Dugout Diaries • 4th January 2024

Activities in Chicago: Winter Magic at Wrigley Field

Right before Christmas, I visited the Winterland experience at Wrigley Field and strolled the Chriskindlmarket just outside the ballpark in Gallagher Way. The experience was enough to turn any glum mood into one filled with festive joy. In this post, I will take you through one of Chicago's newly beloved winter activities.Baseball might not be played at Wrigley this time of year, but the spirit of the Cubs is still felt at "The Friendly Confines." Not only can you enjoy the tastes of the market...

Dugout Diaries • 9th December 2022

Gift Guide for Baseball Lovers - 2022

Whether you clicked on this blog because you know someone who loves baseball, or you need ideas for your own list, I have got you covered with 26 different gift ideas for any baseball lover. I can guarantee your gifts will be a grand slam in the eyes of the die-hard baseball fan in your life!

Whether you clicked on this blog because you know someone who loves baseball, or you need ideas for your own list, I have got you covered with 26 different gift ideas for any baseball lover. I can guarante...

Dugout Diaries • 5th September 2022

Anthony Rizzo Announces 11th Annual Walk-Off For Cancer

For his 11th year in a row, MLB All-Star, World Champion, and New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will be hosting his annual Walk-Off for Cancer - a 5K walk to raise money for cancer patients and their families.Anthony Rizzo always dreamed of playing professional baseball. In 2007, at the age of 17, Rizzo was drafted straight out of high school by the Boston Red Sox. His dreams were becoming a reality, but had to be paused when he was presented with devastating news. He was diagnosed wi...

Dugout Diaries • 1st September 2022

Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record

You might not have known, but history was made before your eyes when the ball pitched by Gerrit Cole to Ohtani went over the centerfield wall. Not only was his homerun great for the Angels eventual win, but it was great for Ohtani - his homerun made him the first player in AL/NL history to record 10 wins on the mound and 30 homers at the plate in the same season. This homerun also made history as Ohtani is now the first Japanese-born player with multiple 30-homer seasons.

You might not have kno...

Dugout Diaries • 13th August 2022

Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspended 80 Games for Use of PED

Tatis claims his positive result was due to the medication he was taking to treat ringworm, and apologizes for not being aware that the medication contained Clostebol.He says in his statement concerning the suspension, "It turns out that I inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol. I should have used the resources available to me in order to ensure that no banned substances were in what I took. I failed to do so".According to multiple sources, Tatis will be put...

Dugout Diaries • 11th August 2022

MLB Field of Dreams Game 2022: What to Know Before You Watch

The Yankees and White Sox brought scenes from the movie to life, with an introduction to the game of actor Kevin Costner and players on both teams walking through the cornfield and onto the diamond.The Field of Dreams game returns to Dyersville, Iowa, in a newly built field that was constructed for the 2021 Field of Dreams game. The field will be used for this year's game as well, and future Field of Dreams games.With that said, here is everything you need to know about the second Field of Dream...

Dugout Diaries • 8th August 2022

Baseball Slang 101

Follow my Pinterest to keep updated on future posts like these!America's favorite pastime comes with its own language filled with slang and terminology to describe the game and player statistics.The words you hear during a broadcast might all just sound like a bunch of gibberish and can be difficult to understand. It might prompt you to want to shut off the game on TV or dislike baseball entirely. But I believe that once you understand the basics of baseball lingo, it makes the experience of enj...

Dugout Diaries • 4th August 2022

Don Larsen's Perfect Game

27-year old Don Larsen worked on his fourth Major League season, with high ERA records in his first two years. Larsen's ERA during his first year with the Browns in 1953 stood at 4.16, and the following year with the Orioles stood at 4.37. In 1955, Larsen was moved to the Yankees and in drastic numbers, his ERA lowered to 3.06.Next season, the Yankees found themselves tied 2-All against the Brooklyn Dodgers, competing for the World Series title. Larsen was called to pitch Game 5, the most import...

Dugout Diaries • 1st August 2022

2022 MLB Trade Deadline

It can be the most exciting, or the most stressful time in Major League Baseball. This year's trade deadline ends 6pm(EST) on Tuesday, August 2nd. This deadline is tight, as teams only have few hours left to make their big decisions to build their ideal rosters.Big names make the list, such as Juan Soto of the Nationals, Willson Contreras & Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs, and Noah Syndergaard of the Los Angeles Angels. Any of these names could be in new uniforms within hours of the deadline. Rays...