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Little League® Updates The Baseball World on 2021 Tournaments

As many of you (painfully) remember, there was no national or international summer tournaments for Little League® Baseball and Softball in 2020. The state, regional, and international youth baseball tournament schedule in 2020 was cancelled unilaterally due to the safety concerns stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Like most organizations, Little League® was hopeful for 2021…

Play The Ball, Don’t Let the Ball Play You!!!

One of the most popular phrases a baseball coach will yell out during a game to a fielder is “Hey, play the ball. Don’t let the ball play you!!!” Whether you are a 6 year old, first time infielder or a 5 tool college shortstop, the message is still the same. Baseball players are more…

Opening Day for Wickford and North Kingstown American Little League a Huge Success

Amazing turnout for today’s Wickford and North Kingstown American Little League Opening Day Parade. Teams, coaches, volunteers, and families watched and cheered as the Wickford and North Kingstown Little Leagues marched together. Kids of all ages braved the chilly conditions as they marched from Wickford Middle School, through Wickford Village and ended up at Wilson…

An Interview With Sean Maloney – Parenting, Baseball, and Why You Should Attend the Jog For Julie Event

I have known Sean Maloney for more than 30 years. We grew up here in North Kingstown, a year apart, and played recreation sports like basketball and baseball with and against each other. Sean was a standout on the baseball team I was lucky enough to be part of at North Kingstown High School. As…