Major League Baseball is somewhat of an enigma. Especially when attempting to use statistics to predict a game's outcome. Even so, there is a lot of data and trends to consider before throwing one's hands up in utter frustration in baseball's defiance of probability. With patience and due diligence, a pattern may emerge. But then a gut feeling comes on and the urge to take the long shot is strong, especially when the pay out is big! The mountain of data, trends and statistics are enough to drive the sanest of us away from the bookmakers, relegating us to the sidelines. However, no one wants to live a life that boring. You can play the game - wager some cash - and make your life a whole lot more exciting.

First off, here are a few ideas to keep your sanity. These are my "top 10 baseball wagering tips for the hopelessly clueless," of which, when it comes to wagering, I am a charter member. If you consider yourself a knowledgeable bettor, these tips will still help you keep y... [more]

Satellite TV has always been the home of the biggest sporting events in the country. With more games than any other professional sport in the United States, it seems impossible to keep track of everything. With MLB Extra Innings on satellite though, all the action of the baseball season can come right to your living room. Baseballs rivalries are half the reason that the faithful keep track of the game, as baseball rivalries are among the longest-running and most storied in sports history. Now, with the advent of high definition TV, more people than ever before are catching these amazing games in brilliant HD clarity.Among the famous rivalries to look forward to on Satellite TV:St. Louis Cardinals v. Chicago CubsThis Midwest rivalry has come to define baseball in the United States, featuring perhaps the least-lucky baseball club in the United States. Chicago seems to be the perennial favorite during rivalry games, but hasn't made it to the World Series in over 100 years. Meanwhile, the ... [more]

The final match-up of the World Baseball Classic featured two teams from countries where baseball is a beloved sport - Cuba and Japan. Both countries are noted for producing fine players, some of whom are enjoying stellar careers in America. Presently, Ishiro and Matsui from Japan are two of the best and most consistent players in the majors. Making it in the big leagues in America is a big deal in Japan, a country that loves baseball and embraces its own professional teams.

American teachers first introduced the game to the island country in the 1870s, and it firmly took root. By the turn of the century, it was a sport throughout the nation and in 1936 the first professional teams were established. The current professional structure was created in 1950, with teams playing in either the Pacific League or the Central League.

The exchange of players between the Japanese leagues and Major League baseball is not a one-way street. The first American to play basebal... [more]