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What Is a “Box Of Rocks” In Fantasy Baseball?

In fantasy baseball, a “box of rocks” is a term used to describe a team that has been constructed poorly and contains players who aren’t performing well.  The Origins of the Term  The term “box of rocks” originated in the early…

What is WAR in Baseball?

What Is The Baseball Stat WAR? Baseball organizations use sabermetrics to make decisions from the farm system through the Major League level.  Numerous metrics are used to evaluate player performance, one of the most popular being WAR, a measure against…

The Oldest Stadiums Remaining In Major League Baseball

The Oldest Stadiums In Major League Baseball Major League Baseball was founded in 1876, and while there were notable stars throughout the first few decades of the league, it increased in popularity in the 1920s and 1930s after the “dead ball” era.…

How To Throw A Fastball & Maximize Velocity

How To Throw A Fastball One of the most important things to consider when trying to throw a baseball faster is your grip. How you grip the ball can significantly impact how fast you throw it. There are a few different ways…

What Does DFA Mean In Baseball? Easy Explanation

What Does DFA Mean In Baseball? DFA stands for Designated for Assignment. In baseball, this designation is given to a player who has been removed from his team’s 40-man roster. The player can either be released or outrighted to the…

What Is A No-Hitter In Baseball?

What Is A No-Hitter? A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team prevents another from getting a hit. A pitcher who throws a no-hitter is said to have “thrown a no-hitter,” and the game is often called a “no-hitter.”…

The Evolution of the Philadelphia Phillies Hat

The City of Brotherly Love: a critical cog in the clockwork of our young nation. History runs through its architecture, politics, and culture. From Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell to the Philly cheesesteak, Philly knows all about making a…

What Is MLB Arbitration?

What Is Arbitration In Major League Baseball? Baseball arbitration is a system whereby baseball players and teams can resolve contract disputes without going to court. The player or the team can request arbitration, and a hearing will be held before an…

The Evolution of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hat

Considered cornerstones of the function-over-fashion movement in professional baseball, players in the 1800s would wear circular-brimmed straw hats on the field, like farmers. As the 20th century unfolded, early versions of today’s MLB hat were adopted and logos stitched onto the front.…