Matt Andrews catches up with B.J. Rosenberg

While in Allentown, PA for the Bats’ four-game series with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Matt Andrews caught up with B.J. Rosenberg, a former standout pitcher at the University of Louisville and current Philadelphia Phillies prospect who was also an…

Todd Frazier walks off against the Braves

Former Bat Todd Frazier had only one hit Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves, but it was a big one. The third baseman poked one over the wall into the front row of the right-field stands in the bottom of the ninth off Cristhian Martinez to give the…

Matt Andrews’ radio call of Corky Miller blocking the plate, 5/12/12

With the game tied in the tenth inning, Louisville Bats right fielder Danny Dorn throws out Lehigh Valley’s Cody Overbeck at home after a single as catcher Corky Miller blocks the plate perfectly.

Your 2012 Louisville Bats

The Bats players and coaches gathered prior to tonight’s contest against the Norfolk Tides for their annual team photo. Here’s a look at one of the samples.

Spiderman’s crazy catch to be featured on MLB Network’s Intentional Talk

Louisville Bats’ manager says that Kristopher Negron, aka Spiderman, is the best defensive player he’s seen at multiple positions. He can pick it at short, at third, in either corner outfield spot, and on…

5/2 at Durham Game Notes and Lineup

• VS. DURHAM: Tha Bats are 0–1 against Durham in 2012. Last year the Bats went 5–3 against the Bulls and 2–2 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The last four times that Louisville has made the playoffs they have been defeated by Durham.

5/11 vs. Lehigh Valley Game Notes

• VS. THE PIGS: The Bats went 3–5 against the IronPigs in 2011 and were 2–2 at Louisville Slugger Field. This marks their first game of the season against an IL North opponent.
• DOT, DIGGITY: Louisville’s .232 team avg and 4.91 team era are both…

5/15 at Rochester Notes & Lineup

The Bats hit the road for an eight-game road trip which starts in Rochester. They will close it out with four at Lehigh Valley.

• DOT, DIGGITY: Louisville’s .230 team avg and their 4.80 team era rank 13th in the IL…LOU is tied for 13th in the IL…

David Bell and Kristopher Negron talk 4–3 win over Syracuse — 5/28/12

5/4 at Durham Game Notes

HAPPY OAKS DAY!!!!

• DOT, DIGGITY: Louisville’s .232 team avg and 4.86 team era are both 13th in the IL…The Bats are hitting .259 (76–293) through the first nine games of the current 12-game road trip… LOU is tied for last in the IL with NOR with its .195avg…

Your newest Bat: IF/OF Cody Puckett

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5/12 vs. Lehigh Valley Game Notes

• DOT, DIGGITY: Louisville’s .230 team avg ranks last in the IL and their 4.88 team era ranks 13th…LOU is last in the IL with a .198avg w/RISP…The Bats are 7–6 when their starter records a quality start…The Bats are 7–14 against teams starting a RHP and 4–11 against LHP……

5/1 at Durham Game Notes and Lineup

• VS. DURHAM: Last year the Bats went 5–3 against the Bulls and 2–2 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The last four times that Louisville has made the playoffs they have been defeated by Durham.

5/3 at Durham Game Notes

• VS. DURHAM: The Bats are 0–2 against Durham in 2012. Last year the Bats went 5–3 against the Bulls and 2–2 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The last four times that Louisville has made the playoffs they have been defeated by Durham.

5–7 at Norfolk Game Notes

• ON THE MOUND: LHP Jeff Francis makes his seventh start of the season and will be opposed by LHP Dana Eveland. He is 2–3 with a 3.96 era and is the only Bats starter to go at least 5.0ip in each of his starts. He leads the Bats with three quality starts and has struck out a team-high…

5/10 vs. Norfolk Game Notes and Lineup

• VS. THE TIDES: The Bats are 3–4 against the Tides this year (1–2 at Louisville Slugger Field) and the two clubs will play for the final time during the regular season tonight. In late April the two teams split a four game set at Harbor Park. The Bats went 3–5…

5/26 vs. Indy Game Notes

VS. THE TRIBE: The Bats are 2–7 against the Indians so far in 2012 after winning two of three at LSF and losing all six at Victory Field. Last year Louisville went 12–10 against Indy and were 5–6 at LSF. LOU and IND have played each other every season since baseball returned to LOU in…

5/9 vs. Norfolk Game Notes

• VILLARREAL MAKES HIS TRIPLE-A DEBUT: RHP Pedro Villarreal makes his first start of the season for the Bats and his Triple-A debut. He will be opposed by RHP Steve Johnson. He has made six appearances with Double-A Pensacola this year, all starts, and is 1–2 with a 3.57 era. Four of…

Slammin’ Soto!

Louisville Bats Manager David Bell Postgame 5/14/12

Louisville Bats manager David Bell speaks about splitting the doubleheader with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the performance of newly promoted pitcher Wirfin Obispo and the hot hitting of outfielder Bill Rhinehart.

Best umpiring call of all-time?

Is this the best umpiring call of all-time?

Buddy Bat shows off his punting leg

Are you having Buddy Bat withdrawals? If so, do not fret. He and the team will be back at Louisville Slugger Field Monday at 6:35 p.m for the first home game since April 23. The Bats will host the Norfolk Tides for four and then welcome Ryne Sandberg and his Lehigh…

Bats’ Highlights from Homestand №3

Matt Graf and Phillip Pennington are working hard to put together these highlights videos prior to games, so we wanted to share them on TheBatsSignal. It’s good stuff.