Michael Johns Tabbed Rays First Base Coach
The Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday announced that 2023 Durham Bulls manager Michael Johns has been named the club's First Base Coach for the upcoming 2024 campaign. Johns joins former Bulls catcher and current Tampa Bay skipper Kevin Cash's staff one year after 2019-22 Bulls manager Brady Williams was tabbed
Rays Announce Numerous Roster Moves on Monday
The Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening announced several transactions affecting members of the 2023 Durham Bulls roster. Pitchers Josh Fleming and Jalen Beeks were claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies, respectively. Catcher Blake Hunt and right-hander Michael Mercado, meanwhile, were acquired in trades by the
2011-12 Bull Stephen Vogt Hired as Guardians Manager
The Cleveland Guardians on Monday announced they have hired 2011-12 Durham Bulls catcher Stephen Vogt to be their next manager. Vogt is now one of five former Bulls players to be a current manager in the Big Leagues, joining Kevin Cash, Brian Snitker, Rocco Baldelli and Matt Quatraro. GET YOUR
Five Bulls Alums Set to Play for World Series Title
Major League Baseball's Fall Classic begins on Friday, October 27, with former Durham Bulls players represented on both the American League's Texas Rangers and National League's Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rangers feature a pair of Durham alums in former infielder Nathaniel Lowe (2018-19) and right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (2018) while the
Walls, Lowe & Kiermaier Named Gold Glove Award Finalists
Major League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon announced the finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards in the American and National Leagues, with the list featuring a trio of former Durham Bulls players.
Jonathan Aranda Earns IL All-Star Honors
Durham Bulls infielder Jonathan Aranda has been named to the International League’s Post-Season All-Star Team, as announced Minor League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon. Aranda in 95 games with the Bulls during the 2023 campaign accumulating a .339 batting average (121-357), adding 82 runs, 23 doubles, 25 homers and 81 RBI
39 Former Bulls Set To Play in MLB Postseason
Major League Baseball's postseason begins on Tuesday, with as many as 39 former Durham Bulls players set to participate, in addition to nine former Bulls that are part of their respective teams' coaching staffs. The Bulls' Major League affiliate, the Tampa Bay Rays, boasts 18 of those players, 13 of
Bulls Fall In Decisive Game 3 Of IL Championship
Bulls second baseman Ronny Simon smashed two hits, however Tides third baseman Coby Mayo mashed four hits and drove in four runs while Norfolk pitchers Cade Povich, Kyle Dowdy, Wandisson Charles and Nick Vespi fired a shutout to defeat Durham 7-0 in the deciding Game Three of the International League
Norfolk Drops Durham 7-2, Force Decisive Game 3
Bulls designated hitter Logan Driscoll smashed a solo home run, while Tides right fielder Kyle Stowers clubbed three hits, including the back end of back-to-back home runs with third baseman Coby Mayo, and reliever Austin Voth set down each of the first eleven batters he faced, including nine strikeouts, as
Bulls Topple Tides 10-5 In Game One Victory
Bulls right fielder Ruben Cardenas clubbed two hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs, while shortstop Tristan Gray left the yard and reached base in all five plate appearances, and third baseman Vidal Brujan broke the game open with a two-run double as part of a five-run eighth
Bull Fall 7-6 In Regular Season Finale, Set To Face Norfolk For IL Title
Bulls catcher Logan Driscoll smashed two hits and drove in four runs and designated hitter Austin Shenton homered, while Stripers center fielder Justin Dean smashed a go-ahead eighth-inning three-run homer as Gwinnett defeated Durham 7-6 in Sunday afternoon’s regular season finale at Coolray Field. The Bulls ended the regular season
Stripers Best Bulls 2-0
Bulls second baseman Ronny Simon clubbed two hits and catcher Francisco Mejia reached base twice via a hit and a walk, while Stripers catcher Drake Baldwin bashed three hits, including a solo home run, in Gwinnett’s 2-0 victory over Durham on Saturday evening at Coolray Field. The Bulls on Friday
Bulls Clinch 2nd Half Title With 3-0 Win
Six Bulls pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout and third baseman Austin Shenton reached base five times, while designated hitter Ruben Cardenas and DH Niko Hulsizer each drove in runs as Durham clinched the International League’s Second Half title with a 3-0 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers on Friday evening
Magic Number Down To One As Bulls Beat Stripers 10-2
Bulls designated hitter Ronny Simon smashed three hits, while shortstop Tristan Gray and left fielder Niko Hulsizer both bashed three-run home runs as part of a seven-run eighth inning as Durham topped the Gwinnett Stripers 10-2 on Thursday evening at Coolray Field. Durham’s victory along with Lehigh Valley’s loss to
Fall Fan Fest Set for Friday, October 6th
The Durham Bulls will host their annual Fall Fan Fest on Friday, October 6 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Admission is free, though fans will need to reserve a spot to gain entry by clicking the link below. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT Planned activities
Bulls Sink Stripers With 11-0 Shutout Win
Bulls designated hitter Francisco Mejia mashed four hits and drove in two runs and shortstop Tristan Gray smashed his team-leading twenty-ninth home run, while starting pitcher Anthony Molina tossed six scoreless innings of three-hit ball in Durham’s 11-0 shutout win over the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field.
Durham Defeats Gwinnett 8-2
Bulls shortstop Tristan Gray and center fielder Kameron Misner each clubbed two hits and drove in two runs, while Durham starting pitcher Mason Montgomery yielded a lone earned run on one hit in five innings of work in a 6-1 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday night at Coolray
Bulls Fall To Bats 10-7 In Home Finale
Bulls first baseman Evan Edwards ripped three hits and designated hitter Ruben Cardenas crushed two extra-base hits, including a homer, while Bats third baseman Jason Vosler and shortstop Jose Barrero each bashed homers as part of two-hit efforts in Lousville’s 10-6 win over Durham on Sunday afternoon at Durham Bulls
Bulls Batter Bats 9-2
Bulls center fielder Raimel Tapia, catcher Francisco Mejia, right fielder Ruben Cardenas and left fielder Kameron Misner all homered as Durham battered the Louisville Bats 9-2 in front of a paid attendance of 9,878 on Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham’s win along with Lehigh Valley’s victory in
Bats Beat Bulls 2-0
Bulls right fielder Raimel Tapia ripped two hits, while Bats second baseman Alejo Lopez collected a game-high three hits and drove in both runs, with starting pitcher Christian Roa firing five scoreless innings and recording twelve of Louisville’s twenty one strikeouts in their 2-0 victory over Durham in front of
Durham Defeats Louisville 6-3 For 6th Straight Win
Bulls catcher Francisco Mejia mashed a game-tying home run and designated hitter Ruben Cardenas ripped a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth as three Durham relievers combined for six scoreless frames in a 6-3 defeat over the Louisville Bats on Thursday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With the victory,
Bulls Silence Bats 4-0
Bulls first baseman and North Carolina State Wolfpack alum Evan Edwards homered in his Triple-A debut and center fielder Manuel Margot mashed three hits as part of his Major League Rehab Assignment with Durham, while pitchers Mason Montgomery and Cooper Criswell combined for a three-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory
Bulls Blast Bats 17-11, Extend Lead To Three Games
Bulls shortstop Tristan Gray, designated hitter Manuel Margot, catcher Francisco Mejia and first baseman Logan Driscoll combined to record eight hits and drive in thirteen runs as Durham scored a season-high seventeen runs in a 17-11 victory over the Louisville Bats on Tuesday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham’s
Gray Drives Durham To 7-5 Win in Charlotte
Bulls shortstop Tristan Gray crushed three hits, including two home runs, while third baseman Curtis Mead mashed a homer and left fielder Ruben Cardenas drove in two runs to lead Durham to a 7-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights on Sunday evening at Truist Field. The Bulls’ win along with
Mead Mashes Bulls To 6-1 Win Over Knights
Bulls second baseman Curtis Mead smashed two home runs, with shortstop Tristan Gray adding a solo shot of his own, while right fielder Ruben Cardenas clubbed a game-high three hits in Durham’s 6-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights on Friday evening at Truist Field. Durham's win paired with Lehigh Valley's