Jeepers creepers, wear some sunglasses and protect those peepers

Bryce Harper covers his bases with both eyeblack and sunglasses

Ever finish up a mid-day game or a doubleheader to find that you came down with a case of itchy, burning eyeballs?

It means your eyes got sunburned.

It’s true. You can get sunburn on your eyes, and if you spend a moderate amount of time outside in the sun (say, playing baseball) your eyes are susceptible to sun damage. While sunburn goes away, repeated sun damage can cause permanent problems. It can cause retinal damage, cataracts and even blindness.

That means there’s no reason not to protect your eyes, especially when you’re out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the most direct.

When looking for sunglasses, it’s important to get a pair of shades with 99-100% UV protection. Anything less will actually make it worse — the curve on the lens will intensify the sun’s UV rays going into your eyes.

From there, it comes down to your personal style. We carry everything from simple Oakley M-Frames to MAXX HD sunglasses with MLB team logos on the sides.

Every pair of glasses we carry was chosen because they are fitted and designed for athletic wear, so you can be confident they won’t interfere with your play.

Related: Go for the full-Harper look with Rawlings Eye Black.

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Get an Akadema baseball glove for half price, and get a FREE ion necklace

It just got easier to own one of the hottest up-and-coming gloves in the game.

While supplies last, select Akadema baseball gloves are marked at half price. Each purchase will also include a free gift from us, an Ion Necklace.

Akadema released its first glove in 1998, which makes them a baby in baseball equipment company years, but their innovative glove designs — including the revolutionary Stress Wedge technology in catcher’s mitts — have moved them into a class with the big boys.

They’re the glove of choice for players like Bryce Harper, Derek Holland, Cameron Maybin and Shane Victorino.

The half-price baseball gloves are listed below.

Akadema USA Series 12 3/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

Made with pride in the USA, the Patriot series of gloves offer kip leather with a lighter feel and higher tensile strength, all while being 20% lighter than steerhide. Built to last. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 11 1/2″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

A quarter-inch shorter than the previous glove, which is ideal for middle infielders who prefer easy access for relay throws. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 11 1/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

Even shorter than the first three gloves, for the quickest possible access to the pocket. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 12 3/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

The Torino series model made for outfielders. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Related: Browse our entire selection of baseball gloves.

Get an Akadema baseball glove for half price, and get a FREE ion necklace

It just got easier to own one of the hottest up-and-coming gloves in the game.

While supplies last, select Akadema baseball gloves are marked at half price. Each purchase will also include a free gift from us, an Ion Necklace.

Akadema released its first glove in 1998, which makes them a baby in baseball equipment company years, but their innovative glove designs — including the revolutionary Stress Wedge technology in catcher’s mitts — have moved them into a class with the big boys.

They’re the glove of choice for players like Bryce Harper, Derek Holland, Cameron Maybin and Shane Victorino.

The half-price baseball gloves are listed below.

Akadema USA Series 12 3/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

Made with pride in the USA, the Patriot series of gloves offer kip leather with a lighter feel and higher tensile strength, all while being 20% lighter than steerhide. Built to last. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 11 3/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

Also features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. The light tan palm and chocolate brown shell are constructed to break in quickly and remain durable. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 11 1/2″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

A quarter-inch shorter than the previous glove, which is ideal for middle infielders who prefer easy access for relay throws. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 11 1/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

Even shorter than the first three gloves, for the quickest possible access to the pocket. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Akadema Torino Series 12 3/4″ Baseball Glove ($99.98)

The Torino series model made for outfielders. Features kip leather, which makes the glove 20% lighter but just as durable as steerhide. ($99.98)

Related: Browse our entire selection of baseball gloves.

Marucci’s new 2012 Black Series -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat is not for the timid or the weak

Above, baseball wunderkind Bryce Harper takes BP with Marucci’s new 2012 Black Series -3 Adult BBCOR Baseball Bat.

As you can probably tell by the dramatic music, this bat isn’t kidding around.

The 2012 Marucci Black has seamless two-piece construction: An ultra-stiff carbon composite handle and an AZ3000 aluminum barrel.

That gives the batter the best of both worlds — the smooth swing, the superb balance and the stiffness of composite materials — combined with the responsiveness and performance of aluminum.

The engineers at Marucci designed a 33% longer bat barrel, which gives the 2012 Marucci Black one of the largest hitting areas on the market.

The 2012 Marucci Black also includes a new AV5 knob, which reduces vibration and takes the sting out of your swing. The result is a more solid feel and optimal energy transfer on every hit.

And last, but not least, it’s got an ultra-classy paint job. We think the bat’s graphics look like they could be a label for a bottle of fine scotch.

Get it for $299.99 at Baseball Express.

Related: Shop our entire selection of Marucci baseball bats.