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Tuesday 07/07/2020
New Britain Bees adjusting to live pitching after long hiatus Posted: 07 July 2020 [10:30 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees are early into the 2020 season and playing their first competitive baseball games since…
Monday 07/06/2020
"I knew I was getting a hit that at-bat': Former New Britain standout Rivera gets Bees' first hit as Futures League team Posted: 06 July 2020 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Danniel Rivera has plenty of familiarity when it comes to representing New Britain on the baseball field.…
Sunday 07/05/2020
Bullpen struggles as New Britain Bees suffer first loss of season Posted: 05 July 2020 [05:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Bees entered the eighth inning on Sunday looking to move to 2-0 on the young…
Friday 07/03/2020
'It's the only show in town:' New Britain Bees fans embrace baseball's return to city in socially distanced sellout Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Thursday night’s season opener for the New Britain Bees after nearly six weeks of delay had the looks…
Thursday 07/02/2020
New Britain Bees welcome baseball back to city, pick up victory to begin Futures League era Posted: 02 July 2020 [10:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the first time since last September, the lights came on at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Former Goodwin Tech standout Hughes excited to get back on mound this summer with New Britain Bees Posted: 01 July 2020 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a different kind of summer for Tommy Hughes. Normally in the middle of his summer baseball…
New Britain Bees have sports spotlight to themselves as Future League season begins Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The echoing of the ball hitting the bat, the pop of the leather glove, the call of the…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Former New Britain baseball star Rivera ready for homecoming season with Bees Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:25 PM] Former New Britain baseball star Danniel Rivera’s first collegiate season at Southern New Hampshire University was brought to an abrupt end…
Monday 06/22/2020
New Britain Bees, Futures League announce 2020 season, will begin in Hardware City on July 2 Posted: 22 June 2020 [01:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Baseball is officially back in New Britain. After a lengthy delay and a general uncertainty about any sort…
Thursday 06/18/2020
Pair of New Britain Bees players sign on with MLB organizations Posted: 18 June 2020 [05:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Two New Britain Bees have signed on with MLB organizations, as outfielder Matt Chamberlain and infielder Jake Mackenzie…
Sunday 06/07/2020
Looking at New Britain Bees' roster for potential 2020 season Posted: 07 June 2020 [02:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It is still unclear when, and if, the New Britain Bees will have their inaugural season in the…
Tuesday 05/12/2020
Beautiful Lives Project can't wait to get back in action after COVID-19 fizzles out Posted: 12 May 2020 [04:12 PM] Bryce Weiler dreams of making dreams come true, even when a pandemic puts those dreams on hold for a little while.…
Wednesday 04/29/2020
Futures League postpones start of season due to coronavirus Posted: 29 April 2020 [08:06 PM] STAFF REPORT Add the Futures Collegiate Baseball League to the list of leagues which won’t be starting on time. The FCBL announced…
Monday 04/06/2020
' They wanted us as much as we wanted them,' Bristol Blues and New Britain Bees both prepare for first season in new leagues Posted: 06 April 2020 [05:40 PM] Summer baseball in central Connecticut is going to look very different than it has in previous years, as both the New…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
New Britain Bees, Futures League still aiming to start 2020 season on schedule Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Spring is looking to be awfully quiet in the local area, at least in the realm of sport.…
Monday 03/16/2020
Former Bristol Blues, Goodwin Tech pitcher Hughes signs with New Britain Bees Posted: 16 March 2020 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Another local baseball standout will be back competing in the Hardware City this summer. Tommy Hughes, a three-time…
Friday 03/06/2020
New Britain Bees announce two more signings to 2020 roster Posted: 06 March 2020 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees continued to put together their 2020 roster on Friday, announcing two more additions to…
Friday 02/28/2020
New Britain baseball record-holder Rivera becomes first FCBL signing announced by Bees Posted: 28 February 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees take the field for the first time as a Futures League team this…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Bees hire Yale assistant coach Ray Guarino as new manager Posted: 11 February 2020 [12:28 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees have a new manager … again. The new entry into the Futures Collegiate Baseball League announced…
Friday 01/17/2020
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland realizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:04 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Saturday 01/11/2020
New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker to join Philadelphia Phillies organization Posted: 11 January 2020 [06:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Former New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker is on his way to the profession ranks. The Bees announced…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Inside Ricker's unexpected journey to manager of New Britain Bees Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Ray Ricker put in a phone call to New Britain Bees general manager Brad Smith last Thursday,…
New Britain Bees hire Bristol resident Ray Ricker as manager Posted: 06 November 2019 [12:29 PM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees have made their first significant hire as a new member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.…
Monday 10/28/2019
New Britain Bees leave Atlantic League, but will play in Futures League next season, host All-Star Game Posted: 28 October 2019 [04:04 PM] STAFF WRITERS NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are officially leaving the Atlantic League. After a month of speculation of whether…
Decision on future of New Britain Bees in Atlantic League expected today Posted: 28 October 2019 [11:11 AM] The Atlantic League is expected to make an announcement at noon today, and it could be the news that confirms the New…
Thursday 10/03/2019
Report: New Britain Bees won't be part of Atlantic League next season, but plan to play in city in 2020 Posted: 03 October 2019 [04:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - According to reports, the New Britain Bees may be leaving the Atlantic League after four seasons. Per Mike…
Sunday 09/22/2019
New Britain Bees win final game of season, were unable to earn playoff berth Posted: 22 September 2019 [09:11 PM] Staff report BRIDGEWATER TOWN-SHIP, N.J. - The New Britain Bees wrapped up their 2019 season with a victory on the road over…
Sunday 09/08/2019
New Britain Bees sweep doubleheader as they continue to battle for elusive playoff spot Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The division-leading Long Island Ducks won their 10th straight game on Sunday, making it impossible for the New…
Friday 09/06/2019
New Britain Bees bolster pitching staff for final stretch of regular season Posted: 06 September 2019 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With a potential playoff appearance in sight, the New Britain Bees are bolstering their pitching staff for what…
Thursday 09/05/2019
New Britain Bees hit season's stretch run seeking playoff berth Posted: 05 September 2019 [05:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The next three weeks will define the season for the New Britain Bees. Sitting five games back in…
Wednesday 09/04/2019
Despite struggles at home, New Britain Bees set for three big series down the stretch in own confines Posted: 04 September 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have just five series left in the regular season, and three of them will…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
New Britain Bees DH Carp heating up after extended time away from professional baseball Posted: 03 September 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mike Carp likely never wanted to come home from Lancaster. The New Britain Bees designated hitter closed out…
Monday 09/02/2019
New Britain Bees rained out, huge series with Somerset begins with double header Tuesday Posted: 02 September 2019 [03:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees were scheduled to begin a crucial home stand on Monday afternoon against the Somerset…
Sunday 09/01/2019
New Britain Bees pick up blowout victory to keep pace in second half divisional race Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:14 PM] LANCASTER, Pa. - The New Britain Bees romped over the host Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday afternoon, 10-1, for their second straight…
Friday 08/30/2019
New Britain Bees entering critical stretch to determine playoff hopes Posted: 30 August 2019 [05:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Just weeks after appearing to be buried in the depths of the Liberty Division standings, the New Britain…
Thursday 08/29/2019
New Britain Bees looking to finish road trip on high note against lowly Lancaster this weekend Posted: 29 August 2019 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite a borderline disastrous start to the second half of the season, the New Britain Bees are within…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Rogers leads way as New Britain Bees hit five home runs to rally past High Point Rockers Posted: 28 August 2019 [03:05 PM] HIGH POINT, NC - For the second time in as many tries, the New Britain Bees have claimed a critical series…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Former New Britain Bees players performing well with new teams Posted: 27 August 2019 [03:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are continuing their quest towards the top of the Liberty Division, and are doing…
Monday 08/26/2019
New Britain Bees look for another successful series against High Point Rockers Posted: 26 August 2019 [03:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees faced a golden opportunity to continue making up ground in the Liberty Division this…
Sunday 08/25/2019
New Britain Bees continue to look for ways to bring more fans into home ballpark Posted: 25 August 2019 [04:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees, well into their fourth season as an Atlantic League franchise, have hovered near the…
Friday 08/23/2019
New Britain Bees use plate discipline to avoid extended offensive slumps Posted: 23 August 2019 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Slumping in baseball should be considered a certainty, especially in a season that’s more than 120 games, like…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Timely hitting, strong pitching has helped New Britain Bees during recent stretch Posted: 22 August 2019 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Facing a seven-game deficit in the Liberty Division with just two months left in the regular season, the…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Fuller, Rosario give New Britain Bees reliable arms in back end of bullpen Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Close followers of the New Britain Bees this season would likely point to pitching problems and struggles in…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Collier quickly readjusting to Atlantic League in key role with New Britain Bees Posted: 20 August 2019 [04:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Zach Collier hadn’t played in the Atlantic League in four years when the New Britain Bees signed him…
Monday 08/19/2019
Members of New Britain Bees look back on players who influenced their style of play Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of the beauties of baseball is its widespread uniqueness. Every ballpark contains different dimensions, different obstacles that…
Sunday 08/18/2019
New Britain Bees right-hander Riordan settling back into rotation after injury Posted: 18 August 2019 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Despite being a 32-year-old veteran with four seasons of Atlantic League experience and more than 200 starts in…
Friday 08/16/2019
New acquisition Jackson focused on helping New Britain Bees win ballgames Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Like almost every other player in the Atlantic League, New Britain Bees infielder Ryan Jackson wants to get…
Thursday 08/15/2019
All-or-nothing swing helps New Britain Bees' Moreno briefly break out of slump Posted: 15 August 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Rando Moreno had made up his mind. The New Britain Bees second baseman had been mired in a…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Riordan solid, New Britain Bees get timely hitting to take second straight from High Point Rockers Posted: 14 August 2019 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If the New Britain Bees are to climb back in the Liberty Division Race, they will have to…