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Take me out to the ballgame, the baseball game, that is! The baseball category is all about the game of baseball, America's pastime. Questions include what a baseball is made of, what bats are the best to use, what the bullpen is, and much more!

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How many major dieases are there?

The classification of major diseases can vary depending on context, but broadly, there are several categories of major diseases, including infectious diseases (like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis), chronic diseases (such as heart disease and diabetes), and mental health disorders (like depression and schizophrenia). The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes numerous health conditions as significant public health concerns. Thus, while it's difficult to pin down an exact number, many experts focus on a range of 10-20 major categories of diseases that significantly impact global health.

Is Andy Pettitte Italian?

Andy Pettitte is of Italian and French descent.

What does retired the side mean in baseball?

'Retired the side' means the defensive team got the third out and it is now their turn to bat.

What is greater - the number of states with at least one team or the number of states without any teams?

Cute trivia question. The problem is that you haven't spelled out the rules. Is a team considered based in the state in it's name or where it plays or where it's front office and practice facilities are. The two New York City teams both play in the Meadowlands, which is in New Jersey. In reality, New York City has no pro football teams. This greatly impacts the calculation since they COULD be in the same state as the Buffalo Bills for the purposes of your question, even though they actually aren't. But wait, it gets worse. The "Washington" Redskins play in Maryland, are based in Virginia, but have the District of Columbia as the city on their name. But the district isn't a state! I have no idea how many other teams have this problem, but with some of the cities being right near the borders of other states, I suspect there's more than just these three. Once you figure out the rules, get out a map and count.

Who was New York Yankee Bill Johnson?

Bill Johnson played for the Yankees between 1943-1951. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on May 14, 1951 for Don Bollweg and $15,000. He made the AL All-Star team in 1947. He hit .285 with 10 HRs and 95 RBIs in 1947.

When was Ryan doumit hurt in 09?

Doumit told the team he hurt his right wrist during an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in a game played April 19. A CT scan showed a fracture of the scaphoid bone in his right wrist.

Why are seats behind center field either covered or not used during games?

The area behind the pitcher is 'blacked out' during day games only. This is so the batter's view of the baseball is not affected. i.e. a person wearing a white shirt or a variety of colors would make it even more difficult for a batter to pick up the ball. This would give pitchers an advantage

What are some Road To The Show tips?

First, experiment a little playing different positions. I find outfield boring, infield more exciting and varied, but I play catcher because it helps move the game along a little quicker. I haven't tried pitching but I hear it can be a real grind. See which works for you. Baserunning can also be boring if the guys behind you foul off a lot of pitches. I have learned to count from the pitcher's first move to when the catcher catches the pitch. If it's 2-seconds or longer, I try to steal off the guy and will have a pretty good chance of making it. Quicker than that, beware! Stealing is a real gamble. To advance, follow your training assignments and try to meet your goals. If you finish them before the deadline, try to beef up important areas. I prefer contact and power since that's where you'll score the most points (and have the most fun). This is one of the best aspects of the game: Try to think like a real hitter! Take a look at what the pitcher throws when you come up. If it's all fastballs, gear up and swing away, but if he mixes in a lot of offspeed stuff, BEWARE! These guys and make you look bad on a regular basis...but if you have patience, curveballs and changeups are pretty easy to knock out of the park. After a while you'll recognize the pitchers and remember what they throw. Avoid swinging at the trash and crush their mistakes! You're not going to be a superstar right away so it can be a little humbling, but also rewarding when you work your way to the Show. Like I say, it takes some time to get good at but that's part of the attraction of the game. You'll have hot streaks and crushing slumps too. They'll both end so stay on an even keel and keep working. It's a very, very rewarding and fun game. There's a lot more to it but you'll learn as you go. Hope this helps, have fun!

How long is an ending in a baseball game?

You probably mean 'inning.' An inning continues until each team has recorded three outs against the other team. In other words, there is no time limit for an inning in American Baseball; both teams have to record three outs.

Where did the tradition of throwing the ball around the horn after a strikeout start and why?

i think cape horn on map is like a play 3rd to 2secord to 1st is the same shape as cape horn in Africa

Which team holds the best record in the American League?

The Yankees 103-59 they have the best record in the bigs!!!!!!!!

Other than ground rule double what other terms can be used?

Automatic double. Technically, what is often called a ground rule double is not a ground rule double at all, but an automatic double.

All baseball fields can have what are called ground rules. These are rules that are specific to that ball field. For example, a ball that lodges in the ivy on the outfield wall at Wrigley Field in Chicago is a double.

Then there are the rules that pertain to all ball parks and are described in the rule book. For example, any fair ball that bounds over an outfield fence is a double. This would be an automatic double, although it is commonly referred to as a ground rule double.

How do you count games under 500?

Subtract losses from wins.

A team that has 25 wins and 30 losses is (30 - 25) = 5 games "under .500".

Subtract wins from losses to find the number of games over .500.

How many times have the Chicago Cubs won 100 or more games in a season?

The Chicago Cubs have won 100 or more games in a season five times. The last time was in 1935.

What players have been caught corking their bat?

Cork and superballsOn June 3, 2003, in a game played between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Sammy Sosa cracked his bat revealing that the bat he was using was corked.

Recent players caught with corked bats include: Wilton Guerrero in 1997 when his bat cracked he raced to pick up the pieces instead of running to first base. The umpire quickly caught on to his actions. Chris Sabo in 1996 claimed that the corked bat he used belonged to another player. Albert Bellein 1994 got caught and the "Batgate" incident was born as team mate Jason Grimsley crawled through a ceiling and stole the bat from the umpires room. The scandal was uncovered as the bat that was used to make the switch had Paul Sorrento's name on it. (you can't make this stuff up) Billy Hatcher was caught in 1987 and Graig Nettles broke his bat in 1974 when superballs came bouncing out! Norm Cash admitted he used a corked bat in 1961.

I know this has nothing to do with corked bats, BUT THE CUBS SUCK. WHITE SOCKS RULE. the proof is with the corked bats. They try to cheat, but they suck so much even that doesn't help!!!!!!!!!

Ohh and by the way the Yankees suck too. The reason why they win so much is, because the city of New York has the money to buy the players.

What happens to a pitcher if a bok is called on them?

If a "Balk" is called, all runners on base advance to the next base.

What does interleague mean?

Interleague is referring to within the league. If someone is playing an interleague team, they are playing someone in the same league as them.