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Top 10 Baseball Movies

With the 2016 MLB season in full swing, it felt timely to whip up a baseball movie themed list for this week. So, without further adieu, let’s play ball!

1. Moneyball- If you’re not an Oakland A’s fan, this film likely won’t mean as much to you. As a longtime A’s fan myself though, this film really hit home to me. It doesn’t hurt that it’s just a flat-out great film in its own right either.

2. Major League- The quintessential sports comedy. Who doesn’t love this rag-tag cast of characters? Note: “Major League” 2 is well worth watching too.

3. Field of Dreams- A truly original and timeless tearjerker about baseball and family.

4. Eight Men Out- This John Sayles film about the infamous Black Sox team doesn’t get enough attention.

5. The Sandlot- Easily one of the best (and most quotable) live-action family films of all time.

6. The Pride of the Yankees (1942)- A touching film about Lou Gehrig that features what is arguably Gary Cooper’s finest screen performance.

7. Baseball- I may be cheating here a bit as this is a documentary series, but this 1994 Ken Burns’ masterpiece about the history of baseball is essential viewing.

8. 42- The most recent film on this list is an inspiring biopic about the legendary Jackie Robinson. More people should see this film.

9. The Babe- An underrated Babe Ruth biopic featuring a powerhouse performance by John Goodman.

10. The Bad News Bears (1976)- Forget about the sequels and the remake. The original film is the ultimate politically incorrect comedy that has managed to stand the test of time.

June 15, 2016 - Posted by nicklyons1 | News | 42, Eight Men out, Field Of Dreams, Ken Burns Baseball, Major League, Major League 2, MLB, Moneyball, Oakland A's, The Babe, The Bad News Bears, The Pride Of The Yankees, The Sandlot, Top 10 Baseball Movies, Yankees