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Cure the "Mental Flu" to Achieve Baseball Success
During Philadelphia's game against the Cincinnati Reds on August 21, 2012, the Phillies caught a case of the "mental flu." Flus always start with a sniffle, and the sniffle happened [...]
How the Players Play (MLB All-Star Edition): Chris Perez
Cleveland Indians closing pitcher Chris Perez stopped by the PlayStation Experience truck at the MLB All-Star FanFest event in Kansas City on July 9. Before Perez and Baltimore Orioles CF [...]
The DIY Athlete: Homemade Stadium Cushion
This season, stay comfortable and dry in the bleachers with a homemade stadium cushion. Homemade insulated, waterproof stadium cushions are great alternatives to expensive store-bought ones, since they can be [...]
Hockey-Baseball: A Unique, Effective Hockey Conditioning Game
Let's talk hockey-baseball. Yes, you read that right. This game uses the setup for baseball to help hockey players enhance their skills. Coaches can use it along with other drills [...]
Try This Baseball Hitting Drill For a Balanced Swing
The Step-Back Hitting Drill is a favorite of mine, because it addresses so many aspects of the swing. Incorporate it into your training to reinforce your weight shift, keep your [...]
STACK Originals Presents: "The Short STACK," Episode 4
This week's episode of our exclusive YouTube series, "The Short STACK," features an interview with 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year Cam Newton; a workout by Andrew Luck, 1st overall [...]
XProTeX Brings Protection to Batting Gloves
Good news, baseball players. XProTex is bringing new technology to the world of batting gloves. A new sports gear company, XProTex claims to be "the future of sports protection." According [...]
Path to the Pros: David Wright's Hard Work Opens Doors
Hard Work Opens Doors When five-time MLB All-Star David Wright was growing up in Chesapeake, Va., playing pro baseball was not his ultimate goal. “My dream was to play college [...]
Path to the Pros: Focused Goals and Hard Work Keyed David Wright's Success
Major League Baseball was not in the plan for Mets 3B and five-time All-Star David Wright. From an early age, he had his heart set on playing baseball in the [...]
Jennie Finch's Mizuno Cleats Designed for Better Traction
A good softball cleat can make a huge difference in performance. Traction, stability and support are essential for any softball player who wants to perform at a high level. That's [...]