Nick Martinez

Cash leads Rays through transition

March 7, 2026 Shawn Krest

When Kevin Cash was hired, he was the youngest manager in Major League Baseball. Since that day, in December, 2014, the other MLB franchises have gone through 116 managers, and Cash opens the 2026 season […]

The Big Dumper leads NC’s representation in MLB postseason

October 12, 2022 Shawn Krest

October is famous for crowning new cult heroes during baseball’s postseason, and this year has already found a prime candidate to join them: The Big Dumper. Cal Raleigh’s nickname — which celebrates the Seattle catcher’s […]

In search of Olympic baseball glory — and runs

July 21, 2021 Bob Sutton

DURHAM — In order to go to a faraway place, Tim Federowicz first stepped into a new home — literally. For the former University of North Carolina catcher, it has been quite a few weeks […]

Bulls teammates headed to Olympics for Team USA

July 7, 2021 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — Durham Bulls pitcher Joe Ryan picked up a new nickname from teammate Brent Honeywell Jr.: Captain America. That’s because Ryan, who is 3-3 with a 4.11 ERA in his first year with the […]

Nick Martinez

Cash leads Rays through transition

The Big Dumper leads NC’s representation in MLB postseason

In search of Olympic baseball glory — and runs

Bulls teammates headed to Olympics for Team USA

The humpback had been stranded off Germany for weeks
Whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea

The humpback had been stranded off Germany for weeks