An unconfirmed source at yesterday's Norfolk Tides game, seated in section 107, row L, seat 14 told me in confidence of a shocking trade proposal involving two historic baseball franchises. I am working the phones, text, IM, X, Y, Z, ABC, 123 to get verification on this one because it will potentially and hypothetically send... Continue Reading →
A Saturday Afternoon Visit To Great Bridge High School Baseball Field
February 10th, a day normally reserved for a long sleeve shirt underneath several layers including a sweatshirt and winter jacket. A winter hat, insulated gloves, and thermal socks were also part of my typical attire for a February 10th outdoor adventure. I would make a pot of coffee at 7am and another at 10am before venturing out... Continue Reading →
When It Comes To Minor League Baseball, It’s Always Worth The Drive
In my home state of Rhode Island, I could be "dropped" in any city or town or village or hamlet and drive out of the state in less than 30 minutes. Cranston, no problem, just hop over to Connecticut. Providence, come on, give me a challenge here, 5 minutes to Attleboro, MA. Little Compton, please, it is right... Continue Reading →
Don Mattingly Should Be In The National Baseball Hall of Fame
Here is a bold and honest statement from a long time Boston Red Sox fan, Don Mattingly should be in Cooperstown's National Baseball Hall of Fame. There you heard it. I have been telling friends, co-workers, the stranger I sat next to at Yankee Stadium this summer, several folks at the bar later that night, and so... Continue Reading →
Sunday Afternoon Visit to Baltimore’s Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Last week, I was back in Baltimore, Maryland for another work assignment for ABF Freight. Flying in on Sunday, I had some time before I needed to get to the hotel to check in, so... I took the drive from BWI Airport into Downtown Baltimore to check out the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. It... Continue Reading →
Why I Love Reading Books – “Why We Love Baseball” by Joe Posnanski
The first week of August, I received an baseball story email from Penguin Random House Publicity Agent, Julianna Meinz. In her email, she mentioned that New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski was coming to Newport, RI on a book tour to promote his new book, Why We Love Baseball (Dutton; September 5, 2023). Julianna... Continue Reading →
A Tale of Two Seats – An Afternoon Baseball Experience at Polar Park, Worcester
Last summer, Rachel and I made the 1 hour trek out to Worcester's Polar Park for a guided tour. The City of Worcester took over the AAA franchise for the Boston Red Sox, once held for about 50 years by the City of Pawtucket (Rhode Island) a few years back. The Paw Sox became the... Continue Reading →
Red Sox Winter Weekend Back For 2023 In Springfield, MA
True baseball fans don't care what place their favorite team finishes, right? I mean last place, first place, third place - no matter what place your favorite team ends up, you still buy the hats, the sweatshirts, the pennants, and all the great souvenirs at local retail stores, right? Take me for example, my Boston... Continue Reading →
A Fenway Park Tuesday Night Tribute To HOF David Ortiz Featuring Yaz, Rice, Epstein, Pedro, And A Pin
Sometime this Spring, at Portsmouth Abbey or Pepin Field or Cranston Stadium, my wife Rachel turned to me and said "Hey, let's go to a Red Sox game this year." With the hundreds of baseball game options here in Rhode Island all Spring, Summer, and Fall I suppose I put going to a Boston Red... Continue Reading →
June 23rd, 2022 Presents The Possibility of A Pretty Rare Rhode Island Baseball Occurrence
On June 23rd through June 26th, the Houston Astros will travel to New York to face the Yankees in a 4 game series at Yankee Stadium. The Houston Astros, barring injury, will most likely feature Classical High School's Jeremy Peña in the starting lineup, playing shortstop in the majority of the series. The New York... Continue Reading →