Published March 21, 2019
MADISON HEIGHTS — The saying that “good things come to those who wait” is one that Madison Heights Bishop Foley baseball coach Matt Abro can directly apply to his life. Although he was a finalist for Foley’s open coaching position last season, the job ended up going to Tim McEvoy.
Read MorePublished October 19, 2018
ORCHARD LAKE — When Dan Petry found out Orchard Lake St. Mary’s was naming its baseball field after him, he was blown away.
Read MorePublished October 9, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2018
UTICA — The United Shore Professional Baseball League wrapped up its third season Sept. 9, and it could potentially have a dynasty brewing.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2018
HARRISON TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Next season, longtime Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse baseball coach Bob Walmsley will man third base for a new program.
Read MorePublished September 4, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished August 13, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished July 11, 2018
Published July 10, 2018
GROSSE POINTES — Frank Sumbera is not currently employed as Grosse Pointe North’s baseball and football coach.
Read MorePublished July 6, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished July 2, 2018
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe South baseball coach Dan Griesbaum recently completed his 35th season leading South’s program.
Read MorePublished June 30, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 22, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 22, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 19, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 16, 2018
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
Read MorePublished June 16, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 15, 2018
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.
Read MorePublished June 13, 2018
Published June 12, 2018
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.
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