Posts Tagged With: Newark

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Newark Bears Notebook: Who’s the best player in team history?

The Newark Bears played in the Atlantic League for 12 seasons, and will begin their second in the Can-Am League this May. While the City of Newark’s baseball legacy is recognized at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium, there is little evidence of the history of the current incarnation of the Bears – just a pair [...]

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Revised Newark Bears 2012 schedule released

The Newark Bears released their revised 2012 schedule today, and a press release from the Can-Am League reveals the reason for the delay. Can-Am League commissioner Miles Wolff commented, “We are excited about the prospect of playing American Association teams this season, but regret that Brockton will not be on the schedule. We had expected an [...]

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Christmas gift ideas: Newark Bears items

If you’re looking for a gift for a Newark Bears fan this Christmas, your search isn’t quite as simple as visiting the team’s website and clicking on the a “store” link. There are a few nice items on eBay, though the selection is a bit limited. You could get a game-worn Newark Bears jersey from the team’s inaugural 1998 [...]

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Newark Bears Release 2012 Schedule

The Newark Bears released their 2012 schedule today. Each of the six teams in the independent Can-Am League will play 96 games. The Bears will open the season on Thursday, May 24th, in Quebec. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, June 1st, when the Bears host Quebec. (Newark could be in for a rough [...]

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Newark Bears 2011 Gateway Cleanup Video

The Newark Bears organization posted a video about their involvement in the 2011 Gateway Cleanup Project to clean up trash in the City of Newark.

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Observer Online interviews Newark Bears GM Matt Smith

The Observer Online interviews new Newark Bears General Manager Matt Smith.

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SWB Yankees Announce 2012 “Home” Sites

The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees will play “home” games at six different sites in 2012 while their ballpark is undergoing major renovations, and none of them will be in New Jersey. You can find the details in the team’s press release issued this afternoon. It would have been fun to see Triple-A baseball in Newark, but [...]

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Newark Bears “Stadium of Screams” Promo Videos

The Newark Bears have put together a couple of videos to promote their “Stadium of Screams” weekend Halloween attraction, which opens Friday. It’s not really baseball-related, but they remind me of the kind of goofy stuff I used to film when I volunteered to work tech at my college’s television station.

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