Free Skateparks and Social Responsibility - Since its inception in the early 1970's, skateboarding has always set a precendent for creativity and individuality.

Put Your Finger on the Finest Firstbase Gloves - When looking for perfect firstbase gloves, you have a few considerations to remember.

Docs WAC Preview Conference Will Get National Attention In With Two Strong Programs - Be prepared to hear quite a bit about the Western Athletic Conference this year.

Youth Softball Bats for Players of All Sizes and Strengths - Getting your team the right batting gear can mean the difference between a good season and a bad season.

Billiards The Transformation Years - In this article we pick up from where we left off with John Thurston's changes to the billiard table itself.

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Baseball World

We provide you with news and the latest happenings in the world of baseball. Read about your favorite teams and players, upcoming games, and even tips on improving your game.


 

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC


An Olympic-style competition featuring the world’s best players competing for their country to determine which nation reigns superior sounds like a perfect celebration of baseball. But the World Baseball Classic has already endured a few hiccups, including the U.S. government’s initial rejection of Cuba, some big name players bowing out, and A-Rod’s endless indecision as to which country, if any, he will represent.

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX



Absolutely. With their first title since 1917 in hand, they have only gotten better. They re-signed Paul Konerko, replaced Carl Everett with Jim Thome, and added pitcher Javier Vazquez to an already potent rotation. Their closest division rivals, the Twins and Indians, haven’t done enough to keep up. The Sox could waltz through the AL Central easily, and once you’re in the playoffs anything can happen.

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STREAKS AND MILESTONES



What streaks and milestones will go down in history and which will just go down? Every season sees streaks and milestones take center stage, but 2006 seems to have more than usual. Jimmy Rollins enters the season on a 36-game hitting streak. Tejada has played in 918 straight games. Ichiro will try for 6 straight 200-hit seasons.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE WORST


Will the National League West again be the National League Worst? If they stay reasonably healthy, the Giants are the team to beat in the NL West. They are the most balanced from top to bottom, and have a deep rotation, bullpen, and bench. But the caveat “if they stay healthy” is huge for a team as old as San Francisco.

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