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Fastball Fans
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A blog about everything baseball. Everything being player news, team news, news on the sport as a whole, awards, contracts, and an "Oddball" section for all of that fun stuff. =)
Recent Posts
Rest in Peace, A Legend, Harry Kalas: 1936-2009
I was in Washington for the Nationals Opening Day this afternoon and everyone in attendance heard about the untimely passing of Harry Kalas, longtime announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies and NFL Films. Well, I just got home, listened to some memor...
Mark “The Bird” Fidrych Passes Away
On a even more somber note today, I just read that Mark “The Bird” Fidrych passed away today. According to various reports, he was sadly discovered by a family friend underneath a dump truck that he had been working on at his home in Nort...
Jackie Robinson Celebrated on Wednesday
The U.S. Avenges Their Loss Against Puerto Rico — Game Five of the World Baseball Classic
Although Dolphin Stadium was 60% empty, it felt like October last night as the United States advanced to the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic by defeating Puerto Rico, 6-5, thanks to a dramatic game-winning hit (I really dislike the term wal...
World Baseball Classic, Game Four — Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic, Game Four — Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico The World Baseball Classic is not on the radar of many fans as the NCAA Tournament starts up this week, and hockey and basketball season are winding down; however, if you’re in...
An International Incident Averted: World Baseball Classic Game Three — Photos & Reflections
I got tickets in the outfield, and figured that I’d move around since the stadium was practically empty; however, I stayed in my area since I enjoyed the company was with and saw the United States defeat the upstart Netherlands squad, 9-3. They...
