For Rhode Island Little League®, the state is broken up into 4 divisions regionally.  Each district has a tournament to decide a district champion.  There are several divisions including under 10, under 11, and under 12.  The champions of each district tournament then move on to the state tournament and some even move onto regional and national tournaments, should they win.  Here is where the state tournaments will be played this summer: U10 Division: Randy Hien Field, Lonsdale Park, 270 River Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island. (behind Lonsdale Elementary School).  Host team is Lincoln Little League. U11 Division – Michael P. Varrato Field, U.S. Senator … Continue reading Rhode Island Baseball State Tournament Updates on the RIBBE

Press Release from the Newport Gulls and Tom Lima, Director of Broadcast Operations Gulls to host two recognition nights. NEWPORT, R.I. – Monday, July 16th kicks off one of two special recognition nights at Cardines’ Field, as the Newport Gulls host the Plymouth Pilgrims on American Heroes Night. Free admission will be given to Police, Fire, and EMT personnel courtesy of the Newport Gulls. First pitch set for 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 18th is Raytheon Military Appreciation Night as the Newport Gulls again host the Plymouth Pilgrims at 6:35 p.m from Cardines’ Field. Free admission will be given to Military Personnel courtesy of … Continue reading RI’s Newport Gulls to Host American Heroes and Military Appreciation Nights

The Ocean State Waves, one of Rhode Island’s New England College Baseball League (NECBL) teams, has tons of great promotional events all summer long.  These events happen during home games at Old Mountain Field and feature local businesses in the Rhode Island area.  One such event coming up, “Bark in the Park,” caught my eye as a baseball fan and a dog lover. Bark in the Park is being hosted by Benny and Jack of Wakefield, RI as well as the Ocean State Waves.  Benny and Jack is a Pet Supply & Resource Store, Self Dog Wash, Full Service Grooming … Continue reading Ocean State Wave’s “Bark In The Park” Set For July 21

I have been going to McCoy Stadium to see Pawtucket Red Sox (or more commonly referred to as PawSox) games for 30 years.  It is situated on the same site, 1 Columbus Ave, as it was when I first started driving to games as a teenager.  The entrance, the ticket window, the available parking lots, these have all remained constant.  Sure, the exit off Route 95 has changed (a bit), the price for admission has gone up (slightly), and some of the stadium’s accommodations have changed (for the better).  But the experience and the thrills and the beauty of minor … Continue reading Ten Things I Love About The Pawtucket Red Sox Experience

Whether you are from Newport or Narragansett, Westerly or Warwick, North Smithfield or North Kingstown, you can now check scores, games, and updates daily on The RIBBE’s Facebook page – Rhode Island Baseball Experience. Tons of games each week.  Our iconic Little League® organizations play on iconic fields from Chariho to Cumberland to Woonsocket.  Huge crowds at each game cheering on their home town all-stars.  And each day, I will update scores and schedules (as they become available) on my Facebook page. Check out www.facebook.com/RIBaseballExperience for all your Rhode Island baseball district tournament and Friendship tournament games, schedules, and results.  And, like … Continue reading Rhode Island District Tournament Updates on RIBBE Facebook Page

One of the best friendship tournaments in the state of Rhode Island is the John H. Urwin III Tournament.  Coventry Little League hosts this tournament every July at their Wood St. and Paine Field locations.  It is a great tournament with exciting games, great crowds, and thrilling baseball.  There is a U10 division and teams from all over Rhode Island flock to Coventry to play every year. Some of my fondest memories as a coach were in that tournament a few years back. Coaching my son and his friends he grew up playing Tee ball with was such a thrill … Continue reading Rhode Island’s John H. Urwin III Tournament Set To Begin July 14th

Players receive trophies for their play on the field.  Coaches receive accolades and gift cards for a job well done with the kids.  Baseball leagues receive plaques and maybe a trip to the Mayor’s office for a photo opportunity.  And all of this would not be possible without YOU, the Fan. The Fan is a Mom, a Dad, a Grandparent, a neighbor, a guardian, who unselfishly puts a child’s desire to play youth sports, like baseball, on the front burner of their busy life.  A Fan drives an up and coming rising star baseball player to practice after working 8 … Continue reading A Salute To The Fans of Youth Baseball

Christmas In July Returns to Cardines Field NEWPORT, R.I. –Monday, July 2 will be the Gulls second annual “Christmas in July” as Newport takes on the Upper Valley Nighthawks (VT). Fans are asked to bring a new toy to be donated to Lucy’s Hearth of Middletown and in return will receive free family (4) admission. Lucy’s Hearth is a center that provides shelter and support for homeless women and their children. Historic Cardines Field will be turned into a winter wonderland for the event and Santa Claus will travel down from the North Pole to join in the festivities. Last year’s … Continue reading Gulls MEDIA RELEASE – Christmas In July Returns to Cardines Field

I was primarily an infielder and outfielder in Little League®, middle and high school baseball with a pretty good arm.  In the summer months, for Babe Ruth and American Legion teams, I would try out pitching with some success.  For most part, I would just try to rear back and throw it by the batter.  I never really gave much thought to where it would end up, just that I had a pretty good arm and I could strike out most batters with my fastball.  Then, reality set in as I began to face better competition. The reality was that … Continue reading Location, Location, Location – A Pitcher’s Guide to Success

Attention all RI Little League organizations.  Here is a press release from Warwick North Little League and Jaxon Marocco Tournament Director Jaime Banspach.  Included is the information for when the tournament is, how to sign up, the overall tournament guidelines, and more.  A family so near and dear to the Rhode Island Baseball and sports community, the Marocco’s (Jaxon’s Grandfather is Steve Marocco of Elmwood Sports) continue to honor Jaxon, who passed away from Niemann-Pick disease, a rare genetic disorder, at just 22 months old.  The Rhode Island sports community, especially Cranston, Warwick, and Johnston, have all had fundraisers, charity … Continue reading 3rd Annual Jaxon Marocco Tournament Set for August