youth. After 1 season in the books, who do you think got the better deal?

Tommy John was a fine left-handed pitcher who suffered what had been a career ending injury for anyone else. But a radical procedure prolonged his career, and he went on to win 288 games, but for some reason, Cooperstown hasn't called.

Carl Crawford had an excellent season. He reached double-digits in triples and homers while hitting over .300 and stealing 58 bases. He's a franchise player that the Rays need to build around.

While teams like the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have been spending money like crazy this off-season, the Philadelphia Phillies have creatively put together a solid team for 2007 - ready to contend in the National League.

I have never understood why some sports fans do what they do. Don't they understand they don't look cool or fun but just stupid?

Lefty Gomez was known as a flake, always ready with a joke or funny line, but he was also one helluva pitcher.

The writers who vote people into the Hall of Fame should be ashamed they haven't seen fit to honor the ten players highlighted in this article.

Albert Pujols has yet again failed to give a player credit for his accomplishments. First it was Tom Glavine and now it is Ryan Howard. Pujols needs to quit his whining and act like a true professional.

So how does a pitcher get the advantage over the batter? What makes a pitcher effective? Those questions are answered in the following guide of how to pitch a baseball effectively.

While the prospect of a baseball game on a cell phone is intriguing, this game isn't fast or well-rounded enough to play for more than 5-10 minutes at a time.

Carl Mays had a great record as a pitcher, winning over 200 games, but it was one pitched that killed a man that he is remembered for.

Don Drysdalewas one of baseball's most feared pitchers, not afraid to knock an opposing hitter down if he was crowding the plate. This is his baseball career, one that wound up with Don Drysdale in the Hall of Fame.

Ron Guidry finally got his chance with the New York Yankees, and did he ever make the most of it.

Anibal Sanchez threw a no-hitter for the Marlins on September 6th, and now they may be paying attention in Boston, who traded the right hander away in the Josh beckett deal.

A decent movie, if you were viewing it with your young kids

A humorous look at things you should never buy for elderly people. Instead, you should let the elderly buy these things themselves. It will give them a sense of independence, and relieves you of any blame.

Robin Roberts won twenty games six years straight in the 1950s with the Phillies, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1976.

Mike Mussina may very well retire with over 260 major league victories, but one little number may ultimately keep him out of Cooperstown.

Alcoholism curtailed the pitching career of the Indians' Sam McDowell, turning what should have been a Hall of Fame career into a series of "what ifs".

Randy Jones threw about 75 miles an hour on a good day, but it was enough to earn him a Cy Young Award in 1976.

Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 8-3 yesterday to win their best-of-five playoff series 3 games to 1. The Tigers will now meet the Oakland Athletics for the American League Championship.

Wallowing in my sorry after seeing the Yankees get knocked out of the playoffs yet again

Which lineup in the Cardinal's long and storied history do you think was the best? The St. Louis Baseball Reader features essays and opinions about the team all the way back to the old St. Louis Browns in Sportsman's Park.....

Burleigh Grimes was one mean customer on the mound, not afraid to throw at a batte, and he intimidated enough hitters to make it to the Hall of Fame.

Inside you will learn about Wii Sports, a successful video game.

A look at the genuine heroes in our society

You've always wanted to go to spring training to see your favorite team or player before the games count. Now you can, with a guide to help you get tickets, tell you where to stay, and what else there is to do besides baseball.

The 2007 season brings new hopes along with new faces for the Chicago Cubs. The following is their possible starting lineup and starting pitching, and why I feel there is a new hope with this team.

The lineup may be hype, but I will tell you someting that is not, their starting pitching.

Cincinnati right-hander Bronson Arroyo to be a feature part of the Reds rotation through the 2011 season.

Daisuke Matsuzaka saw his first real action in a Red Sox uniform on Friday night in an exhibition game against Boston College. Matsuzaka had a solid outing, pitching for two innings and throwing 19 strikes out of 25 pitches.

The most unusual happenings in sports.

In 1978 Ron Guidry won the Cy Young but lost the MVP. He was robbed.

People like baseball. People like robots. It's only natural that somebody made a video game where robots play baseball...and they've got weapons!

The Boston Red Sox made an expensive and historic acquisition this winter when they spent over one hundred million dollars to sign Japanese pitching sensation Daisuke (pronounced Dice-K) Matsuzaka to a multi-year deal.

The Boston Red Sox made a splash in the offseason when they signed Japanese pitching sensation Daisuke Matsuzaka to a six-year, $52 millon contract. The deal could shift the balance in the American League East.

I've attended hundreds of Cub games at Wrigley Field and have sat in nearly every general seating location. So, what is the best place to sit?

A look at Major League Baseball player Vinny Castilla upon his announcement of retirement .

Left-hander David Wells is bound to pitch for someone this season, trying to add to his 230 major league victories.

What happens when you bring together four young guys from the Midwest and Northeast United States, reared on rock-and-roll, who all have a new appreciation for bluegrass music? You get the Yonder Mountain String Band!

Barry Zito owes alot to his parents, in particular his muscially inclined dad, who took the time to make sure Barry got a chance to play baseball.

Dontrelle Willis of the Marlins was raised by his mother, who passed on to him a love of baseball.

Kei Igawa couldn't duplicate his marvelous 20-5 2003 season the last few years, so he heard it form the fans in Japan, but that's nothing compared to what he will face in New York if he doesn't pitch well for the Yankees.

Will Roger Clemens retire? Will he go to the Yankees, Astros or Red sox even?

On a recent trip to Houston, I got the opportunity to head into Ryan's hometown of Alvin, which is a short drive from Houston, and visit the Nolan Ryan Center at Alvin Community College. What did I find there?

The career of former player/umppire Babe Pinelli, the home plate umpire for the only perfect game in World Series history.

Yes Red Sox fans not much did go your way last year, except for the phenomenial year by rookie closer Jonathan Papelbon.

There are many different exercises for different muscles all over a pitchers arm and many new ones being thought up everyday. I will help you pick the ten best exercises and drills that you can do to help condition your arm.

This past winter I was fortunate to take a trip to Cooperstown. I was able to actually find some time from my somewhat-busy schedule to go up to the the little town that has enshrined all of our former heroes.

Rich "Goose" Gossage should be in the Hall of Fame, and now when he finally does get inducted, his mother won't be around to see it.

Sandy Koufax was perhaps the best pitcher to ever live, but on a night in 1965, it took a journeyman hurler from the Cubs to help him achieve even greater fame.

Curt Schilling didn't win 20 games until he was 34 years old, but he has been one of baseball's best power pitchers for the last decade.

Dwight Evans spent 19 of his 20 years in the majors with Boston, where his throwing arm and home run power endeared him to Boston fans for all time.

Can Johan Santana lead Minnesota Twins back to the division title?

can Kerry Wood and Mark Prior stay healthy for a full season to bring their team to the post season?

Although it's been weeks since Winter Olympics, I still can't get American figure skater Johnny Weir out of my head. As a straight man in his 20's, this is fairly upsetting.

The Oakland A's have a good young pitching staff that should propel them into contention in the American League West. This article previews the 2006 team.

The New York Yankees boast a roster that has at least four future Hall of Famers on it. This article previews the 2006 team, position by position.

Hank Aaron hit a record 755 home runs in a fabulously steady 23 years baseball career. This article tells of his life in baseball and how he endured racial prejudice as he passed Babe Ruth's mark of 714 in 1974.

Stan "the Man" Musial played 22 seasons as a St. Louis Cardinal, racking up hits and records over the years. This article tells of his storied career.

A review of Phil Vassar's second album, American Child.

My list of the top five pitchers of all time includes some of the greatest names in the history of baseball. This article expounds on the virtues of a pair of lefties and a trio of right handers that would make any manager's job a piece of cake.

The American league currently has nine active players that are certain Hall of Fame members when their playing days are done, as well as several other up and coming candidates. This article tells you who will be having their plague hung in Cooperstown.

Pedro Martinez was thought by the Dodgers to be too small to be a starting pitcher in the big leagues. Boy, were they ever wrong!

Bob Gibson once played for the Harlem Globetrotters, and National league batters wished he had stuck with basketball. This article details his fabulous career in baseball.

The Mets made a brief run last year before falling short, but they have added some big names to this year's roster as they chase the Braves in the NL East. This article previews the 2006 Mets.

Will an improved pitching staff and a new ace in town lead to a playoff spot for the first time in years? I answer that question and more...

Business proposal for a batting cages operation.

Walter Johnson pitched for 21 seasons with the lowly Washington Senators, but still won 417 games. See why he was the greatest pitcher of all time.

In 1930 the Great Depression threatened the game baseball as a moneymaking business.

The central storyline out of the AL West always seems to be Moneyball. In the meantime, the Angels are loading themselves up as one of baseball's best teams...

With the Red Sox finally ending their curse last year, is it time for the Cubs and their superior pitching to put theirs on ice?

Watching baseball on television can be greatly enhanced if you konw what to look before. This articles provides some tips to make viewing games more fun.

Mariano Rivera has been the Yankee Closer since 1996. His 34 postseason saves are by far the most ever, but is he the best reliever in baseball history? This article tells you why he is.

will the Angles make the playoffs again? Can they withstand the A's and rangers?

over the past couple of years many different candidates have won the CY Young award. Who will win it this year? I break down the candidates and much more..

how GM Billy Beane has used moneyball to keep his team competitive

how good can the white sox staff be?

Unlike other entertainers, the career of a professional athlete is measured in years - not decades. Retirement happens when the job quits them, not the other way around.

If you are looking for exciting places to play in Denver, Co then you have to check out this guide. Have fun with your family and enjoy your time in the Mile High.

Nolan Ryan struck out more batters, and walked more too, than any pitcher in baseball history. This article details his career, and his place in baseball.

The reason for the Detroit Tigers' pitching success is due to the acquisition of dependable veterans and the emergence of some sensational rookies.

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