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A few years ago I had an intern Nick Lemley, who was interested in sports journalism, help me write articles about summer baseball games. Nick went to games that were way out of my driving range, he took photos, he …
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During my recent trip out to the NW Indiana/South Chicago area for business (ABF Freight), I had some personal time on Saturday morning and decided to check out a local library. Yes, libraries still exist and yes, they are awesome …
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Last week, I was back in the Northwest Indiana area for work (ABF Freight) and found time on Thursday afternoon for some local baseball experiences. From my hotel in Schererville, Indiana I found a few baseball spots in nearby Valparaiso, …
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A Trio Of Summer Amateur Baseball League Schedules Released
It has been about 18 months since I returned to live here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. In those 18 months, I have been introduced to a ton of great baseball here in Southeastern Virginia, the Richmond area, and Coastal North …
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Norfolk State University Baseball’s Justin Journette Posts Triple Crown Season for 2025
The Norfolk State University Spartans baseball team finished their 2025 regular season on Saturday, May 17th with Senior Day at Marty Miller Field, Norfolk. I was lucky enough to attend several games this season at Marty Miller Field and cheer …
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The Dwight Gooden Baseball Hall Of Fame Idea Is Gaining Momentum
A few months back, after the 2025 Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced, I began to ponder why Dwight Gooden was not a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I wrote an appreciative fan, stat packed blog …
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Baseball Book Review – Baseball Like It Oughta Be by Tom Alesia
Have you ever driven by a small business in your town and wondered, “how did they make it in this town for so long?” If you grew up in a small town (like I did) or quaint village or suburban …
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Tuesday Morning Visit To Sullivan Field, University Of The Incarnate Word Baseball
Tuesday morning of my San Antonio trip (work-ABF Freight), I took a very short drive from hotel over to the University of the Incarnate Word. There were two ways to reach the baseball field from my hotel and I took …
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SCABL Box Scores And Game Recaps – Mallards No-Hitter, Brown University, College World Series
Summer Collegiate And Amateur Baseball League (SCABL) season is in full swing all over the USA. With fans piling into packed baseball parks, fields, and…
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SCABL Box Scores And Game Recaps – Montauk Classic, Sideline Reporters, Pilots, And Ten Cape Cod Baseball League Answers
Today, June 20th, is the first official day of Summer. It feels like Summer has been happening for about 30 days or so in the…
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SCABL Box Scores And Recaps – OBX, Fenway Road Trips, Roby On The Mound
Summer road trips are about as traditional as summer baseball. Families pack into cars with kids and pets and coolers and good intentions and hit…
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The Rafael Devers Trade And Why Fans Don’t Run MLB Organizations
My son Harry, on Father’s Day, broke the news of the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants trade last night in a text with…
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A To Z Challenge 10 – The Places I Ain’t Been To Yet
Tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting, I will catch my first game at Richmond, VA’s Virginia Commonwealth University. The VCU Rams play at a baseball stadium called “The Diamond,” and coincidentally are playing another team of Rams, The University of Rhode Island …
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Wednesday Afternoon Baseball Featuring Christopher Newport University Vs. US Coast Guard Academy
Before the start of the 2025 NCAA Baseball season, I had an opportunity to chat with several NCAA Head Coaches and players about their upcoming season. One of those head coaches was John Harvell, the HC of the Christopher Newport …
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Go Pro After High School Or Go To College – A Tale Of Two Top Pitching Prospects
It has been a few years since I have been active on Facebook. My choice, nothing bad happened, I just like other social media sites better and feel they fit my profile better. When I was active on Facebook, I …
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A To Z Challenge 9 – MLB Players Who Have Had Tommy John Surgery
When I say “ulnar collateral ligament,” how many of you know where that is on your body? How about Tommy John Surgery, ever heard of that procedure? Tommy John was the first of tens of thousands of athletes to have …
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A Conversation With The Sensational Caricature Artist And All Around Good Guy – Ryan Snarr
Growing up in Rhode Island, I was introduced to the world of sports cartoons as a kid reading the Providence Journal sports pages. Later in life, I worked with a pretty famous cartoonist, Frankie Galasso, on a number of his …
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A To Z Challenge 8 – The Sights, Smells, And Stuff At A Baseball Field
Tonight’s A to Z challenge is what I love to experience every chance I can – going to watch a live baseball game. I have been to hundreds of baseball games from Tee Ball contests to the Major Leagues. Every …
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