POWER RANKINGS: California League

WEEK NINE 1. Bakersfield (33-25) — Blaze swept San Jose, and won 2 of 3 vs. Modesto to take over 2. High Desert (32-27) — Mavericks have won 3 of last 4, scored 21 in win over IE on 6/3 3. San Jose (32-27) — Giants in midst 10-game losing streak, fall from No. 1 … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: June 4, 2012

I covered the Inland Empire Baseball Coaches’ Association all-star game for The Press-Enterprise on Monday, June 4, 2012, and came away thinking I hit the nail on the head when I told several people I thought that the over/under for errors was five. Why five? Have you ever seen high school baseball? Howabout exhibition high … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Inland Empire All-Star Game

I’m covering the Inland Empire Baseball Coaches’ Association All-Star Game at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino (Ca.) tonight for The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment? Easy. Watching some of the best baseball players from the Class of 2012. THE LOW DOWN: Both teams are brimming with talent. Some of these players are … Continue reading