MLB Baseball is a nationally celebrated sports phenomenon; so why not plan a baseball party, one that includes a ‘nine inning’ marathon of MLB Baseball movies.

This home run-hitting playlist could include:

Field of Dreams— directed by Phil Robinson, starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Amy Madigan
The Babe—directed by Arthur Hiller, starring John Goodman, Kelly McGillis
The Pride of the Yankees—directed by Sam Wood, starring Gary Cooper
The Natural-- directed by Ron Shelton, starring Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Jessica Lange
Baseball-directed by Ken Burns
Major League-- directed by David Ward, starring Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, Rene Russo
Summer Catch—directed by Michael Tollin, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Jessica Biel
A League of Their Own--directed by Penny Marshall, starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan—directed by John Berry, starring Tony Curtis
For Love of the Game—directed by starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston
Eight Men Out—directed by John Sayles, starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, D.B. Sweeney
These films concern the game of baseball in all its many forms, and players at all levels of skills and expertise. Some are nonfiction biographies of MLB legends; others are light comedies that concern fictional teams and players. All will serve to foster and inspire guests’ interest in major league baseball. Also sure to intensify this interest is a full host of MLB baseball-themed party supplies that will ‘take guests out to the ballgame’; even if they’re kicking back in a comfortable den or party room. These could include pennants, posters and wall art representing major teams, chocolate baseballs and stitched bouncy balls to take home as party favors, a centerpiece that resembles an inflatable baseball or oversized baseball cap, and a scene setter that likens a major league park.