The Division 1A/Super 8 tournament could return to Massachusetts as early as the spring of 2027, if the MIAA tournament management committee approves the proposal on Jan. 20. The MIAA baseball committee voted on Jan. 13 to approve an "All-State" tournament by a count of 14-1. The MIAA suspended the … [Read more...]
Podcast: Salisbury School assistants remember Kevin Huber
Two Salisbury School assistant coaches -- James Simboli and Dylan Sanchez -- joined The Base Path Podcast to remember Kevin Huber, who died unexpectedly at the age of 50 in December. Sanchez played for Huber at Salisbury before graduating in 2018. He continued his playing career at Central … [Read more...]
ISL insider: Carson Cross hired as Governor’s Academy coach
Former UConn All-American Carson Cross has accepted the head coaching position at The Governor's Academy, following the departure of one-year head coach James Baker. Cross, a native of Exeter, N.H., spent the last four years as head coach at St. Thomas Aquinas in Dover, N.H. He is also the … [Read more...]
Prep power rankings: Which teams make way-too-early top 10?
The calendar has flipped to 2026, so it doesn't feel completely premature to start getting excited about the spring season. Yes, there is still snow on the ground, and a lot can happen between now and Opening Day. But we are not in the business of predicting injuries or other unforeseen events that … [Read more...]
10 predictions for New England baseball in 2026
The internet is filled with content about resolutions and predictions this time of year, and we wouldn't want to miss out. We've explored numerous trends in our coverage in 2025, including an increase in player injuries, shifts in college recruiting, and changes to the structure of travel ball … [Read more...]
2025 in review: 5 fun/inspiring New England baseball stories
As we prepare to usher in 2026, we take one more look back at the people who put smiles on our faces in 2025. These may not be the most news-worthy or impactful stories in our region. Instead, they are the stories and people who left us feeling better about our coverage. These people may inspire … [Read more...]
