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2007/08 Off-Season News

April 29, 2008 : Former 04' Buc, Garrett Olson takes shutout into 7th, Orioles end Rays' streak at 6 .

October 23, 2007 : Path from ABL to Series swift for 01' Buc and Rockies' Jeff Francis.

October 4, 2007 : Baseball postseason features 12 former ABL players .

September 20, 2007 : Former 07' Buc Owen Reid spends summer playing baseball in Alaska.


2007 Season News

August 11, 2007 : Former 04' Buc Olson replaces Burres in Orioles rotation.

August 11, 2007 : Bucs take first in inaugural WASABI tourney. Bucs Logan Schafer basked in his return to San Luis Obispo.

August 10, 2007 : Bucs and Blues win to advance to WASABI semifinals.

August 9, 2007 : 2007 ABL ALL-STARS named.

August 9, 2007 : San Luis Obispo Blues fall 4-3 to Anchorage Bucs at the WASABI Invitational.

August 5, 2007 : San Luis Obispo Blues hand Bucs loss in exhibition game prior to start of the WASABI Invitational,

July 31, 2007 : Goldpanners 6 vs. Bucs 4.

July 31, 2007 : Former Assistant Bucs Coach Keith Vorhoff accepts coaching position at the University of Kentucky.

July 30, 2007 : Panners 8, Bucs 3.

July 29, 2007 : Bucs over Fire 5-4.

July 28, 2007 : Bucs get best of the ABL-leading Fire 5-1.

July 27, 2007 : AIA turns errors by Bucs into win . AIA Fire 2, Bucs 1.

July 26, 2007 : Bucs combine to one-hit Miners. Bucs 2, Miners 1.

July 25, 2007 : Miners 6 vs. Bucs 3.

July 22, 2007 : Glacier Pilots secure the Mayor's Cup. Pilots 10 vs. Bucs 6.

July 21, 2007 : Anchorage Mayor is there for Pilots' Game 1 Cup win. Bucs lose 8-0.

July 20, 2007 : Peninsula's Smyth closes out Bucs hope for a comeback. Bucs lose 4-3.

July 17, 2007 : 13 Oiler hits bury the Bucs 12-3.

July 16, 2007 : ABL isn't afraid of the dark. Bucs, AIA get done at 1:45 a.m. due to delays. Bucs lose 7-4.

July 15, 2007 : On a hunting trip, scouts invade ABL SHOWCASE: Alaska teams make it convenient for big leagues to scope talent.

July 14, 2007 : Bucs 11, Pilots 2. ABL/MLB Showcase Day 1 Wrapup.

July 13, 2007 : Bucs lose Double Header. Miners 2 Bucs 1, Miners 4 Bucs 3.

July 11, 2007 : Fire move into tie for first place after win over Bucs.

July 11, 2007 : AIA 10, Bucs 6.

July 10, 2007 : Late rally lifts AIA to clutch ABL victory.

July 10, 2007 : Bucs blow lead, lose 8-7 to AIA.

July 9, 2007 : Bucs extinguish Fire winning streak.

July 9, 2007 : Jacobo, Bucs go off on AIA Fire and win 9-7.

July 8, 2007 : Bucs Taiwanese pitchers are two of the best in the Alaska Baseball League.

July 7, 2007 : Bucs split doubleheader with Miners.

July 5, 2007 : Bialosky's job is to close, and he's the best in the league so far with four saves and a win Wednesday night. (DH) Bucs 5 vs. Pilots 3, Pilots 7 vs. Bucs 0.

July 3, 2007 : Glacier Pilots 3, Bucs 1.

July 2, 2007 : Pilots lay into Bucs for 8-5 win.

July 2, 2007 : Visiting Miners dominate Bucs 6-1.

July 1, 2007 : In any language, Bucs pitcher rules 8-5: Taiwan's Lee retires 11 of the last 12 Glacier Pilots he faces.

June 30, 2007 : Nading a Buc at last Oregon State pitcher comes home to fulfill a dream in ABL. Bucs lose to Goldpanners.

June 29, 2007 : Bucs 5 Goldpanners 4. ABL Wrapup.

June 28, 2007 : Oregon State hurler returns to Alaska from College World Series to pitch for Bucs.

June 28, 2007 : Bucs score late to close out Panners, 6-2.

June 26, 2007 : Bucs end Oilers’ winning streak at 11

June 26, 2007 : Bucs 7, Oilers 1. Cheng-Chang Lee tossed seven solid innings.

June 25, 2007 : Oilers win 11th at expense of Bucs. Oilers 3, Bucs 1

June 24, 2007 : Oilers beat Bucs to remain undefeated. Oilers 3, Bucs 1

June 24, 2007 : Oilers push streak to 10. Local side takes 2 from Bucs

June 23, 2007 : Oilers 8, Bucs 1. ABL Wrapup.

June 19, 2007 : Bucs 6, Pilots 4 in league play opener. Bucs-Pilots, bringing couples together since '91.

June 19, 2007 : Bucs blow out California 10-2. Bucs are 7-0. ABL Wrapup.

June 18, 2007 : Bucs 18, Oceanside 5. Bucs are 6-0. ABL Wrapup.

June 15, 2007 : Bucs 2, Bears 1. Bucs are 5-0. ABL Wrapup.

June 14, 2007 :Petersen's turnaround key for UCI. Junior outfielder has blossomed after finding confidence while playing for the Bucs, helping UC Irvine to its first College World Series.

June 14, 2007 :Bucs score eight in eighth to beat Three Rivers (OR) 9-3. Bucs are now 4-0. .

June 13, 2007 :Former '05, '06 Buc Zach Ashwood was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the third pick of the 16th round in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft last week. .

June 13, 2007 : Former 06' Buc Bryan Petersen taken in fourth round of Major League Baseball Draft by the Florida Marlins.

June 13, 2007 :Bucs handle California Waves to improve to 3-0 .

June 12, 2007 :Bucs 9, Three Rivers (Ore.) 3.

June 10, 2007 : Home of the Bucs, Mulcahy Stadium younger, fan friendly after facelift. Bucs kick off season with 5-4 victory over Stockton.

June 9, 2007 : Bucs Head Coach and Canada College athletic director Mike Garcia has been named a National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics AD of the Year.

June 9, 2007 : Next generation of pros hits field ALASKA BASEBALL: Developmental league begins its season today.

June 7, 2007 : Tomorrow's heroes Alaska baseball a unique glimpse of potential pro players .

June 4, 2007 : One gem spotted easily by Bucs during Alaska Baseball League tryouts.


2006/07 Off-Season News

May 11, 2007 : Good vibes, big two-run HR for former 03' Buc Suzuki.

May 7, 2007 : Getting Noticed - Former 02' Buc Stansberry puts up big numbers in Portland.

April 22, 2007 : Ken Garland, longtime voice of the Anchorage Bucs discusses V-Tech shooting incident on local radio show. Ken is currently teaching broadcasting at V-Tech.

April 13, 2007 : Bucs Pitching Coach Randy Kramer takes Aptos H.S to a National Ranking with a 17-2 record.

March. 1, 2007 : Former 04' Buc, Garrett Olson puts Orioles’ baseball before mechanical engineering degree.

Dec. 1, 2006 : Former Buc, Elliot Strankman takes Head Coaching job for the Northwood League Bulfrogs.

Nov. 30, 2006 : Former 01' Buc, Jeff Francis and Rockies finalize 4-year deal.

Nov. 17, 2006 : Former 06' Buc, Chien-Ming Wang signs with Detroit.

Oct. 1, 2006 : ABL adds tourney

Aug 19, 2006 :Former Buc MLB Rookie Jered Weaver ties Ford's AL record for wins to start a career. ( 9 )

Aug 4, 2006 : Current Salukis player Kevin Koski made waves in Alaska summer league ball with the Bucs.

Aug 3, 2006 : Former 06' Buc and University of Hawaii's closer Fisherbaugh will sign with Red Sox.


2006 Season News

Aug 1, 2006 : Bucs say farewell to Alaska league’s baseball season.

Aug 1, 2006 :Players on the top two teams in the Alaska Baseball League - the Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Bucs - collected the most individual awards.

Aug 1, 2006 :Glacier Pilots hoist the Mayor's Cup: 3-run homer puts Pilots in position for 4-3 victory over Bucs.

July 31, 2006 :Second Mayor's Cup game called off because of rain.

July 30, 2006 :Bell gives Pilots edge in Mayor's Cup. Pilots 6, Bucs 3.

July 28, 2006 : Oilers earn shot at a national title. ABL CHAMPS: Peninsula's 18-year-old shuts out Bucs for eight innings in 1-0 win.

July 27, 2006 : Oilers can claim the crown tonight 8-1: Win over Bucs on Thursday lifts Peninsula close to a trip to Wichita.

July 27, 2006 : Hood's batting sinks the Oilers 3-1: Bucs infielder keeps team in hunt for ABL title with big hit.

July 26, 2006 : Game between the Anchorage Bucs and Athletes in Action was rained out at Mulcahy Stadium.

July 25, 2006 : Former Buc Jeff Francis pitches two hitter for Rockies.

July 25, 2006 : Miners' grand slam cuts into Bucs. Miners 10, Bucs 7

July 24, 2006 : Bucs get their happy ending Chase for pennant still on after Hood atones for bungle with homer to defeat Miners 7-4.

July 23, 2006 :Former Buc, now Angels rookie Jered Weaver now 7-0. Righty is first since Valenzuela in 1981 to win first seven.

July 23, 2006 : Bucs complete historic sweep winning third game in Pilot series 5-0.

July 22, 2006 : Steppingstone for baseball players. Alaska Baseball League has churned out All-Star players like McGwire, Seaver and Johnson.

July 22, 2006 : Castro's double lifts Bucs over Pilots 6-4.

July 21, 2006 : Bucs snap tie in 13th to beat Pilots, 6-2.

July 18, 2006 : Bucs rally hurts Panners’ hopes. Bucs 3, Goldpanners 2.

July 18, 2006 : Bucs upend Goldpanners to tie for 2nd in ABL. Bucs 3. Goldpanners 2.

July 17, 2006 : Bucs knock off Oilers 8-3.

July 16, 2006 : Panners work extra for win, beating the Bucs 5-4 in extra innings at Mulchy Stadium.

July 16, 2006 : Chu lifts Panners over Bucs in extra innings. Panners 5, Bucs 4 (10 inn.).

July 15, 2006 : Gorgen's long save opportunity closes door on Miners 3-2

July 14, 2006 : Miners dig out of hole, beat Bucs 5-4

July 13, 2006 : Miscues hurt Miners, Bucs pull closer to league leaders with 6-1 win.

July 13, 2006 : Bucs pitching holds off Miners. Bucs 6, Miners 1

July 12, 2006 : Oilers top Bucs in extra innings. Oilers 4, Bucs 3, 10 inn.

July 11, 2006 : SIU's Koski works on game at Alaska Baseball League

July 11, 2006 : ABL Roundup: Bucs batsmen ignite a surge. Bucs 8, Oilers 3.

July 9, 2006 : ABL Roundup: Goldpanners 9, Bucs 1

July 8, 2006 : ABL Roundup: Bucs beat Panners 9-5, stay within a game of leaders .

July 9, 2006 :Tribe inks Taiwanese right-hander. Former Buc Sung-Wei Tseng signs Minor League deal for the 2007 season.

July 7, 2006 :ABL Roundup: Goldpanners 3, Bucs 1

July 5, 2006 :Holiday, doubleheader and fireworks draw ABL crowd to Mulcahy. Pilots 10, Bucs 2 - Bucs 3, Pilots 0

July 4, 2006 :Bucs shut out Fire. Bucs 7, AIA 0

July 3, 2006 : Shane Peterson allowed no runs as the Anchorage Bucs dominated the Athletes in Action 13-2.

July 2, 2006 : Aptos HS. Names Bucs Pitching Coach Randy Kramer As Their New Head Coach.

June 30, 2006 : Former Buc Jered Weaver returns to Majors.

June 30, 2006 : Former Bucs Head Coach Mike Oakland To Become Saint Francis Baseball Head Coach

June 29, 2006 : Bucs show the Pilots no Mercy. Bucs 10, Pilots 1

June 29, 2006 : Getting to Alaska wasn’t nearly as tough for Bucs Robert Taylor as getting home from Laredo.

June 29, 2006 : Bucs upend Fire in extra innings.

June 29, 2006 : Bucs 10, AIA 6 (10 inn.)

June 28, 2006 : AIA 10, Bucs 3

June 25, 2006 : Darrell Fisherbaugh, taken in the 50th round by the Boston Red Sox, is playing for the Anchorage Bucs in the Alaska Baseball League.

June 25, 2006 : AIA Fire 7, Bucs 4.

June 24, 2006 : Bucs 5, Miners 2

June 23, 2006 : Lin Po You gets first league win of the season over the Peninsula Oilers, 10-2.

June 21, 2006 : Pilots' thievery buries the Bucs in first meeting 8-0.

June 20, 2006 : Bucs shut out Beatrice 6-0.

June 19, 2006 : Miners open with a win over Bucs 2-1.

June 17, 2006 : Bucs 5, Lake Erie 3

June 16, 2006 : A long way from home, Former Buc, Olson shines.

June 16, 2006 : Bucs coaches love Taylor, who soaks up all the tips he can.

June 16, 2006 : Lake Erie 4, Bucs 3

June 15, 2006 : Bucs fall to Southern Cal.

June 14, 2006 : YANKO: Former Bucs coach was told he had one year to live in 2003.

June 14, 2006 : Bucs Starter Zack Ashwood carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning as the Anchorage Bucs beat Sockton 7-2.

June 13, 2006 : Taylor's homer ignites Bucs to 10-2 win over Stockton.

June 11, 2006 : Taiwanese pitcher, Lin-Po You strikes out nine for Bucs in 5-3 win over Yankees.

June 9, 2006 : Bucs fall 5-4 to Maxim Yankees despite Koski and Duggan's efforts.

June 8, 2006 : The Anchorage Bucs opened the 2006 campaign with a 9-1 victory over the Maxim Yankees


2005/6 Off-Season News

June 7, 2006 : Returning Bucs manager brings a winning legacy. GARCIA: Coach known for getting most from players.

May 28, 2006 : Dazzling debut for former Buc now Angel Jered Weaver

May 26, 2006 : Former Buc Pitcher Jered Weaver, PCL strikeout, ERA leader promoted to L.A. Angels

May 26, 2006 : Former Buc Pitcher Weaver dominant in tying scoreless streak with 27 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

May 4, 2006 : Former Buc, Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis earns first win shutting down Reds 3-0.

April 30, 2006 : "Another strange deal"

April 26, 2006 : Former Buc, Brooks Kieschnick was one of college baseball's most versatile players, elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame's inaugural class.

February 28, 2006 : Former Bucs pitcher, Jeff Francis is scheduled to start in what is expected to be a pivotal match against Mexico in the ' 06 World Baseball Classic.

Febuary 1, 2006: Former 2005 Bucs, Pitcher Sung-Wei Tseng and Shortstop Shen-Wei Wang on the Chinese Taipei Roster for the ' 06 World Baseball Classic.

September 6, 2005: Mike Garcia Is New Boss of Bucs


2005 Season News

August 3, 2005: Fairbanks News Miner - 2005 All-Alaska Baseball League Team

August 1, 2005: Palmer Frontiesman - 2005 All-Alaska Baseball League Team

August 1, 2005: Bucs claim Mayor's Cup for the fifth time in six years. Bucs 8, Pilots 7 in 12 innings.

July 30, 2005: Anchorgae Mayor's Cup: Bucs' Cup is now half-full. Bucs 9, Pilots 1

July 29, 2005: Bucs rain on Fire's game for last time this season. Bucs 9, AIA Fire 5

July 29, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs 9, AIA Fire 5

July 28, 2005: Fire put end to 10 game losing skid. AIA 9, Bucs 4

July 28, 2005: ABL Roundup: AIA 9, Bucs 4

July 27, 2005: ABL Roundup: Miners 5, Bucs 4

July 26, 2005: ABL Roundup: Zack Ashwood pitched the Bucs' fourth consecutive complete game and led them to a 4-1 Alaska Baseball League victory over the Peninsula Oilers.

July 25, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs finishing up strong. Bucs 9, Oilers 2

July 23, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs 6, Miners 0

July 22, 2005: ABL Roundup: Miners rally in the ninth to defeat Bucs. Miners 3, Bucs 2

July 20, 2005: ABL Roundup: Pilots win bragging rights. Pilots 12 Bucs 3

July 19, 2005: ABL Roundup: Monikers still a diamond tradition., Pilots 6, Bucs 2

July 18, 2005: ABL Roundup: Pellegrine's arm helps Oilers sweep Bucs Oilers 5, Bucs 2

July 17, 2005: ABL Roundup: Oilers 6, Bucs 5

July 15, 2005: ABL Roundup: Oilers 3, Bucs 0

July 13, 2005: Errors plague Fire in loss to Bucs. Bucs 10, AIA Fire 6

July 13, 2005: ABL Roundup:Closer Tseng anchors Bucs' win after Anchorage lets AIA back in. Bucs 10, AIA Fire 6

July 12, 2005: ABL Roundup:Bucs 6, AIA Fire 5

July 11, 2005: Athletes in Action Fire roasts Bucs 7-3

July 11, 2005: ABL Roundup: AIA Fire 7, Bucs 3

July 10, 2005: The final game with the Anchorage Bucs was rained out after a torrential downpour soaked Growden Memorial Park.

July 9, 2005: Goldpanners down Bucs for their eighth win in a row. Goldpanners 5, Bucs 1

July 9, 2005: ABL Roundup: Goldpanners 5, Bucs 1

July 8, 2005: Panners add two more ABL wins to its record after beating the Anchorage Bucs 3-2 and 6-2.

July 8, 2005: ABL Roundup: Goldpanners sweep Bucs. 3-2, and 6-2.

July 7, 2005: Right when things started to get interesting between the Goldpanners and the Bucs, Mother Nature stepped in to remind everyone who's boss in Alaska.

July 7, 2005: ABL Roundup: Rain and darkness forced Wednesday night's game between the Bucs and Goldpanners to be suspended. Bucs 1, Goldpanners 1

July 5, 2005: ABL:: Bucs, Pilots split holiday twinbill in front of packed house

July 4, 2005: Bucs newcomer, Craig Cobb, overcomes shaky start to shackle AIA. Bucs 7, AIA 1.

July 3, 2005: ABL Roundup: ABL: Miners snap four-game losing streak. Miners 11, Bucs 3.

July 2, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs 7, Pilots 4.

July 1, 2005: Third-year Buc's experience has Jerin Harper leading ABL in hitting.

July 1, 2005: ABL Roundup: Goldpanners 12, Bucs 1

July 1, 2005: Panners take the gold in game against Bucs. Goldpanners 12, Bucs 1.

June 30, 2005: Bucs end Panners' win streak. Bucs 6, Goldpanners 2

June 30, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs 6, Goldpanners 2

June 29, 2005: ABL Roundup: Bucs 15, Miners 6

June 28, 2005: Panners walk all over Bucs. Goldpanners 5, Bucs 2

June 28, 2005: Bucs suffer from nightmare. Goldpanners 5, Bucs 2

June 27, 2005: Prewitt's slam lifts Glacier Pilots past Bucs. Pilots 6, Bucs 5

June 26, 2005: Just like the players, men in blue are using the ABL for career advancement. Oilers 6, Bucs 3

June 25, 2005: 7-3: Rolo'n wins team debut to kick off Anchorage rivalry. Bucs 7, Pilots 3.

June 25, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Bucs 7, Pilots 3.

June 24, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Bucs' Sung-Wei Tseng handed the Oilers their first Alaska League loss of the season. Bucs 3. Oilers 0.

June 23, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Matteucci leads Bucs' first league victory. Bucs 5. Miners 3.

June 21, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Miners 4, Bucs 3

June 19, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Omaha Zone (Neb.) at Bucs - rain out

June 18, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: AIA Fire 5, Bucs 3

June 18, 2005: Athletes in Action rolled into the 49th state and opened the Alaska Baseball League season with a 5-3 victory over the Anchorage Bucs on Saturday night.

June 17, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: So. Calif. Runners 6, Bucs 3

June 16, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup

June 15, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Stockton Senators (Ca.) 10, Bucs 6

June 14, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Stockton Senators (Ca.) 3, Bucs 1

June 14, 2005: Taiwanese players find home with the Anchorage Bucs.

June 13, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Bucs 13, Omaha Zone (Neb.) 2

June 12, 2005: Bucs boss, Matt Priess, back in the dugout.

June 12, 2005: Alaska Baseball League Roundup: Bucs 4, Taiwan 3.



2004/5 Off-Season News

June 8, 2005: Hopeful locals vie for Alaska Baseball League roster spots

June 7, 2005: Alaska Baseball League 2005 Season about to start.

June 3, 2005: Every season is a rebuilding season in the Alaska Baseball League.

June 3, 2005: Wake Forest freshman trio of Matt Hammond, Brett Linnenkohl and Eric Niesen will all play for the Anchorage Bucs of the Alaska Baseball League.

June 3, 2005: Former Buc, Jered Weaver, selected 12th overall by the Angels, accepted a $4 million bonus.

June 2, 2005: Former Buc, Blake Wood (9-1) has emerged as a key starting pitcher for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

December 21, 2004 : In cost-saving move, ABL's No. 2 won't travel to Wichta tourney.

December 7, 2004 : National tourney strikes out with ABL 'FINANCIAL KILLER': Plan is to devise a local season-ending contest.

August 25, 2004 : Former Buc, Jeff Francis' debut highlights road trip Star prospect to get three starts on two-week epic for Colorado Rockies.


2004 Bucs and Miners represent Alaska at NBC World Series in Wichita

August 15, 2004 : 2004 NBC All-Tournament Team

August 15, 2004 : Miners Blanked and lose NBC Championship to the Aloha Knights.

August 14, 2004 : The Aloha (OR) Knights defeated the Mat-Su (AK) Miners 7-0 to win the 2004 NBC Tournament.

August 14, 2004 : Miners earn chance to claim NBC crown3-1 win over Prarie Gravel. Mat-Su has to beat Aloha (Ore.) twice today to win title.

August 11, 2004 : Mat-Su Miners advance in 8-5 win over Anchorage Bucs NBC World Series quarterfinals next for Miners

August 11, 2004 : Miners eke out win, play Bucs today. Despite five errors, Mat-Su advances to quarterfinals.

August 11, 2004 : Bucs win to set up game against Miners. Bucs ace Olson gem puts team in the tourney's final eight.

August 10, 2004 : With eight shutout innings, LeDuc leads Bucs to another victory. Catcher Gosewisch calls teammate's game the best of the summer.

August 9, 2004 : Serrato tough in Bucs win 7-3: Hurler survives early homer; Anchorage team has key defections.

August 8, 2004 : Bucs break out big log to bust Vienna. 10-6 WIN: Offense clicks, pitchers do their jobs to give Anchorage needed lift.

August 7, 2004 : Stayin' alive ONE DOWN: Bucs bounce back to defeat Fort Lauderdale 8-2.

August 2, 2004 : Miners, Bucs take up bats in Kansas. NBC WORLD SERIES



2004 Bucs Regular Season

August 1, 2004 : WICHITA BOUND: Bucs play Thursday, Miners play Friday.

August 1, 2004 : Bucs lose to Pilots 7-2. MEANINGLESS: Bucs' had already claimed the Cup for themselves. w/Boxscores

July 31, 2004 : Who's going to Wichita?

July 31, 2004 : Bucs retain Mayor's Cup and in 4-3 win over Pilots. w/Boxscores

July 30, 2004 : 2004 All-Alaska Baseball Team

July 30, 2004 : GAME 1 Mayor's Cup: Bucs' Wilson polishes off Pilots in best-of-3 opener 5-4. w/Boxscores

July 29, 2004 : Bucs sweep AIA 3-1 and 5-4. Now all Bucs can do is wait for NBC birth. w/Boxscores

July 27, 2004 : Bucs pitcher Olson goes 7-0 with six shutout innings against AIA, gaining 7th win 14-1. w/Boxscores

July 25, 2004 : It's foggy and out of focus PENNANT RACE: Panners, Miners split; Bucs beat Oilers.

July 24, 2004 : Bucs lose to Oilers 7-0. (scroll down for Bucs article) w/Boxscores

July 23, 2004 : Bucs reliever shuts down Goldpanners 10-4. Anchorage stays in mix for NBC World Series. w/Boxscores

July 22, 2004 : Aggressive Bucs back quality pitching to defeat Panners 5-1. w/Boxscores

July 21, 2004 : Pitcher Garrett Olson throws gem against Goldpanners and gives Bucs a 7-1 win. w/Boxscores

July 20, 2004 : Colorado Rockies : Former Buc Jeff Francis the 'Crown jewel' of minor league system may join rotation.

July 20, 2004 : Bucs reliever Gonzalez helps squash Miners 5-3. w/Boxscores

July 19, 2004 : Miners beat the Bucs 9-4, allowing Mat-Su to improve to 5-1 against Anchorage foe. w/Boxscores

July 18, 2004 : Oiler's Robertson closes the door on Bucs in 8-7 win. w/Boxscores

July 16, 2004 : Pilots hurler Miller earns his third win in five decisions in 3-1 victory over Bucs. w/Boxscores

July 15, 2004 : Bucs' Isaac Omura hits for three legs of the cycle in 5-0 win over Pilots. w/Boxscores

July 14, 2004 : Miners blast out 17 hits against the boys from Anchorage. Bucs lose 10-4. w/Boxscores

July 12, 2004 :Fairbanks Daily News: Bucs top AIA in twinbill. 4-1 and 21-8.

July 12, 2004 : Bucs win two over the AIA Fire, 4-1 and 21-8. Bucs 21 runs is new club record. Bucs had 26 of the game's 39 hits, which is also a record.

July 11, 2004 :Fairbanks Daily News: Bucs crush AIA Fire 11-3

July 11, 2004 : Bucs win 11-3 over the AIA Fire.

July 10, 2004 : Bucs lose 7-4 to the Goldpanners. Bucs hurler Bryan Johnson signs pro deal with Atlanta. w/Boxscores

July 9, 2004 : Fairbanks Daily News: Bucs lose 8-7 to the Alaska Goldpanners.

July 9, 2004 : Bucs lose 8-7 to the Alaska Goldpanners.

July 8, 2004 : Bucs pound Hamblet for 12 of their 16 hits, beat the Goldpanners 6-3. w/Boxscores

July 8, 2004 : Fairbanks Daily News: Bucs bounce Goldpanners 6-3.

July 7, 2004 : Goldpanners cruise to a 12-3 win over the Anchorage Bucs on arm of Timmons. w/Boxscores

July 5, 2004 :Bucs right fielder Becktel makes the Glacier Pilots pay in Bucs 3-2 win. Pilots win second game 4-3. w/Boxscores

July 4, 2004 :Berglund finds stroke in the cage, then uses it on Oilers to help Bucs secure 6-4 win. w/Boxscores

July 3, 2004 : Bucs play it cool with 4-3 win in the 10th over the Kenai Oilers. w/Boxscores

July 2, 2004 : Bucs pitcher Olson strikes out 10 in eight innings in 5-0 win over Pilots. w/Boxscores

July 1, 2004 : Relief pitcher helps Glacier Pilots beat Bucs 3-2 with late-inning effort. w/Boxscores

June 30, 2004 : Pilots inch by the Bucs 4-3: Still's bad-hop single in the 9th is the difference. w/Boxscores

June 29, 2004 : Rumble tradition for rivals. This is the series Anchorage's Bucs and Pilots want to win the most.

June 29, 2004 : Bucs' Carver gets his first win, 7-3 over Oilers. Article includes current ABL statistics. w/Boxscores

June 28, 2004 : Anchorage Bucs get their first road win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Oilers. w/Boxscores

June 27, 2004 : Miners pitcher Mason beats Bucs for the second straight time, 2-1. w/Boxscores

June 26, 2004 : Extra batting practice pays dividends for Miners in 11-1 win over Bucs. w/Boxscores

June 25, 2004 : Bucs rebound from only loss of season with a 6-3 win over Miners.

June 22, 2004 : Bucs beat Monarchs 10-2, but Mat-Su bust streaking Bucs 2-1 in second game of double header.

June 20, 2004 : Anchorage Bucs belt Michigan Monarchs 6-2 and are off to record 9-0 start. w/Boxscores

June 20, 2004 : JUNEAU EMPIRE: Touches of Alaska at Safeco ballgames

June 19, 2004 : Bucs rally to beat California Dons 6-5 and remain league's lone unbeaten team. w/Boxscores

June 18, 2004 : Pape's arm lifts Bucs out of jam with Bucs going on to beat AIA 9-2. w/Boxscores

June 17, 2004 : Stockton Senators at Bucs rained out but rain does not dampen spirits. w/Boxscores

June 16, 2004 : Cal Poly's Roberts' 5 for 5 effort leads Bucs over Michigan Monarcs 14-1. w/Boxscores

June 14, 2004 : Four twin killings behind Bordes give Bucs 2-0 win over San Diego. w/Boxscores

June 13, 2004 : Bad, evil glove helps Bucs to 3-1 victory over the San Diego Waves. w/Boxscores

June 12, 2004 : Harper hits 3-run homer in Bucs 15-6 win over the Senators. Bucs hitters explode. w/Boxscores

June 11, 2004 : Oddities abound in Bucs' 12-inning 4-1 win over Monarcs. w/Boxscores

June 10, 2004 : Bucs excel on the mound and in the field to beat California 3-1 on opening day. w/Boxscores

June 10, 2004 : Everything is roses on Bucs' opening day.


2003/4 Off-Season News

June 7, 2004 Former Buc Jered Weaver in heaven after selection by Angels in first round.

June 7, 2004 Baseball lures Californian north. 19-year-old heard about ABL dual tryouts and jumped on a plane.

June 6, 2004 Four former Anchorage Bucs named first-team All-Americans. Long Beach State's Weaver is college player of the year. Rice right-hander Wade Townsend, Cal State-Fullerton catcher Kurt Suzuki and Stanford second baseman Jed Lowrie complete list.

June 6, 2004 ABL Coaches won't hold the door open long.

June 4, 2004 Just the beginning for the 2004 Alaska Baseball League season.

May 21, 2004 Former Buc Jered Weaver Named Collegiate Baseball's Player of the Week for the Sixth Time

May 17, 2004 Former Buc Jeff Francis is a "Diamond in the Rough" in the Colorado Rockies system.

May 17, 2004 Former Buc Jered Weaver pitches like a dream, possibly the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft.

March 24, 2004 USA Today: 'Dream Weaver' show likely to produce sequel

January 4, 2004 Buc Ryan McGraw, second consecutive preseason Louisville Slugger All-American team.

September 10, 2003 Bucs Mascot's lost shoes cause quite the flap.

August 23, 2003 Bucs have new 2004 manager in Matt Priess from the University of California.

August 15, 2003 Jered Weaver takes his first loss against Team Cuba. Streak of scoreless innings end at 45-2/3.

August 13, 2003 Former Buc Jered Weaver has thrown 45-2/3 consecutive scoreless innings for Team USA.



2003 NBC World Series

August 13, 2003 7-2: Fire doused by Chinese Taipei, ousted from NBC tourney.

August 13, 2003 3-1: Loss to Santa Barbara leave Goldpanners all washed up.

August 11, 2003 6-5: Panners fall to Heat in 15 innings.

August 11, 2003 4-1: AIA Fire's lack of RBIs puts team in consolation bracket.

August 9, 2003 AIA advances to quarterfinals with a 4-3 victory over the Santa Barbara, Calif., Foresters.

August 8, 2003 Defending champion Goldpanners survive scare from Chinese Taipei

August 6, 2003 Panners roll to a shutout 9-0: Timmons throws gem, batters tee off on Oceanside.


2003 Gillette Bucs Wood Bat Invitational

August 3, 2003 Passenger relives crash at Mulcahy Stadium.

August 2, 2003 Line drive nets Oilers 1-0 win. All-Tournament Team.

August 2, 2003 2-1:Mat-Su rebounds to defend crown with 2-1 victory over Athletes in Action.

August 2, 2003 6-3: Pilots Ortega played all nine positions during victory