Baseball Blog

Exploring the Origins of Gambling

Casinos have been around for as long as gambling, a popular activity in many cultures, has. Ancient Egyptian artifacts date gaming to at least 2630 BC. Looking forward to a few centuries, in 1638, the legendary Casino di Venezia opened its doors to its first visitors in the city of Venice.

Hal Chase: Baseball’s Most Infamous Con Man

Hal Chase was a master instigator, bad teammate, and a criminal who nested himself among gamblers who conspired to throw the World Series. He survived in pro baseball because he was a brilliant defensive player. But, eventually his nefarious actions caused his banishment from organized baseball for betting against his own teams.

The Golden Glove of Omar Vizquel: A Shortstop Legend

Playing in an astonishing four decades and across 24 seasons, Omar Vizquel turned the shortstop position into his own personal stage, showcasing agility, precision, and a knack for making the impossible seem routine.

Mobile Gaming Experience with WooCasino App

Many players from Australia would like to install the WooCasino app on Android and iOS devices. Currently, downloadable software for smartphones and tablets is under development. The mobile version of the site is being offered as a replacement.

Introducing the Quality Quality Start for Evaluating MLB Starting Pitchers

The traditional Quality Start goes back several decades. A Quality Start is awarded to a starter when he pitches AT LEAST 6 innings AND allows 3 earned runs OR LESS. But it has limits. That’s why we’ve created the Quality Quality Start or QQS. We use it to find the best starting pitchers, the pitchers who truly impact their team’s chances to win a game.

Analyzing Cricket Matches for Betting: Tactics and Game Plans

Cricket is an enthralling platform for both players and fans due to its dynamic characteristics, as well as the strategic intricacies involved. Cricket betting is a universe where enthusiasts venture beyond the confines of this field to put their skills into predicting results. To comprehend the intricacies of analyzing cricket matches while betting, one must dive into the tactics and game plans that develop throughout these riveting encounters.

Harlond Clift

Best Third Baseman for Each Decade

Of the third basemen who were standouts in baseball history for a stretch of time, Clift may be the most unrecognized. But, for about ten seasons, toiling at the bottom of the American League standings, Clift was a valuable player, with no glaring weakness.

Miguel Cabrera: A Legacy Beyond The Diamond

Miguel Cabrera’s ascent to baseball stardom began with a dream debut for the Florida Marlins in 2003, immediately marking him as a player to watch. His early days were characterized by a blend of raw talent and the promise of greatness, encapsulated by his remarkable entry into the MLB with a walk-off home run.

Jose Reyes and Garry Templeton

Time Twins: Shortstops Garry Templeton and José Reyes

Both José Reyes and Garry Templeton were switch-hitting shortstops with speed and a strong arm. Both were good base stealers and both led the National League in triples a number of times. Both established themselves as stars in their early 20s, but each also had a knack for controversy.