After each Rhode Island Little League regular season, District All-Star Tournaments and Friendship Tournaments take over the many, many baseball fields of Rhode Island. I have been lucky enough to attend many of these tournaments as a coach, journalist, and … Continue reading A Rhode Island Baseball Tradition – The Christopher Andreozzi Tournament Begins August 13
Ok, show of hands, how many of you have said “is it hot enough out there?” to someone recently. The record heat and current heat wave throughout the Northeast could be felt at tournaments and festivals from Martha’s Vineyard, MA to Freehold, NJ to Bristol, CT and up to Rhode Island College, Johnson and Wales, Roger Williams Park Zoo and beyond. Players, coaches, families – I commend you for not only tackling the heat and humidity and impressive competition, but also for representing Rhode Island baseball on the local and national scenes this weekend. Here is a recap of just … Continue reading Celebrating A Busy Weekend Of Rhode Island Baseball Champions
The 2022 8-10 Little League Eastern Regional Tournament begins this Saturday August 6th. This summer is extra special for Cranston Western Little League because they are not only hosting the tournament, they are the Team Rhode Island entry into the tournament. The John Chaffe Sports Complex, the many baseball fields of Cranston Western Little League, the bleachers, the snack shack, the dugouts, the entire complex are all dressed up for a gigantic baseball experience for the hometown Rhode Island team as well as the visiting teams from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and this year’s newest … Continue reading 8-10 Little League Eastern Regional Tournament Hosted By Cranston Western Little League Begins Saturday August 6
Every August or thereabout, one Rhode Island Little League 12U team gets to represent Rhode Island in the Eastern Regionals in Bristol, CT. The Eastern Regionals is the last tournament hurdle before the BIG ONE – the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. One team who was selected by their local little league and is comprised of their league’s best players. One team who practiced and practiced for weeks prior to their District Tournament. One team who fought their way through their District Tournament and came out as the number 1 team in the District. One team who bested … Continue reading Rhode Island Little League State Champions Pep Rally for Cumberland Little League Tonight
According to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Baseball page “Rosters by School,” there were roughly 51 high school baseball teams in the Spring Season of 2022. On average, each team was made up of roughly 15 to 20 players. So, … Continue reading Two Rhode Island High School Pitchers Showcase Talents At 2022 PG National Showcase Event
I received a message and link yesterday from NEAAU and RI Ray’s Mike Giard regarding an upcoming AAU Tournament here in Rhode Island. The 2022 AAU Baseball Summer Blast Tournament, according to Mike, will take place the weekend of August … Continue reading 2022 NEAAU Baseball Summer Blast Tournament Schedules, Teams Revealed
The 2022 Providence Slugfest Tournament, hosted by Providence Sports & Leadership, will take place starting next Thursday, August 4th. Providence Slugfest is a massive baseball tournament held every summer here in Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts that attracts top baseball talent from Rhode Island organizations as well as neighboring states. This year, Slugfest has 3 divisions – 14U, 16U, 18U – who will be competing on some of Rhode Island’s best baseball fields. The teams and schedules were recently posted on the PSL website, which you can also find the story of Providence Sports and Leadership. So, if you … Continue reading 2022 Providence Slugfest Schedules Revealed, Showcase Camp News
By Nick Lemley On Sunday, July 24th I was lucky enough to get out to Martha’s Vineyard for the 2022 New England Collegiate Baseball League All Star Game. My journey from Connecticut to MV was a bit long but it was worth it to see the NECBL showcase their best players for fans and MLB scouts in attendance. The game was held at the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks venue called “The Shark Tank,” which is situated behind Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on the Vineyard Baseball Park. The teams were split up into the North Division and South Division, the North … Continue reading 2022 NECBL All Star Game Recap – The Shark Tank, The Fans, The Rhode Island Players
This past weekend, newly inducted members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame stood in front of family, friends, and fellow Hall members to give speeches. Each new Hall member thanked beloved family members and trusted coaches and life long … Continue reading PBR Futures Games Team Connecticut Roster Features Top Rhode Island Baseball Talent
Just about every morning, I have a routine to check in on the Rhode Island Baseball Community. I check my email for scores, interview answers to questions posed, and event schedules. I check my inboxes on social media for photos … Continue reading Bristol’s Quinn Faria Participates In USA Baseball Women’s National Team Tryouts
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