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Located in Cal and Bill's hometown, The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen treats ballplayers like Big Leaguers.

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Located in the rolling hills of Kentucky, The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown is home to the Midwest's premier youth baseball facility.

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Just a few stoplights from the beach, The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach offers the perfect mix of baseball &  vacation.

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Offering a breathtaking backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge delivers unforgettable family baseball memories.

Located lakefront in Ohio, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center features a state-of-the-art facility with 12 professional synthetic turf baseball fields

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• State-of-the-Art Facilities Ft. Professional Replica Fields
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• No Parking or Gate Fees
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• Personal Coolers, Beverages & Food Allowed

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The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen

Baseball Tournament July 9-14, 2023 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD 21001

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Join us for an unforgettable week of baseball at The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen. Featuring state-of-the-art MLB replica fields and appearances by Bill & Cal Ripken, Jr., our Week-Long Experiences make Big League dreams come true.

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Ripken Experience

Everything you need to know before heading to a baseball tournament at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen, Maryland.

If your team is considering entering a baseball tournament at the Ripken Experience, definitely do it. But before you go, check out our tips.

What is the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen?

The Ripken Experience is a sprawling baseball wonderland located right off Route 95 in Aberdeen, Maryland, which happens to be Cal Ripken’s hometown. Like college towns that are dominated by the local university, Aberdeen has become a “youth baseball town,” with hotels and restaurants catering to the baseball visitors.

Ripken hosts regular tournaments, starting in frigid March and going all the way to frigid November. Click here for their tournament schedule.

Ripken should definitely be on your East Coast tournament bucket list, along with:

• Cooperstown
• Frozen Ropes -and-
• Sports at the Beach

1. Ripken Experience Lets You Use USSSA Bats and Doesn’t Require USA Bats

Yes, the killer Marucci CAT USSSA bat that you bought during a Christmas sale, but haven’t been able to use legally in a game, is legal at Ripken. Unlike Little League and other youth baseball organizations, Ripken doesn’t require USA bats. So you will be seeing home runs at the tournament.

We actually stationed the little brother of one our players in the outfield to catch home run balls for mementos.

2. Ripken Experience has Both Turf and Grass Fields

Before the tournament, I asked a bunch of people if Ripken had dirt or turf fields, because I wanted to know what shoes to bring for my son, and couldn’t get a straight answer. I also had no luck finding the information online.

It turns out that Ripken has turf fields, dirt fields, and some hybrid fields with turf in the infield and dirt in the outfield. So bring both shoes. My son plays infield and outfield, so he actually had to change shoes between innings.

For a quick reference, here are the composition of the Ripken fields:

• Camden Yards : turf field
• Citizens Bank Park : turf infield, grass outfield
• Fenway Park : grass field
• Memorial Stadium : grass field
• Nationals Park : turf infield, grass outfield
• Wrigley Park : grass field

3. Bring a Folding Chair to Ripken Experience or You Might be Doing a Lot of Standing

Camden Yards is like a minor league field complete with stadium seating, but for the other fields you’re generally going to have bring your own chair.

4. Ripken is Not Good for Young Kids

I brought my younger son to Ripken Experience, and he had a blast snagging foul balls and home runs during games (they tell you to return the balls that leave the field, but that command is largely ignored and we left the tournament with a bounty of about 20 balls).

For younger kids, or children who are not going to be happy running around in search of free baseballs, you’re going to struggle to keep them busy at Ripken. One good thing for these kids is that they space out your games. For example, we had one game Friday and one game Saturday, and there wasn’t down time at the facility during those days. Sunday is single-elimination play, so there’s the potential to be there for a while.

I know this is not always feasible, but I went to the tournament with only my two sons, and left my little one at home.

5. It’s Okay to Inquire About Your Kid’s Playing Time Before Heading to a Baseball Tournament

This is somewhat controversial, but I think it’s best for all parties if parents know BEFORE the tournament if the coach doesn’t plan on playing their kid much. One kid on our team basically sat the whole tournament, and I felt horrible for the parents, who had taken time off work, driven all the way to Maryland, and rented a room for two nights.

From my experience, coaches often feel a lot more pressure to win at big tournaments like Ripken and deviate from their normal practices for playing time. It’s not uncommon to see coaches play “ringers,” who have not played for the team during the season, and sit kids who’ve been mainstays in the lineup up to that point.

One thing about youth sports in general is that parents who have been previously happy about the coaching can flip out over a single perceived slight. I’ve even seen parents pull a kid from a team over decreased playing time during a tournament. Yes, this is reactionary, but we are all capable of emotional outbursts when it comes to our kids and sports.

Coaches at Ripken generally did a good job at playing all their players, batting the entire team eve though you are not required to, and rotating kids in the field. But if you think there’s a chance your kids is going to mostly sit, it’s not wrong to ask the coach about playing time before you commit to the tournament.

More Thoughts on Ripken

Read below for more about Ripken:

• Parking . The parking is amazing. It’s doesn’t cost anything and spaces are bountiful.
• No admission fee . Yes! It doesn’t cost a penny to enter the facility.
• Bring food . They do have concession stands, but unless you really like hotdogs and soda it pays to bring some food. Tragically, the nacho cheese machine was broken when we were there.
• Hotels. The Marriot Hotel at the facility is super cool, but the other hotels are perfectly fine, much cheaper, and only about five minutes from the fields. Our team got a team discount at one hotel, so definitely try to do that.
• Camden Yards is by far the best field . It’s a shame if you go to Ripken and don’t get to play at Camden yards, which is like a real minor league park modeled after the Orioles stadium. My son absolutely loved playing at that field. The other fields are basically the same as nice Little League fields with a nod to a famous park. For example, Fenway Park was a normal field with a tall green fence in left field.

Do you have any tips for visiting Ripken Experience? Let us know in the comments!

For information about the emotional side of baseball, see:

• How to Manage Your Kid’s Baseball Tantrums and Meltdowns
• How to Stop Being a Crazy Baseball Dad
• How to Be a Good B aseball Dad in the Backyard
• Are Local Little Leagues Bad for Baseball?
• Is It Now Fashionable to Hate On Baseball Dads?

For information on hitting, see:

• How to Get Out of a Hitting Slump
• 4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)
• 4 Hitting Drills You Need to Do Before Every Game
• 4 Old School Baseball Drills You Need to Be Using

For information on pitching, see:

• What You Need to Know About Little League Elbow
• 4 Ways To Increase Your Kid’s Pitching Velocity
• Why I Don’t Let My Son Pitch in Little League
• Pitching and Head Injuries: What You Need to Know
• How to Make Sure Your Kid Isn’t Overpitched in Baseball

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Pennsbury Athletic Association is a chartered Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken organization. Players from 4 to 12 years old are eligible. 

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2022 9u STATE CHAMPIONS

PAA has continually evolved the travel baseball program in order to provide a healthy, competitive forum. The boys selected are the foundation of our Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth post-season Cal Ripken Tournament trail teams. These teams represent PAA in a more competitive setting throughout the tri-state area. The most qualified and committed players are selected in each age group to insure that we continue to field some of the most competitive teams in the area. Tryouts are usually held in the Fall, around late September or early October to make teams for the following season.

2024 PAA Travel Baseball Tryout Dates:

8U- Born between May 1 2015-April 30 2016

Sunday October 1st- 10am-12pm at Stoddart 1

Sunday October 8th- 10am-12pm at Stoddart 1

9U- Born between May 1 2014-April 30 2015

Sunday October 1st- 3pm-5pm at Stoddart 2

Sunday October 8th- 3pm-5pm at Stoddart 2

10U- Born between May 1 2013-April 30 2014

Sunday October 1st- 2pm-4pm at Stoddart 1

Friday October 6th- 5pm-7pm at Stoddart 1 *note change of date and time

11U- Born between May 1 2012-April 30 2013

Monday October 2nd- 5pm-6:30pm at Macclesfield Park

Wednesday October 4th- 5pm-6:30pm at Macclesfield Park *note change of date and time

12U- Born between May 1 2011-April 30, 2012

Thursday October 5th- 6pm-7:30pm at Macclesfield Park

Sunday October 8th- 6pm-7:30pm at Macclesfield Park

13U - 16U Tryouts - Location: Macclesfield Park

Sunday October 8th- 10am-1pm  (3 one-hour sessions – players will attend one session with their age group). This will be a skilled evaluation by independent coaches. 

Saturday October 21st- 9am-12pm  (two scrimmage-style sessions that are optional but encouraged). We will do skills evaluation for those who don’t make it Oct. 8. Scrimmages will be within the Legion age groups and last about 75 minutes, depending on how long skills evaluation takes.

PAA boundaries include Lower Makefield Township, PA; Yardley Borough, PA; Morrisville Borough, PA and portions of Falls Township, PA. You must live or go to school within our boundaries to play PAA travel baseball.

Any questions, please reach out:

• Baseball Travel Director, Todd Block-  [email protected]   (7U-12U)
• Babe Ruth Director, Shane Fitzgerald-   [email protected]  (13U-16U)

These teams will play 30-60 games during the season. Once the teams are selected, and if the weather permits, some managers may choose to hold workouts in the fall. Most teams begin to train indoors in January (about 1.5 - 3 hours per week). In the spring, all boys will be required to participate in the PAA in-house program, which begins in April, in addition to their games in the travel league. In-house practices/games are held on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday, or Saturdays. The travel team schedule also begins in April, with the regular season running into June, depending on the age group. Teams may choose to play in the Suburban Travel League, USABL league, or just play tournaments. To avoid conflicts with in-house, designated travel days are Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Some teams will also participate in open tournaments on weekends. District Tournament play begins in late June. Continued success could lead teams beyond the State Tournament (early July) into the Regional Tournament (late July), and ultimately the World Series (early August).

Players are expected to attend practices and games as outlined by the individual team manager. Our teams must have priority to ensure a competitive program. Likewise, due to the post-season tournament schedule, players must be available into early August. An extremely successful season could continue as far as mid August.

Cost to play travel baseball ranges between $500 and $1000 depending on the age. Managers and/or team parents fundraise to pay for additional costs beyond the initial team fees

Helpful links:

• Suburban Travel League website
• Cal Ripken Pennsylvania Districts Teams List 
• Cal Ripken Tournament Trail Dates  
• Cal Ripken Middle Atlantic Region Past Tournament Results

Cal Ripken Tournament Trail binder:

    As you head into Districts, you'll need to prepare a binder with the following information:

• Babe Ruth Consent for Treatment form (send to parents to complete for each player)
• Team roster printed from Babe Ruth site (PAA Travel Director will assist with this)
• Team photos with faces and numbers all visible and another photo with jerseys on backwards showing last names across chest
• Player birth certificates
• PAA Certificate of Insurance

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The Cal Ripken 10U World Series returns to Crown Point in 2024!!

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Crown Point Youth Baseball

Crown Point Youth Baseball has a long tradition of championship baseball and stands out as one of the finest organizations and baseball facilities in Northwest Indiana. In 2021, we added 3 turf fields to our beautiful complex, which includes outstanding concessions, stadium seating on our Majors field and 6 outdoor batting cages. Crown Point Cal Ripken has experienced tremendous growth with over 1000 players between the ages of 5 and 12 now competing in six divisions on five fields, featuring both spring and fall leagues.

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About Team Tryouts

Tryouts for all divisions take place throughout the year to prepare for spring travel leagues.  Information will be posted and shared electronically as each tryout is schedule.  The age cutoff for travel teams is May 1, meaning your child’s age on April 30 is their baseball age.

Players must participate in our intramural baseball league to be eligible for a travel or tournament team.  See below for additional eligibility requirements.

Travel Team tryout opportunities will be posted below. All players are expected to register in advance. Specific details for each tryout will be emailed to participating players.

9U thru 12U TRYOUTS

For players born between May 1, 2011 and April 30, 2015, tryouts will be held on October 22 and 29, 2023.

Visit the registration page to begin that process.

Contact WRA Baseball at [email protected]  with any questions.

7U & 8U TRYOUTS

For players born between May 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016 (8U) and May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017 (7U), tryouts will be held in the spring after the in-house season has started. Contact WRA Baseball at [email protected]  with any questions.

Winter Workouts

Whitpain's Travel Baseball program hosts winter workouts focusing on skill development. Professional coaches local to our area and former Division 1 players from our program assist.

Travel Baseball Player Eligiblity

Athletes who play for a WRA travel baseball team must meet requirement A and either B, C, or D below:

*We recognize that sometimes athletes live in an area that does not have a Cal Ripken program. Those athletes are welcome to try out for our travel teams, although they should be aware that the priority, when filling out rosters, will be given to athletes who live, or attend school, within the WRA boundaries.

The decision to roster a player who does not meet the residency/school requirement above is made at the discretion of the coach, only with prior approval from the WRA Baseball Committee Chair or VP of Operations.

Tournament Schedules

Tournament schedules will be posted here once released.

Whitpain possesses one of the newest and most complete baseball complexes in the area with five fields, batting cages, bullpens, warm up areas, picnic areas and concessions. Games for all divisions are primarily played at Wentz Run Park and PECO Field (1120 N Wales Road).

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For general information about the Whitpain Recreation Association and its youth sports programs, email us at [email protected] or use the contact form below.

©2022 Whitpain Recreation Association. Address:  P.O. Box 64, Blue Bell, PA 19422 

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Sponsorships Needed

We are looking to perform needed renovations to Field 5 and replace two broken scoreboards.   We are looking for Grand Slam and Homerun Sponsors to help us reach these project goals. Our registration fees do not cover the cost to operate our baseball program.  We rely on our many business partnerships to help us provide a high level baseball program for our players.  

Any businesses that are interested in sponsoring our program can purchase a sponsorship online or can fill out the sponsorship form and mail a check.  

Sponsorship Options are listed below:

Grand Slam Sponsorship $2500+ 

Business Sign on New Scoreboard to be displayed for the life of the scoreboard (10+ years)

Field Signs on F1, F6, F7, plus a sign at the stand for a period of 5 years.

 Home Run Sponsorship: $1,500

Field Signs on F5, F6, F1 plus a sign at the stand for a period of 5 years.

Team Shirt/Outfield Banner: $325

Outfield Banner $275

Team Shirt: $200

To purchase a sponsorship online click here  or click on the sponsorships tab at the top of the page.

To access the hard copy form to mail a check: click on the sponsorship form below:

2024 Sponsorship Form

2024 spring baseball registration is closed waitlist registration is open.

Registration for the Spring Baseball season is now closed.   You can register to be placed on the waiting  list at the link below or by clicking on the player registration tab at the top of the page.  If space allows within your child's age level we will release you from the waitlist to complete the registration process.  You must register below to be placed on the waiting list. 

https://ehtbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/963527491

Dick's Sporting Goods EHT Baseball 20% Off Shop Event- This Weekend- March 1st-3rd

EHT Baseball has again partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods.  This weekend EHT Baseball Families can use a 20% off coupon storewide to purchase all of your baseball needs.

The Shop Event is March 1st-3rd

You can access the coupon at the link below:

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2024 EHT Father's Day Tourament

Tournament Date: June 14th-16th

Age Levels Available: 8U (Pitching Machine), 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U

Cost:  8U. (Pitching Machine) : $425

Cost: 9U, 10U,11U,12U,13U : $475

Note:  13U Division is Now Full

Register Early!  Last year we sold out across all age levels.

Click below to register or visit the Father's Day Tab at the top of the page.

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About EHT Baseball

EHT Baseball enjoys a long tradition in Egg Harbor Township.  Each year EHT Baseball plays host to over 400 players from the township in our 5-15 year old programs.  We participate in programs sponsored by the TriState Elite, Cal Ripken, and Babe Ruth organizations.

Our Recreation League and Travel Baseball teams practice and play games at Veterans Park.

While the EHT Baseball Association is an  NJ 501(c)(3) company , we are run by 100% volunteers.  If you have time or talents you would like to volunteer, we'd be happy to speak with you!  While our coaches are the life-blood of the organization, there are a wide variety of functions that are required to make a season successful.  People with general business skills, technology skills, social media skills, landscaping, food service, equipment management, and many others are always welcomed!

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RAINY DAY SCHEDULE CHANGE

Due to the cold and wet weather expected this Saturday morning 4/13, we have made changes to the following game times:

SHASTA/BANDITS Minors will be Fri 4/12 5:00pm

WARRIORS/THUNDER Rookie 4/13 5pm

STORM/MUSTANGS Tee Ball Tue 4/16 5:30pm 

BOMBERS/FIREBALLS Tee Ball Thur 4/18 5:30pm

In addition to these changes, we will also be having the PIRATES/THUNDER Rookie game scheduled for 4/20 moved to Wed 4/17 5:30pm

COME CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER(S) THIS WEEK!

Registration for Spring 2024 is now closed.

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TeeBall Coaches

If you are able to volunteer to coach or assist coach a tee ball team, please reach out to us asap. We need a couple of volunteers!

2024 SPRING PRICING

TeeBall $70 

Minors $85 

Majors $110 

Important Dates

• SKILLS EVALUATION 1/19/2024 (Big League Dreams Rookie 5pm, Minors 5:45)
• COACH'S CLINIC 1/20/2024 (3:30 Goodtimes Palo Cedro)
• PRACTICES BEGIN 2/17/2024
• OPENING DAY 3/23/2024 (subjective to change)
• REGULAR SEASON ENDS 5/23/2024
• ALL STARS BEGINS 5/28/2024
• SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON STARTS 6/1/2024

opening day 2023

Tournament trail, congrats to our awesome 9u allstars help us wish them luck as they head to the state tournament july 1st-7th in elk grove. .

State Tournament Photos

Shasta 9U All Stars attended the state tournament hosted by Laguna Youth Baseball

Where do we play?

This year we will be playing in Palo Cedro, east of Redding. As we grow, we aim to branch out to all corners of Shasta County.

SHASTA CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL

Shasta Cal Ripken is excited to facilitate more baseball to more youth in the Redding and outlying areas.  Currently, we are prepping for spring 2024 baseball. If you love baseball, you will love being part of Shasta Cal Ripken Baseball.

Which division does your child belong?

T-Ball $70 Co-ed ballplayers ages 4-6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment.

Rookie $80 Designed primarily for co-ed ballplayers ages 7-9, this division makes use of a pitching machine to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Runs will be counted, and three outs will change the half inning.

Minor $85 Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-11. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while developing game strategy and teamwork. In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading  through local, state, regional tournaments on the way to the World Series.

Major Division$110 The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball rules more closely resemble high school baseball rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this age group. 

What makes us different from other local leagues?

Age chart 2024.

BIRTH CHART FOR 2024 – BASEBALL DIVISIONS

We are looking for Sponsors to support Shasta Cal Ripken

Individual and business sponsorship opportunities available. Proudly display your business name on our home run fence or support our teams, umpires, and volunteers to stay safe and happy on the field all season!

Becoming a Sponsor

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We will refund a portion of your registration fees when you volunteer for a coaching position. Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteer opportunities.

A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Mission of Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball League, Inc

The Babe Ruth Baseball program, using regulation competitive baseball rules. teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for rules of the game and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing our participants the very  best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball should be afforded that opportunity.

Dustin Vincelli

Phone: 5303646296

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Come here for all your Events, Tournaments and other League Information!

Road to the 2024 World Series!

The NorCal State and Pacific Southwest Regional All-Star Tournament information has been posted under the 2024 All-Stars section of this website.

2024 NORCAL STATE AND PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ALL-STARS TOURNAMENT INFO IS COMING SOON.

NorCal Cal Ripken is seeking donations to help us lower the financial burden on All-Stars Teams entering our State Tournaments.

(CLICK HERE) to donate.

THE SPORTSMANSHIP CODE OF THE BABE RUTH/CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul.

Develop a strong urge for sportsmanlike conduct.

Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES.

Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory.

Develop control over emotions and speech.

Develop spirit of cooperation and team play.

Develop into real, true CITIZENS.

Todd Anderson

NorCal Cal Ripken State Commissioner

Phone: or Text (707) 694-1345

Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland A's Game First Pitch July 5th, 2022

Tribute to a Youth Baseball Icon

Louie "Mr. Butler" Butler, long-time president of Oakland Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Youth Baseball and NorCal Assistant State Commissioner gets recognized by the Oakland A's for everything he has done for baseball and the Oakland community by throwing out the first pitch on July 5th, 2022.

Louie Butler First Pitch

A message from the Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken League President;

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2023 Cal Ripken player age chart

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2023 8u Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament in Rohnert Park

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2023 NorCal State Tournaments

NorCal Cal Ripken Leagues 2023 Opening Day

Cal Ripken Baseball is back for 2023 throughout Northern California. Here are some highlights.

Want to contribute some of your 2023 Opening Day photos? (CLICK HERE) Then click "add Photos" in the upper right corner,

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Youth Baseball Day with the A's. Here's some 2022 highlights.

(CLICK HERE) to read this months newsletter.

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Here's a great way to finance all-stars tournament travel. (CLICK HERE)

FundMyTeam.com

FundMyTeam.com is an official fundraiser for Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball and Softball, and we're now running hundreds of campaigns for teams nationwide.  They can help you offset All-Stars Tournament travel and costs.

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2024 June Tune Up Tournament

• Competition Level: Open
• Guaranteed Games: 3
• Field Surface: Grass
• Hotel Required: No
• Gate Fee: Yes
• Contact Name: Carly

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We are extremely proud to be a partner and resource for the youth baseball community in the Pacific Northwest! Below you will find details for our events, how everything is tied together, as well as how to properly determine what is the best fit for your program.

Indoor Events

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MAJORS AND AAA – COMPETITION LEVELS

Majors is a higher level of play than AAA. Typical Majors teams have players from more than one city, have been together for multiple seasons, have more physically developed players, more depth on the mound and in the lineup, or some combination of those.

We strongly encourage anyone who is on the fence to start the season in the Majors division. The goal of AAA tournaments is not to give a team the best shot of winning but to separate teams who will not be in any way, shape or form competitive with each another. For example, if you are hesitant to play Majors because you believe you will be .500 and instead choose AAA to win tournaments, you are missing the point and hindering development opportunities. Players grow when they figure out how to compete at the edge of their abilities, not when they take advantage of players who are not at their level yet. AAA exists to give more players more time to even the field while developing.

GSL Tournaments may suggest teams move up and or down based on results. Typically, if a team is over .750 or under .250 winning percentage with an average run differential of +or- 5.5/game, we will recommend they move either up or down.

Each age group (9-14u) will have the option to select AAA or Majors within your age division. Our foremost goal is to provide the proper level of competition to every team in order to promote growth, development and a positive experience.

The rules are the same within each division regardless of AAA or Majors (with the exception of 10u Majors being leadoff and 10u AAA being no leadoff). 10u Majors plays on 46′ mounds and 70′ bases while AAA plays on 46′ mound and 60′ bases.

When registering, please keep this in mind: If there were unlimited teams each weekend and we could split divisions however we would like, we would do the following:

• 8u would combine and play with 9u AAA
• 9u Majors would combine and play with 10u AAA
• 10u Majors compete better with 11u AAA than 10u AAA – this also ensures they can play leadoff and dropped third strikes. 11u throws from 50′ rather than 46′.
• If there are not enough 11u Majors teams, we would recommend playing up with the 12u AAA rather than down with the 11u AAA.

We will never make any adjustments without first checking with teams, but as a rule of thumb this is a good way to measure which division to choose.

Early registration opens October 1 and closes January 1. Teams who register and complete payment prior to January 1 will receive a $50 discount per event. There will be a price increase for the 2023 season due to the continued rise in costs of services, primarily but not limited to fields and umpires. All offline payments for high school events must be received prior to May 1. Not collecting checks in season allows our staff to focus on the event. Checks can be made out to GSL Tournaments and mailed to PO Box 64628, University Place, WA 98464 . Please list the tournament(s) in the memo. Any online payments received within 2 weeks of an event will have a $50 late fee charge.

For more information about our GSL youth events, contact Dylan Kilmurray at [email protected] or Matt Creaser at [email protected] .

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Holliday's debut in No. 7 brings Cal Ripken Sr.'s contributions to Baltimore back to the forefront

BALTIMORE (AP) — In many ways, the timing was perfect when the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation held a ceremony at a Baltimore middle school Thursday.

Ripken, the late father of the Hall of Fame shortstop with the same name, has been on the minds of many Orioles fans this week.

That's because prized prospect Jackson Holliday was called up to the major leagues Wednesday, and the infielder is wearing No. 7 for the Orioles. That was Ripken Sr.'s number, and it hadn't been worn by a member of the team since he was still coaching in 1992.

Cal Ripken Jr. said he got a call Wednesday morning from Fred Tyler, the Orioles' clubhouse and equipment manager, about giving the number to Holliday.

“It kind of brings back Dad's contribution, Dad's name, how much he loved the Orioles,” said Ripken Jr., who was at Thursday's event at Lansdowne Middle School in Baltimore. “All those things kind of come flooding back, and I think that's all positive.”

Holliday is the 21st Orioles player to wear No. 7, according to Baseball Reference . That does not include Ripken Sr., who never played in the big leagues but was a manager and coach in Baltimore. When Billy Ripken reached the majors in 1987 with the Orioles, it meant Ripken Sr. was able to manage both him and brother Cal Jr. on the same team.

Billy Ripken was the last Baltimore player to wear No. 7, doing so in 1988. That was the year Ripken Sr. was fired as manager, but he would return to the team as a coach.

Ripken Sr. died in 1999. The foundation bearing his name works to strengthen underserved communities. On Thursday, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and Exelon Foundation held a ceremony at Lansdowne to launch a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) center. The opening marked the 500th STEM center for the foundation.

“It's good to celebrate numbers as points in your success,” Ripken Jr. said. “But then you also, it will give you new goals. ... The 500 is a big, round number. We're extremely proud of that, in a relatively short period of time, and we're going to continue to build youth development parks to create those opportunities for kids.”

The Orioles were in Boston when Holliday made his debut, but they're back home Friday night to start a series against Milwaukee . That was already going to be an interesting three-game set after the Brewers traded star pitcher Corbin Burnes to Baltimore during the offseason. Now the anticipation also includes Holliday's home debut at Camden Yards.

Holliday's No. 7 is the same number his father, Matt, wore for much of his big league career. Jackson Holliday was the No. 1 pick in 2022 draft, and nowadays, fans can easily track the progress of a prospect like that as he moves through the minor leagues.

“There is a little bit more of a buildup,” Ripken said. “That goes both ways. When you’re learning, sometimes you’re struggling, you’re making mistakes, and you don’t want anybody to see you learning. But then once you get good, you like all the attention in the world.”

Ripken made his debut on Aug. 10, 1981. He entered the game for the Orioles as a pinch-runner in the 12th inning — and scored the winning run on a hit by John Lowenstein.

There were certainly bigger stories around baseball at the time. That was the first day of games after a lengthy strike interrupted the season, and it was also the day Pete Rose broke Stan Musial's National League record for career hits.

Holliday, on the other hand, drew plenty of attention when he made his debut. He didn't seem daunted.

“He's 20 years old, but you saw him in the interviews last night — very poised, very confident in what he's doing. He wasn't overwhelmed by the big leagues,” Ripken said. “He might've been pressing just a little bit, because how can you not when the excitement is generated like that? But he'll settle in and he'll do well.”

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Holliday , 20, got the call to the majors on Wednesday. He will become the first player to wear the No. 7 jersey for the Orioles since Bill Ripken in 1988 and the seventh player to wear it in team history.

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From Dan Woike : Your eyes would tell you quickly.

The Lakers , at their very best this season, have received the kind of all-around dominance from L eBron James that made him the best player in the league — a surefire ticket to the end when winning mattered most.

But with 39 years on his bones and 21 seasons worth of mileage on his legs, James has had to pick his spots. On the nights when James has been able to play with his foot on the gas on both ends of the court, the Lakers have been as difficult to beat as any team. In the games when age and fatigue keep James glued to the paint, closing out on a shooter with his eyes instead of his effort, they’ve been in trouble.

Sunday, in their final game of the regular season and in desperate need of a win, coach Darvin Ham had a feeling which version of James he’d get.

“When we see that type of energy, it’s great,” Ham said before the game. “It lets us know — he’s pretty much always locked in, but again, we understand the stakes.”

The Lakers looked the way they were because James looked the way he was.

Offensively, his court vision carved the Pelicans apart. Defensively, he tortured Zion Williamson and took the Pelicans’ biggest threat totally out of the game. He had a double-double by halftime and a triple-double before the end of the 124-108 win .

“It just sets a tone,” Ham said of James’ play.

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From Broderick Turner : Kawhi Leonard sat on the Clippers bench Sunday once again dressed in a sweatsuit, right next to Paul George, who was next to James Harden, the team’s three stars not playing in the final regular-season game before the team begins the playoffs.

The big mystery surrounds Leonard and his status for the Clippers’ first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks that will start Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. He didn’t play against the Houston Rockets at home Sunday because of right knee inflammation. He has missed the last eight games with knee issues.

The fourth-seeded Clippers made no assurances that Leonard would play when the series starts.

“He’s not playing today,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before his team’s 116-105 loss to the Rockets in L.A.’s last regular-season game before moving to Intuit Dome in Inglewood next season.

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Tuesday No. 8 Lakers at No. 7 New Orleans, 4:30 p.m., TNT No. 10 Golden State at No. 9 Sacramento, 7 p.m., TNT

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Wednesday No. 8 Miami at No. 7 Philadelphia;, 4 p.m., ESPN No. 10 Atlanta at No. 9. Chicago; 6:30 p.m., ESPN

Note: Winners of the Nos. 7 vs. No. 8 game advance to the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. Loser of the game advances to a second play-in game to play the winners of the game between the Nos. 9 and 10 seeds. The winners of that game become the No. 8 seed in their respective conference.

From Jack Harris : For so-called superteams like the Dodgers included, there is a universal kryptonite from which even a $300-million payroll isn’t immune.

In a 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday, the Dodgers issued 14 of them, shooting themselves in the foot again and again and again to drop a three-game weekend series at Chavez Ravine.

Free passes hadn’t exactly been an issue for the Dodgers this season. Entering Sunday, they had the 11th-lowest walk rate in the majors.

But between James Paxton ’s wild command (he walked eight in five-plus innings) and more shaky performances from the underbelly of a worn-out bullpen (culminating with a tiebreaking three-spot against J.P. Feyereisen in the seventh inning), the team’s fifth loss in its last nine games felt entirely of its own making.

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Masataka Yoshida hit his first homer of the season, one of three home runs by Boston on Sunday, and the Red Sox beat the Angels 5-4 .

The designated hitter Yoshida hit his off reliever José Suarez in the sixth inning and scored a runner. Tyler O’Neill and Triston Casas hit back-to-back two-out homers in the first off Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson (2-1).

“The pitch count was up and we took advantage of Suarez out there with Masa,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “It was a good one, good game plan.”

After going seven scoreless innings in each of his first two starts, Anderson went 4 1/3, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks (one intentional) with four strikeouts.

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From Thuc Nhi Nguyen : As JuJu Watkins wiped tears from her eyes with the corner of her jersey after USC’s season-ending loss to Connecticut in the NCAA regional final, UConn coach Geno Auriemma gave Watkins two encouraging pats on the back. He said a few words into the freshman’s ear.

What did the legendary coach tell USC ’s heartbroken star who set the NCAA Division I freshman scoring record in the crushing defeat?

“Go pro,” Auriemma joked later .

But even with the legendary coach’s light-hearted encouragement, Watkins probably won’t hear her name called in the WNBA draft until 2027.

To be eligible for the draft, domestic players must turn 22 years old during the calendar year of the event or have graduated from a four-year university prior to, or within the three months after, the draft.

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From Thuc Nhi Nguyen : Isaiah Raikes’ nameplate over his locker barely had settled in, but USC ’s latest great hope at defensive line already is looking for a new home.

Raikes and defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans were removed from USC’s online roster this weekend amid their plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Monday. As players flirted with , backed out of and entered the portal, discussion around the spring transfer window lingered over the final two weeks of USC’s spring practices, but coach Lincoln Riley emphasized that if the Trojans “lose a couple of guys, then we’ll replace them.”

USC also lost freshman offensive lineman Jason Zandamela to the portal this week, but Raikes’ departure leaves a more urgent 6-foot-2, 320-pound hole in the interior of the defensive line. The nose tackle from Texas A&M was expected to anchor the front along with Bear Alexander .

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THE MASTERS

From Sam Farmer : Scottie Scheffler said all last week that he would pull out of the Masters if his expectant wife went into labor during the tournament.

Instead, Scheffler delivered a second green jacket.

The world’s No. 1 player was true to form Sunday, remaining steady through “Amen Corner” when the rest of his top competitors got wobbly during that brutal stretch comprising 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National.

It was the second Masters victory for Scheffler since 2022, and this third win in the past four tour events. Last month, he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship, and finished tied for second in the Houston Open.

Scheffler said he never allowed himself to relax with the lead. He shot a four-under-par 68 on Sunday, won the Masters at minus-11, beating runner-up Ludvig Aberg by four strokes.

Tiger Woods shoots a 77 in final round of Masters

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THIS DATE IN SPORTS

1927 — Yankees slugger Babe Ruth hits MLB record 60 HRs is a season.

1947 — Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier in MLB.

1979 — 43rd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Fuzzy Zoeller wins his only Masters with a birdie on the 2nd hole of a playoff with Ed Sneed and Tom Watson.

1984 — Ben Crenshaw wins the Masters by two strokes over Tom Watson.

1985 — Marvin Hagler retains his world middleweight title by stopping Tommas Hearns in the third round at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Both slug it out with reckless abandon for eight minutes, which many consider the most electrifying three rounds in boxing history.

1991 — Magic Johnson sets an NBA record for career assists in a 112-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Johnson, who needed nine assists to break Oscar Robertson’s record of 9,887, gets 19.

1993 — Sparky Anderson earns his 2,000th victory as a manager as the Detroit Tigers rally to beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2.

1997 — Baseball honors Jackie Robinson by retiring #42 for all teams.

2000 — Cal Ripken Jr. becomes the 24th player to reach 3,000 hits when he lines a clean single to center off Twins reliever Hector Carrasco. He reaches the milestone with his third hit in a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins and becomes the seventh player in major league history to get 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.

2019 — The Clippers overcome an NBA record 31-point deficit to score an improbable 135-131 Game 2 playoff victory over the Golden State Warriors.

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