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High School Baseball Team Lifts Up Car to Save Trapped Girl

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:19:50 +0000

If the Valley High School baseball team in Sacramento, California is as clutch on the field as it is off of it, it may very well win a championship. After a woman accidentally hit and backed over her teenage daughter, several players on the team ran to the scene and saved the day by lifting [...]

Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series

Joe Student — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:22:40 +0000

Noriatsu Osaka had three home runs and a triple, as the team from Tokyo, Japan beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 12-2, on Sunday in the championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA. Tokyo starter Kotaro Kiyomiya struck out eight, as the Japanese held Tennessee to two hits just a day after [...]

Thrown Out Of A Baseball Game! [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:05:30 +0000

Players, coaches, even fans have been thrown out of baseball games. I can say I have never seen anything like this! The Florida State League’s Daytona Cubs were in the middle of a home game battle with Fort Myers on August 1st. After what the “music guy” deemed as a bad call, he was ejected [...]

Youth and High School Baseball Camps Available at SFA in June

Andree Valentine — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:09:20 +0000

Now that the 2011-2012 college baseball season has ended for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, it's time to welcome the summer with some fun, instructional camps.

The SFA Baseball Camps cover all phases of the game, regardless of skill level, and allow the necessary repetition time to see improvement in every skill. The day camps focus on hitting, pitching, defense and other offensive skills that will prepare the camper for competition.

SFA Baseball Player Makes Amazing Diving Catch, Featured As SportsCenter's No.2 Top Play

Andree Valentine — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:43 +0000

On top of Josh Hamilton's big night, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks baseball team was able to get some screen time on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays as well.

Left-fielder Rene Moreda got the No.2 play on SportsCenter's Top 10 on Tuesday night at Reckling Park in Houston, for making an incredible catch in left field during their non-conference game against No.8 Rice.

St. Louis Church Asks Bitter Cardinals Fans to Donate Albert Pujols Jerseys Instead of Burning Them

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:54:19 +0000

There was much consternation in St. Louis last week after Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols made his way toward a glittering paycheck with the Los Angeles Angels that will pay him more than $250 million over the course of 10 years. While most residents of the angered city saw an opportunity to set fire to pricey MLB clothing, one church saw an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive.

'Field of Dreams' Property in Iowa Sold, Will Be Preserved

Danny Groner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:56:09 +0000

The baseball diamond immortalized in the 1989 film ‘Field of Dreams’ is being sold, but it will remain intact, thanks to Go the Distance Baseball LLC, which will turn the Dyersville, Iowa, property into a baseball and softball complex.

Little League Pitcher Saved by His Cap [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:08:12 +0000

In a Friday game at the Little League World Series, Huntington Beach, California pitcher Braydon Salzman was almost smacked in the forehead with a line-drive ball. It would’ve surely been a scary event (just ask this minor leaguer) — were it not for the brim of his ball cap.

While the impact did knock Salzman to the ground, slow-motion replay shows his cap’s bill took the brunt of the impact, leaving a noticeable dent.

Hudson's Brandon Belt Has A Great First Day Back With The SF Giants

Danny Merrell — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:53:43 +0000

What a way to make your return to the Major Leagues!!

A couple of days ago, Hudson's Brandon Belt was called back up to the San Francisco Giants and MAN!! what an impact he had on his first night back.

Cirque du Soleil Performer Unleashes Amazing Gravity-Defying First Pitch [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:39:09 +0000

We’ve seen some truly horrendous first pitch efforts over the years, from the “what did you expect” dribbler that Mariah Carey uncorked, to the shameful 10-footer that NBA star John Wall recently unleashed.

The crowd at PETCO park in San Diego was treated to the opposite side of that coin Monday, when Cirque du Soleil performer Gabryel Nogueira da Silva was given the task of the ceremonially first pitch.

Bud Maddux All Around Baseball Camp

Andree Valentine — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:31:25 +0000

Here’s some baseball camp information in the Lufkin area. Bud Maddux Baseball Softball Academy is offering an ‘All Around Baseball Camp’ on Tuesday, June 7th and on Friday, June 10th. Early registration fee is $70 per child, and the camp will offer two sessions: 10 and under: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11 and under: [...]

SFA Baseball Camps Available In June

Andree Valentine — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:11:19 +0000

The Stephen F. Austin baseball team just ended the 2010-2011 season last weekend in San Marcos after finishing runner-up in the Southland Conference Tournament. The Lumberjacks have had a phenomenal season this year - breaking school history with a total of 37 wins and advancing to the championship game at the conference tournament.

Although the players are looking forward to getting a break this summer, the coaches can't wait to start their annual Lumberjack Baseball camps this month.

George W. Bush Dodges Foul Ball At Texas Ranger Game [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:41:59 +0000

One of the most surreal moments of George W. Bush's presidency happened when a Iraqi reporter threw a shoe at him during a press conference.

Love him or hate him, we can all agree that Bush showed excellent reflexes when he dodged the shoe, which was headed straight for his face.

Those reflexes got another test during Monday night's baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox. Bush was sitting in a front row box when a foul ball headed in his direction. While he did flinch a little bit, the 43rd president basically maintained his cool (as opposed to some of the other folks who were in the box) and allowed the ball to bounce harmlessly in front of him.

Read on to see a video of Bush's latest dodge, and the infamous shoe incident.

MLB Spring Training

Danny Merrell — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:35:35 +0000

The boys of summer are done hibernating: MLB spring training is in full swing, so to speak, down Florida (and Arizona) way.

Are You Ready For Some….Baseball?

Danny Merrell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:35:02 +0000

The forecast for Saturday is partly sunny with a high of 70. That’s great news because the Angelina College Roadrunners are kicking off the baseball season with a double-header at home against San Jacinto. Did you know that there has been a major rule change in college baseball this year? It has now been mandated [...]