Posts Tagged With: Can-Am League
Photos from Friday’s 6-4 Newark Bears victory over Worcester
Friday night I went to my second Newark Bears game of the season. It was a much closer contest than the opening night game – this time, the Bears won 6-4, but Worcester sent the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning. It was also a quick game, finishing up in just 2 [...]
Photos from Newark Bears Opening Night
The Newark Bears defeated the Worcester Tornadoes 9-2 last night to open the Can-Am League’s 2012 season. I enjoyed watching the Bears win. I was particularly impressed with new centerfielder Quentin Davis‘ speed – he had a pair of triples and scored two runs. Left fielder Bryce Lane also had a good night, going 3-for-4 [...]
Canseco’s return to Newark marks start of 2012 Can-Am League season
The Newark Bears and Worcester Tornadoes will open the 2012 Can-Am League season tonight with a 6:35 p.m. game at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark. This will be the first Can-Am League game for new Bears manager Ken Oberkfell and scheduled Bears starter Michael Ness. Newark Mayor Cory Booker is scheduled to throw [...]
Your first chance to see the 2012 Newark Bears
If you’ve got some free time this afternoon and you’re in the Newark area, this afternoon is your first chance to check out the 2012 Newark Bears. Weather permitting, the Bears will be playing their first of two home exhibition games against the Rockland Boulders at 1 p.m. today. They’ll be back in action again [...]
A Paddy Matera sighting
For those wondering about where former Newark Bear Paddy Matera would be playing in 2012, it’s time to start following the Camden Riversharks. Jose writes: I just saw Paddy Matera playing today [Saturday] with the Camden Riversharks against the Lancaster Barnstormers. He started at short, and think he went 2 for 3 today. Matera joins [...]
The Can-Am League just got a lot more interesting…
This morning, the Worcester Tornadoes announced that they had signed former major league slugger Jose Canseco for the 2012 season. He is expected to play first base and designated hitter for the independent league team. In a team press release, Canseco, 47, said, “I am very much looking forward to putting on a uniform and [...]
Newark Bears re-launch website
The Newark Bears recently gave their website a makeover for the 2012 season. In addition to information about stadium events, the Bears have started posting a Player of the Day feature this week to help fans get acquainted with members of the 2012 team. Wednesday’s spotlighted player was catcher Rob DeWaters, a 36-year-old rookie from [...]
Martinez re-signs with Newark
The Newark Bears have re-signed infielder Juan Martinez, according to the Can-Am League website’s transactions page. The 25-year-old from Bakersfield, Calif. began the 2011 season with the York Revolution in the Atlantic League, but was released after hitting .194 (6-for-31) in 12 games. He played well after joining the Bears, batting .318 with eight home [...]
Three Newark Bears items
The Newark Bears sent out a pair of emails on Wednesday. The first is a link to a “sizzle reel” for a potential Newark Bears reality show. Video by Aggressive Promotions
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