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Bandits Baseball Club 16U Showcase Team Summer Tour Of Top New England Colleges, Baseball Programs

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Through Bandits Baseball RI Director of Operations David Roy, I got to learn more about the 2022 Bandits 16u Showcase Team’s summer long baseball journey. Coach Roy and I have stayed in contact over the years about the Bandits organization and I always look forward to his photos, updates, and player profiles. This weekend, Coach Roy emailed me about the 16U Showcase team that has “been tearing it up. Been to Camps at Stonybrook, UConn, Yale, Northeastern and Rutgers. Playing top competition from around the country and Canada.” He sent me a photo album of team photos, on site tours, … Continue reading Bandits Baseball Club 16U Showcase Team Summer Tour Of Top New England Colleges, Baseball Programs

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My Friday Visit To Green And Gold Baseball Camp – The Skills Competition, The Drills, The Lessons Learned

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The Green and Gold Baseball Camp has emerged as one of Rhode Island’s premier summer baseball camps since its inception in 2015. The baseball camp is run by Director and Bishop Hendricken High School Assistant Baseball Coach Chris Sheehan and … Continue reading My Friday Visit To Green And Gold Baseball Camp – The Skills Competition, The Drills, The Lessons Learned

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My Intern Nick Lemley Recaps Summer Filled With Rhode Island Baseball Experiences

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Over the course of my internship this summer with the Rhode Island Baseball Experience, I had a great opportunity to see and write about local summer collegiate baseball leagues and players. One of the leagues I covered over the past … Continue reading My Intern Nick Lemley Recaps Summer Filled With Rhode Island Baseball Experiences

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A Tuesday Trip Around Townie Baseball Camp – The Drills, The Coaches, Ted & The Babe

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To say Coach Bobby Rodericks loves to chat about, promote, or enlighten me or anyone who will listen about his beloved East Providence sports would be a gross understatement. I am fairly certain that the new Dad petitioned his family to call his first born “Townie” or some derivative whether it was a boy or a girl. Bobby Rodericks, simply put, has a ton of East Providence pride and is not shy about it. Coach Rodericks has a gigantic resume of coaching football, wrestling, and of course as the Head Coach of East Providence High School baseball. He has coached … Continue reading A Tuesday Trip Around Townie Baseball Camp – The Drills, The Coaches, Ted & The Babe

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A Rhode Island Baseball Tradition – The Christopher Andreozzi Tournament Begins August 13

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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

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Celebrating A Busy Weekend Of Rhode Island Baseball Champions

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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

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Rhode Island Host Families Wave Good-Bye To Summer Baseball League Family Members

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A typical roster on a typical summer collegiate baseball league, pick any league in any state, has players from other states playing away from home all summer long. Players travel from Santa Cruz, California to play in Wakefield, RI. Players from Cumberland, RI play in Coral Gables, FL. Players from Maine and Missouri and Michigan play in Newport, RI. And where do these out of state players live during the summer months so they can play summer collegiate baseball? With a host family, a local family who provides a home, a bed, and a family experience that creates lifelong friendships … Continue reading Rhode Island Host Families Wave Good-Bye To Summer Baseball League Family Members

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8-10 Little League Eastern Regional Tournament Hosted By Cranston Western Little League Begins Saturday August 6

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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

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Rhode Island Little League State Champions Pep Rally for Cumberland Little League Tonight

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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

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“Baseball Memories & Dreams” Reflects, Inspires, Educates The Baseball Fan On Baseball History

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This Spring, I received an email from Mango Publishing about an upcoming book from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. “In this new title by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Baseball Memories and Dreams celebrates the iconic moments, heroes, … Continue reading “Baseball Memories & Dreams” Reflects, Inspires, Educates The Baseball Fan On Baseball History