From pine tar to spider tack, cow poop to sunscreen, MLB players have used just about everything to get a better grip. This episode dives deep into baseball’s sticky history—literally. We explore how ...

The Star-Ledger's Lisa Kennelly was quick to cover the anniversary of the infamous "Pine Tar Game" that took place 25 years ago today. It's the last time any MLB player has been sanctioned for pine ...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett is his jovial self, laughing and smiling while reflecting on his rage 40 years ago today in the infamous yet celebrated Pine Tar Game against ...

Before there was pressure-treated wood, before modern paints, there was pine tar. Everything from tool handles to wagons to ships were made of wood preserved with pine tar, once upon a time, and ...

The length of home plate on a baseball diamond is exactly 17 inches wide on the front end. Players can lay their bats alongside it and gauge how much room they have to work with in regard to applying ...