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Where's Bob? - Bob DeVries is on an Awareness-Raising Campaign for the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation.
Ever wonder what you would do if a loved one died unexpectedly? Meet Bob DeVries. On September 10, 2008, Bob’s wife, Shawn Marie DeVries, passed away from Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD). She was only 35. Bob is on a quest to raise awareness of genetic heart arrhythmias that can cause sudden cardiac death in young people by attending one game at all 30 Major League Ballparks in one season. The second half of his quest begins June 21st. - June 24, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Akadema Endorser Shane Victorino Takes Major League Lead in Triples
Phillies CF and Akadema endorser, Shane Victorino, took the MLB lead in triples when he hit his seventh. Victorino has led the league in triples for the past two seasons. - June 24, 2010 - Akadema
Akadema Bat Headed to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Eri Yoshida Uses Akadema Bat to Register First Female Hit in Minor League Game. - June 18, 2010 - Akadema
Major League Softball Association (MLSA) Seeking Club Owners
The Major League Softball Association (MLSA) is taking men’s slow-pitch softball to the professional level. MLSA games will be played in minor league ballparks and college baseball stadiums exclusively. The MLSA will combine the skill of baseball with the continuous excitement and the constant action of slow-pitch softball, creating a sport to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. - June 18, 2010 - Major League Softball Association, Inc.
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Steps Up to the Plate to Sponsor Baseball League's Lights Following County Budget Cuts
Following a round of severe budget cuts earlier this spring, Albemarle County informed the Lane Babe Ruth League of Charlottesville that as of July 1, 2010, the County would no longer fund the league's lights at Gardner Field. Local business ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center has offered to pay to keep the lights on for the next 18 months. - June 17, 2010 - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Akadema Praying Mantis Catching Gear Taking Industry by Storm
Akadema's first line of catching gear has been received with critical acclaim. New equipment popular with players of all ages and skill levels. - June 10, 2010 - Akadema
Dallas Patriots Show Off Baseball Successes and Character Building with New Site
The Simpler Group Updates Youth Baseball Organization’s Online Presence - June 07, 2010 - The Simpler Group, LLC
Akadema Endorser Manny Ramirez Passes Robinson on RBI List
Akadema endorser Manny Ramirez passed Frank Robinson to take over 18th Place on the All-Time RBI list with 1,813. - June 05, 2010 - Akadema
Akadema Featured in "New Jersey Business"
In the June 2010 issue of "New Jersey Business" magazine, Akadema is featured with a full-page story titled, "For Akadema, Success Fits Like a Glove." - June 04, 2010 - Akadema
Rod Carew Baseball Launches with Flagship Product, the GAPHitter
Revolutionary hitting aid designed to improve eye-hand coordination and hone batting skills. - June 01, 2010 - Rod Carew Baseball
Akadema's Vicente Padilla Nearing 100 Win Plateau
Akadema endorser Vicente Padilla stands just one win shy of 100 career wins. - May 29, 2010 - Akadema
Carolina Mudcats Expands Radio, Internet Coverage Through Play-by-Play Sports Properties Partnership
The Carolina Mudcats (www.carolinamudcats.com), Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, has expanded its games coverage on radio and through its website courtesy of its partnership with Play-by-Play Sports Properties, LLC, a new company founded by longtime Mudcats... - May 27, 2010 - Carolina Mudcats
Scared Hitless Looks Great Despite Split Outcome
Anemic offensive production in the latter half of the double header proved to be the downfall. - May 25, 2010 - Scared Hitless
Akadema Endorser Manny Ramirez Approaches RBI Record
Manny Ramirez is currently just a few RBIs short of 18th place on the MLB All-Time List. With six RBIs he will pass Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. - May 22, 2010 - Akadema
Akadema Endorser Derek Holland to Make 2010 Debut
Texas Ranger SP and Akadema endorser, Derek Holland, makes his 2010 Major League debut on May 12, 2010. He will face the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas. - May 14, 2010 - Akadema
Carolina Mudcats Host T-Shirt Giveaway, Youth Baseball Clinic, 2 For 1 Box Seats During May 15-19 Homestand Against Jacksonville Suns
The Carolina Mudcats (www.carolinamudcats.com), Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, is hosting its homestand against the Jacksonville Suns May 15-19 with several special promotions at Five County Stadium. The morning before the opener on Saturday, May 15, a 2010 Chevy Youth... - May 14, 2010 - Carolina Mudcats
Soap Opera Actor and N.J Rocker to Throw First Pitch at Nut-free Baseball Game to Benefit Children with Food Allergies
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will host a fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game, 1:05 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at FirstEnergy Park. Frank Dicopoulos, best known for his 22 years on the long-running soap opera “Guiding Light” and NJ rocker Ray Andersen who is now known as the children’s singer/songwriter mr. RAY will throw out a first pitch. - May 12, 2010 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Akadema to Sponsor Charity Tournament
Akadema is sponsoring a charity dodgeball tournament. Proceeds go towards the medical expenses incurred by New Jersey teen with aggressive liver disease. - May 12, 2010 - Akadema
NRF Teams Up with Red Sox Player
Navajo Relief Fund was selected by Boston Red Sox player to receive proceeds from sale of charity wine. - May 11, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Ashland University Psychology Professor Says Mental Toughness Gives Players an Edge
After years of research and instruction, an Ashland University psychology professor believes that becoming an elite athlete has as much to do with the athlete having a great mental game as it does to being physically athletic. - May 08, 2010 - Ashland University
Sports and Psychology: Frozen Ropes Adopts PsychTests' ACE (Athletic Competition Evaluation) to Improve Young Athletes' Mental Performance
PsychTests AIM Inc. and Frozen Ropes offer athletes the tools to become psychologically and athletically strong performers. Frozen Ropes, renowned for their baseball and softball training centers and player development, and PsychTests AIM Inc., the online testing guru, announced today that they are teaming up to help develop young, aspiring athletes take their mental skills to another level. For more information, go to: http://www.frozenropes.com/home/programs/showtime-training/ace.aspx. - March 10, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Fantasy Judgment Prepares for Its Inaugural Baseball Season
Fantasy Judgment, an independent, expert dispute resolution service for fantasy sports issues, is gearing up for its first full baseball season. After breaking into the industry in 2009, Chief Justice Michael A. Stein is hopeful for continued growth and media coverage as a premiere resource for fantasy sports disputes and commentary on the fantasy sports industry. - February 24, 2010 - Fantasy Judgment
3N2 Introduces 2010 Product Lineup
3N2, an Orlando-based designer and manufacturer of high performance baseball and softball footwear, apparel and uniforms recently unveiled its full range of new product for 2010 at a series of industry tradeshows and on their website, 3N2Sports.com. - February 16, 2010 - 3N2
Push Media Group and Babes and Ballers Present "Everything’s Bigger in Texas" Celebrity All Star Party During NBA All Star Weekend Dallas, Texas February 11th
Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and artists from all facets of professional sports and entertainment at TePheJez Nightclub, for “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” Celebrity All Star Party on February 11th. - January 26, 2010 - Push Media Group
DuPage Bombers Competing for National Title in Cooperstown, NY
The DuPage Bombers from Warrenville, Illinois have been selected to play in the Cooperstown Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament, during the week of June 5-11, 2010 in the Magical Mythical Home of Baseball...Cooperstown, NY. In addition to competing against... - January 21, 2010 - DuPage Bombers
Heat Baseball to Have Spring Baseball Camp
Youth Baseball Camp announced for ages 5-12 to be held March 15th – March 19th , 2010. - January 14, 2010 - HEAT Baseball Camp LLC
3N2 Debuts Fastpitch Softball Cleat with Pitching Toe
3N2 has released their first fastpitch softball cleat with a reinforced pitching toe – the Accelerate PT. The Accelerate PT is an extension of 3N2’s successful Accelerate line of women’s fastpitch footwear. Its release has been met with positive reviews and performance feedback... - January 12, 2010 - 3N2
Aspiring Athletes Get Help from New and Innovative Training Program
A new subliminal messages program helps aspiring athletes be on top of their game by training their mind, and in turn, their body, to reach higher levels of their sport. - December 30, 2009 - ClydeSight Productions
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals Enhances Baseball Theme Party Offerings for 2010
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals - the largest full-service kids' party rental and entertainment company in San Diego - has just expanded its inventory of baseball games in preparation for Little League Opening Day and the start of baseball season. - December 21, 2009 - San Diego Kids' Party Rentals
Arizona CLASH Sun Devils Form East Valley Teams
AZ C.L.A.S.H. College Prep and Pro Scout Organization is recruiting baseball players 14 and under to try out for a new C.L.A.S.H. affiliation forming in the East Valley. If you would like to take your skills to the next level please email Daniel Contreras, Director of Coaching at... - November 01, 2009 - Arizona CLASH Baseball
Heat Baseball to Have Holiday Christmas Camp
Youth Baseball Camp announced for ages 5-12 to be held December 28th – January 1st, 2010. - October 30, 2009 - HEAT Baseball Camp LLC
World Series Tickets Auctioned Off for a Great Cause - Philadelphia College Auctioning Two Tickets for Emergency Scholarship Fund
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) where the college is auctioning two, game four World Series tickets. 100% of the proceeds will go to the college’s Emergency Scholarship Fund. The auction is hosted on eBay (Item #: 200399323333, http://bit.ly/4pRdF) ends at 10:30 pm Eastern time on Friday, October 30, and had several hundred views in the first few minutes of posting. - October 30, 2009 - The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
An Epic Year of Yankee Baseball
A new online gift shop specializing in Yankee memorabilia and collectibles such as mugs and teddy bears. - October 22, 2009 - Fifth Avenue Souvenirs
America's Team is Looking for Coaches
America's Team is looking for Coaches to take baseball and softball teams of High School age players overseas next summer 2010 - October 09, 2009 - America's Team
3N2 Partners with Fastpitch Softball Legend Michele Smith
3N2 recently announced a partnership with ESPN commentator and softball legend Michele Smith. Smith will serve as a senior advisor for 3N2’s full line of fastpitch softball cleats and performance wear. - October 07, 2009 - 3N2
Introducing America’s Newest Destination for Passionate Sports Fans: SportsThenandNow.com
SportsThenandNow.com is a new network of web sites that gives passionate sports fans a “one stop shop” where they can talk about current sports topics while also reminiscing about great players, teams, games and moments from the past. - October 02, 2009 - Sports Then and Now
Boston Red Sox Featured in New Johnny Denovo Mystery, The Green Monster
In this, his second published case, Johnny Denovo’s hired by a bio-tech mogul facing a bizarre form of blackmail and a disruptive pattern of corporate espionage. Within hours, Johnny’s drawn into a mirrorscape of secrets and half-truths. He soon discovers a cabal exploiting a venerable Boston landmark as part of an even more sinister plot. Can he defeat the Green Monster? - September 15, 2009 - Andrew Kent
Pleasure Island Caps Off Summer String of USSSA Events with Final Baseball Tournament
The USSSA Gulf Coast Border Wars Baseball Tournament is set for September 12-13, 2009 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. - September 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
Little League World Series Uses REACT Systems Emergency Response Solutions
Little League security team improves ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. - August 29, 2009 - REACT Systems, Inc.
Texas Ranger Neftali Feliz Endorses 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance apparel, and feature visibly in 3N2’s... - August 19, 2009 - 3N2
HeartShare Night at KeySpan Park
Purchase tickets to the Brooklyn Cyclones game on Aug. 24 and support HeartShare Human Services and HeartShare Wellness. - August 14, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Cap Off a Great Summer with USSSA Baseball Event at Alabama’s Beaches
Before the school bell rings, hundreds of youth baseball players will soak in the final few days of summer vacation with the USSSA Back to School Beach Blast on August 15th and 16th. Approximately 30 teams with players ranging in age from 7 to 18 years old are set to compete on both Saturday and... - August 08, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
ViralMesh Introduces the First Onsite Social Networking Sports Mobile Solution Called GAME DAY to Baseball Fans
ViralMesh announces the release of their first social networking sports mobile app called GAME DAY to the iTunes App Store for baseball fans to enjoy and connect with other fans at baseball games in their cities. - August 02, 2009 - Viralmesh
Let Virginia Farm Bureau Take You Out to the Ballgame
August is Farm Bureau Insurance Baseball Month. Fans can get two free tickets to a minor league baseball game, good for any day of the month of August. - August 01, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Chris’ Bucket Seats Revolutionizes the Simple Bucket Seat with the CBS Rotating Sport Utility Seat
Chris’ Bucket Seats introduces their newest product. Adding to the company’s line of simplistic, innovative and utilitarian line of bucket seats is the new CBS Rotating Sport Utility Seat. The new bucket seats now rotate a full 360 degrees. - July 29, 2009 - Chris' Bucket Seats
Extra Innings On-Base Again in New York
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of 2nd Albany, NY Area Franchises. - July 25, 2009 - Extra Innings
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Extra Innings Frederick Celebrates Grand Opening This Weekend
With the All-Star break right around the corner, baseball & softball enthusiasts in west central Maryland can continue swinging this weekend as Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Maryland location in... - July 10, 2009 - Extra Innings
Series of USSSA Events Hits Another One Out of the Park on AL Gulf Coast
The summertime fun continues in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as the area welcomes the fourth of five USSSA events. The USSSA Global Baseball World Series is set for July 16th through 19th. “We have seen a large impact from our entire summer lineup, especially the USSSA events,” said... - July 10, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
Limited Edition 2009 MLB All Star Phiten Necklace
Phiten, an Authentic Licensee of Major League Baseball, introduces the Limited Edition 2009 All Star Necklace. - July 09, 2009 - Phiten USA