http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog In depth news and game reports from the Herts Baseball Club. Visit often for the latest from the Herts Falcons, Hawks and Raptors, as well as updates on Hertfordshire Little League and the state of baseball in the UK. en-us Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:21:59 +0000 Main Page Blogware Rob Jones http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/3/7/4474202.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/3/7/4474202.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0000 On a bright Spring day, the Herts players put down their gloves and bats and pick up their shovels for a very different day's work "in the field" Main Page Club News Falcons Eagles Hawks Raptors Little League Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/2/12/4454219.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/2/12/4454219.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0000 Herts Baseball Club has been awarded a £500 coach education grant by the Hertfordshire Community Foundation. With the funding eight Herts coaches will seek a Level 1 Baseball Award certification. Main Page Club News Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/2/11/4453505.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/2/11/4453505.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:44:00 +0000 The British Baseball Federation (BBF) has signed a contract which confirms Rawlings as the official ball of British Baseball. The contract will run until December 2010 Main Page Herts Spring League Falcons Eagles Hawks Raptors Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/26/4439291.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/26/4439291.html Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:00 +0000 Fans of Major League Baseball suffer over the long winter season but with Spring just around the corner everyone is getting an uplifting feeling that the start of the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues will signal the return of baseball. British Baseball is no different and over the last three years teams in Southern England have had their very own Grapefruit League to look forward to. Main Page Club News Herts Spring League Falcons Eagles Hawks Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/17/4430880.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/17/4430880.html Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:14:00 +0000 This Sunday the Herts adult teams reported for training for the first time in 2010 as they aim to bring more silverware to Hertfordshire this year. Main Page Club News Herts Spring League Falcons Eagles Hawks Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/23/4410852.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/23/4410852.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:14:00 +0000 Competition will be increasing for the Herts Falcons in the National Baseball League (NBL) in 2010. The British Baseball Federation (BBF) has just announced the expansion of the league from 5 to, effectively, 12 teams with 3 new teams joining the NBL South and 4 Northern teams forming the NBL North. Apart from trips to Southampton and Cambridgeshire, the Falcons can look forward to renewing their rivalry with neighbours Essex Arrows. Main Page Club News Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/23/4404813.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/23/4404813.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000 In our final interview in the series, Marty Cullen chats with Club President, Aspi Dimitrov. Main Page Club News Falcons Eagles Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/21/4404810.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/21/4404810.html Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000 Today, Marty Cullen talks to Andy Cornish with Herts Baseball fans hoping to see him back to full fitness in 2010. Main Page Club News Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/19/4404808.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/19/4404808.html Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000 More exclusive interviews from the 2009 Herts Baseball Awards Night. Today, we bring you Marty Cullen's interview with Matt Johnston. Main Page Club News Hawks Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/17/4404802.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/17/4404802.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:00:00 +0000 Today's exclusive Herts Baseball TV intrerview features the most powerful man in the Northern hemisphere - Jon Lewys. Main Page Club News Hawks Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/15/4404790.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/15/4404790.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:17:00 +0000 Herts Baseball TV brings you exclusive interviews from the 2009 Herts Baseball Awards Night. In the coming days you will be able to see Herts Baseball TV Presenter, Marty Cullen, look back at 2009 and preview the 2010 season with members of the four Herts teams. Today, newly elected Herts Raptors Manager, Ken Pike, is under the spotlight. On Thursday, it will be the turn of 2009 Raptors MVP, Jon Lewys. Main Page Club News Raptors Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/13/4403544.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/13/4403544.html Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:20:00 +0000 With spring training just a few weeks away, we look forward to the 2010 season with news from around the leagues. In an article first published on www.britishbaseball.org the signs are that the growth of baseball is not isolated only to Herts Baseball Club and the British Baseball Leagues will see many new teams next year which is an enticing prospect for all Herts teams Main Page Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/12/4404766.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/12/4404766.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:28:00 +0000 The 2009 season was officially put to bed with the announcement of the 2009 award winners of Herts Baseball Club’s adult programme. The achievements of the Raptors, Hawks, Eagles and Falcons over the past 12 months were recognised at the club’s annual end of season event. Main Page Club News Falcons Eagles Hawks Raptors Rob Jones http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/24/4352548.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/24/4352548.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:01:00 +0100 Rob Jones looks back at an unforgettable year for the Herts Raptors. Main Page Raptors Going Through the Change Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4358966.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4358966.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:04:00 +0100 Lee Manning, candidate for Herts Falcons Manager in the upcoming elections, answers questions from Club members. Main Page Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4358961.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/23/4358961.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:55:00 +0100 Jason Greenberg, candidate for Herts Falcons Manager in the upcoming elections, answers questions from Club members. Main Page Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4357784.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/21/4357784.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +0100 Herts Baseball Club praying for rain. Main Page Club News Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4356120.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/18/4356120.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:12:00 +0100 Batting, pitching, running and fielding stats from the 2009 University Fall Cup. Main Page Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/20/4356061.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/20/4356061.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +0100 The University of East Anglia (UEA) lifted the 2009 University Fall Cup trophy after two gruelling days of baseball played at the home of Herts Baseball Club in Hemel Hempstead. Main Page Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/9/4346195.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/9/4346195.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:13:00 +0100 Herts Baseball Club has been selected as the host of the 2009 University Fall Cup, which will take place over the weekend of 17-18 October 2009. There is no Herts team in this competition, but Herts Baseball Club would find it very difficult to remain a neutral host... Main Page Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/9/4346089.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/9/4346089.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:01:00 +0100 The Red Roosters emerged victorious on Sunday after two gruelling nine-inning ballgames against their fellow, rival Herts teammates. Main Page Rob Jones http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/6/4342613.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/6/4342613.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:53:00 +0100 I went 0-4 at the plate, and muffed one of only two fielding chances to come my way. And yet I enjoyed the whole thing immensely. This was the 2009 Kyle Hunlock Series. Main Page Going Through the Change Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/2/4339609.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/2/4339609.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:24:00 +0100 A look back at the 2009 Herts Little League season. Main Page Little League Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/28/4336681.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/28/4336681.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:51:00 +0100 The Black Widows finished week two in first place in the 2009 Kyle Hunlock Series. They will now wait quietly in their web to see which prey will stumble into the Final next Sunday: the returning champion Roosters, or a rebounding squad of Blue Dogs. Main Page Kyle Hunlock Series Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/26/4335251.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/26/4335251.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:33:00 +0100 London’s two teams won the Bronco (U13) and Rookie (U10) Divisions at the 2009 Herts Futures Tournament sparking wild champagne celebrations. Main Page Club News Little League Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/25/4331614.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/25/4331614.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:21:00 +0100 Due to high demand, one more team has been added to the Herts Futures Tournament lineup this Saturday, 26 September 2009. Main Page Little League Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/22/4328776.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/22/4328776.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:33:00 +0100 On Saturday, 26 September 2009, Herts Baseball Club will stage the second annual Herts Futures Tournament. The event will be held at Grovehill Ballpark in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and will once again include the best youth baseball teams in Southern England. Main Page Little League Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/21/4328503.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/21/4328503.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:02:00 +0100 Hunlock finale reformatted; two back-to-back nine-inning games will decide the 2009 Series champs. Read more... Main Page Kyle Hunlock Series Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/21/4328470.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/21/4328470.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:22:00 +0100 Hunter Devine's Red Roosters won both their games in the '09 Kyle Hunlock Series opener, while the Black Widows split and the Blue Dogs found themselves deep in the cellar with an 0-2 record and an uphill battle back to the third-week final. Main Page Kyle Hunlock Series Newswire Editor http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/18/4325493.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2009/9/18/4325493.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:46:00 +0100 The 2009 Kyle Hunlock Series is underway after Thursday night's Live Online Draft. In addition to three exciting opening day rosters, Friday has also seen the first movement on the trade wire with two free agent acquisitions. Main Page Kyle Hunlock Series