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The Science of Baseball

As Opening Day nears, we take a look at green stadiums, the physics of baseball, and other scientific underpinnings of the U.S. national pastime

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Green Diamonds: Baseball Stadiums Take a Swing at Energy Efficiency

Many MLB arenas now incorporate cutting-edge ecofriendly features

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Features

Field Equations: The Physics of Baseball

A Q&A with physicist Alan Nathan

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News Blog 60-Second Science

Does Tommy John surgery give pitchers an arm up in competition?

A common elbow procedure has been rumored to give pitchers a boost. But what's the science say?

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Ask the Experts

Do anabolic steroids make you a better athlete?

A physiologist who once used steroids himself weighs in on why baseball players juice

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    Batter Up: Shattering Sticks Create Peril in MLB Ballparks

    Baseball officials are noticing more and more broken bats--and injuries. Where lies the blame?

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    Baseball Luddites Need Video

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