Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman spoke for a franchise when asked about the latest exam to be performed on Stephen Strasburg's valuable right arm. "I'm very anxious about that," Riggleman said. Thursday was a day of suspense at Nationals Park as the 22-year-old right-hander underwent his second MRI in less than a week. Read more..
With three straight wins in Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled themselves back into the NL wild-card race. Casey Blake hit a two-run homer and six Dodgers pitchers combined on a two-hitter as Los Angeles beat the Brewers 7-1 Thursday for a three-game sweep. "We've been saying all along, first let's try to put something together and then we'll see where we are," Dodgers... Read more..
Padres right-hander Chris Young has thrown another simulated game as he works his way back from a shoulder injury with the goal of pitching again this season. The 6-foot-10 Young threw 55 pitches in three innings Thursday before the NL West leaders hosted the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks. Young says he felt better as the simulated game progressed. Read more..
Jordan Zimmermann has been recalled by the Washington Nationals to make his first major league start of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals. Zimmermann returned to the big leagues Thursday, just more than a year after having elbow ligament replacement surgery. He last pitched for the Nationals on July 18, 2009, and had the operation on Aug. Read more..
There's something about the Phillies that brings out the best in the Houston Astros. Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven sharp innings, Carlos Lee homered and the Astros beat the Phillies 5-1 Thursday to complete their first four-game sweep in Philadelphia in 11 years. "Houston has been a team that for years has given us problems," Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins said. Read more..
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West City Baseball Club Open Day & Registrations
West City Baseball Club Open Day & Registrations will be taking place on the 25th & 26th of September 2010 for players, coaches and officials wishing to take part in the 2010/2011 season, and for those who are keen to find out more about the sport of baseball.
The Open Day & Registrations will be held at: McLeod Park 198 McLeod Road Te Atatu
Registration Dates: Saturday & Sunday 25th & 26th Sept 12 noon to 2pm Sundays throughout October 12 noon to 2pm
TE ATATU - The West City Baseball Club has just received two brand new canopies from Kwik-N-Ezy Canopies, thanks to a generous grant from ASB Community Trust, for use as dugouts for players of all grades using West City's McLeod Park fields throughout the upcoming baseball seasons.
The canopies have recently been completed, and the club look forward to utilising them in their upcoming Open Day on the 25th & 26th of September and throughout the 2010/2011 season. Both canopies are printed with the West City Baseball Club logo and website, and are a welcome addition to the club.
Nominate your West City Wildcats today for the Canam Construction Sports Team of the Year!
Nominations are now open for the Unitec Sporting Excellence 'Koru' Awards! Nominate your athletes, coaches and administrators. Go to www.sportwaitakere.co.nz to download a nomination form or email us if you’d like us to send you one.
Sport Auckland encourages everyone who plays sport in Auckland to consider nominating their coach for recognition in the annual “Wattie’s Volunteer Coach of the year” awards. What better way is there to thank your coach and have them recognized in this way?
2011 Baseball NZ National Club Championships dates announced
Top NZ club teams for 2011 in five age groups to be crowned February 25th - 27th 2011
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 20, 2010) – Baseball New Zealand is proud to announce the dates for the 2011 Baseball New Zealand National Club Championships to be played February 25-27 at Lloyd Elsmore Baseball Complex in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, and Crossfield Reserve, Glendowie, in Auckland. The tournament will consist of New Zealand Baseball club champions in the Under-11 through Under-18 and adult age groups.
Established in 2006, the West City Baseball Club has captured four of the five possible Baseball New Zealand National Club Championships. In 2010, West City defeated Howick Pakuranga in the final 13-9, which resulted in the league's first four-time National Champions.
The teams will play matches Friday, February 25 through Sunday, February 27 to determine who will advance to play for the national title. Round robin matches and times are yet to be scheduled. Teams will earn two points for a win, and no points for a loss. The team with the most points at the conclusion of Saturday's play will advance to play for the national championship on Sunday, February 27.
