On a crisp late April Thursday night, Team Murray arrived at Sprague Park in Narragansett in typical dramatic fashion. The team members – Mom Jeannine, (age withheld out of respect) head of the concession stand and home run derby committee; Dad, Derek, (birth age 46, actual age undetermined) […]
A few years ago, I was getting ready to coach a night game for my local youth baseball league when an unfortunate turn of events was presented to me. My team consisted of youth baseball players 12 years old and younger, with the youngest on my team being […]
I want to start by encouraging every Rhode Island baseball player, parent, community leader to continue to practice the safety and healthy CDC guidelines as well as the orders set forth by their local, state, and federal community leaders. This is not a proposal to encourage players, coaches, […]
One definition of the word “fool” on http://www.merriam-webster.com is “a person with a strong and habitual liking for something.” Some examples are “I’m a fool for cheeseburgers topped with blue cheese and bacon.” Or “I’m a fool for The Foo Fighters.” Normally, I relish the opportunity to write […]
In the celebrity world, we have Vince Vaughn, Amy Adams, Janet Jackson, and Sylvester Stallone. We have had Presidents of the United States named Ronald Reagan and Woodrow Wilson. The beauty and wonder of the world’s landscapes was captured by photographer Ansel Adams. One of the best children’s […]
Here in the Rhode Island baseball community, I love to see posts and media with former collegiate or professional baseball players helping our youth athletes. Giving back to your local league or high school or community is such a priceless gift and I applaud all who do so. […]
This past week, amidst all the cancellations and delays and suspensions of baseball activities, a bright and shiny message came to me. Heather Vale of Warwick North Little League, out of the blue, emailed me photos of her fellow WNLL baseball family along with Local Carpenters Union 330. […]
