John Means

Pitchers Massage The Ball

Why Do Pitchers Massage The Ball?

John Means

Baseball rubbing mud is a mixture of water, salt and oil that’s used to improve the grip, control and speed ...

Fast-Does-Ohtani-Pitch

How Fast Does Ohtani Pitch?

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Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitched of his career on Monday when he hit 101.4 mph on a fastball. The ...

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Does Xander Bogaerts Want To Leave The Red Sox?

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Xander Bogaerts is considering leaving the Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers could be his potential ...

Can A Catcher Use His Mask To Stop A Ball?

Can A Catcher Use His Mask To Stop A Ball?

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It’s important to keep your masks and gloves clean and in good condition so they can protect you from harmful ...

Strike Out 5 Times In A Game

What Is It Called When You Strike Out 5 Times In A Game?

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What does the sixth strikeout mean in baseball? Why are Olympic rings called that? What is a horn and where ...

Teoscar Hernandez

Who Did The Jays Trade To Get Teoscar Hernandez?

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Jose Bautista is an all-star outfielder who has racked up numerous awards throughout his career, including a Silver Slugger Award ...

Mlb Umpires Check Pitchers Hats And Gloves

Decode the Scrutiny: Do MLB Umpires Check Pitcher’s Hats and Gloves?

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In the dynamic world of Major League Baseball (MLB), the rules governing fair play are constantly evolving.  One aspect of ...

Red-Sox-Offer-Bogaerts

What Did The Red Sox Offer Bogaerts?

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Xander Bogaerts is set to make $90 million over the next four years with the Red Sox according to Jon ...

Shohei Ohtani Talk English

Does Shohei Ohtani Talk English?

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Japanese right-hander Shohei Ohtani would like to learn English so he can better communicate with his teammates and fans back ...

Baseball Players Carry 2 Bats

Why Do Baseball Players Carry 2 Bats?

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Contact hitters need a ball with a smooth feel on each swing in order to make solid contact. This type ...