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Sunday 05/03/2020
Summer without local baseball slowly becoming a sad reality Posted: 03 May 2020 [02:00 PM] Baseball and summer have been synonymous for nearly 150 years. In the New Britain area, professional baseball has been a part…
Wednesday 04/29/2020
Futures League postpones start of season due to coronavirus Posted: 29 April 2020 [08:06 PM] STAFF REPORT Add the Futures Collegiate Baseball League to the list of leagues which won’t be starting on time. The FCBL announced…
Monday 04/06/2020
' They wanted us as much as we wanted them,' Bristol Blues and New Britain Bees both prepare for first season in new leagues Posted: 06 April 2020 [05:41 PM] Summer baseball in central Connecticut is going to look very different than it has in previous years, as both the New…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
New Britain Bees, Futures League still aiming to start 2020 season on schedule Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Spring is looking to be awfully quiet in the local area, at least in the realm of sport.…
Monday 03/16/2020
Former Bristol Blues, Goodwin Tech pitcher Hughes signs with New Britain Bees Posted: 16 March 2020 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Another local baseball standout will be back competing in the Hardware City this summer. Tommy Hughes, a three-time…
Friday 03/06/2020
New Britain Bees announce two more signings to 2020 roster Posted: 06 March 2020 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees continued to put together their 2020 roster on Friday, announcing two more additions to…
Friday 02/28/2020
New Britain baseball record-holder Rivera becomes first FCBL signing announced by Bees Posted: 28 February 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees take the field for the first time as a Futures League team this…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Bees hire Yale assistant coach Ray Guarino as new manager Posted: 11 February 2020 [12:28 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees have a new manager … again. The new entry into the Futures Collegiate Baseball League announced…
Friday 01/17/2020
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland realizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:03 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Saturday 01/11/2020
New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker to join Philadelphia Phillies organization Posted: 11 January 2020 [06:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Former New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker is on his way to the profession ranks. The Bees announced…
Friday 12/27/2019
Top 10 Local Sports Storylines of 2019: Professional baseball in New Britain comes to end; New Britain boys basketball reaches Division-II title game; Innovation boys basketball wins program's first championship Posted: 27 December 2019 [09:41 PM] The 2019 calendar year was loaded with sports history, both good and bad. Here are the 10 local sports storylines of…
Monday 11/18/2019
Rise and Fall of Pro Baseball in New Britain, Part 1: One vote changes baseball history for city, leading to championship won, an affiliation lost a decade later and a new stadium gaining approval Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:44 AM] The New Britain Bees recently announced they would be leaving the Atlantic League to join the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, effectively…
Rise and Fall of Pro Baseball in New Britain, Part 2: Tale of how New Britain became a Rock Cats city and the immense popularity that followed Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:41 AM] The New Britain Bees recently announced they would be leaving the Atlantic League to join the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, effectively…
Rise and Fall of Pro Baseball in New Britain, Part 3: Rock Cats are sold to Josh Solomon, changing New Britain baseball forever, as team bolts for Hartford Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:37 AM] The New Britain Bees recently announced they would be leaving the Atlantic League to join the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, effectively…
Rise and Fall of Pro Baseball in New Britain, Part 4: Bees take over New Britain Stadium, but fans don't follow, ultimately leading to sad end of pro baseball in city after 36 years Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:33 AM] The New Britain Bees recently announced they would be leaving the Atlantic League to join the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, effectively…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Inside Ricker's unexpected journey to manager of New Britain Bees Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Ray Ricker put in a phone call to New Britain Bees general manager Brad Smith last Thursday,…
New Britain Bees hire Post University's Ray Ricker as manager Posted: 06 November 2019 [12:30 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees have made their first significant hire as a new member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.…
Monday 10/28/2019
New Britain Bees leave Atlantic League, but will play in Futures League next season, host All-Star Game Posted: 28 October 2019 [04:08 PM] STAFF WRITERS NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are officially leaving the Atlantic League. After a month of speculation of whether…
Decision on future of New Britain Bees in Atlantic League expected today Posted: 28 October 2019 [11:12 AM] The Atlantic League is expected to make an announcement at noon today, and it could be the news that confirms the New…
Thursday 10/03/2019
Report: New Britain Bees won't be part of Atlantic League next season, but plan to play in city in 2020 Posted: 03 October 2019 [04:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - According to reports, the New Britain Bees may be leaving the Atlantic League after four seasons. Per Mike…
Sunday 09/22/2019
New Britain Bees win final game of season, were unable to earn playoff berth Posted: 22 September 2019 [09:07 PM] Staff report BRIDGEWATER TOWN-SHIP, N.J. - The New Britain Bees wrapped up their 2019 season with a victory on the road over…
Sunday 09/08/2019
New Britain Bees sweep doubleheader as they continue to battle for elusive playoff spot Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The division-leading Long Island Ducks won their 10th straight game on Sunday, making it impossible for the New…
Friday 09/06/2019
New Britain Bees bolster pitching staff for final stretch of regular season Posted: 06 September 2019 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With a potential playoff appearance in sight, the New Britain Bees are bolstering their pitching staff for what…
Wednesday 09/04/2019
Despite struggles at home, New Britain Bees set for three big series down the stretch in own confines Posted: 04 September 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have just five series left in the regular season, and three of them will…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
New Britain Bees DH Carp heating up after extended time away from professional baseball Posted: 03 September 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mike Carp likely never wanted to come home from Lancaster. The New Britain Bees designated hitter closed out…
Monday 09/02/2019
New Britain Bees rained out, huge series with Somerset begins with double header Tuesday Posted: 02 September 2019 [03:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees were scheduled to begin a crucial home stand on Monday afternoon against the Somerset…
Sunday 09/01/2019
New Britain Bees pick up blowout victory to keep pace in second half divisional race Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:14 PM] LANCASTER, Pa. - The New Britain Bees romped over the host Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday afternoon, 10-1, for their second straight…
Friday 08/30/2019
New Britain Bees entering critical stretch to determine playoff hopes Posted: 30 August 2019 [05:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Just weeks after appearing to be buried in the depths of the Liberty Division standings, the New Britain…
Thursday 08/29/2019
New Britain Bees looking to finish road trip on high note against lowly Lancaster this weekend Posted: 29 August 2019 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite a borderline disastrous start to the second half of the season, the New Britain Bees are within…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Rogers leads way as New Britain Bees hit five home runs to rally past High Point Rockers Posted: 28 August 2019 [03:07 PM] HIGH POINT, NC - For the second time in as many tries, the New Britain Bees have claimed a critical series…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Former New Britain Bees players performing well with new teams Posted: 27 August 2019 [03:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are continuing their quest towards the top of the Liberty Division, and are doing…
Monday 08/26/2019
New Britain Bees look for another successful series against High Point Rockers Posted: 26 August 2019 [03:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees faced a golden opportunity to continue making up ground in the Liberty Division this…
Sunday 08/25/2019
New Britain Bees continue to look for ways to bring more fans into home ballpark Posted: 25 August 2019 [04:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees, well into their fourth season as an Atlantic League franchise, have hovered near the…
Friday 08/23/2019
New Britain Bees use plate discipline to avoid extended offensive slumps Posted: 23 August 2019 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Slumping in baseball should be considered a certainty, especially in a season that’s more than 120 games, like…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Timely hitting, strong pitching has helped New Britain Bees during recent stretch Posted: 22 August 2019 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Facing a seven-game deficit in the Liberty Division with just two months left in the regular season, the…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Fuller, Rosario give New Britain Bees reliable arms in back end of bullpen Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Close followers of the New Britain Bees this season would likely point to pitching problems and struggles in…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Collier quickly readjusting to Atlantic League in key role with New Britain Bees Posted: 20 August 2019 [04:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Zach Collier hadn’t played in the Atlantic League in four years when the New Britain Bees signed him…
Monday 08/19/2019
Members of New Britain Bees look back on players who influenced their style of play Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of the beauties of baseball is its widespread uniqueness. Every ballpark contains different dimensions, different obstacles that…
Sunday 08/18/2019
New Britain Bees right-hander Riordan settling back into rotation after injury Posted: 18 August 2019 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite being a 32-year-old veteran with four seasons of Atlantic League experience and more than 200 starts in…
Friday 08/16/2019
New acquisition Jackson focused on helping New Britain Bees win ballgames Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Like almost every other player in the Atlantic League, New Britain Bees infielder Ryan Jackson wants to get…
Thursday 08/15/2019
All-or-nothing swing helps New Britain Bees' Moreno briefly break out of slump Posted: 15 August 2019 [08:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Rando Moreno had made up his mind. The New Britain Bees second baseman had been mired in a…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Riordan solid, New Britain Bees get timely hitting to take second straight from High Point Rockers Posted: 14 August 2019 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If the New Britain Bees are to climb back in the Liberty Division Race, they will have to…
A look at how the New Britain Bees' midseason acquisitions have fared so far Posted: 14 August 2019 [03:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees’ roster looks a lot different to the one it fielded back in April to…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
New Britain Bees still struggling to win close games Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees dropped a close contest in Monday’s series opener with the first-place High Point…
Monday 08/12/2019
New Britain Bees see improvement in pitching, but offense stumbles in latest series loss Posted: 12 August 2019 [07:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Heading into last weekend’s series with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, the New Britain Bees were looking to…
Sunday 08/11/2019
For second straight day, New Britain Bees lose to visiting Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in extra innings Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second straight day on Sunday, the New Britain Bees lost to the visiting Southern Maryland Blue…
Friday 08/09/2019
New Britain Bees receive much-needed pitching boost in series win over Lancaster Barnstormers Posted: 09 August 2019 [04:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It hasn’t been the kindest of starts to the second half of the season for the New Britain…
Thursday 08/08/2019
New Britain Bees looking for pitching to bounce back in upcoming series with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees return home from a brief road trip to begin a three-game series with the…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Former New Britain Bees outfielder De Aza continuing strong hitting with Twins Triple-A affiliate Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:11 PM] The New Britain Bees lost their best offensive presence last month when the contract of center fielder Alejandro De Aza was…