Benny Hayden Gazette Staff July 1, 2020 KALAMAZOO – The red-hot Kalamazoo Badgers find themselves in largely unfamiliar territory as the calendar turns to July – still in playoff contention. A 20-8 record in June propelled Kalamazoo from what seemed like another year destined to be mired in mediocrity into a season that now has […]
Jan. 25, 2020 Benny Hayden, Gazette Staff KALAMAZOO – Don O’Quinn continues to gain a reputation for being one of PEBA’s quirkiest and most colorful team owners. The man at the helm of the Kalamazoo Badgers has made waves yet again, as O’Quinn sent out some interesting mail to his players this past holiday season. […]
Dec. 15, 2019 Benny Hayden, Gazette Staff KALAMAZOO – The Kalamazoo Badgers front office went into this offseason seeking to upgrade the team’s starting pitching. Mission accomplished. A series of four trades have turned what has been a large weakness for the club into what – at least on paper – is lining up […]
Dec. 8, 2019 Benny Hayden Gazette Staff As the calendar is soon to turn to 2020, it’s time to look at the year that was in Badgers baseball in 2019. The team finished with a 79-83 record, which was their best total since 2010, and the best under the current management. But despite remaining in […]
KALAMAZOO – The Kalamazoo Badgers have traded away their best player, but team owner Don O’Quinn wants to make one thing clear. “We’re not giving up on the season, I want to put that out there right now before anyone asks it, says it, or suggests it” O’Quinn told the assembled media in a […]
The Kalamazoo Badgers have a new owner, a new look and a new attitude for 2019. The franchise, which hasn’t had a winning season since 2009 and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2007, hope the on-field results show similar change. Thus far it’s so far, so good, with the team charging out to a 3-0 […]