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Four Peat: 14U Slammers 680 League Champs

High School Baseball/Softball June 1, 2015 0

Slammers Baseball Club is celebrating. And for good cause. Their 14U team wrapped up the season as the 2015 680-League champions – for the 4th year in a row! You can be part of the tradition too. The travel league (Pony program) is seeking competivite players now for their... Read more

We Meet Again

High School Baseball/Softball May 29, 2015 0

By JIM McCUE | Senior Contributor A familiar scene is about to be played out at the ballpark. Perennial baseball powers Elk Grove and St. Mary’s will face off again for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Championship in a best-of-three series on May 29-30 at Sacramento City College. Since... Read more

Howling Success

High School Baseball/Softball May 14, 2015 0

By CHACE BRYSON | Editor In the movie, “Bull Durham,” Tim Robbins’ iconic character Nuke LaLoosh found himself in a situation in which he really wanted to throw a fastball against the advice of his catcher, played deftly by Kevin Costner. His reasoning? “I want to announce my presence... Read more

ASA Memorial Day Classic May 23-25

High School Baseball/Softball May 7, 2015 0

ASA Memorial Day Classic May 23-25:The sun will be shining, bats will be swinging and that’s how you know it’s Memorial Day weekend in Placer Valley. Come check out the awesome action at Maidu and Mahany Parks in Roseville and also at Lincoln High School, Wilson Park and Foskett... Read more

Baseball or Softball-Thinking About Being a Switch Hitter?

High School Baseball/Softball February 9, 2015 0

Switch Hitter Questions Becoming a switch hitter is a difficult decision that some baseball and softball players will have to make. Before you make the decision to become a switch hitter, you need to be able to answer some questions about yourself. If you’re a natural right handed batter,... Read more

Winter Baseball Coaches Clinic

High School Baseball/Softball January 5, 2015 0

Coaches Classic Clinic: Baseball Coaches get to have all the fun! And for $40, this one’s a steal! This Holiday Clinic is specifically for coaches and parents of high school, travel ball and Babe Ruth/Pony League teams. You’ll learn coaching techniques from an outstanding team of former professional players... Read more

NorCal Softball Top 15

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0

NorCal Softball Top 15 Final season rankings. 1. San Benito-Hollister 29-1 2. Sheldon-Sacramento 27-6 3. Archbishop Mitty-San Jose 28-3 4. Elk Grove 28-6 5. Valley Christian-San Jose 25-6 6. Rodriguez-Fairfield 28-3 7. Johansen-Modesto 27-4 8. Amador Valley-Pleasanton 20-5 9. Sierra-Manteca 26-2-1 ... Read more

RiverCats giving NorCal high schools a taste of The Show

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0

By JIM McCUE | SportStars By high school, some ballplayers have accepted the fact their Major League dreams from childhood will never become reality. But, given the chance, each and every high school player would relish the opportunity to experience the neatly-manicured grass, monstrous video board, booming public... Read more

Purple Powerhouse

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0

If there was a flashpoint to the 2011 Amador Valley softball season that concluded with the program’s first North Coast Section title, it came in the Livermore Stampede tournament in early April. The Dons were 9-0 after beating Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills in their tournament opener, and then a... Read more

The Intimidator

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0

SCOUT IT: Looking at the best Bay Area backstops

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0

SCOUT IT OUT LOUD Northern California is one of the most plentiful regions for producing professional baseball players. Take a look at the big league rosters and you will find all-star caliber players such as Dustin Pedroia (Woodland), Jimmy Rollins (Alameda), and CC Sabathia (Vallejo) and of course many... Read more

Gauchos baseball searches for balance

High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0