The calendar hitting mid-July means that the summer collegiate season around New England is reaching its climax. The NECBL All-Star Game was first up, pitting East and West Division squads against one another on Sunday at Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn. The Futures League took center stage in Connecticut a couple of days later, hosting its festivities at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium between Team Rose City (featuring the Norwich Sea Unicorns, New Britain Bees, Westfield Starfires and Worcester Bravehearts) and Team Three Rivers. With the month of August just a few days away, the regular season across ..read more

Two New England natives will enter the USA Baseball development pipeline in the days and weeks to come. USA Baseball announced its rosters for the National Team Development Programs for the 16U/17U and the 13U/14U age divisions. One New England prospect earned invitations to each roster. The National Team Development Program offers the nation’s top athletes an opportunity to connect with USA Baseball coaches, task force, and national team staff to better prepare for a future national team experience. Participants will take part in skill development sessions, off-field educational seminars, an ..read more

The summer travel baseball season is drawing to a close with many prospects planning to take a well-deserved rest in August. Before that respite, some high school and prep prospects are boosting their respective stocks in the world of college recruiting. In the weeks to come, we'll see if those performances translate to increased recruiting interest, campus visits, and even offers from college coaches. Starting on Aug. 1, the NCAA will allow college coaches to extend offers to high school prospects in the Class of 2026. So, this is certainly a pivotal time for incoming juniors. Here is a look ..read more

The pace of college commitments has picked up as high school prospects take official campus visits and play in front of college recruiters at showcase tournaments. The current list of commitments for high school prospects in the Class of 2025 has reached 113 New England residents. The majority are D1 prospects, with Northeastern leading the way with 11 commitments. Stonehill, Maine, Holy Cross, UConn, and Boston College are next in line with five commitments each. Whether it’s through prep/high school or the travel ranks, New Englanders are routinely bound for some of the nation’s top college ..read more

Twin brothers Logan and Lucas Sinacola have become nearly inseparable throughout their life journey. At present, that path has landed them at Vermont Academy, where both have become standout hockey and baseball players.  "Logan and I have a unique relationship since we are twins,'' said Lucas. "We have a twin sense and usually know what the other one is thinking or is going to do. That makes us perfect linemates in hockey or perfect teammates to play the corners on the baseball field. As teammates and brothers, we push each other harder and harder." Added Logan, "Playing with my twin bro ..read more

The calendar hitting mid-July means that the summer collegiate season around New England is reaching its climax. Playoff races are heating up across the Cape Cod League, NECBL and Futures League as all three seasons have just a couple of weeks remaining and will take a brief pause for their respective All-Star Games over the next week. The NECBL All-Star Game is the first up on Sunday at Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., while the Futures League will follow at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium two days later. The focus will shift to the Cape next Saturday as the best of the best will take to Guv Fuller Fie ..read more

Three New England natives earned selections to one of the top national showcase events for high school underclassmen -- the Area Code Underclass Games. MLB scouts have selected 200 of the top high school prospects in the nation to compete for eight regional teams in the four-day tournament in Long Beach, Calif., from Aug. 5 to 8. Scouts from all 30 Major League teams as well as top NCAA coaches will be in attendance. This year's tournament figures to be of particular interest for NCAA D1 coaches, as the official Signing Period for players in the Class of 2026 begins on Aug. 1 -- just four day ..read more

Four New England natives have been selected to the Northeast regional team's roster for one of the most prestigious national showcase events -- the Area Code Games. MLB scouts have selected 240 of the top high school prospects in the nation to compete for eight regional teams in a five-day showcase in Long Beach, Calif., from Aug. 8 to 13. Scouts from all 30 Major League teams as well as top NCAA coaches will be in attendance. The tournament serves as the beginning of a year-long interview process culminating with the 2025 MLB Draft. Many future MLB stars have participated in the Area Code Ga ..read more

The latest guest on The Base Path Podcast is Massachusetts native Jayson King, who recently resigned as head coach at the University of Dayton to become an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University. King reflected on whether his transition from a head coaching position at a D1 mid-major to become an assistant coach at an SEC program speaks to the changing dynamics of college baseball. "Well, it's Vanderbilt, and it's (head coach) Tim Corbin," said King. "I think you combine those two things, and that's a tough thing to pass up. It's something that I've always had an interest in doing. I actuall ..read more

The 2024 MLB Draft came to a close on Tuesday with another seven New England prospects earning selections in Rounds 11 through 20. Over the three days of the draft, a total of 17 New England prospects earned selections by MLB clubs. Just one New England prospect -- Leominster, Mass., native Jonathan Santucci -- earned a selection on Day 1 of the draft on Sunday, which included the first two rounds. Another nine New England prospects earned selections on Monday, when teams made selections in Rounds 3 through 10. Here’s a look at the seven New England prospects who earned selections on the fina ..read more