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 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:54:15 +0100 Main Page Blogware Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/23/3854204.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/23/3854204.html Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:45:41 +0100 This Saturday the town centre in Hemel Hempstead had an added baseball flavour. Members of the adult and Little League teams of Herts Baseball Club alongside Little League parents invaded the Riverside Shopping Centre. Main Page Club News Falcons Hawks Raptors Little League Cullen's Corner Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/21/3854279.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/21/3854279.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:32:56 +0100 To quote Yankee legend Yogi Berra it was "deja vu, all over again" for the Hawks on Sunday as for the second consecutive week they watched their opponents secure victory with the last swing of the bat. This time it was the Brentwood Stags who came out on top, winning 9-8 in the bottom of the ninth inning. Main Page Hawks Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/20/3844874.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/20/3844874.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100 The Doctors said he would be out for the rest of the season, but the good news is that Pete Kikel is recovering quicker than expected and is determined to be back to full fitness in time for the Final 4 Main Page Falcons Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/19/3844895.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/19/3844895.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:19:37 +0100 Going into the final day of the 2008 Herts Little League season, the Cubs, yankees and Red Sox are still very much in with a chance of becoming the 2008 champions. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/19/3844861.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/19/3844861.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:05:26 +0100 Falcons Manager, Jason Greenberg, in an exclusive interview with Herts Baseball Channel's Marty Cullen after making it 21-3 for the Falcons this season. Main Page Falcons Cullen's Corner Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/18/3839887.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/18/3839887.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0100 A recent discovery in Sussex, England, indicates that the earliest records of the game of baseball originate from the British Isles. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/17/3843847.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/17/3843847.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:18:10 +0100 With a swift sweep of Southampton, the Herts Falcons clinched their playoff berth and secured the undisputed best win/loss record in the BBF AAA. They'll vie for the Championship trophy at the League Final 4 on September 6-7. Main Page Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/15/3838757.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/15/3838757.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:52:10 +0100 With just a few weeks remaining of the regular season, Herts Baseball Club has announced the 2008 postseason schedule. It will be packed with events for all branches of the Herts Baseball organisation, from the Little League to the club’s adult teams. Main Page Kyle Hunlock Series Falcons Hawks Raptors Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/14/3837117.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/14/3837117.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:22:08 +0100 A fearless team - 9 of the Hawks' finest - made the trek down to Bournemouth on Sunday, keen to prove once again that they could compete with the best in their division as they took on the league leading Sharks in a AA league match-up. Main Page Hawks Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/13/3836684.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/13/3836684.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:12:37 +0100 Club members send condolences to Paul Raybould and his daughter's family. Main Page Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/13/3837120.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/13/3837120.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:31:28 +0100 British Single-A: Herts Raptors va Braintree Rays (Box Scores) Main Page Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/10/3831100.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/10/3831100.html Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0100 Little League reschedules rained out games Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/9/3831077.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/9/3831077.html Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:13:01 +0100 With the Herts Little League and the Herts Falcons having a week off from league action they have sent in some videos from the world of baseball. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/9/3830453.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/9/3830453.html Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:56:14 +0100 The British Baseball Federation has confirmed a change to the 2008 Final 4 format, which has resulted in the Herts Little League being taken out of the equation. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/8/3829610.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/8/3829610.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:12:53 +0100 NEWSFLASH: Little League games on Saturday, 9 August 2008, have been postponed due to rain Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/3/3825431.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/3/3825431.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:59:27 +0100 British Single-A Baseball League: Herts Raptors vs Croydon Pirates III - game report Main Page Raptors Jason Greenberg http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/3/3822693.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/3/3822693.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:33:38 +0100 The Herts first-team notched up two more W's in their league-leading season. The Richmond Knights (2007 AAA Champions) were quickly bested in game one and failed to field nine for game two. Has the proverbial torch been passed...? Main Page Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/2/3823189.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/8/2/3823189.html Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:05:52 +0100 With only two weeks remaining, the Herts Little League season is heating up. The Herts Cubs have been setting the pace from the very start and for the first time this season they have lost their lead in the league standings. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/31/3820010.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/31/3820010.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:05:27 +0100 The British Baseball Federation has confirmed the venue for this year’s National Youth Baseball Championships. It will be the Cartmel Valley Baseball Club, which is located in the Lake District. Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/30/3823186.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/30/3823186.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:04:17 +0100 The Herts Hawks continued their dominance over division rivals the Brentwood Stags last Sunday with a 9-3 victory in blazing hot sunshine at Brentwood. This victory lifts them to third place in the AA division, with a clash against second place Bournemouth their next fixture. Main Page Hawks Jason Greenberg http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/28/3813128.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/28/3813128.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:00:06 +0100 The Falcons continued their push to the post-season by taking two games from the last-place Bristol Badgers... but not without one heck of a fight. Main Page Falcons Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/27/3813757.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/27/3813757.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:13:08 +0100 Video and box scores from the Raptors' trip to the Thames Valley Bisons. Little League parents make Single-A debuts with the Raptors Main Page Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/26/3813954.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/26/3813954.html Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:16:43 +0100 Herts Little League: Week 5 report Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/24/3813783.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/24/3813783.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:28:22 +0100 Media Coverage of Herts Baseball Club, Herts Little League and the GB Baseball Program Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/20/3804799.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/20/3804799.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:41:40 +0100 The history books will show this another defeat for the newest Herts baseball team, but they won’t show how mighty close it was. Main Page Raptors Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/20/3803955.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/20/3803955.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:17:43 +0100 The Herts Hawks bats came alive on Sunday as they racked up 19 runs in a 7 inning 'slaughter' of the Brentwood Stags in their AA league contest at Grovehill. A reasonably even battle was blown open in the fourth inning, when 13 runs scored for the Hawks, leaving the Stags shell-shocked - and some tight defensive work duly completed the victory. Main Page Hawks Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/19/3803943.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/19/3803943.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:53:47 +0100 Herts Baseball Club's Grovehill Ballpark was the venue for a true celebration of British Baseball. Main Page Club News Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/15/3793953.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/15/3793953.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:53:28 +0100 Herald Express reports on the PlayBall World Series Main Page Little League Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/15/3793152.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/15/3793152.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:44:51 +0100 MLB Home Run Derby update Main Page Aspi Dimitrov http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/13/3791353.html http://news.hertsbaseball.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/13/3791353.html Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:11:20 +0100 Richmond Flames retain London Tournament trophy, but how about the two Herts teams? Main Page Falcons Hawks Raptors