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What Is The “DH” In Baseball?

What Is A DH In Baseball? The designated hitter, or DH, is a position in baseball introduced in 1973 where the DH bats in place of the pitcher and do not play in the field. Instead, their sole purpose is to…

How Far Is Cape Cod From Boston?

How Far Is Cape Cod From Boston? How far is Cape Cod Away From Boston? Boston, the state capital of Massachusetts, is located about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Cape Cod. Click here for directions. About Cape Cod Cape Cod is a…

Who Owns The Yankees?

Who Owns The New York Yankees? So who owns the Yankees? The team is owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, an LLC controlled by the family of the late George Steinbrenner, who purchased the team in 1973. Brian Cashman is the team’s general manager, and…

Is Baseball Considered a Team Sport?

Is Baseball A Team Sport? At the core of Baseball’s format are two teams with nine players, each competing against each other in a nine-inning game – this requires strategy and collaboration between each team to determine their best move.…

Why The Strikeout Is Ruining Baseball

The Strikeout Is Ruining The Game Of Baseball Baseball is supposed to be a skill, strategy, and accuracy game. But lately, it seems like the strikeouts are ruling the day. More and more batters are whiffing, and fewer balls are…

A Highlighted History of Women in Baseball

1867 – The African American Dolly Vardens of Philadelphia became the first paid baseball team, two years before the first men’s professional baseball club, the Cincinnati Red Stockings. 1875 – A game played between the Blondes and the Brunettes in Springfield, Illinois,…

History Of The Boston Red Sox

Overview The Boston Red Sox were one of the original eight American League franchises which began play in 1901. For the first seven seasons, the franchise was known as “Boston,” the “Bostons,” or “Bostonians,” and wore dark blue socks before being known…

Ranking Baseball’s Greatest Hitters

Baseball’s Greatest Hitters Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. Evolving from bat and ball games played in England, it has now gained world renown and stands as one of the most famous games in the world. As with…

The Greatest Rivalry In Sports

The Greatest Rivalry in Sports Throughout the world of sports, there are many rivalries that are “must-see” games. There’s Duke vs. North Carolina in college basketball, and in college football, there isn’t a more heated rivalry than Ohio State versus…

How Hard Is It To Hit A Baseball?

Is It Really That Hard To Hit A Baseball? It’s one of the most iconic images in sports – a baseball player, bat in hand, standing at home plate, ready to take a swing. Whether you’re a casual fan or…