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    News Archive

     

    MARCH 2018

     

    Geelong gears up for Easter classic

     

    FEBRUARY 2018

     

    FEATURE:  future of the Australian Baseball League

    FEATURE:  Dad, the odds be ever against me

    Massive year in prospect for Aussie baseball

    Bandits snag history-making Claxton Shield title

    Explosive Bandits force playoffs into Sunday

    Grening spins a gem as Canberra takes series lead

    Cavalry marches into ABLCS shootout with Bandits

     

    JANUARY 2018

     

    Let the playoffs begin

    FEATURE:  Dad, I need grit (Part 2)

    Heat splits with Bandits: Bite out of the race

    In progress: Under 15 Oceania Qualifier

    Leaders flex some offensive muscle

    NSW and S.A. take youth championship titles

    FEATURE:  Dad, I need grit (Part 1)

    Championship to showcase emerging talent

    Cavalry wilts under Perth Heat: Bite find form

     

    DECEMBER 2017

     

    Change of focus for iconic Aussie scout

    Bandits pinch break at top: Sox stay in touch

    Support your Alumni: become a member

    Bandits sweep Sox: Cavalry and Heat on top

    Weather a factor as Aces, Heat and cavalry prevail

     

    NOVEMBER 2017

     

    Cavalry, Aces hit back: free-scoring Bandits drop one

    Strikeouts and more of the same

    FEATURE:  Dad, who is my competition?

    Sox sweep Bite: Bandits strong and Aces battle

    ABL Round One: we know what we don't know

    Bite seeking to atone for disappointment

    Blue collar, I think, is a good way to go

    ABL season is here...and NOW

     

    OCTOBER 2017

     

    Fifth ring for Aussie Hall-of-Famer?

    Chopper plays on....and on

    Fourth big leaguer becomes Alumni patron

    Aussies on show at Arizona Fall Classic

     

    SEPTEMBER 2017

     

    FEATURE:   Coach, you make the difference

    A view from the top

    Hall of Famer Graeme Lloyd opens up for the Alumni

    Aussies finish fifth at Thunder Bay

    Aussies blank Cuba for stirring win

    Australia drops a thriller to Japan

    Aussies through to Super Round

    Hampton outstanding as Australia blanks Taipei

    A step closer to Super Round

    Australia crushes Italy for first win

    Aussies edged out by Korea in Under 18 opener

     

    AUGUST 2017

     

    Time out to assess a frenetic baseball year

    ABL springs to life for 2017/18

    Cal Ripken Major 70 World Series

    Aussies end Under 12 campaign in stunning fashion

    Brazil downs Aussies in tight contest

    Czech hitters exploit scoring opportunities

    Panama too strong in final group game

    Nicaragua loss a setback for Australia

     

    JULY 2017

     

    Aussies dominate with massive win

    Aussie offence well held as Korea edges away

    Tough going first-up for Aussies

    Cal Ripken tour the baseball experience of a lifetime

    Baseball Australia names squad for Under 12 World Cup

    George on a mission to make NPB Majors

     

    JUNE 2017

     

    Wanted:  ABL writer for 2017/18 ABL season

    FEATURE:   Run Through Walls Part Three

    Drawn together - though baseball world apart

    Pro-ball preparation: mentoring from one who has been there

    FEATURE:   Run Through Walls Part Two

     

    MAY 2017

     

    FEATURE:   Run Through Walls

    Under 12 World Cup a chance to strengthen Aussie ranking

    Schoolboys Championship:   awards and images

    New South Wales strikes gold at Schoolboys Championship

     

    APRIL 2017

     

    Masters boom shows no sign of waning

    Schoolboy series highlights emerging talent

     

    MARCH 2017

     

    Australia surges in baseball rankings

    Australia falls short in thriller against Cuba

    Aussies stun China with belligerent assault

    Squandered chances cost Aussies dearly

     

    FEBRUARY 2017

     

    Aussies primed for success on world stage

    Bandits lights-out to nail ABL Championship in two

    Aces, Bandits face off for national title

    Imperious Bandits rout Bite to clich campionship berth

    Desperate Bite forces series into Sunday

    Bandits strike early: favoured to clinch at home

     

    JANUARY 2017

     

    Aces clear, Bandits, Bite win through

    Bite sweeps Aces: Bandits poised to strike

    Aces trump Canberra: Bite edges valiant Heat

    National Championships to showcase emerging talent

    VACANCY:   Baseball Australia Chief Executive Officer

    Aces clear out as post-season race gathers momentum

     

    DECEMBER 2016

     

    Vacancy: Baseball Australia Chief Executive Officer

    Pitching to the fore in "lights out" win for Australia

    Aces sweep Sox: Cavalry marches to second

    MLB Initiation: the Rite of Passage

    Aces stretch lead: Bite on the rise

    Robson appointment caps big week for Aussie umpiring

    Countdown to Classic on in earnest

    Aces make history: Cavalry, Sox looking strong

    Odyssey takes Huss from Mornington to Czech Republic

     

    NOVEMBER 2016

     

    Aussie utility inks deal with Buffaloes

    Heat on the rise: Aces falter and Canberra fires

    Bandits, Aces, Sox take the honours in Round One

    ABL Round One Preview

    Pivotal season in prospect for ABL

    Valiant Aussies take silver at World Cup

    Aussies through to medals round

    Inspired Aussies take down Korea

    Blistering start helps set up Mexixo win

    Aussies falter in later innings

    Offence puts Argentina to the sword

    Thrills aplenty as Aussies edge home in extras

     

    OCTOBER 2016

     

    Walk-off pass gets Australia across the line

    Aussies dominant in opening clash

    Under 23 Baseball World Cup

    FEATURE:   Dad, what have you learnt?

    Alumni makes pitch for membership support

    World Cup to fill vacuum in elite baseball

    World Select: a player's perspective

    FEATURE:   Dad, what does your crystal ball say?

    World Cup to fill vacuum in elite baseball

    World Select: a player's perspective

    Schoolboys wrap up tour with classy win

     

    SEPTEMBER 2016

     

    World Select "a massive game-changer"

    Schoolboys squad embarks on eye-opening tour

    Gallant Emeralds bow out of World Cup

    Big innings hurts Emeralds

    Emeralds blank Korea with bold showing

    Aussies leave run too late against Canada

    Emeralds blitz United States and progress to next round

    Happier day for Emeralds, with work still to be done

    Emeralds outgunned in World Cup opener

     

    AUGUST 2016

     

    Emeralds engage community during World Cup preparation

    Victorian favourite baseball son to manage Aces

    Cronulla, Hills take on the world

    Mexico edges home to end our World Cup campaign

    Bayside team an inspiration to plenty

    Aussie bats explode in slugfest over Kiwis

    Good news week for Australian baseball

    Under 15 Baseball World Cup reports

     

    JULY 2016

     

    Massive weeks ahead on international baseball stage

    Under 15 World Cup Raffle

    VALE:   Ian "Macca" McKenzie

    Aussies finish third at Honkbal

    Honkbal Week

    Countdown for Under 15 World Cup

    Brooke Kennedy: an update

    Australian Baseball League - where to from here?

     

    JUNE 2016

     

    Aussie hurlers link up with Kernels

    Aussie expatriate lands coaching gig in UK

    From little things, big things grow

    FEATURE: Dad, who's on first?

    Opportunities abound in hectic baseball times

     

    MAY 2016

     

    Outlaws impress as baseball returns to Armidale

    Opinion Column:  From the Bleachers

    Ground-breaking Forum approaches eighth anniversary

    Australian Schoolboys Invitational Tour 2016

    Western Australia takes National Schoolboys title

    Alumni Under 15 National Team Raffle

     

    APRIL 2016

     

    National Schoolboys Baseball Championship 2016

    World Masters Games:   Auckland 2017

    Lamigo fans go bananas over Searly

    Schoolboys a launching pad for baseball options

    Alumni to manage fundraiser for Under 15 World Cup

     

    MARCH 2016

     

    UPDATE:   Australians currently involved in professional baseball

    Women's baseball enters bold new era

    Bombers create Victorian baseball history

     

    FEBRUARY 2016

     

    Australia qualifies for 2017 World Baseball Classic

    Dad, what example should I follow?

    Gutsy South Africa books ticket to Sunday showdown

    Aussies tough it out for Qualifying Final berth

    Kiwis alive: Philippines bundled out

    Aussies crush Philippines after tight early innings

    South Africa shocks Kiwis in WBC Qualifying opener

    WBC QUALIFIER:   Australian Baseball Alumni Preview

    Imposing Bandits nail Claxton Shield in two

    FEATURE:  Dad, it doesn't help

     

    JANUARY 2016

     

    Bite earns ABL Championship berth

    Bandits primed to relive glory days

    And then there were three

    Who is that guy? The journey to College Junior baseball

    ABL final standings still not settled

    Vasquez balancing duel roles with aplomb

    Crunch time for three ABL clubs

    Bandits break out: ding-dong battle for third

    Kent earns second shot with Atlanta Braves

    National Championships: future of Aussie baseball on display

    Blue Sox regroup: Heat still a chance

     

    DECEMBER 2015

     

    Outlaws build a presence in New England

    Bandits sweep Blue Sox: Bite climbs to third

    Opportunities abound as ABL enters exciting new era

    Blue Sox, Bite on the pace after series wins

    Blue Sox, Bandits continue to impress

    Fans respond as stars come out at Altona

    All-Star clash an opportunity for many

    First ABL: the untold stories

    Editorial: some still don't get it

    Big Leaguers target next generation of players

    Bite,Bandits on fire at home

    Big leaguers target next generation of players

     

    NOVEMBER 2015

     

    Aussie media figure a lamplighter at Premier 12

    Sydney sweeps Brisbane: Canberra kicks away

    Korea blanks United States in Premier 12 final

    Australian Baseball Alumni United States Tour 2016

    ABL status quo maintained

    And then there were four: Premier 12 heads to Tokyo

    Cavalry hold lead: Perth makes ground

    Bandits on fire in Perth:   Bite on the improve

    Alumni raffle targeting 2016 National Youth Championships

    Alumni Members' Day:  Melbourne, 15 November

    Baseball world counts down to Premier 12

     

    OCTOBER 2015

     

    Cavalry in charge: Bandits sweep Bite

    Australian Baseball Alumni United States Tour 2016

    Cavalry and Heat make the early running

    Preview:   Intriguing opening to ABL season

    ABL poised for explosive opening

    Gripping times ahead for baseball devotees

    Newcastle twins make pitch for baseball history

     

    SEPTEMBER 2015

     

    Baseball named for reinstatement at Olympics

    World Baseball Classic Qualifier scheduled for Blacktown

    Australian Baseball Alumni United States Tour 2016

    The Best Seat in the House:   Part Three

    Dedication is the key, above all else

    Australia falls just short of World Cup bronze

    Aussies falter as Canada offence finds form

    Aussies shine in extra innings win over Cuba

     

    AUGUST 2015

     

    Under 18 Baseball World Cup reports and interviews

    Alumni sponsors national team at 18U World Cup

    Aussies tackle the best at World Cup

    Baseball passion drives Fielders Choice Manager

    Aussie baseball icon continues to give back

    West on target as umpiring career builds

    Aussie 18U tunes up against Canada

    Alumni auctions to assist Under 18 World Cup squad

    Fielders Choice/New Era and Alumni promotion

    Ox reflects on a stellar baseball career

    Second ABL Draft a quiet affair

    The stars align for one in a Million

     

    JULY 2015

     

    MLB Australian Baseball Academy 2015

    SEN Major League Baseball Podcast

    Under 12 World Cup (Taiwan)

    Swing 4 Scoot 100 Innings Game

    By George, it has been some journey

    Alumni, Heat join forces in fund-raising

    The Best Seat in the House

    Do we risk becoming a poor baseball cousin?

    Whatever I can put back is my pleasure

     

    JUNE 2015

     

    Stunning year already for New South Wales

    Thrilling times as our youngsters take on the world

    The Outlaws are Coming

    Cronulla takes Australian Little League title

    The Game Within

    Robson honoured with presigious appointment

    Many have come: few are chosen

    Boles to manage Perth in new ABL season

     

    MAY 2015

     

    Little Leaguers take centre stage

    A sport for the ages

    ABL extends regular season for 2015/16

    Rough Diamonds and Red Sox

    Queensland names legends to its Hall of Fame

    Hall-of-Famer takes reins with Heat

     

    APRIL 2015

     

    From the vault:  where are they now?

    Alumni group announces player mentoring scheme

    Scoring baseball plaudits for long-time servant

    Junior League National Championships

     

    MARCH 2015

     

    International honours for one of our best

    Milestone for Springvale women's programme

    Bombers cap season by equalling league record

     

    FEBRUARY 2015

     

    Geoff Wade: you can't compete with baseball passion

    Kerry Jackson:  long-term administrator

    Bill Spider Sinclair: a baseball life well lived

    Baseball Australia Diamond Awards

    Heat juggernaut rolls on as ABL benchmark

    A golden moment for Australian baseball

    White-hot Perth stuns Adelaide in ABL finale

     

    JANUARY 2015

     

    ABL Championship Series LIVE on ESPN

    Preview:   ABL Preliminary Final Series

    A passion for the game - at all levels

    Aussies qualify for 18U World Cup

    Wellness and vitality - the keys to life

    NYC- eastern states take the spoils

    Keep the Money in Baseball

    In progress:  National Youth Championships

    Stars poised for centre stage

    Oxspring joins new KBO franchise

    Cavalry charges into 2015 with a flourish

    Join us for Australian Baseball Gala

     

    DECEMBER 2014

     

    Did everything I wanted to:  I had a lot of fun

    Roomies team up as Pirates Down Under

    Once a Yankee.....

    From the Vault

    Grant Balfour MLB ambassador tour

    Aussies prevail as the stars come out to play (Gallery)

    All-Star clash a step towards baseball future

    Tony Harris on catching

    Tassy baseball in revival

    Promising career curtailed by injury

     

    NOVEMBER 2014

     

    No, Robbo, it is not all about the players

    Three of our finest

    The Right Choice

    Glenn Williams on hitting

    Motivated group links QLD baseball ages

    Aussies falter in thrilling finale

    Error-ridden Aussies do it tough against Korea

    Australian offence trumps Czech Republic

    Aussies made to pay for errant defence

    Emerging stars have a chat with Wardy

    Three of our finest:  promotional

    Australia stays alive by smashing Venezuela

    Failure to convert costs Aussies dearly

    Aussies rebound to crush Netherlands

    Deflating loss in topsy-turvy World Cup opener

    The week in ABL 1

    Aussies intent on strong World Cup showing

     

    OCTOBER  2014

     

    ABL Season Preview 2014/15

    ABL poised for a pivotal fifth season

    Alumni to assist with World Cup campaign

    Rusty returns to baseball roots

    Malvern honours a baseball legend

    Emeralds strike bronze at World Cup

    Welcome

    SEPTEMBER 2019

     

    Alumni to wind down

    Esteemed coach to head Victorian academy

    Koreans snatch bronze in dramatic finale

    Bidois spins a pearler: Aussies to play for bronze

    Australia overpowered by Taipei

    Deflating loss as Assies stretch U.S.

    Aussies challenged, but qualify for Super Round

    Three-run shot sets up narrow Dutch victory

    Australia crushes China

     

    AUGUST 2019

     

    IN PROGRESS:   Under 18 World Cup

    FEATURE:   The Car Ride Home Part Three

    FEATURE:   The Car Ride Home Part Two

    Busan one aspect of long-term strategy

    Aussies outplayed in final game

    Aussies crush Fiji for second win

    Big-hitting Aussies dispense with South Africa

     

    JULY 2019

     

    FEATURE:  The Car Ride Home Part 1

    Late outburst propels Venezuela to big win

    Tough outing against free-scoring Mexico

    Nati a star as Aussies fall short

    Korea blanks Australia in faultless display

    Aussies falter as U.S. offence breaks out

    Baseball lifer moves into administration

    Youngsters poised for baseball trip of a lifetime

    London Series Observations

     

    JUNE 2019

     

    Doubleheader takes MLB to London

    Aussie teams continue to take on the world

     

    MAY 2019

     

    Another Aussie excels in United States

    NSW storms home for championship title

     

    APRIL 2019

     

    Victoria Blue earns title with overpowering display

    Urban adaptation a glimpse into our baseball future

     

    MARCH 2019

     

    Harbour city to host national schools tournament

    Former ABL star seeks coaching role

    College Update

     

    FEBRUARY 2019

     

    FEATURE: The Competitive Parent

    Premier 12 groups, venues announced

    Best of the Alumni

    Bandits, Atherton despatch Heat in Claxton decider

    Bandits on track with first-up win

     

    JANUARY 2019

     

    ABL Championship Series: who takes the shield?

    FEATURE:  Parents, all they hear is QUACK QUACK

    Bandits, Heat through to Championship Series

    Cavs, Heat force series into Sunday

    Bandits crush Cavs: Sydney blanks Perth

    ABL Semi-Finals: four into two doesn't work

    Gailey stifles Aces: Cavalry march on

    ABL Wild Card? Who moves on? Who goes home?

    Aces, Cavs contest Wildcard in post-season opener

    NSW Metro, Victoria Blue take gold

    ABL Week Ten: form an orderly queue

    And then there were five

    ABL Week Nine: time's running out

    Cavalry sweep Sox: post-season wide open

    ABL Week Eight: there's a bit on....

     

    DECEMBER 2018

     

    Sydney clear in Northeast: Aces consolidate

    ABL Week Seven...just when you thought

    Blue Sox sweep Heat: three clubs deadlocked

    ABL Week Six: learning the post-season shuffle

    Heat shortens as championship fancy

    ABL Week Five: some gaps appearing

    Blue Sox, Bite sweep: Bandits head Northeast

    ABL Week Four: the season hots up

    Aces, Heat lead Southwest: Northeast wide open

     

    NOVEMBER 2018

     

    Heat on fire:  Tuatara, Geelong-Korea write history

    Sox, Aces, Heat sweep Round One

    Baseball is back? ABL Week One

    Pivotal season for expanded ABL

    Korean squad embraced by harbour city

    Impressions of a baseball traveller

     

    OCTOBER 2018

     

    History-making World Series for Aussie mates

    Aussies finish on a high

    Resurgent Aussies crush Netherlands

    Colombia turns on the power

    Aussies fall short of Super Round

    Korea prevails in slugfest

    Aussies stun Dominican Republic

    Australia rebounds from first-up loss

    Aussies come up short in a thriller

    IN PROGRESS:  Under 23 Baseball World Cup

     

    SEPTEMBER 2018

     

    Aces flying under the radar?

    Australian Schools Baseball Tour of United States

    Under 23s again pitch for medals finish

    Emeralds finish in style at Women's World Cup

     

    AUGUST 2018

     

    Don Deeble:  the man behind the legend

    Emeralds poised to shine at Women's World Cup

    Alumni support for national teams

    Aussies wrap up campaign with back-to-back wins

    Penguins toast a stunning half-century

     

    JULY 2018

     

    Under 15 Baseball World Cup Preview

    Youngsters embark on baseball odyssey

    Squad named for Under 15 World Cup

     

    JUNE 2018

     

    Alumni backs World Cup campaigns

    Born to be a baseball player

    Winners abound in Little League programme

    FEATURE:   "Dad, we are all told"

     

    MAY 2018

     

    FEATURE:   Dad, it doesn'tmatter (Part 2)

    Geelong to be home to all-Korean side in the ABL

    FEATURE:   Dad, it doesn't matter (Part 1)

    Schools squad named for United States tour

    NSW strikes gold in a nail-bitter

    SA and NSW to play for gold

    Home state flying high after Day Two

     

    APRIL 2018

     

    Trail-blazing umpire a believer in giving back

    FEATURE:  Dad, this is what private coaching taught me

    The Road to Tokyo 2020

    Aussie professionals update