Per the Rhode Island State website for policies, procedures, and guidelines related to Phase II of ReOpening RI (www.reopeningri.com), youth sports may begin their Spring/Summer operations. Youth sports, such as baseball, should carefully read through the guidelines and encourage parents, volunteers, league administrators, and players to do the same. The efforts of so many on …
Nestled in the Northern section of Rhode Island, off Route 146 in North Smithfield is All About Sports Indoor Youth Sports Facility. Getting to All About Sports was simple, just a few lefts and rights off the highway and the sign on St. Paul St. is a clear as day. There is plenty of parking …
For the past several weeks, I have been training for the Red Sox: Run to Home Base Event in late July. I have been raising money via friends and fellow coaches in RI baseball in support of this important race and the awareness the event brings to Veterans. I am running in honor of my …
The Rhode Island Baseball Experience is the crack of the wooden bat, the first foul ball you chased down, watching future professional baseball players on a grassy hill in Wakefield, the joy of scoring the winning run in a title game. Here are some of the Rhode Island Baseball Experiences I would like to share …
Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful island in Massachusetts that attracts visitors year round, especially in the summer months. The beaches, the quaint villages and towns, the night life, lighthouses, historical landmarks, and the shopping are just some of the many reasons why MV is so popular. And you can add summer college baseball to that …
The Rhode Island Little League State 11U tournament will be played in Smithfield Little League parks this summer. This 11U State tournament is an important stepping stone to the New England Regionals, held in Beverly, MA. Last year’s 11U winner, King Philip Little League, made it through the RI states and onto the New England …
The summer season of the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club baseball program is open for registration. The Boys and Girls Club offers several baseball programs to develop skills, engage families and players, and provide a safe environment for kids to play sports. The programs are based on age. The league is open to boys and …
Woonsocket Little League, the Upper Deck Stone Crabs, and many other youth organizations are working with Heavy Press Graphics. Heavy Press is based in Bellingham, MA and is a full service screen printing shop. From hats to backpacks, league uniforms to district all star apparel, Heavy Press Graphics can do it all. Here are some …
According to several online media sources, the baseball dugout originated as a concession to the fans. The dugout section of the field, in some baseball parks, is actually lower than field level. Fans located along the first and third base line who want to see the action of the batter (home plate) can have a …
In a recent Facebook poll, I posed this question to gain some knowledge about bat flipping in youth baseball: “I read an article recently about a youth baseball player in the Midwest being ejected from a game after he hit a home run, and then proceeded to do a “bat flip.” These bat flip celebrations …