This past week, my travels took me to the Southernmost tip of Texas for work (ArcBest). I flew into Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas on Tuesday night. I was excited for my work spot and also excited that I … Continue reading My Baseball And Cultural Experiences In Harlingen, Texas – Part 1
Having lived here now for about 2 years, I am still amazed at the amount of villages, shopping areas, and land that Virginia Beach has. In all honesty, the beach part of Virginia Beach pales in comparison to the wooden … Continue reading A Tuesday Afternoon Visit to Virginia Beach Little League, Ocean Lakes Park
Last week, I was in Houston, Texas for business (ABF Freight). As I do when I travel, I compile an area search of baseball fields, parks, teams, and potential experiences. As I was quick to discover, Houston and its surrounding … Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Visit To Rice University Baseball’s Reckling Park
On my recent business trip to Buffalo for ABF Freight, I had some personal time to explore some of Western New York’s baseball experiences. I had the good fortune of finding not one but two incredible baseball complexes, each one … Continue reading The Baseball Spirits of Mel Ott and Lou Gehrig Alive in Western New York
The concept of the extraordinary character in a poem, short story, novel, or movie is one of the foundations of creative writing, in my opinion. A mild mannered man or woman with superhuman powers like night vision, incredible strength, and … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – The Fireballer by Mark Stevens
First things first, Sacrifice Present #8, courtesy of Axis Bats, goes to Denise Oliveira. Denise, along with close to 100 responders (famous person indeed!!!) correctly identified Kayla Baptista as the Rhode Island Baseball Coach. Congrats Denise. And now let’s giveaway another Sacrifice Present to one lucky person who can correctly identify this Rhode Island Little League Organization who hosts one of the biggest tournaments in the State of Rhode Island for several years running… Think you know the answer? Great, message me by filling out this contact form and check back here tomorrow to find out if you won a … Continue reading Sacrifice Present #9 – Name This Rhode Island Little League Organization
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
For the past several years, I have made it a point to attend summer collegiate baseball league games featuring players from Rhode Island. Some of these players suit up for one of the two RI teams in the New England … Continue reading Johnston’s Cal Parrillo On His Baseball Journey From The Reds To Rhode Island College
The weather here in Rhode Island (and New England) this fall has been spectacular and I hope that continues. But, as we all know in Rhode Island, the weather can change in an instant and the cold and wintery weather … Continue reading 1st Annual Winter Skills Clinic Announced for Cranston East Little League
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