baseball

Examines the history of the baseball, including how it is made and the reasons behind fans' quest to own a ball, and offer tips on how to catch one at a major league park.

In early twentieth century Brooklyn, Ruby endures many hardships including the flu epidemic, the death of family members, and even starvation, until her pitching talents open new opportunities in the changing world of sports for women.

A history of "The House that Ruth Built" profiles the significant events that have taken place there, from Babe Ruth's sixtieth home run to Jim Abbott's 1993 no-hitter, as well as non-sporting events hosted at the stadium, including North America's first papal mass.

Presents a history of performance-enhancing drug use in Major League Baseball, discussing such issues as the 1994 strike, the current threat of punitive legislation, and the complicity of baseball managers and coaches.

Describes the fundamental and advanced techniques of three major areas of baseball--fielding, hitting, and base running.

Home Plate, a stray puppy that has been adopted as the team mascot by the Southside Sluggers, is providing a real boost for the players, but the pup disappears just before the big game against arch rivals, the Mudsharks, and Rachel, Seth, Zach, and Andy want to find out who took the puppy and why.