Durham Bulls’ Charlie Montoyo headed upstairs to the Tampa Bay Rays
Charlie Montoyo’s new job is getting players to home. The esteemed and winning manager of the Durham Bulls Montoyo is now in the big leagues joining the Tampa Bay Rays as third base coach, the teams announced today. Montoyo is the second departure from the Bulls; Neil Allen left to become the pitching coach of…
Bulls come up short as Pawtucket wins Governor’s Cup
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It all comes down to one game for the Governors’ Cup. The Durham Bulls will go for their fifth one in 13 seasons tonight against the Pawtucket Red Sox, who traditionally have been their worst regular-season tormentors. But the Bulls have won two Governor’s Cups with Pawtucket on the short end,…
Ho-hum? Heck no! Bulls win South once again
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls’ magic number is one heading into tonight’s contest with the Gwinnett Braves. So if the defending Governors’ Cup champion Bulls win – or if the second-place Norfolk Tides lose at Charlotte – they’ll claim their 12th South Division title and 13th playoff berth in their 17 seasons in…
Mahtook’s two-out double in ninth foils no-hit bid from Tides’ Wright
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls are inching ever closer to their 12th division title and 13th playoff berth in their 17 seasons in the International League. Heading into tonight’s game with the second-place Norfolk Tides, Durham’s magic number to clinch a second straight South Division crown is six with 13 games left in…
Romero, Franklin help Bulls gain odd doubleheader split
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls are in their usual top spot in the International League’s South Division as they start a five-game, four-day series with the Buffalo Bisons(sic). Heading into the doubleheader the clubs have identical 61-55 records, although Buffalo is in fourth place in the loaded North Division. The Bulls have won…
Betemit, Perez help IL beat up on Pacific Coast League
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It’s unquestionably the biggest baseball game in the Americas tonight, and it’s right here in the Triangle. The 27th annual Triple-A All-Star Game pits the best of the Pacific Coast League against the International League. Charlie Montoyo, manager of the defending Governors’ Cup champion Bulls, is at the helm for the…
All-Star fete in full swing as Dykstra wins homer fest
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK In the 20th season of the Bull City’s downtown baseball jewel, we’re finally having a Triple-A All-Star Game. On Wednesday night Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo, who needs seven victories to surpass former skipper Bill Evers and become the club’s winningest ever, will direct the International League’s best against the Pacific Coast…
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Perez, Louisville sneak past Bulls in extra-inning nail-biter
File photo by Orin Day Bulls outfielder Jerry Sands takes a cut. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Another check-in on the Durham Bulls, who are tied for their usual first-place spot in the International League’s South Division. Tonight is Game 3 of a four-game set against the Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds’ affiliate which is in…
Unlucky 13 for Bulls in slugfest loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Photo by Orin Day Durham’s Mikie Mahtook slides in safely at third. Durham manager Charlie Montoyo is at rear. RailRiders third baseman is Zelous Wheeler. Umpire is Joey Amaral. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Checking in on the Durham Bulls, who after 25 games are sporting the most wins of anybody in the International League. Of…
Sands, Bulls come back to save Opening Night
Photo by Orin Day The Durham Bulls showed off their massive new video board for the first time Thursday night. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The password is “Bulls Reborn” as the Bulls’ yard has a whole new look and feel for its 20th season. The place has undergone a $20 million renovation since last season,…
Play ball! Bulls, Mudcats open seasons in just a few hours
File photo by Chris Baird Pitching should be a strength as the Bulls open defense of their Governors’ Cup tonight. They’re at both ends of the full-season minor-league spectrum. The Durham Bulls, who have billed themselves as “America’s Favorite Minor League Team,” play at the Triple-A level, just one step from the Major League show.…
Anderson’s walk-off gives Bulls victory over Columbus
Amid threatening weather conditions in rained soaked Durham on Tuesday, 2,537 dedicated fans showed up at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park—for Bulls fans, it was worth the wet conditions as the team won in dramatic fashion. Left-fielder Leslie Anderson ended the contest after a walk-off single to center field, scoring pinch runner Tim Beckham for…
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