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Rare Baseball Play For Buffalo Bisons — Anthony Gosse Seals Home! [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:45:58 +0000

There are certain things in baseball that are few and far between: pitching a no-hitter, turning a triple play and stealing home. Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Field, the Buffalo Bisons were playing the Northfolk Tides. In the first inning, center fielder Anthony Gose was on third base. Watch the video below to see him steal home!

How You Can Celebrate Star Wars Day In Buffalo [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:13:20 +0000

Alright, if you’re a proud and admitted Star Wars nerd like me, you already know the 4th of May is a pretty fun day. Why? “May the 4th Be With You.” See? Fun! The Buffalo Bisons have a game on Saturday (what a perfect day for a ball game!), and in anticipation of their BIG [...]

David Ortiz's F-Bomb At Red Sox Game Approved By FCC Chair

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:25 +0000

A day after the city of Boston was locked down under a 'shelter-in-place' order while a massive manhunt captured the last suspect at large in last Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Red Sox held extended pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday to honor the memory of the victims of the attacks and celebrate the Boston police, emergency responders and marathon volunteers

Sharp Dressed Man?

Laura Daniels — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:50:09 +0000

I can't help it: I'm a sucker for a guy in a baseball cap.

It's risky, I know. You never know what hides beneath that innocent cap. Is it a thick, lush collection of luxurious locks? Is it male-pattern baldness that would put Stanley Zbornak to shame? Is it self-

Bisons Are Now With The Toronto Blue Jays!

Rob Banks — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:30:39 +0000

WOO HOO! The Buffalo Bisons are officially the affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. For the past three seasons, The Bisons have been the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, but a new contract will be in tact after the official end of this season. The Bisons will announce and official announcement sometime this week. This is [...]

Baseball's '50 Shades Of Grey' [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:36:33 +0000

50 Shades of Grey is not just for women anymore. Baseball's Michael Morse of the Washington Nationals recently admitted to reading the book! Or, at least, that his girlfriend was reading passages to him. It's an admission that has led a few of his teammates to pick up the steamy read, often referred to as "mommy porn."

What's Your Favorite Childhood Memory?

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:54:18 +0000

We all have moments in our life that stand out as we look back. I love watching my kids make memories like that. We were lucky enough this past weekend to make a few, and even luckier to capture them in photos! We had a major sports weekend in the Hagen house! My son, Ryan, [...]

Lancaster Blue Returns to Lewiston's Lancer Cup Baseball Tournament

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:47:01 +0000

Last summer, I told you an emotional story about a heart-swallowing moment during one of my son's travel baseball games. My son's best friend and teammate was hit in the head with a line drive while pitching during a tournament in Lewiston. This past weekend, our team returned for another tournament at the same park -- but with a much different ending this time.

Opening Day Advice For Little League Baseball Parents

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:35:45 +0000

Lancaster-Depew Baseball opening day is tomorrow. I suspect that Little League Players across Western New York will take to the fields this weekend. Sometimes it’s so hard to watch when the pressure is on. You want them to succeed so badly. Here’s a bit of advice. I saw this poem on Facebook the other day. I’ve [...]

Opening Day: Local Teams Play Ball Despite Chilly Temperatures!

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:44:07 +0000

The wet weather moved in, the temperatures slipped into the 30′s and the boys of Lancaster Blue were among many local youth baseball players who took to the field over the weekend! Sunday was opening day in the league my son’s travel baseball team plays in, but it felt more like football season! The temperature was 39-degrees at [...]

The Boys Of Blue: Cheryl's Not Bummer Summer

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:23:51 +0000

Wow, it's already August 1st and we still have so much to do this summer! We made it to Cedar Point, spent some time with family and friends, and been to the movies a few times. Jen's made some fantastic lacrosse memories and my son has had a fantastic time with "The Boys of Blue" -- "Lancaster Blue." That's my son's travel baseball team, officially known as the Lancaster Blue 10 and Under Travel Baseball Team.

Play Ball! Lancaster Boys Compete To Take Their Field Of Dreams!

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:37:33 +0000

What young ballplayer doesn’t dream of playing in the World Series? Most of us have watched little league teams from near and far take the field vying for the title of “World Series Champs!” This year, a team from Lancaster is in the running! The Lancaster Red 10U (10 and under) travel team is heading for [...]

Should EMT's Be On Hand For Youth Sporting Events?

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:28:31 +0000

My son's team, Lancaster Blue, was facing another 10 and under travel team from Clarence Saturday afternoon. The score was tied 8-8 going into the fourth inning on what was likely one of the hottest days of the summer. 10-year-old Riley Dirschberger was on the mound as Blue battled to stay in the game. A few plays into the inning, Riley was struck in the head by a hard hit line drive shot up the middle. It was like a bullet.

Another Near Baseball Tragedy [Video]

chuck.stevens — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:53:20 +0000

Baseball fans still have not learned! Keith Carmickle climbed up on a narrow table, leaned forward and lost his balance, momentum carrying him toward a 20-foot fall to a pool deck below. Had it not been for the quick reactions of his brother, a friend and a handful of fans Monday night at Major League [...]

Artful First Pitch, The Bisons Could Use This Guy [Video]

chuck.stevens — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:20:03 +0000

If you’re a basball fan you know that there are knuckelball pitchers that have quite a wind up and delivery that causes fits for hitters . But how would you like to have to hit agianst this guy? A Cirque du Solei performer flips before delivering the first pitch at Monday’s game between the Padres and [...]

Baseball Is A Family Tradition: Cheryl's Not Bummer Summer

Cheryl Hagen — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:42:37 +0000

We’ll be spending about half of our time at ballparks this weekend. My son, Ryan, has one house baseball game and two travel games this weekend. He loves it and so do the rest of us! Baseball is in our blood. My dad’s great love of the game was passed on to all of us [...]

Safe At Home [VIDEO]

chuck.stevens — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:04:34 +0000

It happened in Tupelo Mississippi. A local high school baseball game on a sunny afternoon. It’s the bottom of the six inning, and a base hit sparks a play at home plate. But its what happens when the catcher tries to apply the tag that’s amazing!

Being A Groundskeeper Is A Dangerous Job [VIDEO]

Aaron James — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:36:11 +0000

We’ve all heard of jobs that people risk their lives at everyday, I can’t remember ever hearing about a groundskeeper job being dangerous at all. The video below shows just how dangerous it can be with the giant tarp that covers a baseball field during a rain delay. One groundskeeper in this video did have [...]

Don't Try This At A Bisons Game! [Video]

chuck.stevens — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:57:36 +0000

A father at the Arizona Diamondback game recently grabbed a foul ball. Not such a big deal, but he did it while holding his baby! Fortunately the baby was okay. The Diamondback organization was so impressed they awarded him prizes! Enjoy the video from HLN’s Morning Express.

Baseball Is A Family Tradition

chuck.stevens — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:26:18 +0000

Baseball is a family tradition! Whether you enjoy going to the Bisons home opener, or your children are involved in little league. Baseball involves family and a lifetime of tradition. Why not rent a DVD and enjoy it with the whole family as baseballs season begins. My personal favorite is ” A League Of Their [...]