By The 7th Inning
January 2 2018

From time to time we are compelled to write an editorial article regarding the great game we call baseball. We also publish editorials from guest writers around the world. If you would like to write an editorial for The 7th Inning please get in touch with us. 

 

Why are ballplayers so old?  by Gary Is
When it comes to sports, in particular team sports, you usually find that team managers will find a good blend of players of varying ages. But not in baseball.

Who Invented Baseball? by Gary Is
If you ask every American and possibly most Canadians, they will no doubt say that baseball is a typically American sport. They will say that one Abner Doubleday was the founder of the greatest sport. But is that strictly true?

My Trip to Baseball Heaven  by Diane Stanley
Whether you love the Yankees or you hate them almost every baseball fan will say that Yankee Stadium is the one they want to visit the most.

The Unwritten Rules of Baseball  by Mark Bodenrader
The following is a guide designed to help the nonchalants learn baseball's unofficial commandments and thus gain a greater appreciation of Abner Doubleday's wacky sport.

What's Wrong With Baseball?  by Mark Bodenrader
Excuse me for harping on the negative like so many do in today's cynical society, but there's something wrong with baseball. 

Chasing a dream  by Brad Hoffman
It's April 28th and a "no name" pitcher has just pitched in a meaningless spring training game. But to Chris Michalak it's the game of his life. He is trying to accomplish a dream.

Making us pay  by Diane Stanley
I think it’s time for another of my little open letters. This time it’s to good old MLB. In this organization where pretty much everyone earns in the multi millions every year once again we, the fans are expected to pay to make them even richer.

MLB UK or No Way  by Richard McIlroy
Did you know that MLB has a London office? No neither did I, but that’s not the real question. The true head scratcher is why? It seems that apart from a pointless visit from Sammy Sosa last year, the MLB doesn’t seem to have any desire to make the UK a serious stop-off point.

Visiting Dodgertown  by Diane Stanley
When you’re alone and life is making you lonely you can always go, downtown. Downtown to Dodgertown actually. It’s a place that most Dodger fans can only dream of. For the few who do make the trip downtown they will find a place where baseball dreams are made that others can only envy.

Jews in Baseball  by Diane Stanley
What does Cal Abrams, Ruben Amaro and Morrie Arnovich all have in common? No idea, how about Brad Ausmas, Shawn Green and Gabe Kapler? Still don’t know, this should give it away. Lets add Sandy Kofax to the mix. Still don’t know.

A few dollars more by Richard McIlroy
This time next year instead of counting down to Opening Day as we are now, we could be facing a Baseball free summer. Will the fans wear another labour disagreement though so soon after the last one in 1994. And if there is a stand off who should carry the can?

It cuts both ways  by Diane Stanley
Renegotiation? I’m all for it. Give Gary Sheffield and Frank Thomas their “respect.” Extend Barry Bonds’ contract to put his family at ease. But let’s play the game both ways. If some players deserve more, then other players deserve less.

Who was it then?  by Richard McIlroy
Who did invent Baseball? Its a good question, as its history is far more intwined with the thoroughly English game of cricket. In fact rather than entertaining the Aussies in cricket this summer, the tourists could well have been the USA.

Money for Nothing  by Richard McIlroy
“The money isn’t the issue here”, it rolls off the tongue as easy as a crisp note from a big wad of fivers, well it isn’t going to be an issue is it if you have just signed a contract worth for so many millions you don’t know what to do with it.

Beginning of the End  by Gary Is
The current situation regarding the two biggest and well known sports clubs on the planet has caused more than just a stir. The New York Yankees and Manchester United have signed the most lucrative deal the world has ever seen, but are they aware of the consequences?

Shattered Dreams - The Huck Flener Story by Diane Stanley
Most people in England think that baseball is just a game of rounders played by girls at school. In fact it’s a very dangerous sport when things go wrong. 100-MPH fastballs coming off a bat can be traveling as fast as 189 MPH by the time they reach the mound 60 feet away. Maybe this story will change a few minds about this sport made for girls.

Dollar Crazy  by Diane Stanley
It seems as if baseball has gone dollar crazy. No longer do players play for the love of the game. It’s the love of the almighty dollar that keeps them in the game. First it was pitcher Kevin Brown, then catcher Mike Piazza with the huge multi million contracts.

Yankees United  by Richard McIlroy
Fleet Street Goes Baseball Bonkers Shock!!. No more will we have to search the results page, somewhere between Archery and Billiards to find how our favourite team have done. If the past 2 days are anything to go by we will be reading about the game for summers infinitum. Errr..Actually I am lying.

Oh! Please No by Gareth Williams
We all know the problems of watching baseball in the UK. If you live outside the big cities (Norwich and Bradford) your TV experience can be, very much, like watching baseball in a snowshaker. 

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