Phil Trudeau, Vice President of Woonsocket Little League, messaged me over the weekend about sharing some tournament news. Woonsocket Little League, for the 28th year, will be hosting their Jimmy Fund Tournament in August. Here is more from Phil Trudeau, … Continue reading The 2021 Jimmy Fund Tournament Hosted By Woonsocket Little League Set for August
The 2021 Rhode Island Little League District All Star Season is about to begin. RI leagues are finishing up Spring games, selecting players and managers, ordering uniforms and hats, and preparing for an exciting All Star season. I spoke to … Continue reading 2021 Rhode Island Little League State Tournament Information Announced
I received an email this week from Chris Vining of Fall River National Little League. Chris mentioned that Fall River National would be hosting a charity tournament this July and August to benefit Angels Anonymous, whose mission statement reads: “Angels … Continue reading 2021 Batting for a Cause Tournament To Be Held This Summer in Fall River
In late July of 2020, I received an email from Chariho Little League’s Chris Charette. Chris has been active in sharing photos and news about not only Chariho Little League, but also SnapDragon Baseball over the past few years. He … Continue reading Chariho Little League To Host Joe Charette Memorial Tournament in August
A few months back, I had the idea about compiling an e-book about how cool Rhode Island Baseball Moms are. The book, which is still in the works, will have a donation attached to it to the Rhode Island Chapter … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day – Letters About Why Rhode Island Baseball Moms Are Cool
As many of you (painfully) remember, there was no national or international summer tournaments for Little League® Baseball and Softball in 2020. The state, regional, and international youth baseball tournament schedule in 2020 was cancelled unilaterally due to the safety … Continue reading Little League® Updates The Baseball World on 2021 Tournaments
One of the most popular phrases a baseball coach will yell out during a game to a fielder is “Hey, play the ball. Don’t let the ball play you!!!” Whether you are a 6 year old, first time infielder or … Continue reading Play The Ball, Don’t Let the Ball Play You!!!
Amazing turnout for today’s Wickford and North Kingstown American Little League Opening Day Parade. Teams, coaches, volunteers, and families watched and cheered as the Wickford and North Kingstown Little Leagues marched together. Kids of all ages braved the chilly conditions as they marched from Wickford Middle School, through Wickford Village and ended up at Wilson Park. T-ball, Single A, AA, AAA, and Majors division teams lined up together. Presidents Arnie Sarazen and Todd Mascena said a few words to the crowd. A plaque ceremony in honor of Ed Cooney followed comments by new North Kingstown High School baseball coach Tom … Continue reading Opening Day for Wickford and North Kingstown American Little League a Huge Success
I have known Sean Maloney for more than 30 years. We grew up here in North Kingstown, a year apart, and played recreation sports like basketball and baseball with and against each other. Sean was a standout on the baseball team I was lucky enough to be part of at North Kingstown High School. As his career progressed into college and then eventually into professional baseball, I followed his progress through friends and the occasional newspaper article. I remember running into him at the gym sometime in his pro career and told him how proud I was to have played … Continue reading An Interview With Sean Maloney – Parenting, Baseball, and Why You Should Attend the Jog For Julie Event
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