Lance Berkman returns to New Orleans on 25th anniversary of Zephyrs Triple A World Series heroics
On so many occasions in life, things come full circle. The symmetry is sometimes amazing, even awe-inspiring.
view moreEx-Shaw, Tulane pitcher J. P. France has impressive MLB debut
Before a crowd of 40, 328 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, the 28-year-old France realized his dream to pitch in the big leagues.
view moreEx-Shaw, Tulane pitcher J.P. France called up by Astros
Former Archbishop Shaw and Tulane right-hander J.P. France has gotten the call.
view moreNorthwestern State product David Fry called up to majors by Cleveland
David Fry’s road to “The Show” is complete, and it is taking him to the brightest lights of Major League Baseball.
view moreHometown Heroes: Southeast Louisiana products in MLB, MiLB (Through April 30) 2023
Here’s the first report of regular-season pitching and hitting stats for many of the 2023 major-league and minor-league players who prepped or played collegiately in the New Orleans area and Southeast Louisiana.
view moreFlashback: $100,000 “bonus baby” Paul Pettit was a flop in pro debut with 1950 New Orleans Pelicans
Unusual for the time, the 18-year-old Pettit started his career at the Double A level of the minors at New Orleans.
view moreFormer Ragin’ Cajuns pitcher Hogan Harris called up by Oakland A’s
Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns pitcher Hogan Harris became the 16th player in school history to reach the Major Leagues when he was called up to the Oakland A’s from Triple-A Las Vegas, the organization announced late Thursday.
view moreFormer LA Tech pitcher Braden Bristo called up to MLB by Rays
Bristo, who was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees, spent seven seasons in the Yankees minor league system climbing the ranks all the way to Triple-A.
view moreSABR essay traces history of baseball in the Superdome
When most people think of the Louisiana Superdome, they don’t associate it with baseball.
view moreEight ex-LSU stars make rosters for MLB Opening Day
Eight former LSU players appear on Major League Baseball active rosters as the 2023 MLB season opens on Thursday.
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