Get Into the Ball Park!
933159
These fit really well, anatomically designed with a ball-park feature. Skin-friendly material, nice design, durable in the washer/dryer after many washes. I would buy again. Used to be a MeUndies fan but Saxx are more comfortable overall. Wish they were more competitively priced, but really no complaints about the product itself.
1170056
This is the first Spot It! game that I played and I found it enjoyable.  Even those you don't normally like to play board games can have fun playing Spot It!  The MLB theme is great for baseball fans!
2454852
Johnny Adcock is my new favorite detective. I'm not big into baseball, but there's something irresistible about a ballplayer turned detective, and the insider look into the bullpen. This book was an absolute blast, and Johnny Adcock made a hell of a guide into a the world of elite sports. I gulped this down in one sitting, and now have just one request: MORE, PLEASE!
1492947
Matthew Hiley hit a Grand Slam with 'Baseball Dads'!
I read this wonderful book at the tail-end of a very frustrating fall baseball season, as the parent of a very talented, multi-position player, who frequently took a backseat to lesser talented coach's kids. Lord have mercy, I could relate to Dwayne's frustration!

Each character could easily be someone I personally know from our team, including Dwayne, the frustrated landscape-business owner-dad! I was sucked into this book after the first paragraph, and enjoyed every hilarious, filthy, dirty, gruesome minute of it. Found myself laughing out loud often (which drew stares from suspicious parents at batting practice!)

If you're a baseball parent, you must absolutely read this for the entertainment. If you're one if those arrogant, egotistical, pompous coaches who frequently puts your kid and his feelings over the greater good of your ball team, you DEFINITELY need to read this (and let it sink in... Bro!)
1024615
I saw this and knew it had to be mine. As a ballpark addict, I love reading about them and this book is PRETTY well done. There are nice write-ups, big, colorful pictures and interesting facts. You're definitely getting your dollar's worth.

My criticsm is that the recent parks are given the short end of the stick. More details about what makes them unique and special instead of simple four page spreads. The photos for some (Petco comes to mind) are pretty basic and don't show a lot.

It's definitely worth checking out though. You won't be disappointed.
810896
The game has been the leader in the baseball video game sector for many years. The animations are extremely crisp compared to many sports games out there. The batflip after hitting a sure homer in road to the show is extremely satisfying.

The only knock I have is in road to the show. I believe you should have more goals to achieve rather than just collecting hits and fielding balls hoping to eventually be called up. Maybe some type of meter or achievement counter that gets you closer to your goal of being called up.

Overall, if you love baseball you have to own this game.
1852420
I stumbled across The New Platz Outlaws searching for interesting books on baseball and all I can say is what a great time I had reading it. This book is just plain fun. The characters are just like friends you've known your whole life and could always count on. The Outlaws are a crazy bunch from an Ego driven hotshot pitcher to a first baseman with a hilarious split personality and a Catcher with a massive temper (who happens to be my personal favorite). You'll have a great time reading about the rise and fall of Lance Bangor(the pitcher)and his many escapades from major league pitcher to stripper to stuntman back to pitcher. This first time author really has a knack for story telling and a quick wit that'll leave you in stitches. Do yourself a favor and give this book a shot,  You won't be able to put it down.
2494759
Really enjoyed this book. A magical tour where a hero like you and me can pitch for the Cubs.

Built around baseball history (not just the Cubs) and a main character's obsession with the game, I loved imagining what life "would have been" had I had just enough natural talent to follow up on a love of the game.

All the more fun after the Cubbies won the Series last year...
1860637
This is actually TWO volumes of "The Armchair Book of Baseball" (including two Forewords and two Introductions) compiled by John Thorn, who is one of the game's pre-eminent historians.  In all, you get 114 entries from such varied writers as Walt Whitman, Philip Roth, Robert Creamer, Gay Talese, Ring Lardner, Red Smith, Zane Grey...you get the idea.  Some are complete short stories, articles and even a few poems, while you also get selected excerpts from full-length books.

It's safe to say that very few will find all 114 selections interesting, but it'll be impossible to go through and not find dozens that are worth stopping at and reading.  I've been a hardcore baseball fan for decades who's literally read hundreds of book, yet I've been able to find plenty of material I wasn't familiar with.  There is truly something for every baseball fan here (regardless of interest level) and you can't go wrong either buying it for yourself or as a gift to the baseball fan in your life.  Two thumbs up.
1675482
Pittsburgh Pirate fan forever.  Love the new park and city backdrop as displayed by poster.  Poster looks great framed and hung.  Lucky enough to get mine signed by Clint Hurdle at baseball banquet
1082306
I still have my dingy 1989 copy, which helped me get through a boring summer that year!  (I was only 14 at the time)
Still, all these years later, even though some of the records have changed, and there are new  ballparks and teams, I still refer to my old copy all the time, especially  in December and January, when it seems like spring training will never  arrive!
Not just a trivia book (though fear not; you will certainly find  plenty of that, such as the last wood stadium, the best one-eyed players,  the toughest batter to strike out on Tuesday when the bells ring)- more of  a baseball history book, humorously told and colored with fabulous stories-  truth is crazier than fiction, after all.  I am overjoyed to see that this  book has been updated... can't wait for the 2001 copy.
A great book!
622710
Great book for all levels of baseball fans. Die-hard fans will enjoy learning more about their favorite places and young kids just learning about the sport will get to see amazing photos of places they can dream about visiting. Book doesn't just focus on unique aspects of Minor League parks, but also details the unique history of the ivy at Wrigley Field and modern events like the Sausage Race at Miller Park.
3031674
What I liked most about this book is the party-like atmosphere and the sheer joy of O'Nan and King going to the games.  O'Nan's antics and observations were hysterical.  Taking a fishing net to the games to catch fly balls; yelling at players; and the Ortiz shirt that said, "Its not hot sauce, its not barbeque sauce, its Boston Red sauce!"  Awesome.  Just a wonderful snapshot of sports history in the making.

Only detractor was Stephen King inserting his politics into the narrative.  Who wants to read that?  You watch baseball to forget about your worries, not be reminded of them.  Didn't catch SK's thoughts on the great Curt Schilling being a Bush supporter. That must have been a tough pill to swallow.

Great job Red Sox!  Great job Stewart and Stephen.  What a great book.  When I saw the October write-up in USA Today about the book, I KNEW the Sox were going to finally do it.  Thanks again!
3472811
baseball's  greatest sim game is still as great as ever.  the hitting and pitching mechanics are my favorite part as is the revamped road to the show mode. keep it up!
734615
Baseball season officially starts with  me when this book arrives at my house.  It arrived yesterday.  First order of business? Turning to read about each of my potential fantasy baseball keepers to see if the BP folks have any insights into whether or not my guys are likely to be worth holding onto.
Nolan Arenado? Yes
Manny Machado? Yes
Jean Segura? Yes
Ian Desmond? No
Will Myers? I traded him away last year for Gary Sanchez...not a keeper, and glad of it

Next order of business? Reading about how bad my Reds are in the team section.  They stink.

This invaluable and entertaining resource of baseball insights is worth its weight. The player comments I read were concise, clever, and filled with informational factoids.  My Reds essay was depressing but put together well.  And as always, the list of 100 Prospects will be well-thumbed.
2183588
This game that has something for everyone.  On the fun side, it has plenty of extreme moves run-of-the-mill baseball games lack, like larger than life catches, baserunning, and pitching.  But, you can also play in realistic mode, where it plays more like a usual baseball game, but it has an extensive baseball simulation that tops even the straight sim type baseball games, with things like, ticker scores scrolling onscreenn while you are online of the current mlb games going on and the full range of team managing including minor league signs, team stealing percentages, etc.  finally you don't have to buy 2 baseball games anymore, slugfest has the best fun baseball game as well as the best realistic one out this year, all in one game
1374862
The author clearly loves his subjects: athletes with their chance to make it to the bigs.  In particular, he loves baseball at its purist.  Pure because there are no guaranteed contracts, no established stars, just college players who see their goal so close and so badly want to make the next step. Each game, and each athlete, is an adventure. It will be fun over the years to see which of the players chronicled in this book become stars in the years to come.