Sports have been a favorite subject for storytellers since a primitive human first told others how much fun it was to whack a round rock with a stick. Author George Plimpton once wrote in the New York ...

In the parlance of America’s pastime, Robert Redford and “The Natural” keyed a two-out rally for baseball movies. The 1980s were a golden era for baseball cinema: “Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams,” ...

Aug. 6, 2025: The Phillie Phanatic interacts with Philadelphia Phillies service dog Tugger during a break in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park.

— -- Baseball's first golden age on the silver screen did not end with "A League of Their Own" in 1992. The next year brought the popular "Rookie of the Year" and "The Sandlot," while 1994 saw ...

You'd have to think this will be on every Cleveland fan's list based on it's rich history and tie in to the city we all love. The cast is memorable, and the Hollywood type ending almost came through ...

Probably the most authentic baseball movie ever made is also one of the most shamelessly entertaining. It is the baseball version of “Slap Shot” — profane locker room slapstick at its finest. Does it ...

Kevin Costner’s Billy Chapel in For Love of the Game, one of the most motivational characters in the history of baseball movies, is the source of many great lines in the 2000s romance flick. But let’s ...

"Eephus" was screened recently at the Elm Draught House in Millbury. The field in Douglas once hosted a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. A cameo by Bob Josey has special meaning ...

News of Robert Redford's death ignited a, shall we say, spirited debate among USA TODAY Sports aficionados about where the Hollywood legend's film, "The Natural", ranks in the pantheon of baseball ...