Hitting for the cycle means that a player collects at least one each of a single, double, triple, and home…
Baseball Terms

What Are the Different Pitches in Baseball?
Baseball pitches can be broken down into three broad categories: fastballs, curveballs, and changeups. Each of these types of pitches…

What Is the Difference Between a 2-Seam and 4-Seam Fastball?
The basic differences between the 2-seam and 4-seam baseball come down to how a pitcher grips the ball — fingers…

What Does ‘Can of Corn’ Mean in Baseball?
A “can of corn” is an easy-to-catch flyball, usually hit high and into the outfield. A typical synonym for “can…

Where Do Baseball Pitchers Warm Up?
The area where baseball pitchers warm up is called the bullpen, a term with an interesting and uncertain history.