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Are There Still Steroids in Baseball?

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:14:27 +0000

Baseball is still recovering from news of steroids found in their players on most of the teams. It seems many players may have skated by due to their lack luster performances during many seasons. However, many players that have done well have been questioned thanks to links from people surrounding them claiming they have used muscle enhancing substances.

In any case, for now baseball teams and their players are out of the spotlight. Has the MLB doe enough to keep players tested and free from these substances though? There are many different substances out there and testing for them all can be tough. So only time will tell if the MLB is clean or not. We hope to see that there are no major rule infractions. Sure, some players may feel they need to break them, but hopefully the league will be there to stop these guys for the fans sake.

The MLB’s Image

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:07:39 +0000

Certainly the image of baseball and the MLB has been tainted by the steroid scandals. Fans still want to see some baseball though. Certainly for some fans the steroid issues have been tough to deal with. Remember that some of the players involved had huge followings from tons of fans. So when a player comes out and finally admits to cheating by taking illegal drugs to the league, the fan will naturally be hurt. There was nothing natural really about that player’s performance while they were taking steroids.

Maybe now things will calm down some. Will the players stop taking drugs? Is it still going on? Only time will tell for sure.

MLB All Stars

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:04:57 +0000

Another MLB all star game is upon us for the 2010 season. And of course there are already tons of complaints flowing in as to who should not have made the team and tons saying many others should have made it. Of course not every one ends up with a chance to make it. There are many who think that there should be some sort of point system to determine who goes and who does not based on performance. The top performers it would seem would make sense as the best choices to be a part of the game. But it is also a popularity contest as well. The MLB wants people to watch the game, and if the more popular news making players were not there, then let’s face it, people would not watch as much of the game, if any at all.

For players it is still an honor to get invited though. It could help them when they ask for better contracts to have been several times showing that they are worthy of more money. So no matter what you think, sit back and at least try and enjoy the game. It can never be just as we want it.

Baseball Fines

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:15:00 +0000

We all know ball players make tons of money. The average player salary climbs annually. When the salaries climb, so do the prices of tickets, parking, food, merchandise and other things. Overall the MLB and the Players Association are wealthy organizations as well. They make millions of dollars and continue to do so even during a tougher economy. But what happens when a player gets out of line. It happens all of the time it seems lately whether off or on the field. Well, for players there are rules they must follow on and off the field. These rules are sometimes adhered to by the MLB. We all know they tend to look the other way sometimes. But other times they do try and step in and punish wrong doers. Yet sometimes the fines seem silly. Sure, nobody wants to be fined a few thousand dollars. To a player making millions it can tend to not sway them towards reform. Certainly the crime must fit the punishment. For the admitted steroids users, and the issues they have caused for the entire league, they were not fined at all in most cases. So who knows why the MLB does what they do. It is no matter really. The players will continue to do what they want when they want to.

MLB Games On The Radio

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:23:53 +0000

As the years roll on, people less than they ever have will listen to a baseball game on the radio. Back in the days of no TV though, that is how thousands and the majority of fans heard the games.

If you have ever heard one of these old broadcasts, they can be quite enjoyable to listen to. The excitement that surrounds the game as played out on the radio was really quite amazing. They were very different than the way games are broadcasted now.

Listening to a game can still be better than missing it all together though. Of course people today have TV’s on their phones, in their cars, and just about any place they can put one.

Players off the Field

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:04:27 +0000

Off the field lives can really end up in the press more often than on the field lives when it comes to some players. Why is it that some players just seem to be in the habit of showing up front page of the news with some big off the field moment. Without naming names of course, players tend to be watched carefully by the media for starters. Once they do something that seems a little off, the press is all over it. If that event were to happen to most people nobody would care. But because these guys are in the news and sports celebrities, they tend to get a ton of attention.

They key for players really seems in balancing their off the field life with their on the field life. The season is very long and there is tons of time there for the two to clash at times. For most fans it is distracting. These guys get paid a ton of money and for fans they expect them to carry their team to the championship. There can be nothing worse for a team to have an odd man out when it comes to trouble. The more gelled a team is the better chance they have in winning.

MLB Injuries

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:21:47 +0000

The MLB has its share of injuries and issues. It may not be a full contact sport, but players tend to get knocked around quite a bit either way. Pitchers end up at some point with arm or shoulder injuries due to throwing so many pitches and just wearing their arms out. Catchers tend to get knee problems from squatting behind the pate for so many games and so many pitches. Infielders and outfielders can tend to stay much healthier than most. If they do experience some arm issues, they can usually shake them off. They do not throw near as many balls around as the pitcher. Batting can be painful at times to some players. Some have been hit extremely hard by wayward pitches. These can sometimes put a player out for some time. There is only so much safety gear a ball player can use. If they are over suited up, they could not run nearly as fast and be as flexible as they need to be.

With time and experience though, injuries can be greatly reduced. Children for example that have played much must be careful before stepping out onto a real ball field when balls are being hit and thrown around at will.

Violence and the MLB

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:06:50 +0000

Many baseball fans are also fans of more contact style sports. These may include football, hockey, boxing, mixed martial arts, or even rugby. One must admit though that there is something nice about baseball being played in quite the opposite way. Nobody likes watching golf because the golfers spend time beating up on one another. They like the sport for what it is, as more of a gentlemanly approach to sports.

For many, baseball is really the same way. Sure, it has quite a bit more action than golf. And yes, you may see some outfielders plow into each other running after a pop fly. And of course there are some fans out there that like to watch a batter that has been dinged by a pitch rush the mound. Many people will remember Nolan Ryan putting Robin Ventura in a head lock and beating him when he was rushed. Take all of this from the game though and baseball is still great. There is no need for batters being hit or seeing them rush the mound.

So what is your take on it? It may all be a part of the game, but for lots of fans out there it is a part of the game we can certainly do without.

Let The Trading Begin

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:10:51 +0000

Head to any news site, type in something like ‘MLB trades’ and you will see tons of articles come up discussing the possibility of some big off season trades. Trading is a huge part of the off season, and the die hard fans out there know their favorite player or favorite team will more than likely be affected by these deals. Some teams get dismantled pretty hard. It even happens to World Series championship teams. Even the number one team in the MLB can decide to take apart their team hoping to build a better one for future season.

We have seen some championship teams do this and fall to almost dead last in the league the next season. Seems silly, doesn’t it? To that team at the time they feel they are doing the right thing by building on the future. A lot of trades also depend on who has a contract due to expire as well.

So if you want to know what is happening to your team, you’d better head out on the internet and search it out. More than likely the home team in your area will look much different next year. So be prepared for the highs and lows of the trading season!

Ballpark Food

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:44:14 +0000

Besides the game itself, the best thing at the ballpark is by far the food. The smells overwhelm you as you walk through the tunnel from the grand stand into the food court area. The wind whips the smells around the area mixing them into a culinary delight for the nose. But what to buy or choose? I mean, this food can cost a pretty penny. The players you love to watch so much have fat salaries, hence the fat food prices. I do have to admit on a side note, I love that people actually seem shocked when they see the prices of the foods. Sure there are a few out there that have never been to game or just have no clue, but most of us know, so get over it and pick wisely.

For me the all time favorite is the ballpark nachos! Lots of jalapeños on mine and a Coke. But that was just a starter, next we need a hotlink. Sorry ballpark hotdogs can be good, but give me a bratwurst or a hot link over one any day of the week with lots of mustard. Now if your stomach has survived this onslaught, next grab a box of popcorn or peanuts and a mini batting helmet full of ice cream.

So what does all this get you? -A 30$ debt on your ATM card and a stomach who is probably not very happy with you. No matter what, have fun and enjoy!