There are few things more exciting for a die hard baseball fan then to stand on a professional baseball field and just enjoy the moment. For the last two summers I have been given the opportunity to do just that on an almost daily basis. Although over those two seasons I grew used to walking…
As we reach the mid point of this series I know many of you are already beginning to say things like “I would of put that job higher on the list” or “What could be worse then being the Official Scorekeeper or Video board / Score Board Operator.” Well let me tell you that the…
I must say that after the positive response I got about the Video / Score Board Operator I don’t know if I can classify it as under appreciated now. Well since I think that appreciation will only last for a short time I will leave it at number 5 on my list. Now last time…
Each week during the month of September I am going to break down a job that is often overlooked by the fans but can play a big part in either their enjoyment of the game, or impacting what occurs in the game. Now I know that there are tons of jobs in baseball like this…
On Tuesday Joe Panik, of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, was named the Northwest League MVP. This really came as a surprise to no one who follows the league but it did get me thinking a few things. How have past MVP’s done in their pro careers and what can we expect to see from Joe Panik.…
With three teams tied for first in the West Division, and the fourth team only 1 game back each and every game takes on a higher level of importance for the three teams that haven’t already clinched a playoff spot. Today the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes will try and get one step closer to earning the second…
As the major league baseball season enters into its final two months of the season the playoff picture begins to become a little clearer. However, there is still a lot of work to be done. With only the Phillies holding a commanding lead in their division many teams are trying to do whatever it takes…
There are specific days each year that I get a little bit more excited about then other days. For most people these days are birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and days similar to those. However, for me the days I enjoy the most are opening day of baseball, the first day of spring training, the home run…
With last nights come from behind win the Volcanoes keep their 2nd half record perfect at 4-0 while the Bears stand at the opposite end of the spectrum with a record of 0-4. The Bears looked like they were going to get their first win of the second half jumping out to a 6 run…
In game three of this series the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes look to take the series win and win their fifth game in a row, while the Yakima Bears look to snap their 5 game losing streak and get their first win of the second half. Cameron Lamb will take the mound for the Volcanoes looking to…
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