Free Under Armour HeatGear Sliding Shorts with HeatGear Roosevelt Pants
Under Armour HeatGear deal from BaseballSavings...
Buy a pair of Under Armour HeatGear Roosevelt pants (unhemmed legs) and you get a free pair of Under Armour HeatGear CoreShort Slider Shorts.
Click here for Adult pants $45
Click here for Youth pants - $35
Notes:
When you add the pants to your cart, the sliding shorts offer should pop up. If that doesn't happen, the deal might be expired.
The Roosevelt pants must be a fairly old model because we can't find them elsewhere. BaseballSavings must be offering this deal to clear inventory, or they might have found a cheap lot of them recently that they're trying to flip.
Still a decent deal because the best price for the sliding shorts alone is $39.99 at Eastbay. They're $54.99 on Amazon and UA's official site.
Inside the MLB Development Center in Wuxi, China
A recent article in United Airlines Hemispheres magazine offers a fascinating look inside the MLB Development Center in China.
Located in Wuxi, about 80 miles west of Shanghai and nearly halfway to Nanjing, the academy is run by Rick Dell, longtime baseball coach at The College of New Jersey.
"Sometimes you start to think you're Ronald McDonald with a fungo bat."
- Rick Dell, MLB director of baseball development, Asia
"I am happiest on a baseball diamond. It is an unspeakable feeling."
- Zhu Songjun (nickname "Soldier")
Read the article
See the photos
Consider….
300 million - Chinese playing basketball
307 million - entire US population in 2009 census
4 million - Chinese playing baseball
0 - Major League players from China
Might one of Rick Dell's students "Soldier," "Shoeshine," "Wanger," "Bernie," or "Cowboy" be the first?
For more on Rick Dell and MLB baseball development in China...
- Chinese TV segment, October 2011
- New York Times story, July 2007
- Interview on ChinaExpat.com, April 2009
Nike Goes Gray with Baseball Cleats
I'm a huge fan of very basic, plain-looking stuff like black t-shirts and white batting gloves.
So naturally I was PUMPED! to see Nike offering some of their popular baseball cleats in gray, or as they're calling the color scheme "Stealth, white, and light graphite."
Here are four models of Nike baseball cleats with this sweet gray look.
Nike Air Show Elite 2 - see at Eastbay
Nike Huarache 2K4 Low - see at Eastbay
Nike Air Huarache 2KFresh - see at Eastbay
Jordan Jeter Cut Metal - see at Eastbay
Baseball Gifts Under $50
Book: THE ART OF FIELDING by Chad Harbach
$14 hardcover, $12.99 Kindle at Amazon
Released in September, 2011, it was named to the New York Times best books of 2011 and won #1 best book of 2011 from Amazon.
ESPN Films 30 for 30 Gift Set Collection
$39 Vol 1, $48 Vol 2 at Amazon
Only 4 of the 30 films are about baseball, but they're very popular with sports fans in general. Volume 1 includes a film about the birth of Rotisserie Fantasy Baseball, and Volume 2 includes films on Michael Jordan playing Minor League baseball, the amazing 2004 Red Sox comeback and World Series win, and 1981's FernandoMANIA with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bergino gift baseballs
$20 to $25 at Bergino.com
These cool gift baseballs aren't for the field, but they're perfect for the office or a collection at home. And if you're ever in New York City, you have to check out their amazing "clubhouse" store.
official MLB baseballs
$19-$30 at RawlingsGear.com
They have the regular official MLB ball as well as special editions like from the All-star game, Futures game, or even to commemorate Jeter's 3000th hit and Mariano Rivera's 602nd save.
baseball caps
various prices at Lids
Can't go wrong with an official MLB New Era cap like their favorite team wears on the field, or a special edition cap they might not have seen.
Baseball America magazine subscription
starts at $33 for 6 issues at BaseballAmerica.com
The most complete news about prospects as they come up from high school through college and the minors.
book: THE SCIENCE OF HITTING by Ted Williams
$11 at Amazon
An oldie but a goodie, and I'm shocked that so many baseball fans and players haven't heard of it. Who wouldn't want to learn what the greatest hitter who ever lived said about how to do the most difficult thing in sports.
Batting Gloves
$30-$40 for nice ones, look at BaseballRampage, BaseballSavings, and BaseballExpress
Baseball players quickly wear through batting gloves but many are reluctant to buy new ones. Not sure why. Having another good quality pair never hurts, and most players enjoy trying a new brand or style and trading with their teammates. Even non-player fans get a kick out of batting gloves because it's an easy way to feel a little bit like a player again, and it's fun to wear them as regular gloves sometimes.
Baseball Shopping! Black Friday and Holiday $ales
Holiday season is here... and that means you are probably already behind on holiday shopping. Luckily there are some great deals and promos for baseball gear around the web. We have collected some of the best we've found just for you.
Free Shipping, Closeout Prices, Daily Deals... it's all here. Just click the store name below and browse some of the best deals of this holiday season. Having trouble finding exactly what you're looking for? Email us at team@morebaseball.com and we'll gladly help.
- Homerun Monkey (Take even more off of clearance prices)
- Baseball Savings (Closeout Prices... seriously... CLOSEOUT)
- Rawlings Gear (Daily deals and free shipping)
- Baseball Express (Phiten, Evoshield, Rawlings, Nike, TPX, and more deals)
- MLB.com Shop (20% off order, additional 25% off clearance)
ENDS TODAY - Friday, Nov. 25.
If you spend more than $50.00 on Clearance Items, take an additional 20% off all items in the Clearance section using the coupon code BLKFRIDAY20. Click here to check out the clearance items.
This offer may not be combined with any other offer or coupon and only one coupon can be used per order.
Extra 10% off storewide products and free shipping on orders over $99.
Here are some of the best deals we found, but check out the entire closeout list here.
82% off Under Armour Men's Heat Gear Piped Pants (was $50, now $8.98)
75% off Under Armour Boys HeatGear Slider Shorts (was $24.99, now $6.28)
50% off Majestic MLB Therma Base Triple Peak Premier Jackets (was $125, now $62.97, many teams available)
40% off Majestic MLB Therma Base YOUTH Triple Peak Premier Jackets (was $60, now $35.97, many teams available)
44% off Nike Men's Air Max Edge 10+ Trainers (was $80, now $42.97, many colors available)
82% off Mizuno Youth DryLite 2-Button Jerseys (was $24.95, now $4.48, Red, Navy, Black, White, Royal)
80% off Majestic Adult Pro Style Piped Baseball Pants (was $26.80, now $5.38, many colors available)
46% off Majestic Youth Authentic Replica Jerseys (was $50, now $26.97, many teams available)
37% off Lousiville Slugger Pro Flare Gloves (was $199.95, now $125.97, limited size options)
- Nov. 24 - Nov. 28 - receive FREE SHIPPING on any order over $49.99.
- Nov. 16 - Nov. 30 - 15% off all outerwear.
- Until Nov. 30 - Chance to win a Rawlings Maple Ace Wood Bat
- November 30 - December 15 - Daily holiday sales on gloves, pants, bats, sunglasses and more! Below are a few highlights from the list, click here for the entire holiday sale.
Dec. 1 - 43% off the REVO SOLID CORE 350 Series 11.5 inch Glove (was $70, now $39.99)
Dec. 9 - 30% off Adult or Youth Flare Relaxed Fit Pro Weight Pants (was $40, now $27.99)
Dec. 12 - 29% off Adult or Youth Pullover (was $35, now $24.99)
Dec. 14 - 47% off Half-Rim Athletic Wrap Sunglasses (was $29.99, now $15.99)
DEALS EXPIRE DEC. 23
20% off Phiten when you buy 2 or more - Click BBEXP and search BBXMORE_1
25% off Evoshield when you buy 2 or more - Click BBEXP and search BBXMORE_2
20% off Pro Flare Pants when you buy 20 or more - Click BBEXP and search BBXMORE_3
$10 off Majestic Pants when you order 2 or more - Click BBEXP and search BBXMORE_4
Team Express Tees (2 for $25 or 3+ for $10 each) - Click BBEXP and search BBXMORE_5
18% off Pant belt sock combo - Click BBEXP and search BBXSET_1
$80 off All star Catchers set - Click BBEXP and search BBXSET_2
$10 off Rawlings Pro Flare combo - Click BBEXP and search BBXSET_3
$10 off Nike Shorts and Tee combo - Click BBEXP and search BBXSET_4
$15 off Louisville Bat Glove Wristband Combo - Click BBEXP and search BBXSET_5
Black Friday Deal Ends tonight, Nov. 25 at 11:59 pm.
Clearance Deal Ends Sunday, Nov. 27 at 11:59 pm.
Louisville Hybrid H2 Lite Gloves up to $70 off + Free Shipping
Louisville Slugger's Hybrid H2 Lite gloves have been put on sale at "closeout prices" from Baseball Express.
The mesh back in these TPX Hybrid Lite gloves makes them lighter than leather (Louisville says 18% lighter) and supposedly enables for quicker break-in, too.
The four styles below usually cost $150 to $170 but are now down to $99.99 while supplies last.
Also the current Baseball Express promotion of free shipping on any Louisville product will save you another $7 or more (free ship ends December 16, 2011).
- 11 1/2" Modified Trapeze Web H2L1154 Originally $149.99 | Now $99.99
(only 2 left in stock as of Nov.16, 4pm Eastern)
- 11 1/2 Pro H Web H2L1150 Originally $169.99 | Now $99.99
- 12" Basket Web H2L1200 Orignally $169.99 | Now $99.99
- 11 1/4" Pro I Web H2L1125 Originally $149.99 | Now $99.99
2011 Gold Glove Award winners…and their gloves!
Last week the 2011 Rawlings Gold Glove awards were announced. Of course all the news stories share tidbits such as there were nine first-time winners and the Red Sox and Dodgers won the most awards, with three each.
But what we really want to know is...Which gloves do the Gold Glove winners actually use?
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Because we all know that with the right glove, anyone can make millions, right?! So we dug through photo and video archives, searching for the glove brand and model of all the 2011 Gold Glove winners.
Below are lists of the honorees from each league. Player names link to video highlights (who doesn't like web gems?!) so you can see why each player deserves the award.
Help us! Although we found most of the gloves we were looking for, we didn't catch all of them. If you discover any that we missed, let us know at team@morebaseball.com.
| AL Gold Glove winners | Glove | Price | Where to Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P - Mark Buerhle*, White Sox | Nike Trapeze Web | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| C - Matt Wieters, Orioles | Rawlings PROSCM20 | $239.98 | Baseball Express | Pic |
| 1B - Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox | Rawlings PROSTX23 | Discontinued | Rawlings Gear |
Pic |
| 2B - Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox | Wilson A2000 DP15 | $209.58 | Amazon | Video |
| 3B - Adrian Beltre, Rangers | Rawlings PROS17IC | $309.99 | Ball Glove Warehouse | Pic |
| SS - Erick Aybar, Angels | Rawlings PROS15ICB | $309.99 | Rawlings Gear | Pic |
| LF - Alex Gordon, Royals | Rawlings Pro H Web | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| CF - Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox | Rawlings Pro H Web | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| RF - Nick Markakis, Orioles | Rawlings 1 Post, 2 Bar | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| NL gold glove winners | Glove | Price | Where to Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P - Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers | Wilson A2000 B2 | $219.99 | Baseball Express | Pic |
| C - Yadier Molina, Cardinals | Rawlings PROJP20M | $209.99 | Rawlings Gear | Pic |
| 1B - Joey Votto, Reds | Rawlings PROSTX23 | Discontinued | Rawlings Gear |
Pic |
| 2B - Brandon Phillips, Reds | Wilson A2K 1786 | $319.99 | BBExp +search A2KBBG1786 | Video |
| 3B - Placido Polanco, Phillies | Wilson A2000 1788 | $199.99 | BBExp +search A21788BGR | Pic |
| SS - Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies | Rawlings PRONP4 | $300-$400 | Rawlings Gear | Pic |
| LF - Gerardo Parra, Diamondbacks | Wilson Modified Trapeze | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| CF - Matt Kemp, Dodgers | Easton Pro H Web | n/a | n/a | Pic |
| RF - Andre Ethier, LA Dodgers | Easton Pro H Web | n/a | n/a | Pic |
* Buerhle's video is from 2010, but we think he deserves the Gold Glove for a decade based on this play.
We also found some rare pics of these Gold Glovers Bucknering a ball. Enjoy!
Marucci Blem Wood Bats Sale: $50 Maple, $40 Ash at Baseball Express
Marucci is clearly the hottest brand of wood bats in professional baseball right now. When you're watching MLB games it seems like everyone has a Marucci bat.
Chase Utley, Jose Reyes, and Big Papi swing Marucci.
If you're watching the World Series, you'll notice Adrian Beltre, Michael Young, and even the new Mr. October himself, Albert Pujols. (photo)
But Marucci bats are expensive -- for two reasons: (1) the brand is so hot right now, and (2) the bats are very high quality.
Well now's the best chance we've seen to get top-grade Marucci wood bats for cheap.
Usually a pro Marucci wood bat costs $120 for maple, and $100 for ash.
Then to save money, you can usually get Marucci blem bats at $70 for maple, and $60 for ash. Although you don't get to pick the exact cut/model, this is still an awesome deal. Pro-grade wood bats with only minor cosmetic blemishes...and you can buy them for $40-$50 less than regular price?! Sign me up.
BUT WAIT...IT GETS BETTER!
Right now Baseball Express has a CLOSEOUT SALE on Marucci blem bats.
Marucci blem Maple bats for only $50!
Marucci blem Ash bats for only $40!
That's another $20 off the usual blem bat prices, and now a full $60-$70 cheaper than regular price.
Looks like my mom is going to have her Christmas shopping for me and my two brothers all done in one fell swoop 
Three options here...
Marucci blem ASH wood bat $39.98, 33" or 34" click here->
Marucci blem MAPLE BLACK wood bat $49.98, 32" 33" 34" click here->
Marucci blem MAPLE NATURAL wood bat $49.98, 32" 33" 34" click here->
These prices for Marucci blem bats are also available on Amazon in case you prefer shopping there or have a store credit or something. The bats are still sold by Baseball Express (or one of their sister brands). Only difference is shipping costs $8.95 through Amazon. It's only $6.95 direct from Baseball Express.
Man, I might get several of these. I noticed JustBats sells 3-packs of these Marucci blem bats to offer a slight discount, but those are $160 and $180 for ash and maple. With the closeout prices from Baseball Express above, you can make your own 3-packs for $120 or $150 (plus only $6.95 flat rate shipping).
Louisville Silver Slugger Gloves, Wear the Flare in White
A few years ago Louisville Slugger's Pro Flare series turned heads in the baseball world by giving us gloves straight off the shelf with their thumb and pinky fingers already bent outwards to mimic the preferred glove shape of many infielders, especially players from Latin America.
Now Louisville offers the Silver Slugger glove series, with stylish new models in that same Pro Flare shape and in a sweet silvery white color. This is about as close to a white baseball glove as you can get now, since the Mizuno GMP6BBRG was unfortunately banned.
There are 7 models in the Louisville Silver Slugger glove series.
5 Silver Slugger glove sizes in the silvery white color
11 1/4"
11 1/2" (also for lefties...that's left hand throwers, not commies)
11 3/4" (also for lefties)
13" (also for lefties)
Catcher's mitt
2 Silver Slugger glove sizes in BLACK (yeah, we don't get this either*)
11 1/2" black (also for lefties)
12" black (also for lefties)
* Seriously, how did this happen? Our best guess is that some guy at Louisville was in a meeting and said "Hey, maybe a pitcher will want a Silver Slugger glove but they won't let him pitch with this silver/white color because it's deceiving to hitters, so we should make a black glove."
And then apparently no one replied, "Uh, that kid could just buy a black glove. Why do we need to make him look like a moron for having a black glove called Silver."
Both of these people should be fired.
LINKS to Silver Slugger gloves - Get Some
- To see all 12 gloves or to get a lefty glove for $209.95, click here to Louisville's site.
- For the best deal on right-handed Silver Slugger gloves (except 11.75") and the Catcher's mitt, click here to Baseball Rampage. They tie for the lowest price ($199.99) and offer free shipping which saves you $7 you'd pay at Baseball Express or Homerun Monkey.
- For the 11 3/4" right-hand throw glove, get it from Baseball Express
45% off Rawlings custom gloves of “Patrick” and “J Hurt”
Since custom gloves usually cost an arm and a leg, we're always excited when we spot a good value.
Well this weekend Rawlings is offering some custom pro-level leather at discounts of up to 45%.
These are Pro Preferred and Heart of the Hide custom gloves made to the exact specifications of top players such as
- the wildly colorful "J Hurt"
- one-name international soccer phenom turned power-hitting lefty first baseman "Patrick"
- steady performers "Sam Myers" and "Joshua Cotton" who are #16 in your programs but #1 in your hearts
hahaha…yeah, we haven't heard of those guys either.
These are "one-off" custom gloves that apparently Rawlings got suckered into making, only to have the customers no longer want them or return them or something.
Regularly priced at $400 and $300, they're marked down to $245 and $185, respectively.
And then you can use this weekend's clearance coupon code 10OCTOBER (expires Tuesday, Oct. 11) for another 10% savings, which makes your total discount a sizeable 45% off the original price that "Bollenbacker" and "Jake Vaccari" would have paid.
(The glove pages say "Not eligible for discounts or promotions" but we tested the coupon and it works.)
And...at last glance there were 18 to choose from, down from 19 yesterday, so someone must have bought one. (You could be next!)
Click here to see the awesome custom Rawlings gloves of complete strangers
Ian Ybarra
and Q
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Stores
- Amazon baseball
- Baseball Express
- Baseball Rampage
- Baseball Savings
- Eastbay
- Homerun Monkey
- Rawlings Gear
- Lids
- New Era caps
- Icebreaker undershirts at BackCountry