In 2009, the Visalia Oaks changed their name, that was in use since 1977, into Visalia Rawhide. Here is the story about how the club got to that name. The 2009 rebrand came together with a major upgrade of their historic ballpark, which was terribly outdated. But thanks to MLB shoving its demands down MiLB…
The closest game of the day was the first game between the Brussels Kangaroos and the Merchtem Cats. After a four-and-a-half inning lead, the Cats stayed at the wrong side of the score eventually. Merchtem Cats 6 – 7 Brussels Kangaroos After a scoreless first inning, the Merchtem Cats got on the board in the…
Yessss!!! It is that time of the week again. Time to celebrate the upcoming weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend)!!!
A lot of close games today. Yours truly opted for the matchup between the Brasschaat Braves that hosted the Brussels Kangaroos in a close match with a ridiculous score. Brussels Kangaroos 15 – 16 Brasschaat Braves As written in the prologue, this game had a ridiculous score. Despite scoring thirteen runs in the third inning,…
In today’s episode of “Ballparks Around The World,” we pay attention to Fergie Jenkins Field at Rotary Park, home of the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers of the Canadian Baseball League (former Intercounty Baseball League). This time, not a ballpark in the US but in Canada. Ontario to be exact. Fergie Jenkins Field is not as old as…
A bit late, but better late than never. Over here, in the Netherlands, it is still Friday, so this post is legit. 🙂Once again it is Friday, time to celebrate the weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend)!!!
Hammond Field, the home of the Springfield Cardinals will be no more after tomorrow. Not that the ballpark will be demolished. No, the Springfield Cardinals will rename the ballpark. The name change will be effective on Monday, April 27. The Springfield Cardinals announced on April 23, that in conjunction with O’Reilly Auto Parts, the City…
As yours truly is always looking for attractive games or close scores, he chose the game between the hosting Brussels Kangaroos and the Namur Angels. Namur Angels 7 – 14 Brussels Kangaroos Likely you will say “7-14 isn’t a close game.” But despite the final result, the game was much closer than you think. Until…
On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, the Springfield Cardinals will have another silly promotion: Halfway to Halloween. The club will play/played in special jerseys, created for the occasion. Promotions like this are very common in Minor League Baseball. Plenty of clubs celebrate “Christmas in June/July” with special jerseys as well. In this case…
Yessss! It is the final Friday of the week again. Time to celebrate the upcoming weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend)!!!
