Upshaw Still Looking For First Win

By Justin Felisko on July 13, 2009

Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution.  Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]

Players wish the best to Tommy John; Manager resigns from ‘Fish, Upshaw to take over

By Justin Felisko on July 13, 2009

Bridgeport, CT— At the conclusion of Wednesday’s game at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, the players patiently waited for their turn.  One by one, members of the Bridgeport Bluefish peeked their heads in and out of the manager’s office.  All of them looking for an opportunity to have one last conversation, to hear one last [...]

John Steps Down As Bluefish Manager

By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2009

(Bridgeport, CT – July 8, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that Bluefish manager Tommy John has resigned from his position with the team. John is leaving the team to pursue a non-baseball position.
Bluefish bench coach Willie Upshaw will take over as manager for the rest of the 2009 campaign. Upshaw, the first [...]

Somerset Strikes Early En Route to Victory

By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2009

Bridgeport, CT – – The Bridgeport Bluefish (32-37) were defeated by the Somerset Patriots (43-26) on Tuesday night 6-3 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Despite holding the Patriots hitless over his final six innings pitched, starter Kyle Jackson could not recover as the Pats jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the second [...]

Yan Dominates Pats Bats

By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 7, 2009

(Bridgeport, CT – July 6, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish starter Esteban Yan had been cruising through Atlantic League hitters before stumbling against Newark and Camden in his last two starts.  Though tonight, Yan flashed his brilliance once again, holding the Somerset Patriots (42-26) to one run in Bridgeport’s (32-36) 4-1 victory at The Ballpark at [...]

Lopez Brings Smiles to Camp

By Justin Felisko on July 3, 2009

Bridgeport, CT- Luis Lopez stepped onto the dew christened field Wednesday morning with a bright smile that easily competed with the radiating sun at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  For the past three days, Lopez had tossed over 1,000 baseballs to kids ranging from the ages of 5-12 at this week’s Bridgeport Bluefish summer camp.  [...]

Plefka’s Passion for Baseball Pushes him Forward

By Justin Felisko on June 30, 2009

Bridgeport, CT-The quiet but eager 10-year-old boy raises his head towards the six-foot-eight-inch, 240 pound skyscraper.   The tall Bridgeport Bluefish reliever slowly bends over after gently introducing himself and hands the young boy a baseball in the visitor’s bullpen of the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  With ball in hand, Ryan Mennitt steps to the mound [...]

Bridgeport’s Barrage Leads ‘Fish to Series Victory over Newark

By Justin Felisko on June 29, 2009

Bridgeport, CT- The Bridgeport Bluefish (26-34) finished off a high scoring and high hitting affair with the Newark Bears by winning the final game of a five game series 12-5 on Sunday.  Brandon Sing blasted a bases clearing double to deep center field at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium in the top of the sixth [...]

Weimer Closing out his Playing Days to coach at Utica College

By Justin Felisko on June 26, 2009

Bridgeport, CT–Tuesday night’s Atlantic League All-Star Game was a bittersweet moment for Bluefish relief pitcher Andy Weimer.  The righty made his first and, most likely, his last All-Star appearance of his professional baseball career pitching one scoreless inning in the Liberty Division’s 7-5 victory.  The sidearm closer from New Hartford, NY will be closing the [...]

Bluefish Acquire Davenport From Ducks

By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 24, 2009

(Bridgeport, CT – June 24, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ron Davenport has been acquired from the Long Island Ducks for future considerations. Ron joins the Bluefish after appearing in 28 games this season with the Long Island Ducks. He has compiled a .219 batting average with 10 extra-base hits, [...]

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