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Biggest Sporting Events in the US

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The Biggest Sporting Events in the United States

We love sports in the United States. The Super Bowl breaks TV records every year because sports are our favorite form of entertainment. Few other things come close, especially when looking at consistent viewership numbers over time. To get an idea of what we really like the most, here are the top sporting events in the U.S.

1. Super Bowl

It’s not a surprise that the Super Bowl tops this list. It’s the culmination of the most popular sports season in the country. People watch even if they don’t care about either team that made it to the big game — and even if they hate those teams. They throw massive Super Bowl parties and basically treat this as a holiday. Want proof? In 2012, people ate 100 million pounds of chicken wings while watching the game.

2. Masters

Golf is, in many ways, the opposite of football. It’s quiet, reserved, yet still loved by sports fans. It’s been around for decades, starting in 1934 — that’s still seven years before the United States got involved in World War II, for some perspective — and it’s still golf’s biggest event. The green jacket that the golfers battle for has become the most iconic image in the sport.

3. Kentucky Derby

This is the headliner of all horse racing events, a race that is as famous as the sport itself. People who haven’t watched a single horse race all year will tune in for this one event. The race is all of two minutes long, but it spawns weeks of festivities leading up to those 120 furious seconds.

4. World Series

Baseball may not be America’s pastime anymore, the way it used to be, but the World Series is still a well-loved event. There’s something nostalgic about it that people really connect with, no matter who makes it to the final seven games. Of course, the fever pitch reached an all-time high this year, as the Chicago Cubs were finally able to win after more than 100 years since their last victory.

5. College Football Playoffs

College football isn’t as popular as the NFL, but it’s a close second and still rounds out the top five. It used to be a single game, which ranked highly, but people complained about simply voting on the teams who would face off. In recent years, college football has switched to a four-team playoff system. This has raised interest, and it means that fans of powerhouse teams like Alabama and Ohio State have a chance to watch extra games as their teams advance.

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MLB Baseball Postseason 2016

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Gear Up for MLB Baseball Postseason

The pro baseball season is long, with 162 games, and it’s more of a marathon than a sprint. The postseason though, is one of the best in professional sports. It defines October in America. It’s still long, since it’s based around series winners — unlike the NFL, with its win and move on system — but this means you get heated rivalries, classic games, and winners who know they earned it.

This year, the MLB postseason starts on Oct. 4, when the American League Wildcards square off. The next day, the National League Wildcards go against each other. These play-in games set the stage for the postseason. Still, they offer incredible excitement as two teams battle with everything to win and everything to lose. Then, with the Wildcards decided, the playoffs begin in earnest on Oct. 6.

The Playoff Race

Another great part of the MLB season is the lead-up to the playoffs. Teams are racing for those last spots. A lot of teams already feel like they’re in the postseason, trying to win and stay alive, while those at the top have to keep fending off those below.

Look at the American League. At the end of Aug. 10 teams are battling for postseason berths, and they’re all within three games of one another. With baseball’s quick pace of scheduling, the teams are constantly jumping each other. A team could drop from first to last in a week, then leapfrog back up next week.

Making History?

There are questions being asked during this brutal race, in the American League and the National League. Can the Kansas City Royals get back on track to defend their historic title, the one they took last year to break one of the longest steaks in professional sports? Can the Chicago Cubs, one of the heavy favorites before the season began and current owners of the best record in baseball, finally break perhaps the most notorious curse in sports across America, winning for the first time in 100 years? Can the Cleveland Indians, largely considered a lock for the postseason, build off of the success of LeBron James and the Caveliers, winning an NBA title months after LeBron brought home that long-desired NBA title, smashing yet another winless streak? Or will all of these feel-good stories be cast aside, and will a traditional powerhouse mow through the postseason to claim a title?

We can’t know, and that’s the beauty of the MLB postseason! It’s a fight through September just to get in, and then October brings all of these story lines together. If you want to be there to see it play out in person, to perhaps witness history — as the Royals’ fans did last year — it’s time to check out the great baseball ticket options at Headline Tickets.

 

 

Boston Red Sox: Trading Players and Approaching Their Final Week

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BOSTON - APRIL 3: Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox AprilIf you know nothing about baseball, chances are you still know who the Red Sox are and just how good the team can be. This team is obviously a source of pride for the city and many who are baseball fans know of them as an incredibly historic team. The Boston Red Sox have won eight of the twelve World Series they have appeared in,making them a force to be reckoned with in major league baseball. Let’s take a look at some news surrounding this team and what you can expect in the 2015 season.

Red Sox introduce Castillo to fans.

Rusney Castillo made his debut in Pittsburgh last week as the new Red Sox centerfielder with expectations that he will dominant for the team going forward. Many believe that Castillo will give the Red Sox an incredible advantage centerfield in the 2015 season, but others are saying scale back expectations. Whatever side you fall on Castillo is simply playing right now in the final weeks as a way to introduce Castillo to the fans, prepping everyone for an exciting 2015 season. Everyone is excited to see what Castillo will bring to the team in 2015, making many fans optimistic that next year will be a bounce back year for the Boston Red Sox.

Who Will Be Absent And Who Will Stay In 2015?

With the new faces likely to come in as free agents for the 2015 season, many fans will also notice some absences in the Boston Red Sox roster come 2015. Obviously fans will no longer see Kelly Johnson, but many experts are speculating that fans will also not see reliever Craig Breslow and third baseman Will Middlebrooks when the 2015 season starts. While both of these players had modest results at times with the Red Sox, experts and fans alike are noticing that the players seem to be going a bit downhill. However, there are many faces that will stay the same since most are still under a contract with the Boston Red Sox.

In Closing, You Can Still Watch The Red Sox In Action!

The 2014 season might be ending for the Boston Red Sox, but there is quite a bit for fans to look forward to. Whether you are looking to watch Rusney Castillo play in the final week or are already planning your 2015 Red Sox schedule, Headline Tickets is the place for you! We sell Boston Red Sox tickets just for you, and you will love just how quickly you get these tickets.

The Top 3 Reasons Baseball Is The Best

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Old leather baseball glove with weathered baseball on wood backgBaseball is the best sport out there, but there are sadly many people who do not realize the greatness of this sport. While there are many people who are not baseball fans, this sport gives everyone the opportunity to watch one game and quickly fall in love it, converting non-fans quickly into obsessed fans. You might be one who considers that baseball is the best, but there are others who do not quite believe this yet. Because of this, we are going to discuss three different reasons why baseball is the best sport in the United States.

  1. The Winning Team Has to Keep Playing Until the End

There are many sports where it seems that teams who are winning have to continue playing, but many sports allow people to waste time until the clock runs out. For example, if a basketball team is winning, the team can continue to dribble the ball until the clock is over, and the teamis victorious. However, baseball requires all teams to continue playing no matter what. If a team is winning by the fourth inning, the team still has to play until the ninth inning. This gives the losing team a chance to win instead. This is one of the reasons baseball is the best because it gives everyone a chance and keeps fans on the edge of their seats. 

  1. Comeback Teams Are Always Possible, No Matter What

Comebacks are some of the most exciting times when it comes to baseball. A team can be doing horribly throughout their games and then all the sudden turn things around and win the game they are playing. In addition, they might still have a chance to be in the World Series depending on the wild card and if they make it into the standings. In fact, this is how many World Series winners have gotten to the championship in the first place. All you have to do is look at the St. Louis Cardinals World Series history, and you will see their incredible comeback stories. 

  1. Baseball is the Best Because Teams Play It Daily

Baseball is the best because it is played daily, which gives fans the chance to watch their teams play, and watch other teams play as well throughout the game season. There is no downtime in baseball, which means that, even after the World Series is done, teams still get a chance to play in the Winter Meetings. Fans are never without baseball fun, whereas other sports fans have to wait long, grueling months to watch their favorite sport. This will forever be why baseball wins in which sport is the best.

As you can tell, there are some great reasons why baseball is the best. If you would like to witness these awesome reasons for yourself, then you should take the chance to see some of your favorite teams in action! Headline Tickets is the place for you to get all of your baseball tickets, whether you plan on seeing the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, or the Pittsburgh Pirates. If those teams are not your favorites, take a look around our site; we have tickets for all baseball teams! If you have any questions, contact Headline Tickets today.

 

Pittsburgh Pirates and the Best Future Rotation in MLB

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Andrew McCutcheon of the Pittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have been having quite an interesting season this year, with many games making fans excited for a potential wild card slot. Baseball is one of the sports almost every American can get behind, and the Pittsburgh Pirates fans are some of the most loyal of any team. All you have to do is look across the States and see the fans constantly supporting this team, no matter what.

While this year might not have been the best due to sporadic wins, they still do have a great opportunity to make it further and be one step closer to a place in the World Series. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to think about the 2015 season and how they can improve to be one of the best teams next year. Let’s take a look at their potential wild card status, as well as what changes they plan on making for the future.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Close to Being a Wild Card

On September 8th, the Pirates were still in the running to be a wild card, with Jeff Locke helping the Pirates secure their place in the standings. They have not necessarily had the most successful season, but there have been many moments such as Locke helping his team to advance to the second the wild card standing that have been great for Pirates fans. The various great aspects of recent games are also due to Starling Marte and his amazing plays. The team obviously has some very strong players, which is making fans confident that they will be a wild card team, opening them up to further games and more chances to prove themselves as an incredible team in the 2014 season. 

Planning the Best Rotation Next Year

While the wild card standing can change at any game, the one thing that the coaches and managers are paying attention to is just how to improve the Pittsburgh Pirates next year. As mentioned above, they have some strong players, so the coaches just need to figure out some excellent strategies to allow these players to do the best they possibly can. What several experts are pointing out is that the Pittsburgh Pirates have an incredible opportunity to improve the team through having the best rotation in the 2015 season. Just how can they do this? The Pittsburgh Pirates can bring some awesome players that were not able to play this year, including a few minor leaguers and combine them with some of their strongest players. The next few weeks and months are going to give the Pittsburgh Pirates the ability to watch whom they should keep for next year and whom they should add in 2015 to have the best rotation of the season. Experts believe that an improved rotation might just be what makes 2015 the year of the Pirates. 

While you will not be able to see the rotation improvement this year, you do still have a chance to see the Pittsburgh Pirates in action. Take the opportunity to cheer your team on as they head closer and closer to wild card standings. Get all of your Pittsburgh Pirates tickets through Headline Tickets!