By now, everyone knows who Josh Willingham is. The Washington Nationals slugger etched his name into baseball’s history last week, connecting on grand slams in consecutive swings to enter the stratosphere of the National Pastime’s greatest achievements.
Willingham now shares something in common with Robin Ventura, Frank Robinson and Nomar Garciaparra, with that Herculean effort lifting [...]
The National Pastime may be lagging in certain parts of the game, but there one are continues to thrive despite the economic troubles that face the country. Baseball coverage is at its apex, with the volume and sheer numbers of people writing and commenting never higher than any point in its history.
A quick [...]
For fans, watching the game of baseball is simple. They pass through the turnstile, click on the television or log onto a website minutes before the contest begins. When “play ball” is announced, they are either sitting on their couch or tucked into their seats, then the first pitch is thrown and away you go.
But, [...]
Take a few seconds during any television broadcast of a baseball game, and you are sure to see the subtle improvements of technology. Whether its ESPN’s “K-Zone” or an instant replay of a close call, the way we watch our National Pastime is improving every time an umpire utters “Play Ball!”
Not only has [...]
If you take a quick glance at any team’s board on draft day, you’ll learn that great baseball players can come from all ends of the globe. Unlike football and basketball, the National Pastime often sees it stars come from rural areas and smaller schools within the college landscape. While major universities have their fair [...]
If there’s one thing you learn from playing and watching baseball, it’s how to accept failure. Not only accept, but learn from the experience while making an adjustment so that it doesn’t happen again. Sadly, that trait doesn’t often translate to those who cover the game, the second guessers that refuse to use the same [...]
By now many baseball fans have spent too much time debating the merits of a “clutch” player or “clutch” situation and how that factors into analyzing major leaguers. Some have earned the moniker in the media, and it has enraged others who don’t feel this skill really exists. There’s no right answer to the question, [...]
Angels manager Mike Scioscia is probably not a huge fan of the ‘93 comedy “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray… it may hit too close to home. Since World Series glory in 2002, Scioscia’s Angels have won the AL West four times — 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 — but have yet to make it through the [...]
Birmingham, Ala. — With the college baseball season fast approaching, BDD Live returns for its first podcast of 2009. Join host Eric SanInocencio as we give you insight and opinion from all over the collegiate landscape as teams prepare for what they hope are season ending trips to
Omaha for the College World Series. Four [...]
Birmingham, Ala. — Now that Major League Baseball has crowned a World Series Champion, attention turns to the hot stove as free agency begins. This week on Baseball Digest Daily Live, a distinguished panel comes together to predict, ponder and compare the players available. Three guests join in an hour long podcast dedicated to this year’s baseball [...]
