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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 is math related to baseball?

Baseball is very much math related. All of the player stats are mathematical. Managers use this math to decide batting orders, pitching rotations, when to substitute, bunt, steal, intentionally walk, etc.

Music from Detroit?

Eminem, D12, Slaughterhouse & Royce Da 5"9 are famous musicians from Detroit. They are all hip-hop/rap artists.

Is there a way to contact Chicago Cubs players via email?

No. According to http://www.fanmail.biz/1566.html, you can send fan mail to the Cubs at:

[Player Name]

Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field

1060 West Addison

Chicago, IL 60613-4397 "How to send your fan mail and autograph requests to the Chicago Cubs?: If you want to request an autograph, follow the guidelines bellow. If you just want to mail a letter with the address above, and do not want anything back, then you can stop reading! If you live in USA send a properly stamped and self addressed envelope (minimum size 8.5" x 4") with your request letter and a photo. You can include a piece of cardboard to keep the photo from bending in shipping and also add "Do Not Bend" on the envelopes. Send your letter and wait. On average, there is going to be a 3+ month wait for a response."

What was Moose Skowron's jersey number for the New York Yankees?

While playing for the Yankees, Bill "Moose" Skowron wore #53 in 1954 and #14 from 1955-1962.

Did Hank Aaron do any leadership roles?

he took on threats by many people who disliked him for trying to brake babe ruths record but he ignored them and went on

What year did Arthur Red Patterson of baseball fame die?

According the the Social Security Death Index Red Patterson died 2/10/1992. Here is a link to part of an obit I found from the L.A. Times - http://articles.latimes.com/1992-02-11/sports/sp-1666_1_public-relations-people

What is the tattoo on New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett's hand?

Actually it is his zodiac sign - Pisces

Actually it is both of his childrens' zodiac. The "H" shape does stand for Pisces.

Where does the mud umpires rub on baseballs before games come from?

Baseball, Umpires and Mudmajor league baseball use Louisiana mud or Mississippi mud to rub baseball i know because i work for a team as the bat boy.

What is a natural cycle and how many MLB players have accomplished it?

Hitting for the cycle means hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in one game; a "natural" cycle is hitting them in order--that is, first a single, then a double, then a triple, and then a home run. 13 major league players have hit for the natural cycle. Leon Culberson, Bob Fothergill, Charlie Gehringer, Tony Lazzeri, Jose Valentin, Bob Watson, Ken Boyer, Tim Foli, Jim Hickman, John Mabry, Billy Williams, Bill Collins and Brad Wilkerson.

What is the nickname of the New York Yankees batsman Lou Gehrig?

Gehrig's nickname was "The Iron Horse", because of his consectutive game record. He never let anything keep him from playing. X-rays of his hands after he died showed that he had broken every one of his fingers at least twice - no one knew he had ever broken them at all.

What is the ratings for the Kelley vision baseball bat?

The rating for the new Kelley Vision Flight is 1.14997 which is the closest to the USSSA 1.15 on the market. This bat is unbelievable and I highly advise to get this bat if your thinking of purchasing one.

Was Bob Geren fired?

Yes, Bob Geren was fired as the Oakland A's manager in June 2011. The A's lost 8 consecutive games before general manager Billy Beane decided to fire him. Geren was the manager since Nov. 2006.

If a batter who has bunted the ball in fair territory and is running to 1st base now intentionally trying to block the throw to the first baseman from the catcher and is hit by the ball on the throw?

This is umpire's discretion, but usually if the runner is in the runner's lane (the two parallel lines starting half-way up the foul line between home plate and first base) the runner will not be called out. However, if in the umpire's judgment the runner is in the runner's lane but is deliberately trying to interfere with the throw, the runner can be called out for interference.

What does tessie have to do with Boston?

In 1903, the Boston team (which was not yet called the Red Sox) had some loyal and devoted fans, known as the Royal Rooters. These fans took a love song that was a big hit that year and used it to loudly mock and parody players on the opposing team. For example, the real lyrics said something like "I love you madly," but the Rooters would sing at a certain player "Why do you play so badly?"

Years later, Boston's own Dropkick Murphys did a rock version of "Tessie," updating the lyrics. Midway through 2004, when it seemed the Red Sox would yet again fail to win the pennant (which had gone on for 86 years), the Dropkick Murphys began to perform their version of Tessie at Fenway Park during the 7th inning stretch. It rallied the team and it rallied the fans. Throughout the season, the song became almost like an anthem, spurring the Red Sox on to victory and to the World Series, where they finally won.

Who won the World Series in the last 25 years?

Major League Baseball World Series Champions and Series records

For the last 25 Years. (Best of 7 game series)

2009 New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies 4 - 2

2008 Philadelphia Phillies over Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 - 1

2007 Boston Red Sox over Colorado Rockies 4 - 0

2006 St. Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers 4 - 1

2005 Chicago White Sox over Houston Astros 4 - 0

2004 Boston Red Sox over St. Louis Cardinals 4 - 0

2003 Florida Marlins over New York Yankees 4 - 2

2002 Anaheim Angels over San Francisco Giants 4 - 3

2001 Arizona Diamondbacks over New York Yankees 4 - 3

2000 New York Yankees over New York Mets 4 - 1

1999 New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves 4 - 0

1998 New York Yankees over San Diego Padres 4 - 0

1997 Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians 4 - 3

1996 New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves 4 - 2

1995 Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians 4 - 2

1994 ***** Players Strike, No World Series Was Played *****

1993 Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies 4 - 2

1992 Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves 4 - 2

1991 Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves 4 - 3

1989 Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants 4 - 0

1988 Los Angeles Dodgers over Oakland Athletics 4 - 1

1987 Minnesota Twins over St. Louis Cardinals 4 - 3

1986 New York Mets over Boston Red Sox 4 - 3

1985 Kansas City Royals over St. Louis Cardinals 4 - 3

1984 Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres 4 - 1

Who are some not famous baseball players?

Herbie Plews of the Senators and Red Sox. He is singled out of the 1,000 or so baseball players because he had a saying after his name. "You can't lose with Plews" Herb played with Washington from 1955 to 1959 and for the Red Sox in the last half of 1959.