Special To The Press BRISTOL - Bristol Blues manager Ronnie Palmer left the game of baseball three-years ago due to personal health…
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Friday 06/23/2017
Blues' offense continues to perform in win over Sharks Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues and the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks each scored three runs over the first two innings but the Blues…
Blues bat for breast cancer at annual Pink Night Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:21 PM] BRISTOL - For the third year in a row, the Bristol Blues put on pink jerseys and swung pink bats while working…
Thursday 06/22/2017
Bats quiet for Blues, swept in doubleheader by struggling Navigators Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:36 PM] LYNN, Mass. - It was not a good night for the Bristol Blues. But it got ugly in the fifth inning. John…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
Frasca homers again as Blues battle back to take down Sharks Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:39 PM] MARTHA’S VINEYARD - The Bristol Blues scored multiple runs in three different innings on their way to a 9-6 win over the…
Bristol Blues to host Pink Night Friday Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues won’t be so blue this Friday. During a home game at Muzzy Field at 7 p.m., the…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Blues blow late five-run lead, fall to Suns at home in extras Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:54 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - What was an offensive onslaught for the Bristol Blues, turned into a tough late-inning loss as…
Monday 06/19/2017
Blues finding chemistry on the fly this season Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:43 PM] Special to the Press With just 15 games under their belt, the Bristol Blues have found themselves playing comfortable with one another,…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Bristol native, CCSU pitcher Tom Curtin has three saves in three appearances for Bristol Blues Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol native Tom Curtin joined the Bristol Blues late this summer, but he is quickly making up for lost time.…
Bristol Blues beat league-leading Brockton Rox for seventh victory in last nine games Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:54 PM] BRISTOL - In a wild game at Muzzy Field on Sunday night, the Bristol Blues defeated the league-leading Brockton Rox 11-7 for…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Newington's Maycock has sparked Blues with his bat Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL - A local product has been one of the Bristol Blues’ best hitters this season. Ben Maycock graduated from Newington High…
Blues score seven runs in second straight game to beat Mavericks Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:52 PM] PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - For the second consecutive game, the Bristol Blues offense scored seven runs, lifting the team to a 7-4 win…
Friday 06/16/2017
Bristol Blues players Frasca, Edmond among Futures League stat leaders Posted: 16 June 2017 [11:19 PM] Entering play on Friday night, the Bristol Blues’ Jake Frasca was tied with five other players for second place among the Futures…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Blues continue their late heroics with five-run eighth inning in win over Navigators Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:51 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL — Less than 24 hours removed from their first walk-off win of the year, the Bristol Blues…
Boys & Girls Club sponsors Blues game Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL- The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center's Older Members Association is hitting one out of the park…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Three former Blues selected on third day of MLB draft Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:56 PM] BRISTOL - Former Bristol Blues players Dominic LoBrutto, Willy Yahn and Ryan Costello were all selected on Wednesday in the 2017 MLB…
Davis' walkoff double lifts Blues to thrilling win over Bravehearts Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:52 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - Two defensive miscues late in the game hurt the Bristol Blues, but Chris Davis lifted the…
Bristol Blues to bat for Boys & Girls club Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:04 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center’s Older Members Association is hitting one…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Bristol Central grad Guilmette happy to be back home playing for Blues Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:52 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL-Central Connecticut State University baseball player Mitch Guilmette has taken his talents to the Bristol Blues to continue…
Bristol Blues lose late in battle with Dirt Dawgs Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:51 PM] WACHUSETT - The Bristol Blues and Wachusett Dirt Dawgs traded punched throughout Tuesday night’s contest but it was the Dirt Dawgs that…
Monday 06/12/2017
Bristol Blues' four-game winning streak snapped by Rox Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:10 PM] Special To The Press The Bristol Blues were in search of their fourth straight win after losing six consecutive games to start…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Bristol Blues stage late-innings comeback to earn third straight victory Posted: 11 June 2017 [11:00 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - A two-run homer by Mitch Williams in the top of the ninth inning completed a comeback from a three-run…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Bristol Blues hold off Seacoast Mavericks to win second straight Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:28 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues used a combination of strong pitching and timely offense to take down the Seacoast Mavericks 6-4 on…
Friday 06/09/2017
Bristol Blues pick up first win of the season in second game of doubleheader Posted: 09 June 2017 [11:03 PM] The Bristol Blues finally broke into the win column for the 2017 season with a 5-2 victory in the second game of…
Thursday 06/08/2017
Bristol Blues lose to Pittsfield Suns, remain winless Posted: 08 June 2017 [10:54 PM] PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Bristol Blues suffered their fifth straight loss to start the 2017 season, after a disastrous 10-run sixth inning…
Wednesday 06/07/2017
Bristol Blues unable to complete comeback, remain winless for season Posted: 07 June 2017 [11:14 PM] PITTSFIELD - After falling behind early, the Bristol Blues clawed their way back into Wednesday morning’s game, but could not complete the…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Not everything has been bad for Bristol Blues despite slow start Posted: 06 June 2017 [11:14 PM] BRISTOL - It has been just under a week since the Bristol Blues made their season debut at Muzzy Field and there…
Monday 06/05/2017
Garabedian, an original team member, is back with Bristol Blues this season Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:24 PM] BRISTOL - There is a blast from the past for Bristol Blues fans on the field this season. Outfielder Griffin Garabedian is…
Postponements have Bristol Blues off until Wednesday Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:24 PM] BRISTOL - For the second consecutive day, the Bristol Blues had their game postponed on Monday, as they were set to face…
Sunday 06/04/2017
Bristol Central grad Pileski back home playing for Bristol Blues Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:50 PM] BRISTOL - Before Thursday, Kyle Pileski had not played at Muzzy Field since the summer of 2014. But now, the Bristol native…
Saturday 06/03/2017
Muzzy Field makes opening-night impression on new Blues Posted: 03 June 2017 [10:50 PM] BRISTOL - Everybody knows that Muzzy Field is a historic ballpark. The word historic even precedes the stadium’s name on a regular…
Blues lose late lead, fall to Suns for third loss in as many games Posted: 03 June 2017 [10:41 PM] PITTSFIELD - The Bristol Blues scored once in the top of the fourth and that was the only offense in Saturday night’s…
Friday 06/02/2017
Returning players will help Bristol Blues create team chemistry quickly Posted: 02 June 2017 [11:02 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues are back in action for the summer and some players from last season are back for more.…
Bristol Blues lose to Worcester Bravehearts, remain winless this season Posted: 02 June 2017 [10:57 PM] WORCESTER - The Bristol Blues battled back after an early deficit but could not hold off the Worcester Bravehearts, ultimately losing 4-3…
Thursday 06/01/2017
Bristol Blues held to one hit in loss to Silver Knights in season opener Posted: 01 June 2017 [11:08 PM] BRISTOL - The Nashua Silver Knights’ pitching gave the Bristol Blues the opportunity to score plenty of runs by walking seven batters…
Fans bring their Blues spirit for opening day Posted: 01 June 2017 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - As the Bristol Blues prepared to step up to the plate for their first game of the 2017 season in…
Wednesday 05/31/2017
Former player Christian Budzik returns to Bristol Blues as bench coach Posted: 31 May 2017 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL - There are plenty of new people in new positions with the Bristol Blues this summer, but the bench coach of…
Sunday 05/28/2017
Bristol Blues, community meet each other Posted: 28 May 2017 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Fans love the Bristol Blues and the Bristol Blues love their fans. If they hadn’t met already, all had the…
Wednesday 04/26/2017
Swicklas takes over as general manager of Bristol Blues Posted: 26 April 2017 [10:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have tapped a familiar local face to fill their vacancy at general manager. Bristol Central alum, Bristol…
Tuesday 04/11/2017
Bristol Blues, Northeast Wrestling bringing "Wrestling Under the Stars Tour" to Muzzy Field Posted: 11 April 2017 [10:50 PM] Staff report The Bristol Blues baseball organization has announced an agreement with Northeast Wrestling to bring its “Wrestling Under the Stars Tour”…
Friday 01/27/2017
FCBL announces new home run derby tiebreaker to debut in 2017 season Posted: 27 January 2017 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues games could look quite a bit different this coming summer. On Friday morning, the Futures Collegiate Baseball League…
Saturday 12/31/2016
Top 10 Local Sports Storylines of 2016: St. Paul baseball wins Class S, Terryville girls soccer reaches semifinal, local wrestlers win Class L titles Posted: 31 December 2016 [10:20 PM] Here are the top 10 local sports storylines of the year from the Bristol Press coverage area: 1. St. Paul baseball wins…
Wednesday 12/21/2016
Bristol Blues' 2017 schedule includes hosting All-Star Game Posted: 21 December 2016 [09:47 PM] STAFF WRITERS BRISTOL - Winter began on Wednesday but the Futures Collegiate Baseball League is already thinking about next summer, having released…
Monday 11/28/2016
Palmer excited to be Bristol Blues' new manager Posted: 28 November 2016 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Not long after they created the vacancy, the Bristol Blues brought in Post University Athletic Director Ronnie Palmer earlier this…
Thursday 10/20/2016
Bristol Blues will replace GM Muntean, manager Riley Posted: 20 October 2016 [10:12 PM] BRISTOL - Nearly three months after suffering a late collapse that caused the team to miss the FCBL playoffs, the Bristol Blues…
Sunday 08/14/2016
East Main therapy clinic opens Posted: 14 August 2016 [07:25 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town and chamber leaders joined Kevin Connellan, owner of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, and his family in a…
Sunday 08/07/2016
Bristol Blues failed to capitalize on late chances to survive, qualify for postseason Posted: 07 August 2016 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - It appeared for so long that the Bristol Blues would qualify for the FCBL playoffs but a late-season collapse left…
Saturday 08/06/2016
Fuentes has been a leader on and off field for Bristol Blues all season Posted: 06 August 2016 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Izzy Fuentes has been hotter this summer than the weather in his hometown of Chino Hills, Calif., where the temperature…
Friday 08/05/2016
Turnover has plagued Bristol Blues' roster all season Posted: 05 August 2016 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - Last season, the Bristol Blues reached the FCBL championship series with the help of a few late key additions but,…
Thursday 08/04/2016
Doubleheader gives Bristol Blues chance to size up Silver Knights Posted: 04 August 2016 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Tonight in Nashua, N.H., the Bristol Blues will take on the Nashua Silver Knights in a doubleheader that could very…