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Major League Baseball Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But They're Still a Bargain

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:47 +0000

Take me out to the ballgame. Take your wallet out while you’re there, too. The average price of a ticket to a Major League Baseball game this season is $27.48, a jump of 1.8% from last year. The price is a downright bargain compared to the other major sports: NBA tickets go for an average [...]

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

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. And then there are the select few who so [...]

Hank Aaron Smashes the Sultan of Swat's 39-year Home Run Record — Today in History

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:00:27 +0000

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. Born in Mobile, Alabama, “Bad Henry” got his start in the minors and the Negro American League, before he became an MLB player from 1954-1976. He played for 21 seasons, and was playing [...]

This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

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. Our hats are off to this man, who didn’t let [...]

Texas Among the Baseball Teams with the Most Expensive Food

Jen Austin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:03:46 +0000

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?

Geddy Lee From Rush to Throw First Pitch at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:37:12 +0000

Longtime Toronto Blue Jays fan and soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee will take the mound on Tuesday (April 2) to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays' home opener. The Rush bassist and singer is a season ticket holder and dedicated fantasy baseball player.

See Baseball Star Brandon Belt in Lufkin on Thursday, January 31

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:42:56 +0000

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. The soon to be 25 year old Hudson-native, drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball [...]

Hudson has Local Tie to the World Series

Jen Austin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:56:03 +0000

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.

Texas Rangers Play the Baltimore Orioles For All The Marbles on Friday

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:16:41 +0000

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!

Texas Rangers Fans are On Edge Today

Jen Austin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:54:16 +0000

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!

Roger Clemens Curbs Retirement, Now Pitching In Texas

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:19:11 +0000

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.

Lufkin Little Leaguers Get Ready for Regional

Jen Austin — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:21:08 +0000

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. Do you think we have some future Major Leaguers brewin’? Last week Lufkin won the Texas East [...]

Nacogdoches 13U Team Takes State Title

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:46:51 +0000

Thankfully we are not such a large city that we can't enjoy local youth sporting events. Yes, we've got the "biggies" in the Rangers, Astros, Mavericks and Rockets, but go to a Little League or Babe Ruth affair, and it's like going back in time to The Cars "The Cars" album.

Even pulled out some old baseball photos when I played LL from '70 to '72. Pretty awful player too, but it was sure fun to dress up in my "Apache" uniform from American Indian Little League. That's right, during my three year stint, I played for not only the Apache, but the Choctaw, and the Seminoles as well. Don't think you could find a league back them with contemporary baseball names.

Youth and High School Baseball Camps Available at SFA in June

Andree Matte — 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.

Aerosmith + Cars Songs Covered By Boston Red Sox Players on New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:18:34 +0000

In celebration of the 100th birthday of Fenway Park, members of the Boston Red Sox pitch in on the commemorative album, ’100 Year Anniversary of Fenway Park,’ singing and performing songs by Boston bands such as the Cars and Aerosmith.

Good Weekend to Catch Some Local And Major League Baseball

Jen Austin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:02:06 +0000

The Texas Rangers are on the road this weekend at Minnesota, and the Houston Astros are playing in Miami against the Marlins. Have you seen the way the Marlins have been introducing their players? They're accompanied by women dressed as Latino showgirls. You won't see that everywhere. But we digress.

There's plenty of great softball and baseball to watch right here in East Texas this weekend.

Will Clint Eastwood End His Acting Retirement for a Baseball Movie?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:29:45 +0000

Clint Eastwood told reporters in 2008 that ‘Gran Torino’ was “probably” his last on-screen appearance as he was preparing to retire from acting.

Now it looks like that isn’t the case. According to Entertainment Weekly the 81-year-old is currently in talks to star in the baseball drama ‘Trouble With the Curve’ as a veteran scout losing his vision.

Rally Rodent Interupts Game Four of the NLDS [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:46:49 +0000

Now regardless of whether you’re a sports fan or not, if you missed it the other night, this is one of those things that you have to admit, you don’t see that everyday. The Busch Stadium Squirrel made its triumphant return last night to steal home during Game 4 of the NLDS between the Cardinals [...]

HBO to Air Special on Derek Jeter's 3,000 Hit Milestone

Andree Valentine — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:56:15 +0000

As Derek Jeter returns from a recent calf injury chases his 3,000th hit, Major League Baseball Productions is following the New York Yankees captain for 'Derek Jeter 3K,' a one-hour special which will air on HBO within a few weeks after the slugger reaches the historic milestone.

He will be only the the 28th major leaguer -- and the very first Yankee -- to do so.

'Moneyball' Trailer: Brad Pitt Hits Home Run [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:56:01 +0000

Could ‘Moneyball’ be Brad Pitt’s ticket to the Oscars?

On Thursday, Columbia released the trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of Michael Lewis’ ‘Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game,’ in which Pitt plays Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane, a man who used sabermetric principles to boost his team’s winning record on a tight budget.