Bleacher Report - Articles by Anna Anisin

MLB Highlights at the End of July

Anna Anisin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:11:13 -0400

I apologize for not writing for a while. July has been such a tough & busy month for me! I didn’t even have time to write about the All Star game, which was so much fun & I have many great memories and pictures to share. This week has been a memorable one, watching the Hall of Fame inductions, trade deadline hitting, Cubs finally wining and more names release from the “steroids” list. Enjoy my short slide show & please let me know what you think about this week in baseball.

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July 4th Is a BIG Day In Baseball History

Anna Anisin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:23:09 -0400

While celebrating Independence Day this weekend, I was watching the Cleveland vs. A’s game and noticed a small pop-up on the screen which mentioned all the historical baseball events that happened on July 4^th.

I didn’t have a chance to read them all, so I decided to do some research & here is what I came up with. It’s astonishing how many historical events occurred on this date! Please feel free to add anything that I missed.

1905 – Philadelphia A’s (hard to believe that this team has traveled to Kansas City and Oakland since then) beat Boston Red Sox 4-2 in 20-inning game.

1908 - NY Giant George "Hooks" Witse no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0 in 10 innings

In 1911 - White Sox's Ed Walsh stops Ty Cobb's 40-game hitting streak. Ty Cobb goes 0-for-4.

1912 - Detroit Tiger George Mullen no-hits St Louis Browns, 7-0.

1919 - Cincinnati Reds are 10½ games back in NL and win World Series.

1925 - Yankees' Lefty Grove beats A's Herb Pennock 1-0 in 15 innings.

1938 - First game at Shribe Park, Philadelphia. Braves beat Phillies 10-5.

1939 - This was a memorable year. The Yankees retire first uniform (Lou Gehrig's No. 4), first Old Timers Day this July 4, and this year was the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech, which still makes me teary-eyed. Let’s not forget that Red Sox Jim Tabor hits two grand slams in one game that same day.

1950 - Braves' Sid Gordon ties season grand slam record with four.

1960 - Mickey Mantle is 18th to hit 300 HRs.

1967 - Phillies' Clay Dairymple ties NL record of six walks in doubleheader

In 1977- The Cubs use fielder Larry Bittner as a pitcher and Red Sox wallop a major league-record eight HRs beating Toronto 9-6.

1982 - Yankees bat out of order against Indians in first inning.

1983 - NY Yankee Dave Righetti no-hits the Red Sox.

1984 - NY Yankee Phil Niekro is ninth to strikeout 3,000.

1989 - Red's Tom Browning is three outs away from his second career perfect game when Phillie Dickie Thon doubles.

It’s funny that there hasn’t been a significant event in baseball History for 20 years now. But that’s why I love this sport—every year the game changes and you never know what will happened next!

Baseball Beauties' MLB Highlights for the Week of June 8th

Anna Anisin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:42:53 -0400

Baseball Beauties love bringing you the MLB highlights every week! Thank you for reading & we appreciate your feed back. There were SO MANY exciting stories in baseball this week it was difficult to pick only a few, but I hope that the stories that we did pick are the ones you’ll enjoy reading about! Red Sox vs. Yankees, Oakland winning for once, steroids & A-Rod are just some of them. Enjoy!

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Baseball Beauties MLB Highlights Week of June 1st

Anna Anisin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:42:35 -0400

There were so many great stories to cover this week! We picked the ones that we felt to be the most meaningful. Enjoy the sideshow & please feel free to comment! We want to know what you think about these stories! Baseball Beauties = Brains, Beauty & Baseball!!! (Baseball Commentary & Community for the female fan)

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Ladies: Five Tips for Going to a Ball Game and Having a Blast

Anna Anisin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:39:32 -0400

Take Care of Your Feet. Before going to a ball game, make sure that you wear comfortable shoes. I used to be "guilty as charged" for wearing inappropriate shoes to the ball park—and I learned my lesson! Never wear heels higher than 2 inches! That's right, ladies, keep your stilettos at home for the evening. Other than being dangerous (stairs can be steep), you will look very out of place in high heels at a baseball game. I suggest wearing cute sneakers, flip flops on a nice summer day, or comfy wedges.
Dress Appropriately. Make sure to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a baseball mitt. Unless you are going to a night game, it is highly recommended applying SPF 30 sunscreen, at least, on your face, and any exposed body parts. I cannot tell you how many times I missed that step and paid the price later, with a peeling nose and shoulders. Yikes! Sunglasses will help you see the field better, because the sun tends to be very bright, especially during the summer day games. A hat will keep your head from getting overheated, and it can also be a very cute addition to your ball park outfit! Fly balls are difficult to catch, even if you do have a mitt. But often a player/umpire will give you a ball just for trying, and remembering to bring your baseball mitt.
Do Your Homework. Before going to any ball game—especially if it's your first time—do some research about the game and the teams that you're going to see (where the teams are in the standings, top players, etc). If you understand the basics, you will have a much better time at the game. The first time I went to a game, I knew literally nothing about it and couldn't understand what was going on. Subsequently, I had a miserable three hours… www.BaseballBeauties.com has a 'Beauties Baseball 101 Section' under the Dugout drop down. There, you can read up on all the essential game facts and information, especially if it's your first time going to a baseball game. You can also go to Wikipedia and learn the nuts and bolts of the game.
Sample the Food. Make sure to try all the yummy baseball park foods. What's a baseball game without a hot dog and a beer? Those are the "must try" foods at any stadium, as the sizes, selections, quality, and prices vary tremendously from park to park. Cracker Jack, cotton candy, and chocolate malts are standards, and great choices for dessert. If you're watching what you eat, I would suggest sticking to the most basic hot dog, a light beer, or a diet soda, and a half a cup of Cracker Jack. You can also find out what the best foods are to eat at different stadiums at Baseball Beauties, in the Baseball Food Section under the Dugout drop-down.
Have a Blast! Most of all, have a good time and cheer for your team! A baseball game lasts for three hours or more, so make sure you go with someone you enjoy spending time with! You can have the best time of your life at a ball game. It's a great place for a first date, to take your partner, family, or best friend. It's all about what you make of it. Almost forgot—make sure to take tons of pictures, memories are priceless!