Tag: Brandon Popper

Defending Champs, Admirals, Clinch Division Again

(GAME DATE — Sep. 19, 2020) — The defending Bull Cup champions, the St. Petersburg Admirals, have clinched their third straight division title since moving into the East division of the Metro League (formerly the American Eagle League), securing a fifth straight playoff appearance.

With a 90-62 record and 10 games left to play, their nearest division rival, the Washington Freedom, can no longer catch them as they are 10½ games back. Continue reading “Defending Champs, Admirals, Clinch Division Again” →

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BBL News: The All-Star Game Voting Begins

Let the voting begin! The annual Bull Baseball League All-Star game is rapidly approaching, and everyone is welcome to vote for their favorite players to represent each team.

This year, the game will be held at The Burg, home stadium of the 2019 Bull Cup champion St. Petersburg Admirals. General manager Brandon Popper is said to be elated at the prospect of all the league’s attention – once again – on his home town and ballpark. Continue reading “BBL News: The All-Star Game Voting Begins” →

Admirals Clinch Playoff Berth, Take ML East Pennant

(GAME DATE – Sept. 16, 2019) — The St. Petersburg Admirals, led by the veteran GM/manager, Brandon Popper, have clinched the Metro League East pennant, and are the first team to secure a playoff spot in the 2019 season.

The Admirals will now see their 4th consecutive playoff, and their 6th since 1995, in what many observers are calling a new era of dominance for the club, once based in San Diego, and later Anchorage.

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Papierclip Voted to the Hall

Jacques Papierclip will be the sole induction to the hallowed halls of the Bull League Hall of Fame for 2018, after taking in 82.5% of the votes in his second year of eligibility.

Players require 75% or more of the votes for admission, and must have been retired at least two seasons to become eligible. Continue reading “Papierclip Voted to the Hall” →

Ohio GM Named GM of the Year for 2017

Ohio Oxen GM and manager Dylan Maccarone has been named “GM of the Year” by his fellow GMs in voting for the 2017 award.

Voting took place at the close of the regular baseball season. Continue reading “Ohio GM Named GM of the Year for 2017” →

Bull League GMs Take Control of World Cup Teams

The World Cup of Baseball starts next month, and many Bull League GMs have been rewarded with posts at the head of the prestigious international teams selected to compete.

The WCB features major-level and AAA-level players from the Bull League all of whom are competing for their national team in an inaugural tournament to be held in London, England, in 2017. It is expected the tournament will continue annually each fall. Continue reading “Bull League GMs Take Control of World Cup Teams” →