Everyone who has been to a baseball game knows the seventh-inning stretch. During this break in the action, fans rise and stand and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Although there is no clear evidence of who started the seventh-inning stretch, a Jesuit Brother may be the man. Brother Jasper was the coach […]
Baseball Archives
This is the archive for all things related to baseball.
We've included reference materials like baseball slogans, team names, and quotes. In fact, you'll find quotes broken down to players like Yogi Berra quotes, Babe Ruth quotes, and Satchell Paige quotes.
There's a lot to take in. So, take your time, and please revisit often.
Batter up!
How Long Is A Baseball Game?
Baseball is unique because there is no play clock and no game clock. The length of a game is infinitely variable. Three outs per side constitute an inning. There is no set time. There are other factors that play into game length, like weather, umpire rulings, the total number of pitches thrown, and pitcher changes. […]
17 Reasons To Love The Savannah Bananas
The Savannah Bananas feature a dancing first base coach, a pitcher on stilts, and a “Banana Baby” held aloft each game ala “The Lion King.” With every game a sell-out, it’s the hottest ticket in town. Think of “Banana Ball” as baseball for the TikTok generation. The Savannah Bananas are a collegiate summer team that […]
Babe Ruth Day
Babe Ruth Day is celebrated on April 27th every year. It was first celebrated in 1947 and started by Mr. Albert B. Chandler. Chandler was Commissioner of Baseball from 1945 to 1951. Ruth had been diagnosed with throat cancer and Chandler was concerned about his health. After visiting Babe in the hospital, Albert Chandler decided […]
Baseball Reference FAQs
This handy baseball reference page address many of the common questions that baseball fans have. America’s national pastime is a sport filled with tradition. Among the oldest major sports in the U.S., baseball was played during the American Civil War. Here are some questions that many have about baseball. Who invented baseball? The origin of […]
My All-Star Baseball Card Team
Greetings, baseball fans — are you ready for the unveiling of My All-Star Baseball Card Team? The Sports Feels Good Stories boss ordered me to write an article about baseball cards and some of the cards that meant the most to me from my collecting days. It’s been a little while since I’ve collected, so […]
Baseball Superstars By The Numbers
Do stats alone determine the top baseball superstars? Baseball fans love to debate who is the best in the game. We decided to take a deep dive into the current leaders in several key categories to find out who is the best of the best. We call it Baseball Superstars By The Numbers. Baseball’s Best […]
Fun Baseball Sayings And Quotes
This collection of baseball sayings and quotes commemorates baseball’s importance in American life, uniqueness, and similarities to the game of life. For over a century, baseball has been America’s pastime, ushering in American heroes like Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, Ted Williams, and Derek Jeter. These quotes will also inspire, motivate, and teach the next generation […]
Funny Baseball Quotes
If you think America’s national pastime has lost its luster, these funny baseball quotes will remind you of the joy and fun of the game. Perhaps more so than any other sport, baseball seems to attract fun-loving and quirky individuals who have a way with words. To commemorate those folks, we’ve put together this list […]
Life on the Ground Crew With The Big Red Machine
Talk about work ethic. Pete Rose was definitely the hardest working baseball player I have ever seen. I don’t remember the exact year, but Pete was already an established superstar. It was sometime after 1973, the year he won the National League MVP award. Anyway, Pete was going through a hitting slump. At around 11:15 […]