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Missing Baseball Season? These 10 Baseball Gifts are a Home Run for Any Fan by William Goodman

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Just because the 2020 Major League Baseball season is on hold due to the coronavirus, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to celebrate one of America’s greatest sports and most beloved pastimes. American baseball has a storied history, with fans that have a deep and abiding loyalty to both the game itself and their favorite team. That’s why the best baseball gifts and gear will appease even the most bummed out of fans.

Sure, not having the 2020 season going on right now isn’t ideal. We miss sports, too. But to help you make the best of a horrible situation, we’ve rounded up ten gifts that are, well, a home run for any fan. Whether it’s this year’s edition of the best baseball videogame, hats to show team loyalty or even a blueprint of your favorite stadium, there’s an option for every fan. You’ll find those options and others, in our list of the best gifts for baseball fans below.

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Here’s How to Clean Your Apple Watch the Right Way by William Goodman

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If you have an Apple Watch, there’s a good chance you’re using it just as much (if not more!) than your iPhone. Apple’s beloved wearable has a more persistent presence on your body than a phone does and therefore is more prone to collecting dirt and dust than other pieces of technology. And if you’re going to invest heartily in an Apple Watch, it’s important to make sure you clean it properly so it can keep up with your constantly busy day.

Keep reading to learn how to clean your Apple Watch without damaging it.

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We Tried Michael Jordan’s Cincoro Tequila and It’s Better Than You Think by William Goodman

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Vanity spirit brands are a dime a dozen these days — especially when it comes to tequila brands. There’s a long list of celebrity liquor companies, but tequila alone has George Clooney’s Casamigos, the John Varavatos and Nick Jonas-fronted Villa One, and Dos Hombres from Breaking Bad stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. So when an already crowded vanity space got more competition last year with the introduction of Cincoro Tequila (founded by a quintet of NBA owners including Jeanie Buss of the Lakers, Wes Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks, Celtics owners Emilia Fazzalari & Wyc Grousback and one Michael Jordan) it seemed easy to write the entire venture off as a just another novelty — albeit one fronted by the greatest NBA player of all time.

In this case, looks can be deceiving, as a deeper dive into the story, design, taste and reviews of Cincoro shows the group did their research accordingly. Last year, this liquor won big at the New York International Spirits Competition.

Named for the quintet (“Cinco”) and gold standard (oro for gold), Cincoro came from a journey the owners took to Jalisco, Mexico where they sampled all kinds of options before settling on Destiladora del Valle de Tequila. The bottle, designed by Mark Smith of Nike fame, is five-sided (cinco, get it?) and is meant to evoke an agave leaf. It’s also titled 23 degrees — because of course it is —  in honor of MJ himself. The result is a really striking design — but that’s nothing if the spirit inside isn’t tasty.

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The 12 Best Men’s Backpacks Are Fit for Any Activity by William Goodman

Handy for far more than just carrying around books in your grade school days, the best backpacks are among some of the most useful men’s accessories ever invented. Unlike sling bags that don’t evenly distribute weight, backpacks even displace the weight on both shoulders, allowing you to carry stuff without compromising your back, as most modern backpacks are designed to offer really comfortable and cushioned shoulder straps.

When choosing the right backpack for you, it’s important to consider style, capacity (usually measured in liters), the number of compartments, reviews, and price. And if you need a backpack for a specific purpose, such as securely transporting your work or school laptop, it’s important to find a design that’s up for the task. Most backpacks now come with a laptop sleeve that’s tucked away so it won’t interfere with the other items you need to store.

Whether you’re looking for a dedicated laptop backpack, a backpack for day hikes, a backpack for commuting, or a backpack for the gym, we’ve got you covered with these 12 options for any activity. With vibrant colorways, handy features, and plenty of storage space, these backpacks will help you get to wherever your travels take you — and will take you there in style.

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This SteelSeries Gaming Headset is the Ideal Quarantine Companion by William Goodman

Communication is key. In relationships, friendships, and even work, being able to communicate your thoughts and ideas critically and effectively is a key to success. However, the one space where communication is especially meaningful is in the realm of online video gaming.

Sure, it seems a little more than silly, but being able to talk with teammates (whether they’re your friends or otherwise) is often the game-changer — pun intended — between success and failure. This is why having a quality headset like the Arctis 7 from SteelSeries is so essential to making sure you and the squad make it to the final circle in Warzone or hold that point in Overwatch. However, the Arctis is so well constructed and so well thought out in its features that you won’t want to use another gaming headset ever again.

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Here Are 8 Medical Gloves to Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus by William Goodman

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As the coronavirus crisis continues to rage, it’s important we all take the most effective measures to help flatten the curve. That means, of course, to stay home and social-distance. However, there are going to be times in which people need to venture outdoors. Whether it’s just for some sunshine or to go grocery shopping, making sure you’re accomplishing those tasks as safely as possible is critical. In addition to cloth face masks, many people feel more safe wearing safety gloves, and for good reason.

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These Are the Best Sleeper Sofas For Any Space by William Goodman

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Space, more often than not, comes at a premium. Homes and apartments only have so much real estate for you to fit furniture into so finding ways to make the most effective use of it can be tricky to execute properly. That’s why having a piece of furniture that can double up on functionality makes so much sense. Enter: the sleeper sofa.

Sure, you can sleep on a regular old couch, but don’t make your guests sacrifice their backs for a cheap place to crash. If you like to host friends and family, why not purchase a sofa that can give you a bit more space to stretch out? The best sleeper sofas do just this, allowing you to transform a standard couch into a sleeping space where your guests can crash.

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Here Are the 10 Best Drinking Games to Play At Your Next Party by William Goodman

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Drinking and partying are fun on their own, but putting them together (in a responsible fashion!) is a great way to elevate your night or day. But as much as we love a good game of Beer Pong, at some point or another, you’re going to need a few more games in your rotation to spice things up a bit. After all, variety is the spice of life.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best drinking games for you to break out during your next party. We’ve given you the rules and regulations of each game, so all you’ll need to do is stock up on the supplies needed to get your game on — but we’ve also included places where you can do that too. So get your game face on and get ready to have a blast.

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