Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
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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…
A look at how the New Britain Bees' midseason acquisitions have fared so far Posted: 14 August 2019 [03:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees’ roster looks a lot different to the one it fielded back in April to…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
New Britain Bees still struggling to win close games Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees dropped a close contest in Monday’s series opener with the first-place High Point…
Monday 08/12/2019
New Britain Bees see improvement in pitching, but offense stumbles in latest series loss Posted: 12 August 2019 [07:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Heading into last weekend’s series with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, the New Britain Bees were looking to…
Sunday 08/11/2019
For second straight day, New Britain Bees lose to visiting Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in extra innings Posted: 11 August 2019 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second straight day on Sunday, the New Britain Bees lost to the visiting Southern Maryland Blue…
Friday 08/09/2019
New Britain Bees receive much-needed pitching boost in series win over Lancaster Barnstormers Posted: 09 August 2019 [04:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It hasn’t been the kindest of starts to the second half of the season for the New Britain…
Thursday 08/08/2019
New Britain Bees looking for pitching to bounce back in upcoming series with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees return home from a brief road trip to begin a three-game series with the…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Former New Britain Bees outfielder De Aza continuing strong hitting with Twins Triple-A affiliate Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:11 PM] The New Britain Bees lost their best offensive presence last month when the contract of center fielder Alejandro De Aza was…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
New Britain Bees falling victim to another slow start, further behind in division race Posted: 06 August 2019 [02:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees showed flashes of a playoff team in the first half of the season, riding…
Monday 08/05/2019
Latest loss highlights New Britain Bees' pitching woes Posted: 05 August 2019 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Turns out, the third time wasn’t a charm for the New Britain Bees in their series against the…
Sunday 08/04/2019
New Britain Bees lose fifth straight game Posted: 04 August 2019 [07:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees lost their fifth straight game on Sunday afternoon, falling to the visiting York Revolution…
Friday 08/02/2019
Same issues resurface during New Britain Bees' latest series against Long Island Ducks Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees’ series against the Long Island Ducks didn’t go the way they had wanted it…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
New Britain Bees fall to Long Island Ducks in rain-shortened game Posted: 31 July 2019 [07:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees didn’t fare well against the Long Island Ducks before the three hour rain delay…
Tuesday 07/30/2019
New Britain Bees continue to adjust to Atlantic League's new set of rule changes Posted: 30 July 2019 [04:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Atlantic League unleashed a wave of new changes to its game when teams returned from the All-Star…
New Britain Bees sign former big leaguer Jackson to add to infield depth Posted: 30 July 2019 [04:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added another former big league player to their roster. The team announced the…
Monday 07/29/2019
Charlie Beatrice (McCoy) Jones Posted: 29 July 2019 [08:30 PM] Charlie Beatrice (McCoy) Jones, 95, of Bristol, passed from this life to a life in glory on Friday, July 19, 2019.…
New Britain Bees look to rebound following tough series against York Revolution Posted: 29 July 2019 [08:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Back at it again. Just five days after facing each other in a four-game series in Central Islip,…
Sunday 07/28/2019
Riordan knocked around for 19 runs in New Britain Bees loss Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:15 PM] Staff Report YORK, Pa. - The New Britain Bees were routed, 19-1, by the York Revolution on the road Sunday afternoon.…
Friday 07/26/2019
New Britain Bees head into next series with plenty of momentum after taking three of four from Long Island Ducks Posted: 26 July 2019 [02:52 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - The New Britain Bees claimed their first series win of the season’s second half this week by…
Thursday 07/25/2019
Items from New Britain Bees-Long Island Ducks game headed to National Baseball Hall of Fame Posted: 25 July 2019 [08:39 PM] THE WASHINGTON POST Part of baseball’s future - and the experiments from the independent Atlantic League - is going down in history.…
New Britain Bees look to maintain momentum in upcoming weekend series against York Revolution Posted: 25 July 2019 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees entered their recent seven-game road trip seemingly absent of any momentum in the early…