In my business and personal travels over the past several decades, I have sought out baseball experiences both past and present in the city or town I am traveling to. Many of the cities I have visited have a major … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – “Homestand” by Will Bardenwerper
As we close out January and head into February, the anticipation for the 2026 baseball season is nearing its apex for baseball fans like myself. Professional level players start reporting to and playing Spring Training games very soon. In roughly … Continue reading Is There Room For The Eye Test Anymore In Baseball Evaluation and Scouting?
With the calendar flipping from 2025 to 2026, there are new opportunities for sports leagues to apply for and potentially receive funding through grants. Grants are a funding source that you have to apply for, they don’t just hand them … Continue reading Getting Your Youth Sports League Ready For Grant Season – The Community Need
I am excited and eagerly anticipating my first baseball show and tell event happening this Saturday, January 17. The show and tell event will take place at the Bayside Library off Independence Blvd in my new hometown of Virginia Beach, … Continue reading Local Baseball Show And Tell Event Scheduled For January 17th
This week I am traveling one state west to North Carolina for work (ArcBest) and settled in around the Winston Salem area. After work on Monday, I had some personal time before sunset to explore some of the great baseball … Continue reading A Few High Points Of Baseball Interest Touring High Point, North Carolina
One day this past week, I was walking my dogs at a local park here in Virginia Beach. This park, Bayville Farms, has a ton of recreational options for individuals, families, dogs, teams, and exercise enthusiasts. On the back side … Continue reading Sage Advice To Former Ballplayers On Retrieving And Returning Foul Balls
My paternal grandfather, the late great Richard Roby, was a huge influence in my life. As an athlete, he taught me competitiveness and never underestimating my opponent. In life, he taught me to find moderation in how I approached good … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – The Complete Game, By Ron Darling
Starting with an article I published last month from Murray State University’s Steve Adkins, I will be sharing other baseball writer’s baseball news from around the (their) baseball world in 2026 and beyond. To date, I have mostly written, photographed, … Continue reading Sharing Baseball News: Sharing Other Baseball Writer’s Baseball News From Around The Baseball World
When the calendar strikes anew every January, youth baseball leagues from California to Maine start to crank up the hype machine for the upcoming baseball season. Whether you are scheduling your Opening Day in February, March, or May your league … Continue reading How To Get Your Youth Baseball League Ready For Grant Season
This morning, I was leafing through some old(er) emails and found this Fairfield University press release sent to me about 2 years ago. I am not entirely sure why I did not post or share it, but I say better … Continue reading Sharing: Fairfield U. Honors Legendary Athletics Director and Baseball Coach C. Donald Cook ’63
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