Major League Wiffleball
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It turns out that Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is a secret rapper. He even has a music studio in his house.

If the rapping career never develops, he can still rely on his baseball career. Mauer is on his way to this third American League batting title. Through 55 games this season, he is batting .392 with 14 home runs (a career high).

Brookside returned to MLW headquarters in Cohoes, NY, and while they were here, we took a few photos of them tossing around a wiffleball. They’ve posed for us in the past, and we’re glad they keep coming back.

This time, Brookside has a new band member, their drummer, Wendall James Scott III.

A while back, we had the opportunity to test the Blitzball from College Hill Games. While our write-up is an accurate description of our first-time experience with the Blitzball, here’s their video showing what kinds of pitches you can throw after some practice with it.

On Monday, Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. homered for the 8th time on opening day of his 21-year career, tying Frank Robinson’s record for the most opening day home runs of all-time.

When Major League Wiffleball players think of Ken Griffey, Jr., we immediately think of home runs. Not from the player though, but from his bat. His wiffleball bat.

A few years ago, when I was eating dinner at Bennigan’s Restaurant, I got talking to Jeff of the former band, “The Kast”, who came over to my table and joined me. The conversation quickly turned to wiffleball, and he asked me if I had ever tried the Ken Griffey, Jr. bat. I hadn’t even heard of it, and I asked what was so great about it. Jeff, a fellow wiffleball fan responded, “When you pick it up, you just know…” I’ll never forget those words.

Yes, but you should avoid it at all costs. Sure, sometimes there’s a guy that probably deserves to get hit in the head, but here at MLW, we’re not a fan of intentionally beaning batters.

Although it’s unlikely, people can get hurt this way. Sure, the ball is made of plastic, but the person [...]

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We’re just getting started with our fan page, but it’ll be a place for our fans to share ideas with us, and post your own wiffleball links.

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Who’s ready for some backyard wiffleball this Fourth of July? If you’re traveling to someone else’s house, be warned that they might play by a different set of rules.