NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees announced Monday they promoted Bret DeRosa to be the team’s General Manager. DeRosa, a…
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Tuesday 03/09/2021
New Britain Bees have been sold Posted: 09 March 2021 [10:42 AM] STAFF REPORT New Britain Bees General Manager Brad Smith will now go by Owner Brad Smith. After three seasons as Bees general…
Tuesday 03/02/2021
New Britain Bees hire Donnie McKillop as new manager Posted: 02 March 2021 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees will be entering its second season in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League with a…
Monday 01/04/2021
New Britain Bees, city agree to 5-year extension on team's lease of ballpark Posted: 04 January 2021 [02:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Bees have assured the next few summers will continue…
Friday 10/16/2020
Former New Britain Red Sox player, local baseball coach passes away at 57 Posted: 16 October 2020 [07:33 PM] When Tary Scott first moved to Connecticut in the mid 1980’s, it was to pursue his dreams of playing professional baseball.…
Sunday 08/16/2020
New Britain Bees rained out Sunday, season home finale pushed back to Monday Posted: 16 August 2020 [02:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are going to have to wait to play their final two homes games of…
Sunday 08/09/2020
New Britain Bees' bullpen roughed up in loss to North Shore Posted: 09 August 2020 [06:29 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees lost their second straight game on Sunday afternoon, falling to the North Shore Navigators in lopsided…
Wednesday 08/05/2020
New Britain Bees notebook: Players with local ties have done well over past week Posted: 05 August 2020 [06:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Time is quickly winding down for the New Britain Bees this summer. Here are some things of note…
Sunday 08/02/2020
New Britain Bees rained out Sunday, game against Westfield Monday to appear on NESN Posted: 02 August 2020 [04:34 PM] Thunderstorms rolled through the Hardware City and washed away the New Britain Bees’ plans on extending their winning streak Sunday afternoon.…
Friday 07/24/2020
New Britain Bees notebook: Offensive outburst not enough to climb out of last place Posted: 24 July 2020 [12:33 PM] The New Britain Bees are now less than a month away from the end of the regular season, and have a…
Monday 07/20/2020
New Britain Bees sign former UNC and current UConn pitcher/infielder Ben Casparius Posted: 20 July 2020 [05:44 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added a significant name to their roster. The Futures League team announced…
Sunday 07/19/2020
New Britain Bees make furious comeback, but fall late for fifth straight loss Posted: 19 July 2020 [07:00 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees rattled off an improable comeback against the Worcester Bravehearts on Sunday afternoon, turning an 8-3 deficit…
Friday 07/17/2020
Take me to out to the ballgame: Attending New Britain Bees game during pandemic different experience, but similar as well Posted: 17 July 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a cool July night - a perfect one for baseball. The New Britain Bees, now in…
New Britain Bees notebook: Team squandered multiple late leads this week, fall further back in standings Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:39 AM] The New Britain Bees began the week in last place in the Futures League after a 12-9 loss to the then-last…
Tuesday 07/14/2020
New Britain Bees' Rivera adjusting to unique season filled with coronavirus precautions Posted: 14 July 2020 [10:58 AM] As a New Britain High School graduate, Danniel Rivera has a strong sense of familiarity with New Britain Stadium. During his…
Monday 07/13/2020
Checking in on where New Britain Bees stand in Futures League so far this season Posted: 13 July 2020 [12:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Bees have been in action for nearly two weeks, as the Futures League began its…
Sunday 07/12/2020
New Britain Bees make late comeback attempt, can't overcome errors in loss to Brockton Posted: 12 July 2020 [05:28 PM] The New Britain Bees nearly completed a dramatic comeback on Sunday afternoon against the last-place Brockton Rox, but five errors and…
Wednesday 07/08/2020
Notebook: Looking at the New Britain Bees' first week of games Posted: 08 July 2020 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been an exciting week for baseball - at least locally anyway. The New Britain Bees have officially…
Tuesday 07/07/2020
New Britain Bees adjusting to live pitching after long hiatus Posted: 07 July 2020 [10:31 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees are early into the 2020 season and playing their first competitive baseball games since…
Monday 07/06/2020
"I knew I was getting a hit that at-bat': Former New Britain standout Rivera gets Bees' first hit as Futures League team Posted: 06 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Danniel Rivera has plenty of familiarity when it comes to representing New Britain on the baseball field.…
Sunday 07/05/2020
Bullpen struggles as New Britain Bees suffer first loss of season Posted: 05 July 2020 [05:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees entered the eighth inning on Sunday looking to move to 2-0 on the young…
Friday 07/03/2020
'It's the only show in town:' New Britain Bees fans embrace baseball's return to city in socially distanced sellout Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Thursday night’s season opener for the New Britain Bees after nearly six weeks of delay had the looks…
Thursday 07/02/2020
New Britain Bees welcome baseball back to city, pick up victory to begin Futures League era Posted: 02 July 2020 [10:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the first time since last September, the lights came on at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Former Goodwin Tech standout Hughes excited to get back on mound this summer with New Britain Bees Posted: 01 July 2020 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a different kind of summer for Tommy Hughes. Normally in the middle of his summer baseball…
New Britain Bees have sports spotlight to themselves as Future League season begins Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The echoing of the ball hitting the bat, the pop of the leather glove, the call of the…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Former New Britain baseball star Rivera ready for homecoming season with Bees Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:23 PM] Former New Britain baseball star Danniel Rivera’s first collegiate season at Southern New Hampshire University was brought to an abrupt end…
Monday 06/22/2020
New Britain Bees, Futures League announce 2020 season, will begin in Hardware City on July 2 Posted: 22 June 2020 [01:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Baseball is officially back in New Britain. After a lengthy delay and a general uncertainty about any sort…
Thursday 06/18/2020
Pair of New Britain Bees players sign on with MLB organizations Posted: 18 June 2020 [05:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Two New Britain Bees have signed on with MLB organizations, as outfielder Matt Chamberlain and infielder Jake Mackenzie…
Sunday 06/07/2020
Looking at New Britain Bees' roster for potential 2020 season Posted: 07 June 2020 [02:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It is still unclear when, and if, the New Britain Bees will have their inaugural season in the…
Tuesday 05/12/2020
Beautiful Lives Project can't wait to get back in action after COVID-19 fizzles out Posted: 12 May 2020 [04:02 PM] Bryce Weiler dreams of making dreams come true, even when a pandemic puts those dreams on hold for a little while.…
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…