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Bisons can't lower the boom, get beaten by Rochester on BPO night
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 07/03/09 11:12 PM

Oliver Perez was smiling and happy Friday night. He pronounced himself ready to rejoin the New York Mets if they pull the trigger on a recall so he can face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Citi Field. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:12 PM )

Figueroa selected as Triple-A All-Star
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 07/03/09 12:15 AM

In a summer where there have been few bright spots for the Buffalo Bisons, pitcher Nelson Figueroa has been a constant. (Updated: 07/03/09 12:15 AM )

Bisons rained out
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 07/02/09 3:12 PM

One scheduled day off turned into two for the Buffalo Bisons as Thursday afternoon's game with Rochester at Coca-Cola Field was postponed. After the rain had passed, standing water in left field made the ground conditions unplayable. (Updated: 07/02/09 3:12 PM )

Thruway Series set to start at Coca-Cola Field
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 07/02/09 7:45 AM

The Buffalo Bisons open a two-game set against Thruway rival Rochester beginning at 1:05 p. m. today (Radio 1520 AM) at Coca-Cola Field.  (Updated: 07/02/09 7:45 AM )

Niese solid again, but Bisons lose
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 07/01/09 11:02 AM

There have been only two simple pleasures while watching the Buffalo Bisons this year. Fernando Martinez's big May at the plate was one. Jonathon Niese's brilliant June on the mound was the other. (Updated: 07/01/09 11:02 AM )

Bisons’ bullpen scorched
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/30/09 6:55 AM

It’s long been established that the Buffalo Bisons plain stink. About the only drama left for this summer is to see if the Blundering Herd can avoid its first 90-loss campaign since 1965.  (Updated: 06/30/09 6:55 AM )

Bisons bullpen scorched in epic meltdown
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/30/09 10:55 AM

It's long been established that the Buffalo Bisons plain stink. About the only drama left for this summer is to see if the Blundering Herd can avoid its first 90-loss campaign since 1965. (Updated: 06/30/09 10:55 AM )

Twice given a lead, Herd’s Broadway can’t hold it
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/29/09 7:06 AM

Buffalo Bisons pitcher Lance Broadway was the first-round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox in 2005 and began this season in Triple-A with the Charlotte Knights. Pitching against his old team Sunday, however, didn’t help change his luck in Coca- Cola Field.  (Updated: 06/29/09 7:06 AM )

Bisons can't capitalize on a break
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 06/29/09 12:38 AM

So many odd things have gone against the Buffalo Bisons this season that they're due for a break. It looked like they got a huge one Sunday when plate umpire Bobby Price completely brain-cramped trying to count to four (or was it three?) and helped the Herd get two third-inning runs. (Updated: 06/29/09 12:38 AM )

Lack of offense follows Bisons
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/28/09 7:06 AM

A travel-weary group of Buffalo Bisons proved to be easy marks for right-hander Jack Egbert and the Charlotte Knights Saturday night at Coca-Cola Field.  (Updated: 06/28/09 7:06 AM )

Herd ends road trip with a win
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/27/09 7:00 AM

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — The Buffalo Bisons headed home as winners Friday night.  (Updated: 06/27/09 7:00 AM )

Niese gets Herd back on track
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/26/09 8:39 AM

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Jonathon Niese’s pitching rebound continued Thursday night.  (Updated: 06/26/09 8:39 AM )

Hot Lamb can’t save Herd
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/25/09 7:49 AM

GWINNETT, Ga. — Veteran third baseman Mike Lamb continued his torrid hitting, but not much else went right for the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday night in a 7-3 loss to the Gwinnett Braves before 4,752 at Gwinnett Stadium.  (Updated: 06/25/09 7:49 AM )

Gwinnett rallies past Bisons
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/24/09 7:58 AM

GWINNETT, Ga. — Bisons starter Lance Broadway, working with a two-run lead, “hit the wall” in the sixth inning, as the Gwinnett Braves rallied for three runs and a 5-4 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday night in the opener of a four-game International League series between the teams.  (Updated: 06/24/09 7:58 AM )

Bisons absorb losses against Charlotte
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/23/09 8:06 AM

FORT MILL, S. C. — The Buffalo Bisons lost more than a baseball game on Monday afternoon. The roster took a hit as well.  (Updated: 06/23/09 8:06 AM )

Disastrous ninth ends Bisons’ streak
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/22/09 8:24 AM

FORT MILL, S. C. — The Buffalo Bisons’ modest four-game winning streak ended with a thud on Sunday. Charlotte rallied for two runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to hand the Herd a 3-2 loss before 2,933 fans at Knights Stadium.  (Updated: 06/22/09 8:24 AM )

Bisons run winning streak to four
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/21/09 12:17 AM

FORT MILL, S.C. - The Buffalo Bisons did something on Saturday night they haven't done all season. (Updated: 06/21/09 12:17 AM )

Bisons pick up win, Martinez
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/20/09 12:44 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Buffalo's 10-3 win over Charlotte wasn't the only big news for the Bisons on Friday night. (Updated: 06/20/09 12:44 AM )

Stoner’s debut pushed back a day
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/19/09 7:53 AM

The postponement of Thursday’s game between the Bisons and Syracuse Chiefs also delayed the Triple-A debut of Buffalo right-hander Tobi Stoner until tonight’s opener of a four-game series against the Charlotte Knights in Fort Mill, S. C.  (Updated: 06/19/09 7:53 AM )

Bisons' Lamb getting in the swing of things
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 06/18/09 8:06 AM

Mike Lamb wasn't expecting perfection when he started his career with the Buffalo Bisons, but he wasn't expecting 3 for 38, either. Those are the numbers he put up in his first 11 games, however, burying the veteran third baseman in a hole he's just now digging himself out of. (Updated: 06/18/09 8:06 AM )

Bisons rained out at home
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 06/18/09 8:11 AM

The 1,000th meeting between the Buffalo Bisons and Syracuse Chiefs will have to wait at least another day. (Updated: 06/18/09 8:11 AM )

Broadway's a hit for victorious Bisons

Updated: 06/17/09 7:55 AM

SYRACUSE — The Buffalo Bisons' new parent club finally had a reason to smile Tuesday night. (Updated: 06/17/09 7:55 AM )

Bisons get win over Syracuse
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Updated: 06/16/09 8:32 AM

SYRACUSE — The Buffalo Bisons’ long wait for this year’s first win over Syracuse ended on Monday night.  (Updated: 06/16/09 8:32 AM )

Improving Bisons batter Bulls
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/15/09 8:43 AM

With better pitching and a more veteran-laden lineup, the Buffalo Bisons aren’t nearly the mess they were in April. In particular, they’re causing trouble outside the International League’s North Division.  (Updated: 06/15/09 8:43 AM )

Herd’s Knight gives Bulls that sinking feeling
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/15/09 8:38 AM

After his complete game victory over the Durham Bulls, Bisons pitcher Brandon Knight struggled to recall the name of his opposing pitcher.  (Updated: 06/15/09 8:38 AM )

Bisons notebook: It's been a long season for Cooper
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/14/09 12:35 AM

Jason Cooper wasn't in the lineup again Saturday. No big deal. It's been that way much of the season for the outfielder who is the Buffalo Bisons' modern-era leader in games played. (Updated: 06/14/09 12:35 AM )

Errors lead to Bisons' loss
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/14/09 12:35 AM

What class of baseball are the Buffalo Bisons in? (Updated: 06/14/09 12:35 AM )

Niese finally tastes victory for Bisons

Updated: 06/13/09 6:27 AM

Finally.  (Updated: 06/13/09 6:27 AM )

Bisons erupt for 13 runs
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/12/09 8:15 AM

Hitting coach demoted. New hitting coach promoted. Woebegone team’s offense has biggest eruption of the season.  (Updated: 06/12/09 8:15 AM )

Bisons pound Durham, 13-5
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 06/11/09 5:26 PM

A new hitting coach had instant impact for the Buffalo Bisons Thursday as the Herd exploded for season highs in runs and hits in a 13-5 drubbing of the Durham Bulls in Coca-Cola Field. (Updated: 06/11/09 5:26 PM )


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