Growing up baseball was the sport. It was America’s past time. Now I call it sports purgatory because it is the most boring time of all the four major sports in America. I am just glad that the World Cup is on this summer.

What happened? How did baseball fall? Was it steroids? The unions? Greedy owners? Unnecessary expansion? All the strikes? ESPN SportsCenter’s emphasis on highlights as opposed to the story of a baseball game? Price of tickets?

I am planning a weekend in Saint Louis, MO.
How long does a Cardinals baseball game last at Busch Stadium?

I was watching a baseball game and I saw the catcher use some hand signals I think to signal the pitcher on what pitch to use but I am not completely sure. So, can you tell me if I am right about the signaling the pitcher and if so what the signals mean.
Thanks!