Moyer to deliver first pitch

Jamie Moyer, Seattle Mariners, MLB

Jamie Moyer will be back in Seattle Opening Night when the Mariners take on the Houston Astros Monday, April 8th.  Complete details can be found below. (Via the Seattle Mariners) – Seattle, WA (March 8, 2013) – Jamie Moyer, the winningest pitcher in Seattle Mariners history, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Night, [...]

Chicago Cubs partner with Topps

Chicago Cubs, MLB

The Chicago Cubs and The Topps Company, Inc.  announced a partnership Tuesday that is sure to be a hit this year for baseball card collectors.  Together, the two are creating an exclusive 82-card archives set, which will feature current and former Cubs players on classic Topps card designs.  Season ticket holders will have their cards [...]

Why I Appreciate Scott Rolen

Rolen

So I’m sitting around, or maybe in, the pool at my in-law’s house about six years ago when my mother-in-law leans over the balcony railing and says “Hey, what do you know about this Cardinals pitcher that was killed?” I hadn’t heard about it, so I had no idea at all. I went inside, got online [...]

Wrigley Field logo contest

Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs, MLB

Wrigley Field is turning 100 in 2014.  To commemorate this special occasion, the Cubs are giving their fans the opportunity to develop the official logo used during the season.  Complete details can be found below. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (February 6, 2013) – Wrigley Field will turn 100 years old during the 2014 season, and [...]

Cubs On The Move Caravan

Chicago Cubs, MLB

The Chicago Cubs announced today the schedule for their “Cubs On The Move” 2013 Caravan Tour. Complete details are below. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (January 9, 2013) – The Chicago Cubs have announced the Cubs On The Move 2013 Caravan Tour, which includes the winners of the 2013 Cubs Caravan Visits My School Contest. The [...]

PirateFest attracts record crowds

Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB, Take the Fort to School, Michael McKenry

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their annual “PirateFest” on Sunday and were pleased to announce crowds turned out in record fashion for the three-day weekend event. “Coming off a tremendously successful Pirates Winter Caravan, the strong show of support from our fans this weekend has been unbelievable.  We cannot express enough the appreciation everyone within [...]

Kerry Wood Cubs Field

Kerry Wood, Wood Family Foundation, Kerry Wood Cubs Field, MLB

The Wood Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, broke ground yesterday on “Kerry Wood Cubs Field” in Chicago.  The full story is below. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (October 11, 2012) – Chicago Public League student athletes will soon be playing baseball and hosting IHSA state baseball playoffs at a new stadium, [...]

28th Annual Cubs Convention is set

Chicago Cubs, MLB, Cubs Convention

The Chicago Cubs announced Monday the dates and location for their 28th Annual Cubs Convention.  Complete details follow. (Via the Chicago Cubs) – Chicago, IL (September 17, 2012) – The Chicago Cubs will host the 28th Annual Cubs Convention January 18-20, 2013, in downtown Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers at 301 E. North Water [...]

Clemente award nominees

Roberto Clemente, MLB, Roberto Clemente Award, Hall of Fame

Each year every team in Major League Baseball nominates one of their players for the “Roberto Clemente Award”.  This prestigious award is named for right fielder Roberto Clemente and recognizes players for their work in the community. The Hall of Famer played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and had his life cut short on December 31, [...]

Could the Pirates make the playoffs?

Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB

Over the past 19 years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the most inept franchises in all of sports.  The Pirates haven’t reached the postseason or finished above .500 since 1992. But, over the weekend the Pirates released information on, wait for it, playoff tickets.  That’s right, the Pirates have a good enough shot [...]