Recent questions tagged baseball

Description : How is the Atlanta Braves tomahawk chant not racist?

Last Answer : I can't answer your question specifically, but I do have a Native American friend, and that exact subject came up just 2 weeks ago. She shrugged and said it didn't bother her, and the ... didn't either. I think basically she thought that there are much more important issues to get upset about.

Description : Is it required for a baseball player to use a glove?

Last Answer : No, you can catch a ball bare-handed, in fact some of the most dramatic plays have been balls fielded bare handed with the throwing hand and immediately thrown to another player to make an out.

Description : Baseball fans, how do you feel about these proposed rule changes?

Last Answer : I like the universal DH and the 3-batter rule. The runner on 2nd in extra innings is stupid. The rest I don’t really care one way or the other.

Description : In baseball, is it possible to definitely break a bat with a pitch?

Last Answer : Only on a wooden bat.

Description : What would be your walk up song?

Last Answer : The opening bars/guitar solo to the Beatles “I Feel Fine”:https://youtu.be/WrAV5EVI4tU

Description : Why don't baseball games start on the hour or half hour?

Last Answer : Maybe the first five or ten minutes is allotted to the National Anthem and introducing the players?

Description : Care to participate in a running commentary on Game 1 of the World Series?

Last Answer : Following a live blog of the game is not fun.

Description : Baseball fans: Would Cubs versus Indians in the World Series be a good one?

Last Answer : The odds would be in favor of the Cubbies as the Cubs lost 29% of their home games and 42% of their away games. The Indians lost 34% of their home games and 48% of their away games. The Cubs are ... a championship in my lifetime. This year I will finally get to pin up that pennant in my man cave!

Description : Is such a thing as a "no ball" in baseball?

Last Answer : answer:There is a similar rule: called a Balk This happens when a pitcher stops delivery to home plate in order, say, to throw out an advancing runner (or even if he just made a mistake and didn ... which means if a runner is on third the batting side scores. This answer brought to you by Mr. Seek

Description : Seems it's finally over for baseball great Yogi Berra. Care to share a favorite memory, quote or experience in tribute?

Last Answer : “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.”

Description : Can a person catch a fastball?

Last Answer : I played baseball, as a kid, for ten years (until I was fifteen). I mostly played first base and there were plenty of instances where I’d catch a hit ball barehanded. Not sure how fast the ball was moving, but some were line drives. Pretty fast. It’s possible I suppose.

Description : East coast baseball fans -- Do you find west coast games annoying?

Last Answer : Why, oh why, can’t every baseball game be played in LDT (Lori Daylight Time)?!?! It can! They call it a DVR, you can play it back when YOU get ready. ;-D

Description : How do I make my balls penetrate deeper from the mound?

Last Answer : If you have an orchard nearby, practice by throwing apples at trees. The splat sound is so satisfying.

Description : Gambling or drugs?

Last Answer : answer:Performance enhancement to win a game is not cheating like gambling on the outcome of a game when you are in a position to influence the outcome. In the first, I want to win this game and ... to connect with the ball. Spitballers are in the Hall of Fame, why not Bonds and Sosa and McGwire?

Description : Sports Fanatics: Can the Washington Nationals start Strasburg in the playoffs?

Last Answer : answer:He's still on the roster so he technically he's still eligible for the postseason roster but he's done. He hasn't thrown for 25 days (so far as I know) and they're counting on him to be an ace ... year will be the right call, I think it is long term, but there are always a lot of what if's.

Description : How close is NBA replacing Major League Baseball as the #2 sport?

Last Answer : answer:Not there yet. “Major League Baseball games set ratings records in both Detroit and Cincinnati during the first week of the season. Meanwhile, NBA ratings and viewership remain slightly above last year on ESPN.” Sports Media Watch April 15, 2012

Description : Should balls and strikes be called electronically?

Last Answer : No. It sort of takes the human element out of the game.

Description : Who will manage the 2012 All Star Game for the National League?

Last Answer : good question. my guess is it’ll be the manager of the Brewers, as the runner-up NL team.

Description : Which of these last-place teams has the best chance of making the MLB playoffs?

Last Answer : answer:San Diego. Under the Orange Tree—second one handed out tonight, and the night is still young!

Description : Can you imagine what it feels like to indirectly or accidently cause permanent damage to another human being?

Last Answer : Could have been worse, it could have been something he could have avoided by being more careful. It’s a whole lot more difficult to forgive yourself for that.

Description : Who will win the NL Rookie of the Year award in baseball next year?

Last Answer : Sorry. My time machine is in the shop getting it’s flux capacitor replaced. It’ll take a couple of days because it has to be ordered from Japan. I’ll answer your question then…

Description : Do you think a ballpark should have the right to throw you out for not "being patriotic enough?"?

Last Answer : It is wrong, and it is, I believe, actionable. We need a few lawsuits to restrain these owners and stadium personnel.

Description : World's best slugger vs world's best pitcher, who would you sign?

Last Answer : Pitcher so fast. The pitcher essentially controls the game, and having an awesome slugger tends to make the other hitters slack.

Description : How does a major league baseball catcher keep his knees from disintegrating?

Last Answer : Very strong quadraceps muscles.

Description : In baseball after a strikeout why do fans always post at least one "K" backwards?

Last Answer : answer:A backwards K means strikeout while looking i.e. The batter had two strikes and did not swing at a pitch in the strike zone. Strike three! Backwards K. A regular K means strikeout ... at a pitched ball and misses. Strike three! Regular K. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strikeout

Description : On ESPN.com, the box score for the Nats/Mets game is blue, but everything else is gray. Why is this?

Last Answer : wondering the same thing!

Description : Baseball - Inside the park home runs?

Last Answer : answer:Hard to say since the inside-the-parker relies on so many different things coming together at one time. For instance, Prince Fielder has two i-t-p-h-r and he is no speed demon. So for ... direction of the ball and it falls far away from where the fielder expected it to fall. Good question!

Description : What's the best way I can stay up to date on the Padres?

Last Answer : Have an RSS reader? Add this link: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/sdg/rss.xml

Description : If there is a tie in a division in baseball, how do they determine who is listed first in the standings?

Last Answer : This should have all the information you are looking for. I was going to try to type in the highlights, but the webpage just has too much info for that. Hope this helps out.

Description : If baseball starts a video review, how could it be done without interrupting the flow of the game too much?

Last Answer : answer:They should implement a system similar to the one the NFL uses. Managers would be given a limited number of challenges, and whenever they dispute a call, the umpires would conduct a video review. If ... . Plus, Major League Baseball is trying to cut down on the length of games in other areas.

Description : Another near perfect game! What is the cause?

Last Answer : By the way, in the above link, check out the expression on the pitcher at the very end, when he realizes he lost his perfect game. He smiles. That guy has a good attitude.

Description : In your favorite sport, what rule(s) would you like to see changed.

Last Answer : Baseketball.

Description : I need to buy a new (or used) outfielders baseball glove. Any suggestions?

Last Answer : Do you have a Play It Again Sports near you?

Description : Why is baseball the only sport that requires coaches to dress in baseball attire?

Last Answer : Baseball is the only sport that I know of that has had player-managers, like Lou Boudreau, who was a star shortstop for the Cleveland Indians as well as their manager for a number of years in the ... men wore hockey uniforms. It is a little hard to skate and give a forecheck in street clothes. SRM

Description : What is the best baseball game for the PC that is similar to Triple Play Baseball 2001?

Last Answer : I believe them came out with a TPB 2002.

Description : When did Majestic become the exclusive jersey producer for the MLB?

Last Answer : The deal was made in 2003, replacing Russell Athletic as the exclusive supplier of on-field apparel. Not 100% sure which season the deal went into effect, but I think it was the following year. Article: http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-miscellaneous/4455224-1.html

Description : Should performance enhancers be legalized in baseball?

Last Answer : No, but they all use them anyway.

Description : What are the origins and purpose of the "rubber" on the pitcher's mound?

Last Answer : darn I thought this was going to be a sexual question.

Description : What font is being used in this year's World Series logo?

Last Answer : Looks pretty standard to me, I know I recognize the ‘W’ but I have no idea what it’s called.

Description : How do batters in baseball determine when and where the ball will cross the plate?

Last Answer : Whether about seeing the dot specifically or not, yes, major-league hitters have to be able to see the rotation of the ball as it leaves the pitcher's hand, so they can predict the break of the ... like so, therefore it must be a sinker. It may be more instinctive than that for many players.

Description : When a minor league team changes its major league affiliation, what happens to the players?

Last Answer : I think the players and coaches go to the new affiliate. And the old affiliate retains its name and ownership.

Description : Why did Shane Victorino get thrown out of todays baseball game?

Last Answer : Victorino was tossed after he waved his arms and jumped up and down in protest of a pitch that Phils reliever Rodrigo Lopez threw to Wes Helms that was called a ball in the top of the seventh inning.

Description : So A-Rod says he took the substances because he felt pressured to be a better player at the time. Should we believe his first year with the Yanks, when he was known as "A-Fraud", wasn't enough pressure to do it again?

Last Answer : There is no way possible he stopped using when he became a Yankee. Come on, Giambi, Clemens, Pettite were all using and had all the access. You going to try and tell me he didn’t hop on the roids wagon with them?

Description : Would it it be ethical for a radiology practice to sponsor snowboarding?

Last Answer : I think it would be ethical and rather humorous.

Description : Can anyone help me locate this video?

Last Answer : I doubt you will find it by itself. I would start watching compilation videos of funny sports injuries or something similar and hope you get lucky.

Description : Why do we sing "take me out to the ball game" if we are all ready there?

Last Answer : Because singing it by yourself as a ploy to get someone to oblige you makes you look like an idiot.

Description : What about those Yankees?

Last Answer : Ah, they’re damned.

Description : How do you build a baseball bat display case?

Last Answer : Here’s a bat display company that has several different types of bat holders. You may be able to get an idea of what you should do from this site; the pictures are clear.

Description : How does baseball betting work?

Last Answer : I am somewhat familiar with how the odds work but could never explain them, especially since I don't bet so I found the information. I would have given a link but I don't think the mods would ... shop around for the best odds and of pick more winners than losers. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports

Description : Why do the Tampa Bay Rays have an enclosed dome stadium?

Last Answer : Why Not?