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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

My Vacation Potpourri [PHOTOS]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:23:49 +0000

Over the last 11 days, I realized that I love vacations! I took 11 days off and it felt wonderful. I was fortunate enough to do a few different things on this Summer vacation. Some right here in Billings as well as down in the Southern United States.The first order of business was trying the [...]

Busy Billings Weekend

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:37:04 +0000

If you cannot find something to do in the Billings area this weekend you really are not trying. There are events all over the area including the 2012 Homesteader Days in Huntley. The Bellamy Brothers with the Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers play tonight in Huntley and then a full day of family Homesteader Days activities on Saturday.

Resourceful Baseball Fan Makes Epic Foul Ball Catch Using Tub of Popcorn

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:30:46 +0000

You know that Taco Bell commercial showing the guy catching a foul baseball with his left hand while eating a nacho-filled taco with his right? The motto is, “if you can eat your nachos with one hand, you can be a hero with the other.” Well, this motto works a little bit better with a bucket of popcorn.

The Billings Mustangs Home Opener is Tonight!

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:28:57 +0000

Welcome to the 2012 season of the Billings Mustangs! Most of the players have arrived and have worked out at their new home for the next 76 games, Dehler Park. Pat Kelly is back as Team Manager. The 6oth year of the Billings Mustangs opens up tonight (June 18) against the Missoula Osprey.From Facebook: The [...]

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, [...]

60 Years With The Billings Mustangs

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:29:26 +0000

I stopped by Western Security Bank last week for their downtown bank celebration and they were including the Billings Mustangs as part of their party. 2012 marks the 60th year that Billings has been affiliated with the Billings Mustangs minor league baseball team. And the Mustangs are still wearing Cincinnati Reds colors.There is a cool [...]

13 Ways to Tell Your Team Is Throwing the Big Game

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:33 +0000

Professional sports can be a lucrative career, but for some, fame, prestige and an unending supply of money aren’t enough for them. But enough about Roger Clemens. Everyone from high-priced gamblers to lowly bookies are constantly throwing money at players to get them to their bidding. Some of them must have been or (heaven forbid) [...]

MLB Weekly Report: Albert Pujols Breaks Home Run Drought [VIDEO]

Joe Student — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:50 +0000

Incredible individual performances marked the past week of play in Major League Baseball, with Albert Pujols finally going deep for the Los Angeles Angels and Bryce Harper continuing to make a name for himself in Washington. Here’s what’s happening this week in MLB. Albert Pujols Breaks Homer-less Streak After 28 regular season games and 110 [...]

Little League Baseball Comes with Some Not-So-Little Costs — Dollars and Sense

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:00:02 +0000

Playing Little League baseball might be as American as hot dogs and apple pie, but it’s way more expensive. A new report proves it. According to The New York Times, the minimum cost for a bat, ball, glove and other basic necessities can go for more than $450. Of course, this is just for the [...]

MLB Team to Debut $26 Hot Dog! Can We Get These at Dehler Park?

Jami Bond — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:00:05 +0000

You probably won’t be able to find this at a Billings Mustangs Game! At least not yet! March 28 was opening day for Major league Baseball, and the Texas Rangers are pitching a new menu item designed especially for heavy hitters! Opening day at the Rangers Stadium is set for April 6, and when fans [...]

'Strasburger' Might Be the Worst Food to Buy at a Baseball Game

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:42 +0000

If you happen to be at a Washington Nationals baseball game this year, you may notice the Red Porch concession stand selling a ginormous sandwich named after Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg called the “StrasBurger.” But while it might look tasty, this may actually be one of the worst pieces of sports fare calorie-wise. So what [...]

DJ Kitty Is the Best Baseball Mascot Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:30 +0000

You may recognize DJ Kitty from viral videos such as this one. But the turntable spinning feline is more than just an internet star. He has also been used for the past few seasons as a scoreboard gimmick to fire up the crowds at Tampa Bay Rays’ games, much like the notorious rally monkey is used by the Anaheim Angels.

Will Clint Eastwood End His Acting Retirement for a Baseball Movie?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:45 +0000

Clint Eastwood told reporters in 2008 that ‘Gran Torino’ was “probably” his last on-screen appearance as he was preparing to retire from acting.

Now it looks like that isn’t the case. According to Entertainment Weekly the 81-year-old is currently in talks to star in the baseball drama ‘Trouble With the Curve’ as a veteran scout losing his vision.

Live Broadcast of the next Big Sky L.L. World Series Game at the Carmike/Wynnsong 10

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:05:50 +0000

If you’re looking to catch the Big Sky Little League All Stars in their next game of the Little League World Series, head over to the Carmike 10 on Sunday at noon! ABC Six and Carmike/Wynnsong 10 Cinema will be providing a live feed of the game on Sunday, August 21. The theater is located [...]

Billings Mustangs Open Up The 2011 Season With a Loss Last Night

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:35 +0000

Let’s play ball!! The Billings Mustangs opened up their 2011 season last night with their first loss. The Great Falls Voyagers beat the Mustangs9-4. our sports central has the scoop… Fourth-inning fireworks gave the Voyagers (1-0) the lead and they never looked back as they cruised to a 9-4 opening night win. The four-game series [...]

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

The Web Guy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:33:59 +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.