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Two Games Of T Ball Under Our Belt In Billings

Tara Nicole — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:24:46 +0000

My youngest son(6 yrs.) had his first game of T Ball last Saturday and his second game tonight. All I have to say is “Wow”! It was super funny to watch and yet it could get quite tedious at times. I love him, love watching him play a sport, love watching him and his teammates [...]

One Game And One Practice In One Night!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:42:58 +0000

Okay, so tonight I was super busy. One t-ball practice and one game in one night! Phew! What a night! But I survived..barely! My youngest son had his very first practice tonight for t-ball. One word to describe it would be “hilarious”. I love the little guys all in their jersey’s, running around chasing the [...]

Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

Second National Heights Little League Game For Team Fuddruckers!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:52:05 +0000

So tonight was my sons second game of the season against Team Staley’s Tire. It went awesome! I made it there a little late(family friends were in town). Team Fuddruckers scored the the first run and the game was on! After that, the kids battled it out. Team Staley’s had a pretty good defense, but [...]

First Game For Height's National Little League Team Fuddruckers!

Tara Nicole — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:11:46 +0000

You just have to love baseball! You’ve just got to! T Last night my son played his first “Official” game of the season on Team Fuddruckers. It was awesome! Team Fuddruckers played Team Yellowstone Electric Co. at Bitteroot Field in Billings Heights. Ironically, our good friends son, plays on this team and so it was [...]

See the Cast of 'Rookie of the Year' Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:42:58 +0000

In the ’90s baseball classic ‘Rookie of the Year,’ 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) really wants to be a major leaguer. The only problem is he’s more of klutz than a diamond king. That all changes when Henry injuries his arm trying to make a play. The tendons in his shoulder heal “too [...]

Billings Baseball Season Is Here!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:44:43 +0000

Baseball season is here and not just nationally either. It’s in full swing, right here in Billings. Are you ready for it? Practices, games and that means lots and lots of driving! I have two sons, one 10 yrs. and one 6 yrs. old. My 10 year old has been playing baseball for 4 years [...]

This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

We really weren’t that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth. Our hats are off to this man, who didn’t let [...]

Koncert for Kidz tonight!

Tammie Toren — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:24:16 +0000

Kids of all ages are invited to the Koncert for Kidz tonight at 5:30 at Dehler Park Baseball Stadium. Fun gets going tonight at 5:30 with food and beverages available for purchase. The concert begins at 6:30 on Home Plate! The Koncert for Kidz is brought to you by Billings Brain Injury Support Group and [...]

Cat's Night With The Mustangs

Tammie Toren — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:21:12 +0000

Grab the family and head out to Dehler Park Monday night as the Mustangs host the Voyagers! Game time is 7:05.

Livin' Large Larry is throwing out the first pitch. Bring the video camera, he says he always throws strikes! This should be good!

There will be prizes and give-a-ways from the Downtown Association during the game. The Breakfast

Roger Clemens Not Guilty

Tammie Toren — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:43:31 +0000

Yesterday, a federal jury found Roger Clemens not guilty of Obstruction of Congress. They brought in 46 witnesses, discarded medical items they say were used by Clemens linked to steroid use, and used thousands of dollars in tax-payer money. There was only one person who said they actually saw Clemens use any kind of [...]

Is Baseball Still America's Favorite Pastime? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:25:38 +0000

If you talk to someone who grew up in the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s or ’70s, there would be no doubt that baseball would be their favorite sports, but is it still true today?With so many sporting options these days, baseball has kind of been lost among today’s youth. Soccer and lacrosse have grown in popularity, [...]

Scotty McCreery Takes a Baseball to the Throat While Pitching

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:12:13 +0000

Young country star Scotty McCreery has been pitching for his hometown Garner High School Trojans this season after taking a break during the post-’Idol’ whirlwind. The kid with the incredible voice and equally intimidating arm pitched his first game of the season on March 10 and started as pitcher for his second varsity game last Thursday. However, the ‘Trouble With Girls’ singer faced a scary moment when a ball came back and hit him just where a singer never wants to be hit — the throat.

Scotty McCreery Joins High School Baseball Team

Billy Dukes — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:33 +0000

He admittedly is a little out of shape, but Scotty McCreery made the cut to earn a spot on Garner High School’s Varsity baseball team. The 18-year-old hasn’t pitched since 2010, and even the coach at his hometown school isn’t sure what to expect from the senior.

'Field of Dreams' Property in Iowa Sold, Will Be Preserved

Danny Groner — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:09 +0000

The baseball diamond immortalized in the 1989 film ‘Field of Dreams’ is being sold, but it will remain intact, thanks to Go the Distance Baseball LLC, which will turn the Dyersville, Iowa, property into a baseball and softball complex.

ESPN Biased Against Big Sky All-Stars?

Cat Country — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:00:53 +0000

Big Sky All-Stars have advanced to the U.S. Championship Game of the Little League World Series with a win in their semifinal game at Wednesday night. Slipping by West Region champions Oceanview All-Stars from California with a score of 1-0, the All-Stars will play the winner of Thursday night’s "loser's bracket" game between California and hometown favorites Keystone All-Stars from Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Devoted Baseball Dad Quits Job To See Son Play In College World Series

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:30:15 +0000

Some dads teach you to ride a bike. Some help you with your homework. And then there are dads who quit their jobs to watch you play baseball.

David Roth did just that. His son, Michael, is a pitcher for the South Carolina Gamecocks, which won the 2010 College World Series — and David wasn’t there to see it. He vowed that wouldn’t happen again.

Barack Obama Won't Throw Out First Pitch at Washington Nationals Opener [VIDEOS]

The Web Guy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:34:11 +0000

Last year, Barack Obama threw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals home opener, continuing a tradition of Presidents throwing out first pitches that stretches back to William Howard Taft in 1910.

This year, however, Obama is taking a pass on getting the season started with a ceremonial first pitch. Instead, recently unemployed talk show host Larry King will do the honor before the Nationals' Thursday-afternoon match-up with the Atlanta Braves.

Some of President Obama's critics have suggested he doesn't want to take to the mound because his past attempts at first pitches have been, well, not good.

Opening Day At The Ballpark

Cat Country — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:28:53 +0000

Now you know for sure it’s spring, it’s Opening Day in Major League Baseball! Games on the schedule today include Detroit at NY Yankees; Atlanta at Washington ; Milwaukee at Cincinnati ; LA Angels at Kansas City; San Diego at St. Louis and San Francisco at LA Dodgers. The Colorado Rockies open at home Friday [...]