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Washington Nationals' New Rainout Policy For Fans– 'Tough Luck' If You Can't Attend Make-up Game

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:43:55 +0000

When you buy a ticket to a baseball game, you know that you’re running a risk of the game getting rained out. The Washington Nationals new “tough luck” policy has many fans seeing red. When a game is rained out, most baseball teams allow ticketholders to exchange those tickets for any future game for which [...]

Weekend Jacktivities!

Jill Daniels — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:48:05 +0000

Buffalo is such an amazing place to live! There are so many fun events around Western New York for the family to experience that there should be no reason to be sitting at home playing video games!

First of all if you haven’t checked out the Buffalo Zoo in a long time then now is a great time to go! Not only do they have the cutest (and I mean CUTEST) baby polar bear but they have done all these updates that really make your experience one you’ll never forget

Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:15:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

Toledo Mud Hens to Wear Chewbacca Jerseys This Weekend

Joe Student — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:37:44 +0000

The Toledo Mud Hens are going intergalactic this weekend. In honor of May 4th, an official ‘Star Wars’ celebration day (“May the Fourth be with you.” Get it?), the Mud Hens will wear jerseys inspired by Chewbacca, Han Solo’s Wookie. (Do we really have to explain who the hell Chewbacca is?) The jerseys are designed [...]

See the Cast of 'Rookie of the Year' Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:42:58 +0000

In the ’90s baseball classic ‘Rookie of the Year,’ 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) really wants to be a major leaguer. The only problem is he’s more of klutz than a diamond king. That all changes when Henry injuries his arm trying to make a play. The tendons in his shoulder heal “too [...]

High School Baseball Team Loses 65-0

Joe Student — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:30:28 +0000

There is a reason some leagues use a 10-run 'mercy rule,' and this is it. Licking Heights High School of Pataskala, Ohio beat Harvest Prep of Winchester, Ohio, 65-0, earlier this month. The game was called after Licking Heights plated a jaw-dropping 31 runs in the third inning. Ohio state rules don't allow the 10-run rule to be used until

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

We’ve all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover. And then there are the select few who so [...]

Yankees Play 'Sweet Caroline' to Honor Boston After Marathon Bombings

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:35 +0000

Baseball's most storied rivalry was put on hold for a moment on Tuesday. In a show of class and support, the New York Yankees joined other big league teams in playing Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' after the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The song is traditionally played as a sing-a-long at Boston's Fenway Park

Pirates Fan Uses Big Glove To Catch Foul Ball

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:30:46 +0000

Take that, Ben Revere! A Pittsburgh Pirates fan came to PNC Park on Monday ready to grab a souvenir. Judging by the size of his glove, he was committed to leaving the ballpark with a ball or else. Well, when Clint Barmes hit a foul popup in the fourth inning, the

Spring Time and Baseball! Who could ask for anything more!

Jill Daniels — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

Spring is in the air! Finally! I do have to say that spring did take it’s sweet time getting here. For me spring officially starts with the start of Baseball season. If you didn’t know this about me I’m a huge baseball fan. To be exact I’m a Mets fan but don’t hold that [...]

This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

We really weren’t that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth. Our hats are off to this man, who didn’t let [...]

The 'Baco' Bacon Shell Taco Will Either Make Baseball More Enjoyable Or Kill You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:01:00 +0000

The action on the field may not be the only heart-stopping thing fans of the West Michigan Whitecaps see this season. The Detroit Tigers’ minor league team has announced the newest culinary delight fans can enjoy during games: “The Baco”. As its name indicates, the Baco is a taco with a shell made entirely out [...]

After Cabrera's Triple Crown, What Huge Baseball Feat Will Happen Next? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:00:30 +0000

On Wednesday it became official: Miguel Cabrera is the first player to win baseball's Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Cabrera finished with a .330 batting average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs, also leading his Detroit Tigers to the American League Central Division championship. Congratulations to Cabrera—anytime achievement that hasn't been done in 45 years deserves applause. So what comes next: a pitcher winning 30 games, a 57-game hitting streak or a .400 average?

Who Is the Biggest Disappointment in Baseball This Year? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:31:26 +0000

The Major League Baseball season is winding down, and for some high-profile players and one particular manager, it probably feels like the longest season of their careers. So who was this year’s biggest disappointment? This past off-season, the two biggest free agents were Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes, both of whom left their longtime teams [...]

Bikini Basketball Might Soon Be Playing In an Empty Arena Near You

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:15:44 +0000

Earlier we told you that today was the official opening day of a Victoria's Secret store inside of the Dallas Cowboy's stadium in Arlington. We're daydreaming about the half time show getting a whole lot better real soon, so this is a business partnership we feel really passionate about.

Weekend Jacktivities in Buffalo!

Jill Daniels — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:32:46 +0000

The summer might be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have some fun this weekend! The weather is gorgeous so get out of the house and enjoy it! First of all this weekend of course is the last homestand for the Buffalo Bison’s and they are going out with a [...]

Ben Gibbard Posts 'Ichiro' Song Tribute to Seattle Mariners Legend

Jeff Giles — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:30:33 +0000

Yesterday (July 23) was a sad day for Seattle Mariners fans, as one of the team’s most beloved and longest-lasting players, Ichiro Suzuki, was traded to the New York Yankees. But Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard helped soothe the burn a bit by posting his own musical tribute to the departed legend, suitably titled ‘Ichiro.’

12 Signs Your Kid Is Throwing Games for His Little League Team

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:57 +0000

There are few things more American than the pride parents feel as they watch their little one run for fly balls and swing for the fence on the baseball diamond. The only thing more American is if their little one is on the take to throw the game. Have you seen tuition rates lately? They [...]

Watch this Umpire Take a Fastball to the Junk — Men With Balls

Ben Chew — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:31:25 +0000

In this week’s edition of Men with Balls, Metta Man is the newest super hero, Kerwin Danley takes an inside fastball, a fan loses his shorts trying to get a foul ball and Blake Griffin gets the NBA Jam treatment. But first, let us start with Andy Roddick blaming his tools: Andy Roddick Smashes His [...]

Crying Foul Over Boy Crying for Foul Ball

Jillian Benedict — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:00:30 +0000

I’m sure you’ve seen the video of the 3-year-old Texas Rangers fan crying because he didn’t get the foul ball. And I’m sure you’ve heard all the people who are in an uproar because of it. Not me. I say let that boy cry.

The Yankees broadcaster said that the fans that caught