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Sunday 08/11/2019
Bristol Blues fall in FCBL championship series to Worcester Bravehearts, but still proud of accomplishments this season Posted: 11 August 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues stood at the top of the dugout and watched the Worcester Bravehearts make a dog pile…
Friday 08/09/2019
Bristol Blues show resiliency in reaching FCBL championship series Posted: 09 August 2019 [06:14 PM] BRISTOL - When Bristol Blues players took the field in game one of their semifinal matchup with the North Shore Navigators…
Second straight rally pulls Bristol Blues from postseason exit into first FCBL championship series since 2015 Posted: 09 August 2019 [01:04 AM] BRISTOL - It was long, it was thrilling, and it was tense … and it was everything the Bristol Blues have…
Thursday 08/08/2019
Blues third baseman Dewaine earns Futures League's Defensive Player of the Year award Posted: 08 August 2019 [08:34 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues third baseman Buddy Dewaine ranged several feet to his left, sidestepping his way to field a grounder…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Missed chances on offense, key fielding play hurt Bristol Blues in opening FCBL playoff loss Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:31 PM] BRISTOL - On paper, Tuesday night’s matchup of the Bristol Blues and North Shore Navigators in game one of their FCBL…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
Missed bases-loaded opportunities, huge defensive play have Bristol Blues on verge of another semifinal playoff exit Posted: 06 August 2019 [11:10 PM] BRISTOL - Postseason baseball and success have not been synonymous terms the last two seasons for the Bristol Blues. Thanks to…
Monday 08/05/2019
Bristol Blues learn postseason schedule Posted: 05 August 2019 [05:32 PM] The FCBL announced the playoff schedule for this week, and the Bristol Blues will host their first game in a best-of-three…
Use of wooden bats has helped Bristol Blues players as they prepare for upcoming college seasons Posted: 05 August 2019 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL - When a baseball player strikes a pitch with a wooden bat poorly, he often knows it right away. When…
Sunday 08/04/2019
Coe delivers strong start as Bristol Blues lock up No. 2 seed in FCBL playoffs Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - Garrett Coe’s usage during his short stint with the Bristol Blues this summer has been minimal, as the 2019…
Reynolds' hot streak coming at perfect time for balanced Bristol Blues offense heading into playoffs Posted: 04 August 2019 [07:21 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder Christian Beal has nothing but respect for a veteran teammate who is getting hot at the…
Friday 08/02/2019
Though not among finalists for league award, Faello is highly prized pitcher for Bristol Blues Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:09 PM] BRISTOL - Ronnie Palmer is upset with the FCBL, and the Bristol Blues manager isn’t bashful about it. “It’s just absurd…
Thursday 08/01/2019
Bristol Blues bounce back with big win to pull within half-game of first place in FCBL Posted: 01 August 2019 [11:28 PM] BRISTOL - Heading into Thursday night’s game with the Pittsfield Suns, the Bristol Blues were locked in a tie with the…
Welcoming nature of program helps new Bristol Blues players transition to team Posted: 01 August 2019 [03:58 PM] BRISTOL - Since the beginning of the season, the Bristol Blues players have had a 32-man group chat on their phones…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
Bristol Eastern pitcher Duquette signs contract to join Bristol Blues Posted: 31 July 2019 [04:15 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues starting pitching has worn thin both due to injuries and innings limits being reached this summer,…
Tuesday 07/30/2019
With absence of Nowak, Bristol Blues expected to use closer-by-committee approach Posted: 30 July 2019 [03:16 PM] BRISTOL - The absence of Will Nowak has left a void in the backend of the Bristol Blues’ bullpen. So now,…
Monday 07/29/2019
Faello has been Bristol Blues' top starter this summer Posted: 29 July 2019 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL - The coaching staff of the Bristol Blues doesn’t like officially labeling who the No. 1, 2, 3 and so…
Sunday 07/28/2019
Enjoying breakout season, Bristol Blues outfielder Miller has shot at league batting title Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:09 PM] BRISTOL - It was at the tail end of his freshman season at St. John’s when Brandon Miller started playing some…
Friday 07/26/2019
Healthy Maves, recovered from bone injury, has become Bristol Blues' hottest hitter Posted: 26 July 2019 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - Kyle Maves is back, and he’s playing better than ever. The Bristol Blues second baseman’s season got off to…
Thursday 07/25/2019
Bristol Blues must replace four of six original starters with loss of Lauk, Van Hoorebeke Posted: 25 July 2019 [07:22 PM] BRISTOL - And then there were two. After putting together an exciting starting pitching staff of Jack Moore, Mark Faello, Ryan…
Wednesday 07/24/2019
Bristol Blues, UConn pitcher Marrero has extra motivation from late former coach Posted: 24 July 2019 [06:49 PM] BRISTOL - For the rest of his career, Bristol Blues pitcher and future UConn player Andrew Marrero will always be playing…
Tuesday 07/23/2019
Familiarity trio of Bristol Blues developing with each other before joining UConn helping to ease the transition from high school to college level Posted: 23 July 2019 [04:30 PM] BRISTOL - The transition to college can be a challenging, scary one for any high schooler heading into the next phase…
Monday 07/22/2019
Bristol Blues must find a way to replace three All-Stars released last week Posted: 22 July 2019 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues’ chances to win an FCBL championship have taken a steep hit in the last few days…
Sunday 07/21/2019
Budding MLB star Anderson helps to mentor Bristol Blues player Beal Posted: 21 July 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - Christian Beal, a native of Chicago suburb Flossmoor, Ill., says the fraternity of African-American baseball players in the Windy…
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 [07:20 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 [09:00 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 [05:26 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 [07:29 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 [09:06 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
Bristol Knights to play in CTL Summer Classic today at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford Posted: 28 June 2019 [08:29 PM] Staff report At this midpoint of the Connecticut Twilight League season, the Bristol Knights and the rest of the league will play…
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…