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San Ramon Slammers Travel Softball Evaluations
Where college prep starts, the San Ramon Slammers Softball is holding 10U, 12U and 14U travel ball evaluations for their Fall 2015 teams. Evaluations are at San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Bl, San Ramon on Saturday, August 1st. Times: 10U 10 am – 11 am 12U 11 am... Read more
Headfirst Baseball Academy Tryouts
Dive headfirst into Headfirst Baseball Academy. Tryouts coming July 12, 16 and 19. Register now.   Headfirst Baseball is the industry leader in player development. The proven Headfirst system is structured with a style of play that is respected at all levels in the baseball world. Brothers Michael and... Read more
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

We Meet Again

More Sports 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
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: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?
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
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
By BLAINE CLEMMENS   One of the most important positions on the field is shortstop. And from a scouting perspective, the position takes on added significance.  It is common for a high school team’s best overall athlete to be the shortstop. That doesn’t always mean he is the best... Read more

Back on the Prowl

More Sports 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
Records through April 19 1. (3)  De La Salle-Concord    11-3 2. (1)  Davis    14-2 3. (5)  Serra-San Mateo    15-4-1 4. (4)  Heritage-Brentwood    11-3 5. (2)  Jesuit-Carmichael 13-3 6. (6)  St. Francis-Mountain View    13-7 7. (11)  Elk Grove    10-6 8. (7)  Bellarmine-San Jose    14-6 9. (12)  Casa Grande-Petaluma    11-3 10.... Read more