Baseball

Published October 9, 2018

Troy resident reflects on getting called up to big league

TROY — Jon Berti, a 2008 Troy High graduate, started at second base and batted ninth when the Blue Jays played the Houston Astros in a home game Sept. 26.

Members of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers celebrate with their championship trophy Sept. 9 at Jimmy John’s Field. The Beavers knocked off the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 9-3 to win their second straight USPBL title.

Published September 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Birmingham-Bloomfield repeats as USPBL champs, league names MVPs

UTICA — The United Shore Professional Baseball League wrapped up its third season Sept. 9, and it could potentially have a dynasty brewing.

Published September 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Longtime L’Anse Creuse baseball coach takes over at Parkway Christian

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Next season, longtime Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse baseball coach Bob Walmsley will man third base for a new program.

Published September 4, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

The Williamsport experience

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Autograph seekers. Photo requests. No, Justin Timberlake wasn’t in town. That was just part of life for members of the Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores baseball team during their recent run in the Little League World Series.

Published August 13, 2018

Warren Weekly

Unique path leads De La Salle product to USPBL

UTICA — Pat Adams labels himself as a late bloomer. A Warren native, Adams currently stars as the right fielder for the Eastside Diamond Hoppers in the United Shore Professional Baseball League. However, his journey to becoming a professional player was a unique, winding path that included a brief stop on the gridiron while overcoming plenty of self-doubt.

Published July 11, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Cougars catcher caps off career with conference MVP

MACOMB — Since the age of 10, Layne Malczewski has been a fixture in the Macomb Dakota dugout. With his father, Matt, serving as the pitching coach, Malczewski grew up in the baseball program hoping one day to star for the Cougars.Read More

Published July 10, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Sumbera disputes account that he retired

GROSSE POINTES — Frank Sumbera is not currently employed as Grosse Pointe North’s baseball and football coach.

Published July 6, 2018

Warren Weekly

Center Line High’s Gaffke earns MAC Silver MVP award

CENTER LINE — Earlier this season, Center Line High baseball coach Rob Conti called Ryan Gaffke the team’s best pitcher and hitter. The junior proved his coach right.

Grosse Pointe South baseball coach Dan Griesbaum, far left, is pictured with members of his family after getting his 800th career win this past season. Griesbaum recently completed his 35th season leading South’s program.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South baseball coach near the top of career victories list

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe South baseball coach Dan Griesbaum recently completed his 35th season leading South’s program.

Local baseball playersd are pictured after an All-Star game at Comerica Park. The East team beat the West squad 7-4.

Published June 30, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Local high school baseball 'All-Stars' were on display at Comerica Park

DETROIT — The “stars” converged on Comerica Park June 29, and it had nothing to do with a Detroit Tigers baseball game. Comerica served as the site for the 37th annual East vs. West Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game.

West Bloomfield High’s Jack Budde takes a swing at a practice this past season. Budde was one of three Lakers named to the All-Association team.

Published June 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

OAA announces baseball honor teams

OAKLAND COUNTY — Spring sports around Michigan are all but over as summer arrives. During a long baseball season, a number of players and teams persevered through the elements and excelled on the field.

The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association East-West All-Star Baseball Classic returns to Comerica Park at 7 p.m. June 29. Pictured are players on the field from last year’s game.

Published June 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Local players to participate in baseball All-Star game

DETROIT — The state’s best prep baseball players will get together one last time as they converge at Comerica Park for the 37th annual Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association East-West All-Star Baseball Classic.

Published June 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Foley’s baseball season ends with loss in D-3 state final

Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s baseball team’s run at a second straight state championship came to an end June 16 at Michigan State University.

Madison Heights Bishop Foley baseball players are pictured at a Division 3 state final against Riverview Gabriel Richard. The Ventures' season ended with a 3-0 loss.

Published June 16, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley's baseball season ends with loss in Division 3 state final

EAST LANSING — Following his team’s 3-0 win against Madison Heights Bishop Foley in a Division 3 baseball state final at McLane Stadium on the campus of Michigan State University June 16, Riverview Gabriel Richard coach Mike Magier had some words with his pitcher, Matthew Silka

The celebration was on for Grosse Pointe South's baseball team after beating Brownstown Woodhaven 8-1 in the Division 1 state final. It was South's second state championship in program history.

Published June 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South baseball wins D1 state championship

EAST LANSING — Earlier this year, Grosse Pointe South baseball coach Dan Griesbaum had a talk with his team. He didn’t think they were getting respect, and he wanted them to know it.

Published June 15, 2018

Warren Weekly

DLS baseball coach reflects on run to regionals

WARREN — In a season that saw a coaching change take place following a slow start, many squads might have folded and called it a year. That doesn’t fit the 2018 edition of the Warren De La Salle baseball team.

Published June 13, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota baseball tops De La Salle for regional title

EDITOR’S NOTE: Macomb Dakota went on to play Grosse Pointe South in a state quarterfinal, after press time. Visit candgnews.com/sports for updates. MACOMB — An old adage in baseball states that when you put the ball in play, good things can happen.Read More

Published June 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Late rally propels Brother Rice to state semifinals

DETROIT — A change in mindset led to a change in fortune for Birmingham Brother Rice baseball. Down 2-0 to Northville High in the sixth inning of a Division 1 state quarterfinal June 12, junior Tito Flores stepped to the plate. WIth two on and nobody out, Flores intended to bunt.

Grosse Pointe South baseball players celebrate after beating Macomb Dakota in a Division 1 quarterfinal game June 12. With its win, South advanced to the semifinal round of the state playoffs.

Published June 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Grosse Pointe South baseball advances to semifinal with win against Macomb Dakota

DETROIT — Grosse Pointe South’s baseball team earned a trip to the semifinal round of the state playoffs with a 9-1 win against Macomb Dakota in a Division 1 quarterfinal June 12 at Harwell Field on the campus of Wayne State University. South will play at 2:30 p.m.

Published June 12, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High baseball, Troy Athens softball fall in regional round

TROY — Both the Troy High baseball and Troy Athens softball squads saw their respective seasons come to an end at Lake Orion High June 9 in the Division 1 regional semifinals.