Major League Baseball Players Association

The game of baseball has long been regarded as a metaphor for the American dream--an expression of hope, democratic values, and the drive for individual success. According to John Thorn, baseball has become "the great repository of national ideals, the symbol of all that [is] good in American life: fair play (sportsmanship); the rule of law (objective arbitration of disputes); equal opportunity (each side has its innings); the brotherhood of man (bleacher harmony); and more" (qtd. in Elias,…

Baseball is a quintessential part of American culture. For generations, families have come together to watch their favorite players battle it out on the iconic grass diamond. Yes, baseball is entertaining, but it can also be a cultural influence as well. Jackie Robinson was the first black baseball player in the Major League, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for nearly a decade. He had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement by showing that black and white athletes were equal and by…

As a child, I have always dreamed of playing baseball professionally. To this day it is still a dream of mine that I have two years left to achieve. I feel that I am in a better position than most of my friends that I used to play with in high school because I am still playing at the division two level. I would consider baseball a dream job because I have passion for the sport and I enjoy playing the game. Although baseball is a sport, it is also considered a job because at the professional…

Mickey Mantle The name greatest baseball player in history has been floating around for years. Although most readers will say either Mike Trout, Yadier Molina, or Clayton Kershaw. Players who are around today, but in my opinion the title goes to Mickey Mantle.Today's people don’t know about the greatest players of the past.Mickey Mantle is the greatest player in Major league baseball (MLB) history, because he holds many records, he won many awards, and many historians will agree to this. As a…

Using tees is something I do everyday along with many others in this organization. It’s becomes an everyday thing. Tees are one of the best things you can do after a bad game of hitting or before a big game. Tees help with keeping all the fundamentals right. If i am in a big slump i spend close to an hour of straight tee. There is so many options when it comes to tee work you can work on hitting the ball inside or you can work on hitting the ball on the outside of the plate. There is really…

It’s beginning to look like David Price can’t catch a break with the Boston Red Sox. Throughout the past few weeks, he’s been dragged through the mud, as the media criticized his leadership skills in the clubhouse. Unfortunately, the five-time All-Star won’t have the chance to stop the conversation anytime soon, because he’s been placed on the 10-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation. Price originally suffered an elbow injury in spring training, that almost sidelined him for two months.…

who the opponent is and the starting pitcher can all impact attendance (Dunne). The flexibility in the pricing structure of single game tickets has to be adjustable. Reducing prices when weather is imminent and raising prices slightly when a star player is expected to play is something we must consider. This type of dynamic pricing can increase our revenue (Dunne). However, the organization needs to encourage fans to purchase in advance by offering discounted seats. The price that we charge…

Lack of Class Conscious Mentality San Francisco Giants, an American professional baseball franchise, won the World Series title every two consecutive years since 2010. Their headquarter is the AT&T ballpark in BayView San Francisco between King and Third Street. It is a very clean and sophisticated area with mostly wealthy people either watching the Giant’s game or tourists walking around for sightseeing. It is surrounded with fancy restaurants and superstructure buildings with the view of the…

Lucroy may seem like the Rangers are giving up on 2017, they aren’t. Throughout the past few seasons, Texas has consistently dealt prospects to help fill holes on the major league team. This approach has drained their resources quite a bit, so Lucroy gives the Rangers the ability to make a move, without compromising the big league team, or the…

Drugs in sports is a big deal, but what’s the huge deal with drugs and athletes. When athletes do steroids, PED’s, or any other type of enhancer to enhance their athletic ability, it is considered cheating. Due to that, people argue if it should be considered cheating or not. The drugs that the athlete’s take can take a toll on the athlete’s health in the later stages of the athlete’s life. One of the most argued points is if an athlete takes steroids or PED’s, is it considered cheating or not…