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These are the records and moments that will be remembered forever. Cal Ripken Jr.’s iron man streak, Joe Dimaggio’s hitting streak, both the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves going worst to first in one year to play each other in the 1991 World Series. Baseball: Great Moments, Records, and...

Every October baseball fans flock to stadiums to cheer for the teams trying to reach the World Series. Yearly since 1903 the National League and American League champions have played for the Major League Baseball championship. Discover the World Series’ greatest teams, players, and historic moments.

 The heartbreak of the state final loss in basketball would linger far too long, but the life lessons learned in sport would far outweigh the heartbreak. At least that’s what my parents kept telling me. But for once I’d like to be on the other side of that learning curve. I have played...

Johan Santana is a baseball star from a country better known for its soccer players. But Santana really shines as one of the best pitchers in baseball. His fastballs and changeups keep fans and batters guessing. His talent has made him a fan favorite. Read about how Santana fought his way to the top--from...

It's baseball season and Will Stover is ready to lead his team to a state championship. On the way, though, he must learn to deal with adversity both on the baseball field and in his personal life. In this, the third book of The Will Stover Sports Series, Will realizes there are consequences to ignoring good advice.  

Al Oliver is a former Major League Baseball player. Over the course of his eighteen year career, he has been blessed to be able to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-77), Texas Rangers (1978-81), Montreal Expos (1982-83), San Francisco Giants (1984), Philadelphia Phillies (1984), Los Angeles Dodgers...

Joyce Westerman grew up on a farm in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. As a kid, she cleaned the barn, picked vegetables, and helped her father cut down trees. But what she really loved to do was play baseball. Joyce played ball at recess and with friends whenever she could. She even joined her aunt’s...

There’s something odd about Alex Miller’s new baseball coach. When Alex gets placed on a team that doesn’t include his closest friends, he struggles to enjoy the season. In this exciting new book, Alex learns to put his best foot forward and make the best of what might seem like a bad situation.

This biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, readers will be engaged as they read...

Today, José Valverde is one of baseball's best relief pitchers. Valverde has pitched in the All-Star game. He's won awards and made millions of dollars. Valverde even had a perfect regular season in 2011! Valverde's path to finding success in the MLB was a long one, though. He had to work hard to...

A Horn Book Fanfare Top Ten List selection and an SSLI Honor Book Thumb and Susan come up with an ingenious plan that will take all of the village's nine school-aged kids on the trip of a lifetime. They'll form a baseball team, win the regional title and qualify to be sent to the provincial...

Benjamin “Bird” Dunavin’s world has been turned upside down. His single mother has started a new job, moved them to a new house and he’s going to a new school. The worst thing about the move was leaving his baseball team. Baseball and being on a team mean everything to Bird. There’s...

When was the first World Series played? What MLB pitcher holds the league record with seven no-hitters? Which player stole home 54 times during his career? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Baseball Book.

Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that its. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?