The Scorebook Blog

Mastering the Grill: Techniques for Every Pitmaster
Grilling is more than just cooking over an open flame; it's an art that transforms meals into memorable experiences. Whether you're an aspiring pitmaster or an experienced BBQ enthusiast, mastering the grill is all about refining your skills, understanding the...
Cozy Up with These Fall BBQ Trends
As summer fades and the crispness of fall sets in, the BBQ season doesn't have to come to an end. In fact, fall is a wonderful time to embrace the flavors, colors, and comforts of the season while firing up...
Mastering Tailgating with Top BBQ Tricks
Tailgating is more than just a pre-game ritual; it’s a way of life for sports fans and food enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re parked outside a stadium, set up in a park, or celebrating a backyard BBQ, the thrill of sharing...
October Magic: The Drama and Excitement of Playoff Baseball
October is a month filled with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and the start of postseason baseball. For fans, it's a time of intense emotions, nail-biting moments, and unforgettable memories. From wild card games to divisional series and the highly...
Why Baseball and BBQ are a Home Run
There’s something undeniably American about the combination of baseball and BBQ. As the sun shines brightly, the crack of a bat and the sizzle of meat on the grill create an atmosphere that's hard to resist. Whether you're attending a...
From the Diamond to Dynasty: Father-Son Success in Baseball
Baseball has always been a sport that transcends generations, with fathers passing down their love for the game to their sons. The bond between a father and son in baseball is truly special, as they share a passion for the...
Making Moments into Lasting Memories
As a senior captain parent of a college baseball team, I was trying to come up with a unique and lasting gift for the seniors.  Fortunately, I happened to stumble upon an advertisement for Baseball BBQ on some baseball website. ...
The Peculiar History of Baseball's 7th Inning Stretch
Baseball, often referred to as America's pastime, is filled with traditions and rituals that have been passed down through generations. One of the most peculiar and beloved traditions in baseball is the 7th inning stretch. Fans eagerly await this moment...
Spring Into Action: The Tale of Baseball's Preseason
As the frost of winter begins to melt and the days grow longer, there's a palpable sense of anticipation that sweeps across America. It's not just the promise of spring that excites people, but the crack of the bat, the...
Offseason Fireside Chats: The Fascinating History of the Hot Stove League
As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change, baseball fans across the country start to eagerly anticipate the upcoming offseason. While the regular season may be over, the Hot Stove League is just getting started. This long-standing tradition,...
Baseball BBQ Forkballers Three-Peat
In the majors, it was a first Fall Classic win for the Texas Rangers, but the guys behind Baseball BBQ made it three in a row at the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series.  The 2023 40+ Mountain Division was...
October Magic: The Drama and Excitement of Playoff Baseball
October is a month filled with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and the start of postseason baseball. For fans, it's a time of intense emotions, nail-biting moments, and unforgettable memories. From wild card games to divisional series and the highly...
We Love to Thank Youth Coaches
The 2023 Little League World Series just wrapped up after a thrilling final game that let us all enjoy the very simple pleasure of watching kids play baseball.  But, none of us involved with Baseball BBQ can watch the kids play...
On The Road To The College World Series
In recent weeks, caps and gowns have been the fit of choice on campus and graduates across the nation marched to “Pomp and Circumstance” while proud parents dabbed their eyes at graduation ceremonies.  No more pencils, no more books, no...
MLB Legacy Collection—Gone But Not Forgotten
Baseball BBQ is so excited to be able to connect fans to their teams — even when those teams don’t exist anymore. When Baseball BBQ began providing our patented bat-handle tools and cutting boards, we were very excited to offer...
The Collaboration That Ruth Built
Being involved with a baseball business is about “business” most days, but the days when Baseball BBQ is about “baseball” are certainly fun ones.  The day Baseball BBQ became connected with the greatest name in the history of the game...
For the Love of Game and Grill
The Gift of BaseballIt is the gift-giving season and at Baseball BBQ we have been very busy fulfilling orders so we know that lots of lovers of baseball and BBQ are going to be very happy with the presents they...
WORLD SERIES WINS FOR BASEBALL BBQ
The 2022 World Series was a true Fall Classic including extra-innings drama, a no-hitter, and a come-from-behind series clincher.  After six tense games, fans of the Astros cheered their team to victory and set off celebrations in Houston.  A Major League Baseball...
Field of Dreams 2022: A Retrospective
The fictional Terrance Mann in the film “Field of Dreams” told us! He said that people would:“come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom...And they’ll watch the game, and it’ll be as if they’d dipped themselves in magic waters.”And...
The Field of Dreams Game: An Iowa Baseball Experience
More than three decades ago, Hollywood location scouts knocked on the door of an Iowa farmer looking for a picturesque setting to help turn a book about baseball mysticism into a film. After “Field of Dreams” hit theaters, the farmer...
LESSONS IN COACHING AND GRILLING, PART TWO
As we continue to celebrate National Grilling Month, we focus on the little league coaches who balance their love of the grill and baseball. Jose Jimenez is a master at the Caja China. His Cuban heritage plays a large part...