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Here you will find baseball stories about players, fields, coaches, history, the present, and the experience of baseball.
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If you would be so kind and indulge me – Turn on the TV today, find a Major League baseball game to enjoy, and in the process check out the players on the field and in the dugouts. On the field, in the bullpen, in the dugout you will find players, coaches, and staff from…
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The national summer collegiate and amateur baseball league schedule is heating up as many leagues will start play this week. Stay tuned for daily updates on all the teams, players, and leagues I follow. Here are the summer collegiate and amateur baseball leagues (SCABL) box scores and game recaps I am checking out this morning.…
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For over a decade covering baseball in Rhode Island, I attended Newport Gulls Baseball games at historic Cardines Field in beautiful Newport, RI. Despite the distance now that I am living in Virginia, I remain a huge fan of the Gulls and am excited for them to kick off their 2025 New England Collegiate Baseball…
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An Afternoon Visit To Franklin Field, Home Of The Milwaukee Milkmen
Last week, I found myself in the midwestern cold of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for work (ABF Freight). After a very satisfying morning of baseball experiences at American Family Field and nearby Helfaer Field, I decided to attempt the trifecta with another Milwaukee baseball experience. This one had my head spinning, as it combined baseball, skiing, and…
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A Visit To Helfaer Field, A Major League Experience Next To American Family Field
On a recent trip to Milwaukee’s American Family Field, I parked next to a beautiful baseball park with a major connection to Milwaukee baseball history. Helfaer Field, located literally walking distance from American Family Field, is a gorgeous baseball complex that looks almost as enticing as its big brother standing in its shadow. The field’s…
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Monday Afternoon Visit To American Family Field, Home Of The Milwaukee Brewers
Last week, I was assigned to travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for work (ABF Freight). As per my other trips nationwide, I checked out my hotel location and paired it with a search for baseball experiences in the area. I was thrilled to see that American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, was just a…
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Thursday Morning Visit To Banner Island Ballpark, Home Of The Stockton Ports
Last week, I was back on the West Coast for a business trip (ABF Freight) to Sacramento, CA. During the late mornings/early afternoons, I found some personal time to check out some baseball fields. Having already visited Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park, I decided to head south to Stockton to check out Banner Island Ballpark, home…
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Tuesday Afternoon Trip To Dobbins Baseball Stadium, UC Davis Campus
Last week, I was back in the Sacramento area for work (ABF Freight). With some personal time during the day, I scouted out a few baseball fields within driving distance of my hotel in nearby Elk Grove. One that caught my eye was University of California at Davis (Davis, CA) and their Dobbins Baseball Stadium.…
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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…
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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…
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A To Z Challenge 7 – A Day In The Life Of NPR
Before I get to and through the next A to Z Challenge, I want to explain why I am participating. The A to Z Challenge…
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Friday Afternoon Visit To Marty Miller Field For Norfolk State Vs. Wagner Baseball
With the forecast of nicer weather on Friday, Rachel and I decided to take the short drive to Norfolk to see a baseball game. Our…
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Monday Afternoon Tour of New Jersey Baseball Parks and Historic Stadiums
This past week, I was in the Meadowlands region of New Jersey for work (ABF Freight). As always, upon checking into my hotel, I surveyed the nearby areas for any cool baseball games, places, events, and potential experiences. I found two very interesting ballparks that peaked my interest that were within a short distance. So,…
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Sunday Afternoon Visit to Frawley Stadium, Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball
Sunday afternoon, I was back on a familiar route north to New Jersey for work (ABF Freight). Driving up route 13, through the eastern shores of Virginia, then Maryland, then Delaware and headed for the Secaucus area of New Jersey, I decided to stop about halfway from my home in Virginia Beach in Wilmington, Delaware…
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From Americans To Wood Ducks – 365 Days of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, and Photos
Let’s take a small detour from my travel sites blogs to discuss baseball team names and mascots. Every team, every stadium, every baseball organization has a team name. Some have a team name, a stadium name, and play for a completely separate baseball organizational name not even remotely aligned with either one. From the Pacific…
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From Arkansas To Maryland – 365 Days of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, and Photos
This past week, I was looking through some baseball photos and reminiscing about all the amazing experiences I have had since last August. A one year stretch of visiting baseball fields, greeting mascots, touring ballparks that were used in major motion pictures, and experiencing a wide range of emotions that make baseball so special. In…
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From NY to NJ – 365 Days Of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, And Photos
Last year, August 1 2023, I was gleefully sitting in Yankee Stadium watching the Tampa Bay Rays dismantle the hometown Yankees. One year ago, wow it seems like just yesterday, I was (playfully and respectfully) chatting it up with disgusted Yankee fans mired in a seemingly lost season. Last week, July 23rd to be exact,…
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My Thoughts On A Summer Collegiate Baseball League National Tournament
Today is July 30th. Let me start by saying “Summer” is far from over – there are still beach days, concerts to attend, baseball games to write about, day trips, restaurants to try out, bars to frequent, home improvement weekend plans – and that’s just what’s planned for this week. However, for many summer collegiate…
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