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That's a home run!
Baseball is a favorite game of the Americans. No wonder
it is the national sport of the United States of
America. No one can say with much certainty when this
game originated but according to some accounts it is
said to have begun some 160 years ago in New York
Baseball is played with a bat and a ball between two
teams of nine members each. Both teams take turns to bat
and score runs. The team that makes the highest score
wins the match. The popularity of the game is evident
from the fact that it is telecast live and has lots of
sponsors, not to mention the contracts worth
multi-million dollars.
Baseball is not just spring training, but has a regular
season and playoffs. The dreams and sentiments of many citizens are associated
with this game. What's more, the passions for baseball have only increased with
time and continue to grow. Its popularity is passed on from generation to
generation and little boys and girls are even more enthusiastic baseball
players.
There are two major baseball leagues. These major baseball
leagues are also referred as the two national league. The national league and
the American league. Both have joint organizational structure. American league
teams include Anaheim Angels, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Oakland
Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Boston, Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers,
New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays,
Minnesota Twins, and Toronto Blue Jays where as national league includes Arizona
Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds,
Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, New
York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates,
Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals. In
addition to these major leagues there are minor leagues
at the lower level of sports and are played in small
cities and towns as compared to major leagues. These
minor league are usually under the control of major
leagues and are used for discovering and honing young
talent.
The various awards for the game of baseball include Most
Valuable Player and Cy Young Awards, Rookie of the Year, Rolaids Relief Awards,
All-Star Game MVP Awards, Manager of the Year Awards, National League Gold Glove
Awards, American League Gold Glove Awards, National League Silver Slugger Awards
American League Silver Slugger Awards, Hall Of Fame Inductees, Pitching, Batting
and Managerial Stats, Batting by Position and The Sporting News Pitchers and
Players of the Year.
Baseball's popularity is such that anything and everything
related to this game is up for grabs. Baseball apparel, memorabilia, books,
movies and equipments are sold like hot cakes. More people are getting addicted
to this game over time. Baseball's popularity is inherent in the fact that the
updated scores and season statistics are available online and on cellular
networks. Baseball is America's outdoor sport and is an integral part of the
American sensibility.
About The Author
Sifera Dometico is the manager of FDC Baseball Ltd. which is
an exciting source for all your baseball desires. For some home running advice,
come and see:
http://www.fdcbaseball.com
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