Butterflies abound as college baseball season begins
In the world of college baseball, this isn’t just any Friday.
view moreChristopher Turpin collects Greater New Orleans Amateur Athlete of the Month Honors
Turpin, a sophomore at Delgado Community College, helped pitched the New Orleans Boosters to the 2017 All-American Amateur Baseball Association (AAABA) National Championship in Johnstown, Pa.
view moreHometown Heroes: Vargas ties for majors lead in wins; Bregman, LeMahieu lead playoff runs
It has been a banner year for former LSU pitcher Jason Vargas.
view moreHometown Heroes: Hoyt and Stevenson back to majors with contenders, Vargas wins 15th
With the minor league season now over, the focus shifts to major league players for the rest of the season. Many are involved in pennant races and possible postseason play to come.
view moreHometown Heroes: Jones, Mahtook, Presley come up big for Detroit
The Detroit Tigers have as many Hometown Heroes as anyone in baseball. All three of those who fit the bill have come up huge most recently.
view moreHometown Heroes: LeMahieu and Morrison provide firepower; Williams, Gibaut, Enlow shine in minors
Northshore High alum Logan Morrison continues his outstanding season for Tampa Bay.
view moreHometown Heroes: Cecchini, Farquhar, House, Jones back in the big leagues
Former Barbe standout Gavin Cecchini got the call again on Aug. 17 when he was brought up by the New York Mets from Triple-A Las Vegas.
view moreHometown Heroes: Nola in top form, Turner hits first homer
While he is pitching for one of the worst teams in Major League baseball, former Catholic High and LSU star Aaron Nola is pitching like one of the best pitchers in Major League baseball for the Phillies.
view moreNew Orleans Boosters down Johnstown to complete sweep through AABAA tournament for national title
The New Orleans Boosters defeated Johnstown (Paul Carpenter) 4-1 Saturday night to claim the 2017 AAABA national championship.
view moreNew Orleans Boosters earn spot in AAABA title game with 7-2 win over Johnstown
With the victory, the Boosters advance to face Johnstown’s Paul Carpenter entry in the 2017 Championship game Saturday night.
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