NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Yuma Scorpions Sold to Godfather Media Inc.
Date:01/31/2012 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
San Ramon, CA. (January 31, 2012). Diamond Sports & Entertainment, Inc. announced today that they have sold the Yuma Scorpions professional minor league baseball team to Godfather Media, Inc. The Yuma Scorpions are a professional independent minor league baseball team that plays at Desert Sun Stadium, former Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres. The Scorpions are ...
AWL Season Passes On Sale NOW!
Date:12/15/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
The Arizona Winter League and The Palms RV Resort will be offering baseball fans in Yuma the chance to see every AWL game live and in-person for the low price of $20. Your AWL Season Pass gets you into every AWL regular season game and includes all playoff games as well. Games will begin on Friday, February 3rd, and conclude with the AWL Championship Game on February 29th, for a total of 80-100 ...
Gathright Called Up By Red Sox
Date:09/15/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
(Yuma, AZ. September 15th, 2011) Yuma Scorpions center fielder Joey Gathright has been promoted from the Boston Red Sox Triple-A team, the Pawtucket Red Sox, and will join Boston in the Major Leagues immediately. Gathright was signed by the Red Sox organization on August 31st after hitting .347 and stealing 20 bases for the Scorpions. Gathright was the third Scorpions player to be signed by a ML...
Scorpions CF Gathright Acquired by Red Sox!
Date:08/31/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
(Yuma, AZ – August 31st, 2011) The Yuma Scorpions are proud to announce that the Boston Red Sox have purchased the contract of center fielder Joey Gathright. The speedy outfielder will report to Triple-A Pawtucket. Gathright, 30, hit .347 and drove in 21 runs after joining the Scorpions on June 10th. Gathright immediately became a force at the top of the Yuma lineup and his ability to get ...
Scorpions Hold off Outlaws' Comeback
Date:08/26/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 25th, 2011 BY CHICO-ER STAFF WRITERS The Chico Outlaws' comeback fell short Thursday night as the Yuma Scorpions held on for a 9-6 victory at Nettleton Stadium. The Scorpions led 8-2 before Chico scored four runs in its half of the seventh to trim the deficit. Jake Rife provided a two-run single in the inning, and Bobby Hill and Adam Buschini also drove in a run each with ba...
Rife Homers Twice as Outlaws Down Scorps
Date:08/25/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 24th, 2011 The Chico Outlaws were dominant Wednesday night at Nettleton stadium, defeating the Yuma Scorpions in convincing fashion 10-5. David Roberts (2-8) recorded the win, allowing zero runs through five innings before eventually giving up two runs in the sixth and three in the seventh. The Outlaws scored four runs in the first inning which was highlighted by a ...
Scorpions Head to Chico
Date:08/22/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
The Yuma Scorpions, origially scheduled to play a series against the Fielders in Lake County, will now end their season with a series against the Chico Outlaws at Nettleson Stadium, in Chico, CA. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, August 24th - 7:00 Thursday, August 25th - 7:00 Friday, August 26th - 7:00 Saturday, August 27th - 7:00 Sunday, August 28th - 7:00 Al...
Official Statement from the League Office
Date:08/16/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
North American League Modifies Schedule Regular Season Shortened, Playoffs Expanded San Ramon, CA. The North American League announced today a modified schedule as the league completes its inaugural season and heads into the playoffs. Recognizing the ongoing impact of the distressed economy on the member teams, the League's Board of Governors has approved ending the ...
Capitals' Onslaught Continues
Date:08/15/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 14th, 2011 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Capitals put a whopping 18 runs on the board during Saturday night’s victory over Jose Canseco and the Yuma Scorpions, and they followed that outburst up on Sunday with another offensive explosion, outscoring the Scorpions 24-10 en route to a double-header sweep. The Caps made it four consecutive victories over Canseco’s Yuma sq...
Outlaws Finish Off Scorpions
Date:08/12/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 11th, 2011 BY CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD STAFF WRITERS Chico, CA - Demetrius Banks allowed four runs in six innings, Al Quintana homered and drove in four runs and Adam Buschini hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning that proved to be the difference as the Chico Outlaws defeated the Yuma Scorpions 6-5 Thursday at Nettleton Stadium. Banks (5-6) gave up seven hits, walked ...
Yuma Scorpions LHP Robby Scott Acquired By Boston Red Sox
Date:08/05/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Yuma, AZ – The Yuma Scorpions are proud to announce that pitcher Robby Scott has had his contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox. The 6’2” rookie lefty will join the Red Sox minor league system after a standout month in Yuma following his graduation from Florida State in mid-June. He is the 17th Scorpion to have his contract purchased by a major l...
RHP JJ Leaper Acquired by Oakland A's!
Date:08/04/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 3rd, 2011 BY CONNOR FARLEY - NAL STAFF Yuma, AZ – The Yuma Scorpions are proud to announce that pitcher JJ Leaper has has his contract purchased by the Oakland A’s. The 6’1” right-handed reliever will join the Athletics minor league system after a successful season in Yuma. He is the 16th Scorpion to have his contract purchased by a major league team. After t...
Scorpions, Outlaws Split Double Header
Date:08/04/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 3rd, 2011 BY RECORD SEARCHLIGHT STAFF - RECORD SEARCHLIGHT REDDING, CA - The Chico Outlaws split a doubleheader Wednesday with the Yuma Scorpions, winning 2-1 and then losing 4-2 at Tiger Field in Redding. The doubleheader was part of a 10-game series to be played in Redding between the two minor-league teams, which are part of the North American Baseball League (NABL). The series ...
Scorps Hit 3 Homeruns in Loss to Chico
Date:08/03/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
August 2nd, 2011 Jose Conseco showed why he hit 462 home runs in his major league career against the Chico Outlaws Wednesday night at Tiger Field, belting a soaring solo shot to left field in his first at bat that is still rolling down the city streets of Redding, California. He also showed why he struck out nearly 2000 times in his 16 Major league seasons, as Jason Stevenson (7-0) sat Conseco...
Chris Thompson Picks Up Award
Date:08/01/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
3B Ventura and RHP Thompson Earn Weekly Honors in North American League Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings third baseman Leivi Ventura hits .500, Yuma Scorpions closer Chris Thompson picks up a win, two saves. (August 1, 2011. San Ramon, CA) The North American League, one of the premier independent professional baseball leagues on the continent, announced today that Rio Grande Valley Wh...
ASL Playoffs plus Scorpions vs Maui on Saturday
Date:07/29/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
The Arizona Summer League Playoffs and Championship game will be held on Saturday at Desert Sun Stadium. These games will be followed by the Yuma taking on Maui in North American League action at 7:35pm Arizona Summer League playoffs & championship game schedule is as follows: 9am - #4 seed vs. #1 seed 12pm - #3 seed vs. #2seed 4pm - CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FREE ADMISSION to the AR...
Thompson Picks Up Win In Scorpions Debut
Date:07/26/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
July 25th, 2011 BY ALEX ESPINOZA - YUMA SUN STAFF WRITER With his herky-jerky motion and sidearm sling, Chris Thompson’s Yuma Scorpions debut on Monday was hard to miss. Though he only got four outs, it was good enough to earn the winning decision, as Yuma captured a late-inning 7-6 victory over Maui Na Koa Ikaika at Desert Sun Stadium. Thompson, who recorded the last out of...
$2 Tuesday - $2 General Admission
Date:07/26/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Hey Scorpions Fans!! Tonight is another $2 Tuesday and you know what that means! $2 concessions items and best of all $2 General Admission tickets! Come out and see Jose Canseco, Ozzie Canseco and the rest of the Yuma Scorpions as they play Maui. ...
Christmas In July - Over $1000 in Prizes
Date:07/25/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Tonight is Christmas in July at Desert Sun Stadium. Santa is on the disabled list and can't make it but the Scorpions found his goody bag and will have a lot of great giveaways tonight for fans attending the game! Prizes include: 5 BOSE In-Ear Headphones, 2 Bluetooth headsets courtesy of MyWireless / AT&T, Glassware set and Basketball game courtesy of Sears, 2 Breakfasts from Brownie...
Canseco hustles, Scorps win big
Date:07/23/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Photo Courtesy of Dom DeTorres Courtesy of Alex Espinoza, Yuma Sun Staff Writer All you could see were two cleats and a cloud of dust. It was attached to Jose Canseco. The 47-year-old former Major League star has been a regular on the baseball diamond this summer for the Yuma Scorpions, but even he was surprised with his hustle in Friday's 8-2 win over the Lake County Fielder...
GBL Alumni De La Rosa Makes MLB Debut
Date:07/21/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
July 20th, 2011 BY CONNOR FARLEY San Ramon, CA – The North American League, the premiere independent professional minor league in North America, is proud to announce that former Yuma Scorpion, Long Beach Armada, and Orange County Flyers player RHP Dane De La Rosa made his major league debut on Tuesday night with the Tampa Bay Rays. De La Rosa, 28, was called up from Triple-A Durham to ...
Canseco's HR Helps Scorps Sting Fielders
Date:07/21/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
July 20th, 2011 BY ALEX ESPINOZA - YUMA SUN It took him almost two months to do it, but Yuma Scorpions player-manager Jose Canseco made good on his pre-season guarantee to hit a home run at Desert Sun Stadium. By the time his no doubt two-run homer cleared the left field fence in the fourth inning, the game was well in tow, as Yuma romped the Lake County Fielders 18-8 on Tuesday. Judging ...
FIREWORKS on July 22 - Game Time 6:30pm
Date:07/21/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Yuma, AZ -- The Yuma Scorpions will host the Lake County Fielders on July 22. The original game time for this night was 7:35 but that has now been changed to a 6:30pm start to accomadate the Fireworks show that will follow the game. It's going to be an exciting FUN FILLED night at Desert Sun Stadium on the 22nd. The nights festivities will include a raffle for a $1000 BOSE ...
Scorpions On Track
Date:07/20/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Yuma, AZ -- The Yuma Scorpions (18-33) have won two in a row scoring 18-runs on Wednesday nights game. Jose Canseco hit a homerun. The distance couldn't be estimated due to lack of lighting in left field. Full Story to be posted shortly. ...
Scorpions to Play Game in Tuscon
Date:07/19/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Information on Thursday's Scorpions Game From the Tuscon Toros Website: "TOROS ANNOUNCE FINAL GAME AT HI CORBETT FIELD SKIPPER TIM JOHNSON RETURNS WITH CO-MANAGER MLB ALL-STAR AND CELEBRITY JOSE CONSECO Tucson, AZ - The North American League Scorpions will play as the Tucson Toros under Toros Skipper Tim Johnson as Manager. Co-Managing will be Major League Baseball’s ...
Scorpions, Though Exhausted, Win
Date:07/19/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Yuma, AZ -- The Yuma Scorpions players made it to the city of Yuma around 12pm on Tuesday. Most of them let the club workers bring the luggage into the clubhouse while the players escaped to take naps and rest. Most players had some extreme jet-lag as they just finished a 26-day road trip, flying in from Maui early Tuesday morning. It was a weird scene as luggage was displ...
Scorpions Drop Two More Games
Date:07/18/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Maui, Hawaii-- The Yuma Scorpions (16-33) lost both games to Maui (24-25) on Sunday and find themselves 7.5 games back from a playoff spot and 15.5 back from 1st place. It was a long road trip for the Scorpions as they will enjoy a half day in Hawaii to relax before traveling back to Yuma, Arizona in the wee morning hours on Tuesday. Game 1 Jon Huizinga was very effective against...
Too Many Maui Hits Take Down Scorpions
Date:07/17/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Maui, Hawaii -- There were 29 hits in the contest between the Yuma Scorpions (16-31) and the Maui Na Koa Ikaika (22-25), 18 belonged to the Ikaika. The Scorpions had their chances to take the early lead, but ultimately left 15 runners on base. 2-out hits with runners in scoring position have been scarce for the Scorpions all season. They are only hitting .280 with runners in sc...
Late Innings Define Maui Trip
Date:07/16/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Maui, Hawaii -- The Yuma Scorpions (16-29) have once again played a meaningful ninth inning. They defeated the Maui Na Koa Ikaika (20-25) on Friday night on a wild pitch by Clayton Uyechi (4-1). The run came on a 0-0 count with Jesse Alfonso at the plate. Jonathon Jaspe took advantage of the sitaution and scored the winning run with 2-outs. Andrew Romo was the starting ...
Late Innings Doom Scorpions
Date:07/15/2011 Source:NABL: Yuma Scorpions
Maui, HI -- Gilbert De La Vara started the game for the Scorpions (15-29), but only lasted 4 1/3 innings notching a no decision. De La Vara did get bailed out by his batters as De La Vara gave up 6-earned runs. The pitching was all around lack luster as 10 walks were issued by four Scorpions pitchers, not ot say the game was not lost until the bottom of the 9th inning. The Na...
