Victorino says hand is fine, will play Game 6 Nov 4, 2009
He gingerly removed his batting gloves after each at-bat, and had trouble gripping the bat and throwing the ball because his finger was swollen. He grimaced and shook his wrist after popping out in the second inning. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Philadelphia's Victorino day to day with injured finger Nov 4, 2009
But the All-Star switch hitter gingerly removed his batting gloves after each at-bat in Game 5 and had trouble gripping the bat and throwing the ball because his finger was swollen. Victorino went 0 for 3 and was replaced in the eighth inning by Ben Francisco. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Teixeira upbeat despite Series struggles Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK -- There is no sawdust attached to the palms of Mark Teixeira's batting gloves, even though the temptation might be there to grip the bat tighter and escape this ugly first World Series experience at the plate. Less than 24 hours after Teixeira missed another opportunity to delete every word being written about his struggles, striking out representing the tying run to end Game 5 of the Fall Classic, the Yankees' first baseman presented a smile and promised to keep his steady demeanor. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees’ Chamberlain OK with being a role player Nov 3, 2009
But Victorino appeared to be in discomfort, shaking his hand after popping out in the second inning and removing his batting gloves carefully afterward. He was 0 for 3 before being replaced by Ben Francisco to start the eighth. (Boston Globe)
Victorino hurts hand on hit by pitch Nov 3, 2009
He gingerly removed his batting gloves after each at-bat and had trouble gripping the bat and throwing the ball because his finger was swollen. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hill hosting an event for Make-a-Wish Oct 29, 2009
There will be signed jerseys, bats and other items such as a game-used hat from Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, cleats from first baseman Derrek Lee, batting gloves from Milwaukee's Prince Fielder, and a Cubs team-signed "W" flag with a certificate of the date when it was flown over Wrigley Field. Other items will include footballs signed by Mike Ditka, Roger Staubach and Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija, the former Notre Dame wide receiver. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Trying to get out, informer gets in deeper Sep 30, 2009
On the afternoon of Oct. 6, 2006, two men drove a bronze Jeep Cherokee to a Target store in Mesa, where they bought adult diapers and baseball batting gloves ... He was interrogated and beaten with fists protected by the batting gloves. (AZCentral -- News)
Softball to Sponsor Fall Clinic Sep 24, 2009
What to Bring: Participants must bring workout gear consisting of glove, tennis shoes AND cleats, as well as their own bat, helmet, and batting gloves. Sessions Mondays Clinic begins 9/28/09 and ends 11/23/09 - (No sessions between Nov. 9-12) Time: 6. (Uoflsports.com)
Staehle Announces GW Softball Fall Clinics Sep 19, 2009
Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 17 31 Ages: 10 - 18 Registration: 12:30 PM Clinic time(s): 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Cost: $90/clinic (checks payable to: The George Washington University Softball) Where: Mount Vernon Athletic Facility Equipment: helmet, bat, batting gloves, glove, cleats, tennis shoes, water bottle, snack Instruction:GW Softball coaches ials players Contact: - w) 202. 994. (Gwsports.com)
Healing time frustrates Cubs' Johnson Sep 13, 2009
CHICAGO -- A couple of hours before Saturday's game, outfielder Reed Johnson was in the Cubs' clubhouse strapping on his batting gloves and grabbing a piece of lumber. He was ready to takes some swings in the batting cage. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Sox hope Youkilis can spark offense Aug 17, 2009
Shortstop Alex Gonzalez is playing with Jed Lowrie's batting gloves and mitt after his gloves got lost in shipment. At last notice, they were somewhere in Tennessee. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Minor League vet records 1,000th hit Aug 9, 2009
Although the hit cost Gorneault a pair of batting gloves, which he intends on saving along with the bat and ball, it's a small price to pay as far as he's concerned. "Hitting is hard enough as it is without having the pressure of trying to connect every time up," he said after ending an 0-for-9 slump with the milestone double. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hanley meets young cancer patient Jul 29, 2009
Sebastian, who was a special visitor of Ramirez's as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, got his own locker in the Marlins' clubhouse -- right next to the Marlins' shortstop -- a personalized No. 11 jersey, batting gloves and an authentic "H2R" Ramirez fielding glove. "You've got a lot of wishes, and when you have a chance to make one of those kids' dreams come true, I think that's an awesome feeling for me," Ramirez said. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Garko excited to join Giants' chase Jul 29, 2009
No. 3 hitter Pablo Sandoval learned the Giants acquired his newest teammate from a friend at TPX, as both players wear similar batting gloves. Sandoval certainly didn't mind lending him a pair. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Tiger Baseball Teams with Germantown Parks & Recreation for Youth Baseball Camp Jul 18, 2009
Campers should bring baseball glove, hats, bats, pants, batting gloves, cleats or tennis shoes, water bottle and socks. Schoenrock and his staff finished the 2009 season with a 21-32 mark--a four-game improvement (in the win column) over the club's 2008 campaign. (Gotigersgo.com)
MLB All-Star Homerun King, Prince Fielder Goes Deep With New Franklin Batting Gloves Jul 15, 2009
MLB All-Star Prince Fielder is crowned Home Run King wearing Franklin Batting Gloves during Monday s Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium ... The new Franklin batting gloves feature new leather technology from Pittards of England, and an innovative design that significantly enhances the fit, feel and performance for pros and players of all ability levels ... For Franklin Sports, the leading name in Batting Gloves and the Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball, it marked their second... (PR Newswire)
Hussain blasts England's time-wasting tactics Jul 14, 2009
But twice during the 10th wicket pair's 69-ball stand, England's 12th man ran onto the field to offer Anderson batting gloves while a physio was eventually ordered off by the umpires after making it to the middle on the second occasion. Hussain, England captain between 1999 and 2003, said time wasting was an "everyday fact of life" and he supported "whatever it takes to win or save a high-stakes match". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ponting slams England Jul 13, 2009
But twice during the 10th wicket pair's 69-ball stand, England 12th man Bilal Shafayat ran onto the field to offer Anderson batting gloves while physio Steve McCaig was eventually ordered off by the umpires after making it to the middle on the second occasion. During the last Ashes series in Britain in 2005, which England won 2-1, Ponting became incensed at the hosts tactic of bringing on a 12th man just to give their fast bowlers a breather. (iAfrica.com)
Ponting riled by England's time-wasting tactics Jul 13, 2009
Australian captain Ricky Ponting looks at England's 12th man Bilal Shafayat who brings out some batting gloves ... Australian captain Ricky Ponting looks at England's 12th man Bilal Shafayat who brings out some batting gloves ... Australian captain Ricky Ponting looks at England's 12th man Bilal Shafayat who brings out some batting gloves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Congress, stay out of sports world Jul 9, 2009
After every pitch, hitters must step from the batter's box, rip open both batting gloves, re-adjust and step back in. And now there are elbow and ankle contraptions to fiddle with that make these guys look like Transformers - only not so quick to unfold. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Stirring The Emotions Jul 8, 2009
When you finally get to Terry Kennedy the baseball player's Wikipedia page, you are informed that he was "known for not wearing batting gloves." Really ... and people will come up to him and say: "Hey, aren't you the guy who didn't wear batting gloves?" That's what it's all about. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Smoltz makes Fenway debut, Nomar returns Jul 6, 2009
"He was such a great hitter and great fielder when he was there. He did that thing with the batting gloves at home plate. It was awesome. It will be fun to face him.". BOS: RHP John Smoltz (0-1, 6. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Vintage teams relive baseball from a different era Jul 5, 2009
There are no sunglasses, gold chains, or batting gloves. Some teams, such as one in Bethpage, N.Y., pitch underhand and refuse to budge from the 1860s code of conduct and rules of the game. (Boston Globe)
Anne in the Stand: Keeping the change Jul 3, 2009
When we were at the checkout counter, a pair of batting gloves caught his eye. He had to have them. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Chipper’s perspective on slump Jun 29, 2009
Jeff s batting gloves are ugly. I think he is bleeding each time i see them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eckstein sticks to unique batting gloves Jun 28, 2009
You see, Eckstein has become attached to his wide receiver gloves, and he doesn't ever plan on switching to regular batting gloves. Eckstein didn't wear batting gloves during high school at Seminole High School in Sanford, Fla ... Now, Eckstein hits with gloves that are specially made to look like batting gloves on the back but come with the same material wide receiver gloves have for the grip. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Kyle's team: Osprey's ‘No. 1 fan' a fixture at Ogren-Allegiance Park Jun 26, 2009
Then they're always giving him things like crazy bats, balls, their batting gloves. What Kyle gives in return is hard to measure. (Missoulian, MT)
Tiger Baseball Announces Labor Day Showcase Camp Jun 25, 2009
Camp participants should bring their baseball glove, hat, bat, pants, batting gloves, cleats, and tennis shoes. Campers will be instructed and evaluated by the U of M baseball staff as well as local college coaches and professional scouts. (Gotigersgo.com)
Mariano's at-bat a light moment in win Jun 25, 2009
Melky Cabrera came by to offer his batting gloves and also some friendly advice, telling Rivera that there are four balls and three strikes in an at-bat. Rivera didn't exactly need the primer -- he had hit once before in a regular-season game, striking out on June 20, 2006, against the Phillies' Ryan Franklin at Citizens Bank Park. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
More power to Ortiz Jun 25, 2009
WASHINGTON - David Ortiz stood on first base, removed his batting gloves, and laughed at his fortune. He had just rolled a ball into the vacated part of the infield, a tumbleweed single few players could hope for. (Boston Globe)
A's set to celebrate 1989 World Series Jun 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Club hosts San Francisco 20 years after 'Battle of the Bay. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
When he returns, Manny will again be The Man Jun 19, 2009
In the clubhouse, Manny s locker (he gets two stalls, befitting a star of his magnitude) are stuffed with bats, uniform tops, fielding mitts, batting gloves, and shoes. I observed no pregnancy test kits, no female fertility drugs, no letters reminding that he s late with his Mensa dues. (Boston Globe)
DUGOUT: The fading role of the starting pitcher Jun 16, 2009
Mays didn t even wear batting gloves back in the 50s and 60s ... Shin and wrist guards, shoulder straps, and batting gloves were constantly on his person when he stepped to the plate in 2007. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
TigsTown Player Journal: Player Superstitions Jun 5, 2009
has his whole batting routine down pat messing with his batting gloves and clicking his feet. Sitting around the locker room and during the game you noticed many quirky things players do to get ready. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Terrell Owens is 'tripping' about neighbors... 'LOL!!!' Jun 4, 2009
This former Padres player, a four-time All-Star and two-time All-American at Florida State, didn't wear batting gloves. Name him. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mixup forces Rays to play without a DH May 19, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Mixup forces Rays to bat Sonnanstine. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Dodgers send two artifacts to Hall May 16, 2009
Orlando Hudson's batting gloves from the game in which he hit for the cycle. The right glove of the blue-and-white Nike set reads: "Orlando Hudson #13 The Cycle" and includes the date: "4-13-09." It came in the Dodgers' home opener, an 11-1 defeat of the Giants. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Corporan singles in Brewers debut May 8, 2009
"I was looking for my bat and my batting gloves. When I scored the run, I came back to the bullpen and [bench coach] Willie Randoph told me, 'Hey, that wasn't a pitcher. It doesn't count.' But it doesn't matter to me.". It certainly shouldn't -- even if he collected his single to left field off Paul Janish, normally a shortstop, who was moonlighting as a mopup reliever. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Royals raise funds, collect gear for kids Apr 28, 2009
"As a kid, I always got caught up in what the pros were wearing, like batting gloves," Mahay said. "And we went to Sportmart and we picked out a glove that worked for us. It wasn't name brand stuff, not like the pros were wearing, but what worked for me. We just used it until it broke or had a hole in it.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Gardenhire, Gomez discuss frustration Apr 28, 2009
He even threw his batting gloves into the stands following a strikeout during his one at-bat in Saturday night's contest. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had a talk with Gomez in his office on Sunday morning about the outfielder's visible frustration. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Athletics' Garciaparra recalls his time with Red Sox fondly Apr 14, 2009
"Garciaparra at his apex became the most beloved athlete in the city, the best shortstop in team history. In Boston, he forever will be the kid with the big nose and the funny name who tapped his toes, pulled on his batting gloves, threatened .400, and became one of Ted Williams's favorites."Boston loved him," said Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen, who was a 15-year-old in Hyde Park when Garciaparra won the 1997 Rookie of the Year Award. "Unfortunately, it didn't last as long as everyone thought... (Boston Globe)
Gload makes first start for Marlins Apr 9, 2009
The feeling of belonging came in part when he received his first pair of Marlins batting gloves ... "I was with blue batting gloves the first couple of games, but that's been taken care of," Gload said. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Batting Around with Sean Doolittle Mar 28, 2009
The odds are good that Oakland Athletics first-base prospect Sean Doolittle hasn't had to spend much money lately on new batting gloves or sweatbands ... "Even my batting gloves and sweatbands are subject to change because obviously they've run out of luck.". (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Nogales embodies the spirit of play Mar 14, 2009
The day featured ceremonies with speeches, presentation of all-star certificates, a free raffle for players with bats and batting gloves as prizes, throwing of the first pitch by Little League fan Constantino Rodriguez, carne asada, hot dogs, refreshments and three Little League games. Rodriguez has been a Little League fan for more than 60 years, he said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Kelso School Board urges deeper sports cuts Mar 11, 2009
ProudKelsoMom wrote on Mar 10, 2009 7:55 AM:" I don't have a problem paying for my boys to play school sports. We've done it for years with organized football, baseball & wrestling. I just want to make sure that the school sports completely disappear. However, just gearing your child up for a sport such as baseball, you are personally spending a ton of money on cleats, bats, gloves, batting gloves etc. So parents are forking out a lot of money already especially if they have 3 boys like us. My... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Marlins prospects form impressive tandem Mar 8, 2009
" What sets them apart is their style of play. Dominguez is a slick-fielding third baseman regarded as a Mike Lowell-type player. An interesting fact is he is the only player in camp who 00003526 doesn't wear batting gloves. "I just don't like the way they feel," Dominguez said. Stanton, on the other hand, is a physical phenomenon. He's listed at 6-foot-5, 240-pounds, but he may be closer to 6-foot-6. He's an athletic outfielder with incredible power. On Saturday, Dominguez played in a "B" Game... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
DeRosa anonymous but critical for US Mar 4, 2009
-- One by one, stars from Team USA trotted toward the visitors' dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, grabbing their batting gloves and bats for their batting-practice session before an afternoon exhibition against the Yankees. In an instant, fans flocked toward the lower deck down the third-base line, reaching out their hands and screaming for autographs. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Macha tells himself to 'chill out' Feb 28, 2009
Minor Leaguer Cutter Dykstra nearly missed his at-bat in the seventh inning because he wasn't sure of the batting order, though he redeemed himself by knocking an RBI double without any batting gloves. Brewers pitchers combined to surrender five A's runs over the final four innings, three charged to Chase Wright in the final two frames of what Macha characterized as a subpar outing. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
More praise for 'King' Kallis Feb 28, 2009
To deny that Jacques Kallis will go down as a true legend of the world game the very moment he hangs up his batting gloves is cricket blasphemy. Yet, despite his incredible record as a world-class cricketer, Kallis has absorbed his fair share of criticism over the years. (iAfrica.com)
Tribe's Martinez driven by love of game Feb 21, 2009
"You look around, and we're blessed to be here, wearing a big league uniform with nice shoes, nice batting gloves, looking good. What else can you ask? You just need to go out and enjoy it.". But even the exuberant Martinez didn't enjoy it last year. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Truck Day foreshadows action ahead Feb 8, 2009
15 cases of gum (regular and sugarless) 12 cases of sunflower seeds 20 coolers and a half pallet of POWERade mix 300 helmets 350 pairs of shorts 450 pairs of socks 600 pairs of pants 600 hats 200 fleeces 1,200 bats 2,000 T-shirts 10,000 12 oz. cups 15,000 baseballs 150 pairs of batting gloves. In addition, the Phillies' truck will be loaded with hundreds of autographed bats, baseballs and game-used items to be sold for charity during the Phillies' FanFest on Feb. 20 at Bright House Field. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
S.I. reports A-Rod tested positive for steroids in 2003 Feb 8, 2009
Alex Rodriguez throws one of his batting gloves to the fans during a practice session with the Dominican Republic baseball team in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday. Kena Betancur / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
KEITH: Francoeur poised to bounce back from miserable '08 season Feb 8, 2009
On the back of his batting gloves, Francoeur has written Joshua 1:9, a Biblical verse which reads, in part, "Be strong and courageous; do not be terrified, do not be discouraged." Yet as his struggles continued, he found it increasingly difficult to live by those words. "Last year, I didn't enjoy going to the park as much," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mariners to focus on future at camp Feb 8, 2009
"I think I have more to give the Minor Leaguers. I can get them to start talking baseball, learning baseball, and get back to playing winning baseball, not about how cool they look in batting gloves or whether their spikes have their number on them.". Buhner said he plans to attend the Minor League camp this spring and is awaiting word from the front office as to when he would be needed. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
