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Major League Baseball Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But They’re Still a Bargain
Take me out to the ballgame. Take your wallet out while you’re there, too.
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5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers
We've all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover
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Hank Aaron Smashes the Sultan of Swat’s 39-year Home Run Record — Today in History
On this day in 1974 in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, “Hammerin’ Hank” made MLB history by hitting his 715th career homer, and surpassing Babe Ruth's record.
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This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball
We really weren't that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth.
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Texas Among the Baseball Teams with the Most Expensive Food
It's opening day for most Major League Baseball teams, and it's time to talk about the important baseball things; like the food!
Have you tried that $26 hot dog at the Texas Rangers' stadium? That hot dog dubbed the "Boomstick," is a 2-foot-long beef hot dog, smothered in chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos and caramelized onions on a potato bun. Even if you break it down into 6-inch portions and share it with your buddies, that monster still costs $6.50 per person.
What do baseball fans around the country pay for concessions, and how does Texas compare?
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Geddy Lee From Rush to Throw First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener
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See Baseball Star Brandon Belt in Lufkin on Thursday, January 31
His name says it all, and when he's not on the field "belting" the seams off baseballs for the San Francisco Giants, Brandon Belt can be seen hanging around his roots right here in the Pineywoods.
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Hudson has Local Tie to the World Series
The past two years, Texas has had a team to cheer for in the World Series. The third time was not the charm for the Texas Rangers, but we can still cheer for an East Texas native who will be making his first World Series appearance tonight when the San Francisco Giants take on the Detroit Tigers.
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Texas Rangers Play the Baltimore Orioles For All The Marbles on Friday
When you don't have the eye of the tiger, you wind up in second place hoping to expand your season by more than one Friday evening "winner take all affair".
The Texas Rangers, sporting an insurmountable 13 game lead in the American League West on the Oakland A's, forgot to inform those guys they were out of the playoff race, let alone, divisional champs!
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Texas Rangers Fans are On Edge Today
Even if you’re not particularly a baseball fan, you may appreciate the drama today. It’s making national news.
The Texas Rangers have been leading their division almost the whole baseball season, and now after 161 games, the Rangers and A’s have identical records, and today’s game will decide who the division champ is, and who gets the better playoff spot. It’s come down to the wire.
Are you nervous today? I am!
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Roger Clemens Curbs Retirement, Now Pitching In Texas
His overall stats are impressive, as was his dominance of major league hitters. Cooperstown, however, may be in the rear view mirror for Roger Clemens, who was alleged to have use steroids during his professional career.
Debuting in 1984, the "Rocket", as he is known, compiled a 354-184 record in 24 years, a dazzling 3.12 ERA (earned run average), and fanned 4,672 batters. Clemens pitched for the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees and our very own Houston Astros.
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Lufkin Little Leaguers Get Ready for Regional
The Lufkin Little League baseball team may not be watching the Little League World Series at home on the couch this year. A few more wins, and they'll make the trip to Williamsport to play for a title