Just this past week, in my news feed on Facebook, I read a post from West Warwick Baseball concerning their 2021 season and beyond. Here is the post from their page, West Warwick Baseball: “Hello to all West Warwick baseball families. We are excited to announce that West […]
The Westfield District All Star players and their families signed a commitment letter to 10 practices in 14 days – rain or shine – no vacations, no skipping practice, no excuses period for missing practice or not participating in practice. Fairly standard procedure for a youth baseball organization […]
“Let them pass, back up over there next to the bleachers,” yelled Coach Larry Ferguson of the Hammerheads. Ferguson, a Double A All Star with the Texas Rangers organization, was about as loud as he was tall. Needless to say at 6 foot 8 inches, Ferguson was an […]
Blame it on the situational baserunning drill that extended practice for one team by close to 15 minutes. Blame it on an eager team arriving early to the baseball field for their practice. Blame it on their ages, their immaturity, their egos as great baseball players. Blame it […]
Every day of the week has, at some point in the year, a special name designation. Black Friday shopping is a holiday tradition of the brick and mortal retail store. Cyber Monday shopping is the internet shopper’s dream – buying tons of gifts in your pajamas. You have […]
“Who the heck is Granny Hamner? Was he even a real baseball player?” asked TJ who sneakily looked at the bottom of the open compartment. “That’s your big reveal? Granny Hamner? Is he some kind of relative? Your grandfather perhaps?” Noel started to giggle and then composed himself. […]
Tyler and TJ took positions on either side of Noel, as he turned the tiny screwdriver with his fingers. With each rotation, each groove exposed, and every subtle movement of the wooden base holding the trophy’s bottom together, the anticipation grew. With the case tipped upside down in […]
“May I be permitted to see the items in question, Counselor?” asked Noel and directed his question at TJ. Tyler looked at his son, who was clearly frowning and upset, and nodded his approval. “I guess so, my Dad has them in the back of his car over […]
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from my family. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to showcase the great baseball talent on and off the baseball fields of Rhode Island. Every year, I meet so many amazing parents, players, coaches, volunteers, and fans and remain so […]
The Abrams felt a ton of civic pride after finishing up a very busy volunteer day at Signal Rock. After packing up their wheelbarrow, rakes, and other equipment, Tyler went back to the bleachers to retrieve the baseball trophies TJ had landed on. He found TJ looking at […]
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