The wood vs. metal bats issue has reared its head again in the state's American Legion baseball program. Ever since the tragic incident that occurred in Helena a few years ago left Miles City pitcher ...

The crack of a ball hitting off a wooden bat and echoing throughout a stadium is central to the ethos and mythology of baseball, the kind of sound that conjures images and memories of picturesque ...

The long ball has become an integral part of modern college baseball. Granted, this isn't a new development. Home runs were plentiful in the late 1990s with the rise of "Geauxrilla Ball." But the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The debate on Assembly Bill 7 that would impose a moratorium on using ...

After setting up my 1912 wood lathe, I decided to try making a baseball bat. The result? A bat heavier than expected — more suited for demolition than a game — but still an incredibly fun project. In ...