BRISTOL - Christian Beal, a native of Chicago suburb Flossmoor, Ill., says the fraternity of African-American baseball players in the Windy…
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Friday 07/19/2019
St. Paul alum, Bristol Blues pitcher Lahey displays mental toughness as 'big-game pitcher' Posted: 19 July 2019 [04:38 PM] BRISTOL - Former St. Paul pitcher Wes Lahey still remembers waking up on the morning prior to his start in the…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Bristol Blues gearing up for potential championship run in season's second half Posted: 18 July 2019 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL - Sitting at 19-18 and 2½ games back of first place at the Futures League All-Star break, the Bristol Blues…
Wednesday 07/17/2019
Bristol Blues sign two more arms to bolster bullpen Posted: 17 July 2019 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - Along with a trio of relief pitchers who joined the team two weeks ago, the Bristol Blues signed two…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
Bristol Blues to open second half of season with three-game homestand Posted: 16 July 2019 [05:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have not played well or consistently at home this season, sporting a 7-7 record at Muzzy…
Monday 07/15/2019
Bristol Blues' talent showcased with eight All-Star selections Posted: 15 July 2019 [07:21 PM] BRISTOL - When scouts from the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds tell Bristol Blues owner Elliot Scheiner they believe the…
Sunday 07/14/2019
Bristol Blues have gone through many ups and downs so far this season Posted: 14 July 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - The ebbs and flows of the 2019 season seem to have leveled off for the Bristol Blues, as a…
Friday 07/12/2019
Eight Futures League All-Stars from the Bristol Blues may not be enough Posted: 12 July 2019 [05:27 PM] BRISTOL - Eight Bristol Blues players were selected as Futures League All-Stars on Tuesday, and one more may join them this…
Thursday 07/11/2019
Handful of Bristol Blues players have battled back from Tommy John surgery, including help from former Yankee Pineda Posted: 11 July 2019 [04:44 PM] BRISTOL - When Ryan Lauk, starting pitcher for the Bristol Blues and a reliever at Wagner College, tore the UCL in…
Wednesday 07/10/2019
Mounce brings his Texas pride with him to Bristol Blues Posted: 10 July 2019 [04:41 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder J.T. Mounce hails from Cypress, Texas, and just like many passionate Texans, Mounce has plenty of…
Tuesday 07/09/2019
Eight Bristol Blues selected to play in Futures League All-Star Game Posted: 09 July 2019 [07:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Futures League All-Star Game is set for July 16 at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and there will…
Bristol Blues outfielder White's ritual a tribute to his mother, who fostered his MLB dream Posted: 09 July 2019 [04:39 PM] BRISTOL - Every time he steps up to the plate, Austin White grabs the barrel of his bat and with the…
Monday 07/08/2019
Posted: 08 July 2019 [07:28 PM] BRISTOL - Two of the top three established starting pitchers on the Bristol Blues’ roster, and another exciting arm just getting going with the team, went down with injuries last week and were lost for the summer, forcing the…
Sunday 07/07/2019
Bristol Blues players have mentality that they're never out of a game Posted: 07 July 2019 [06:35 PM] BRISTOL - One of the Bristol Blues’ biggest games this season came during a come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Pittsfield Suns…
Friday 07/05/2019
Worcester Bravehearts' offense explodes for 22 hits in blowout over Bristol Blues Posted: 05 July 2019 [10:54 PM] BRISTOL - Nicholas Martin and Paul Coumoulos exploded at the plate, Angelo Baez dominated on the mound, and the Worcester Bravehearts…
On the road with the Bristol Blues: An inside look at the hottest team in the FCBL Posted: 05 July 2019 [05:29 PM] BRISTOL - When Bristol Blues general manager Brian Rooney constructed the team’s roster in the offseason, he took a step back…
Thursday 07/04/2019
Bristol Blues win via 10th-inning walk-off, move into first place tie in FCBL standings Posted: 04 July 2019 [11:53 PM] BRISTOL - Following a frantic eighth-inning rally down three runs Wednesday at Muzzy Field, the Bristol Blues doubled down and made…
Bristol Blues, CCSU pitcher Niman asserting himself as one of FCBL's top relievers Posted: 04 July 2019 [04:00 PM] BRISTOL - Dom Niman has rapidly become one of the top relievers in the FCBL, and he’s been getting it done…
Wednesday 07/03/2019
Bristol Blues boast plenty of left-handed talent in lineup Posted: 03 July 2019 [04:05 PM] BRISTOL - Looking down the Bristol Blues’ lineup card Monday night, there was one note that instantly jumped out. The…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
Bristol Blues pitcher Shane looking to earn spot in CCSU rotation Posted: 02 July 2019 [04:34 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues pitcher Matt Shane is trying to earn a spot in the CCSU baseball team’s regular starting rotation…
Monday 07/01/2019
Making first summer start, Shane leads Bristol Blues to ninth win in 10 games Posted: 01 July 2019 [11:06 PM] BRISTOL - In his first start for the Bristol Blues this summer, each time left-hander Matt Shane got into a jam…
Trio of Bristol Blues continue to swing bats well to be among league leaders in hitting Posted: 01 July 2019 [09:46 PM] BRISTOL - Brandon Miller isn’t worried about his stats, even as he sits atop the leaderboard as the FCBL’s top hitter.…
Sunday 06/30/2019
Bristol Blues are adjusting to succeed during tough stretch of season Posted: 30 June 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - When looking at the Bristol Blues’ 2019 schedule, one of the first items manager Ronnie Palmer and his staff…
Friday 06/28/2019
Several elements have come together to help Bristol Blues during recent surge Posted: 28 June 2019 [08:28 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have caught fire, riding a six-game win streak and victories in seven of their last eight…
Thursday 06/27/2019
Bristol Blues' trio of catchers helps team to six-game win streak Posted: 27 June 2019 [06:36 PM] BRISTOL - Prior to the Bristol Blues taking the field in their season opener in late May, there was plenty of…
Wednesday 06/26/2019
UHart's Nowak brings closer's mentality to Bristol Blues staff Posted: 26 June 2019 [08:50 PM] BRISTOL - As a true freshman on the University of Hartford baseball team in the spring, Will Nowak started as a…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Bristol Blues relief pitcher Hughes proving tech school kids can compete at high level Posted: 25 June 2019 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - Growing up, Tommy Hughes was never sold on baseball being a sport to take his places. A basketball player…
Monday 06/24/2019
Trio of CCSU baseball players taking NCAA regional experience with them to Bristol Blues Posted: 24 June 2019 [05:36 PM] BRISTOL - Buddy Dewaine, Sam Loda and Matt Shane walked into Baum-Walker Stadium with the rest of their CCSU baseball teammates…
Sunday 06/23/2019
Bristol Blues getting ready for grueling week of road games Posted: 23 June 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have been playing well as of late. Saturday night marked the Blues’ second win streak…
Friday 06/21/2019
Bristol Blues add elite talent in Upton Posted: 21 June 2019 [05:36 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have just added an elite talent to their lineup. Parker Upton brings with him plenty of…
Thursday 06/20/2019
After 'embarrassing' start to season, mid-inning turnaround has given Bristol Blues different vibe Posted: 20 June 2019 [04:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues were embarrassing themselves through the season’s first three weeks, and the steep nosedive had come crashing…
Wednesday 06/19/2019
Lauk's 10 strikeouts, clean defense bolster Bristol Blues to win over league-leading Navigators Posted: 19 June 2019 [10:46 PM] BRISTOL - Ryan Lauk was dominant, the offense pounded out a big inning, and the Bristol Blues secured a 7-0 win…
Bristol Blues roster full of players who squared off in high school, college Posted: 19 June 2019 [05:36 PM] BRISTOL - While most members of the Bristol Blues are playing together for the first time this summer, some have battled…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Bristol Blues pitchers, hitters share 'friendly rivalry.' Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:13 PM] BRISTOL - Film writer/director Richard Linklater’s 2016 movie “Everybody Wants Some!!” centers around a group of college baseball players in Texas…
Monday 06/17/2019
Beal powers Bristol Blues to win over Pittsfield Suns Posted: 17 June 2019 [11:42 PM] The Bristol Blues got back on a winning track with a 6-5 victory over the Pittsfield Suns on Monday led by…
Bristol Blues looking to turn things around as they play several home games this week Posted: 17 June 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues’ season has not gone as hoped through the first 13 games of the campaign, and they…
Sunday 06/16/2019
St. John's baseball player Miller brings Big East experience to Bristol Blues Posted: 16 June 2019 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - As Kodak Black’s “The Recipe” blared on the Muzzy Field loudspeakers Tuesday night, Bristol Blues two-hole hitter Brandon Miller…
Friday 06/14/2019
Bristol Blues outfielder Cloutier excited to be playing close to home this summer Posted: 14 June 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - Nolan Cloutier admits the start to his 2019 FCBL season was a little odd. Cloutier and his Bristol Blues…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Bristol Blues looking for relief help in middle innings Posted: 13 June 2019 [07:34 PM] BRISTOL - When Ronnie Palmer exploded during a managerial tirade in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to North Shore,…
Wednesday 06/12/2019
Posted: 12 June 2019 [08:50 PM] The influx of new talent onto the roster has apparently injected some immediate life into the Bristol Blues. After losing four consecutive games, the Blues on Wednesday evening stopped the bleeding with a 3-0 win over the Worcester…
Canadian Maves brings a fresh perspective to Bristol Blues Posted: 12 June 2019 [07:13 PM] BRISTOL - Kyle Maves wants to clear the air on a nationally controversial topic. The Toronto Raptors were not cheering the…
Controversial call, 16 stranded runners send Bristol Blues to fourth straight loss Posted: 12 June 2019 [12:18 AM] BRISTOL - The ball bounced. No doubt about it says … well … says just about everybody backing the Bristol…
Tuesday 06/11/2019
Ex-Sheehan players Judenis, Cloutier reunited with Bristol Blues Posted: 11 June 2019 [08:53 PM] BRISTOL - James Judenis and Nolan Cloutier never really talked much during their high school days. The two were teammates…
Monday 06/10/2019
Reynolds was eager to return for second season with Bristol Blues Posted: 10 June 2019 [08:28 PM] BRISTOL - Dylan Reynolds’ eyes scanned the Muzzy Field confines, taking in the playoff atmosphere last August, and that was the…
Sunday 06/09/2019
Not using specific routine has helped Bristol Blues pitcher Moore stay loose before outings Posted: 09 June 2019 [09:39 PM] BRISTOL - Many baseball pitchers are known for having a notoriously strict routine on their pitching days.But Bristol Blues starter Jack…
Saturday 06/08/2019
Bristol Blues blow another late lead in third straight loss Posted: 08 June 2019 [10:14 PM] Staff Report Ahead 9-2 going into the bottom of the eighth inning against Westfield, the Bristol Blues’ bullpen and defense blew another…
Friday 06/07/2019
Bullpen falters again, Bristol Blues lose second straight Posted: 07 June 2019 [11:31 PM] BRISTOL - Headed into Friday night’s game against the Brockton Rox, one of the Bristol Blues’ major downfalls in three of…
Plainville American Legion baseball teams fold Posted: 07 June 2019 [06:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Junior and Senior American Legion baseball teams have disbanded. Two weeks ago, the Junior Legion team shut…
Bristol Blues players recall high school state championship runs Posted: 07 June 2019 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - This weekend, eight baseball teams in Connecticut will be competing at Palmer Field to win their final game of…
Thursday 06/06/2019
Bristol Blues signee Turner taken in MLB Draft by Texas Rangers Posted: 06 June 2019 [08:15 PM] BRISTOL - At 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, Ledyard High School senior pitcher and Bristol Blues signee Ken Turner walked outside for his…