The regular season champs (9-2) became the playoff champs when the St. Agrippina Cardinals swept through the playoffs to pick up the trophy. The Cardinals, as the #1 seed drew the Indians in the first round. Although the Indians were game the Cardinals had too much firepower and swept them 2 games to 0. In the finals Read More…
The rain finally cleared, the sun came back out and the Cardinals and the Cubs got to take to the field for game two of their season. Both teams won on opening day and took their 1-0 records to Langone Park for an early season battle. The Cardinals sent ace Nico LaColla to the mound and Read More…
Boys and girls ages 4-21 have broken out the gloves, bats and cleats and begun practicing as they eagerly await the NEAA Baseball Opening Day of April 30th. This year the North End Program, run by Commissioner Ralph Martignetti and Sports Coordinator John Romano will have approximately 250 children as part of a baseball team. Read More…
Article by Coach Rick Martignetti Game 1 Semis: Dodgers 13 Astros 5 The 15u North End Dodgers entered this year’s playoffs as the 3 seed and away team in a best two-out-of-three series against the highly talented and highly rivaled 2 seed Boston Astros. Game 1 started off in the Astros favor leading 5 to Read More…
Catch up on the NEAA (21 and under) Dodgers and their run in this year’s playoffs: NEAA 21U Dodgers Finish 14-4; 2nd Seed in the Playoffs The NEAA 21U Dodgers wrapped up their regular season with a 15-0 thrashing of Waltham and secured the 2nd seed for the upcoming playoffs. The Dodgers have been rock solid all Read More…
For 25 years, Boston’s North End and sister city North Adams have held the annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange Tournament. The teams celebrated the anniversary on Saturday night at Puopolo Park as part of this year’s exchange. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh presented co-founder George Canales with a plaque dedicating “George Canales Way.” Co-founders Joe Sgarano and John Fiumara from Read More…
What a series the North End All Stars played against the South End in winning a 2 game sweep to take the annual North2 South series! Led by Head Coach Luigi Natale, Assistant Dennis Lacolla and Assistant Dan Shea, the North End came out ready to play in game one, shutting the South End down. Read More…
NEAA 21U Dodgers Open Season With a Victory The NEAA 21U Dodgers opened their Lou Tompkins All-Star Baseball season with a stirring 2-1 victory over the South End Astros. The Dodgers opened their season with ace Vincent Lopriore on the mound. He faced off against Astro ace Rivera. The two were dominant throughout the game. Read More…
The NEAA 21u Dodgers have several players doing big things for their college teams. Two lifelong North End men, who have played in the NEAA baseball program since age 8, are getting ready to wrap up their seasons and return to the Dodgers for summer baseball. Vincent Lopriore is starring at Curry College as a Read More…
The NEAA baseball program had a fantastic opening day! In all 5 games were played for children ages 6-12. In the early game the Raptors and the Mudcats put on a show for the early risers with a great display of hitting and defense. After that game concluded the Grasshoppers took on the Tin Caps. Read More…
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) is happy to announce the release of their schedules for T-Ball (ages 4-5), Minors (ages 6-8), and Majors (ages 9-12) baseball. Registrations have been received at an all-time high as it appears everyone is done with this winter. Commissioner Ralph Martignetti stated, “I know there is still snow on the Read More…
Friday January 23rd about 100 Major League players, ages 9-12, parents and coaches filled the conference room of the Nazarro for the 2014 baseball awards ceremony. The night featured trophies, medals, Regina pizza and wild applause as the players from the 2014 season took their bows. The night started with league coordinator John Romano welcoming Read More…