Is there a rest of the story to the recent award of US$850K to a person hit by a baseball from the bat's manufacturer? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral on Oct 30, 2009 - 13 answers

World series bet: Philadelphia/New York office 'rivalry'…ideas? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I appropriately valuate players in my competitive fantasy baseball league? [more inside]
posted by po822000 on Oct 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Yankees fan in Philadelphia. Sports bar in Center City where I won't be lynched? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine on Oct 26, 2009 - 21 answers

PERL filter: I'm a PERL ignoramus and trying to run a script from Baseball Hacks to download a bunch of zipped files from retrosheet.org. I'm getting an error that says: URL must be absolute. I can't figure out how to make the url absolute, as each file's location is different and supplied by variable values. Any hints would be super appreciated. (Script is after the jump). [more inside]
posted by bluejayway on Oct 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Why are postseason baseball games so long? (Data inside.) [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Oct 18, 2009 - 11 answers

What is the strange white plastic ring thing that I see baseball players chewing on during the postseason games? [more inside]
posted by hippybear on Oct 11, 2009 - 13 answers

How should I (or just should I) ask my bereaved brother-in-law to a baseball game next week? [more inside]
posted by palindromic on Sep 25, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there anywhere in Cork, Ireland to watch an American baseball game tonight? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I can't find this "adidas"-lookalike retro jacket from this Utah Saints "Something Good" music video, and I kind of want to buy one for ~$50 in Canada! [more inside]
posted by Khazk on Sep 4, 2009 - 2 answers

When can a relief pitcher enter a baseball game? (Specifically, in reference to the first inning of today's Phillies-Mets game.) Also, why are there more unassisted triple plays than before? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Aug 23, 2009 - 23 answers

Baseball Trivia Filter (really, really trivial): A couple weeks ago, during the LA broadcast of the Dodgers-Giants game, Vin Scully mentioned that one of the Giants' players ran very well considering that he had been born with a cleft-foot. My Google-Fu has failed me. Can anyone tell me who this cleft-footed athlete is?
posted by bluejayway on Aug 19, 2009 - 6 answers

In MLB, if a pinch hitter enters the on-deck circle to warm up, but the side is retired before he actually gets up to bat, does the team still have to go through with the substitution? Or can they 'back out'? [more inside]
posted by csimpkins on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Softball-Hack-Filter: I joined my company's softball game, which we play weekly. I've been at it a few games now and haven't embarrassed myself too much yet, but what sort of tips and rules of thumb can help me be a more confident and competent player? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Aug 7, 2009 - 25 answers

Take me out to the ballgame, MeFites! [more inside]
posted by philotes on Jul 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Did any other leagues in any sport in any country hold an all-star game before Major League Baseball started holding its annual game in 1933? [more inside]
posted by sixpack on Jul 14, 2009 - 6 answers

What time will the first pitch of the 2009 MLB All-Star game be? Television broadcasts start at 8 pm EST, but there will be player introductions, ceremonies, and President Obama's toss. I'd like to know the actual time the first pitch of the game will be at. Thanks.
posted by dtpollitt on Jul 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I watch the MLB All-Star Game tomorrow night in Ithaca, New York? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Jul 13, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some good songs about baseball? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jun 26, 2009 - 36 answers

I was with a couple of friends at the Cardinals and Royals baseball game last night. In the third inning, Ryan Ludwick of the Cardinals hit a grand slam right to us. My friend caught it and has two questions: 1) Would a player typically want a grand slam ball back? And if so, who the hell do we call? 2) And if he doesn't want it, can we get it signed? We have tickets to today's and tomorrow's game too.
posted by PhillC on Jun 20, 2009 - 15 answers

So a good major league pitcher can hit nearly 100 mph throwing off a mound. But how fast can infielders and outfielders throw? [more inside]
posted by antonymous on Jun 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Earlier this year I read a review about a baseball movie. It was a drama and appealed to kids and got a good review. I've searched everywhere, but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know the movie? Obviously I can't remember the title, but I seem to remember it being about a team that had a great season and all it took for that to happen. It might have been a true story and it might have been in Texas.
posted by Judyst on Jun 1, 2009 - 17 answers

Best way to get a solo Yankees ticket for tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on May 23, 2009 - 4 answers

In Fenway Park, close to the base lines between home plate and first and third bases, there are two dirt circles in the grass. What are they? Example. They are too close to the baselines to be the on-deck circles, and I have never seen a photo with anyone standing in them.
posted by bensherman on May 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I get raw PitchFX data? [more inside]
posted by xmutex on May 6, 2009 - 7 answers

For each Little League season, my wife makes a video for the team. Depending on the amount of footage she has, she'll make one video of defensive plays and one for offense. Our problem is that we are running out of songs. Can you suggest songs appropriate for a team of 8 year old ball players? [more inside]
posted by donpardo on May 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for an API that'll give me near-real-time access to the day's baseball scores, including individual player lines. Anybody? Anybody? Bueller? [more inside]
posted by joshjs on Apr 24, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I get started playing Strat-o-Matic baseball? [more inside]
posted by yesno on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Breaking in a stiff, new baseball glove. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Apr 11, 2009 - 17 answers

For the first time in more than 20 years, I've taken an interest in baseball. As it's been so long, I don't have a solid understanding of the current state of the game and its players. Is there a good (preferably online) resource for catching up on team rosters and player biographies? Most blogs and sports related websites I've found are heavy on the statistics and short on background narrative. [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Apr 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Looking for resources regarding math in sports. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Mar 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me cram for a sports proficiency test! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Baseball season is fast approaching, which means one thing above all else: I need all your best jeers, razzes, taunts, and insults! [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Mar 6, 2009 - 31 answers

How can I convince my local Little League to allow a six-year-old to play machine pitch (MP) without any T-ball experience? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Mar 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Help a fantasy baseball n00b not embarrass himself while not drowning in information. [more inside]
posted by jknecht on Feb 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Love baseball. Hate paying for cable. What now? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Feb 25, 2009 - 11 answers

So, which would go further, a golf ball hit by a world class baseball hitter with a baseball bat, or a baseball hit by a world class golfer? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Feb 24, 2009 - 22 answers

Fantasy Baseball: Looking for answers on how to run an auction-style fantasy baseball league, friend(s). [more inside]
posted by dorisfromregopark on Feb 6, 2009 - 2 answers

Anyone else going to the World Baseball Classic finals at Dodger Stadium? Do you have your tickets yet? [more inside]
posted by Stylus Happenstance on Jan 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Is the phrase "Yankees Suck" copyrighted? Presumably the kids who made the Yankees Suck t-shirts own the logo, but what about the phrase?
posted by lulululu on Jan 26, 2009 - 7 answers

I might be in Boston in May and would love to see a ball game at Fenway. The Red Sox are in town, and there are tickets available. Should I buy a ticket now? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Examples of sports situations where a player should do something he would normally never do? [more inside]
posted by null terminated on Jan 19, 2009 - 47 answers

Sports jersey questions: Why is the baseball pitcher with a single-digit number such a rarity? Why do hockey goalies usually wear 1, or something in the 30s? And why are 2-7 usually worn by defensemen? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Jan 11, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I get old baseball radio broadcasts? I've look on all the torrent boards, but I can't find them anywhere. I'd love to hear some complete old games, as I wait for the new season.
posted by sholdens12 on Jan 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Are there rules that Major League Baseball uses to determine how teams are scheduled? [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy on Dec 24, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best way to run a slow auction draft for a dynasty fantasy baseball league? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Dec 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Can anyone suggest a "fun" game for my husband's 66th birthday? We are daily runners, he is a retired consultant, an amateur poet and playwright and loves the Chicago Cubs, in fact, he's a 50 year "die hard" fan. I'm looking for something that will help him get through the long winter nights until spring training is upon us. He isn't at all interested in fantasy baseball. Thanks!
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Nov 21, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I get started coaching youth baseball in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Nov 9, 2008 - 3 answers

does anyone know of a good way to preserve/store dirt? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Oct 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can a Philly kid watch his team in the World Series in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Blandanomics on Oct 16, 2008 - 4 answers