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Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

Mariners Unveil New Commercials for 2013

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:06:35 +0000

While the Mariners have pulled up the rear in the standings more often than not over the last decade, one area where the M's always excel is in their annual batch of promotional commercials. In fact, they are consistently voted tops in the big leagues by fans across the country.

My all-time favorite is probably the spot featuring Edgar Martinez and "The Clapper" or the King's (Felix Hernandez) alter-ego "Larry Bernandez".

Yakima National Little League To Hold Tournament in Yakima

Rik Mikals — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:58:18 +0000

Baseball is back for the fall and the Yakima National Little League is going to be holding fall baseball for the kids from Sept 8th – October 13th. Players will enjoy double headers each Saturday at Elk’s Park and players are welcome from ages s 7-12. Cost is $ 60 per player and if you need [...]

Baseball Player Strikes Out Batter, Walks Off Field, Hugs Kid and Retires [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:57:46 +0000

I love a good “sports cry.” It’s probably why I’m a sucker for movies that depict moments that real-life athletes might have gone through. Which is why I’m sharing the events that unfolded at Wrigley Field a couple of days ago with you. Whenever I hear Rock Balboa shout, “Yo, Adrian! I did it!” or [...]

Fan Who Gave Back Ball from Derek Jeter's 3,000th Hit Could Face Between $5,000 and $13,000 in Taxes

John Riggs — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:40:51 +0000

When Christian Lopez caught the home run that was Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit last week, he gave the historic ball to the Yankee’s shortstop without asking for any money, even though it may have fetched over $100,000 on the open market. The taxman isn’t being so generous with Lopez. To reward Lopez for returning the [...]

Home Run Derby Fan Saved from a Fall by Quick Hands [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:35:03 +0000

A baseball fan attempting to snag a fly ball narrowly averted disaster on the same day a memorial service was held for Shannon Stone, the man who died at Rangers Ballpark after falling from an upper tier while trying to catch a ball thrown into the stands last Thursday.

At Monday night's Home Run Derb

Woman Steals Foul Ball From Kid [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:31:08 +0000

Certainly a candidate for Mom of the Year, no doubt. As you can see in the slow-mo, the little girl clearly had possession of the ball.

Yakima Bears Are Moving to Vancouver

John Riggs — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:52:15 +0000

Just today, Friday the 13th of all days, The Yakima Bears have announced they are planning the 2012 season in Vancouver, Washington There is a slight ray of hope for Yakima. K.L. Wombacher, the Bears general manager, says the deals hasn’t gone through just yet. Clark County commissioners presented a proposal for a new stadium [...]