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By JOHN BOHNENKAMP
Tanner Reinartz is getting his first full lesson in the difference between wood bats and metal bats.
Reinartz, playing for the Burlington Bees in the Prospect League this summer after a big first season of college baseball, has struggled a bit with the adjustment.
Wednesday’s 10-4 win over the Clinton LumberKin...
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP
It was one of those anything-that-could-go-wrong-did road trips for the Burlington Bees.
It may have set the tone for the rest of the Prospect League season.
The Bees were back at Community Field for Tuesday’s Kids’ Day afternoon game against the Clinton LumberKings, and after a challenge from manager Owen Ores...
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP
It was quite the introduction.
Now comes the getting-to-know-you part of the season for the Burlington Bees.
The Bees opened the Prospect League season on Tuesday night with a 9-3 win over the Normal CornBelters at Community Field.
It’s going to be a while before they’re home again, though. The bus le...
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP
The body language was what Burlington Bees manager Owen Oreskovich wanted to see in his first team meeting on Sunday.
“They seemed excited yesterday about everything,” Oreskovich said. “When we were talking about winning, I saw a bunch of head nods. We’ve got a bunch of guys from winning programs, and that’s going to be ...
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP
The Opening Day roster for the 2026 Burlington Bees has a few familiar names from past teams.
But the bulk of the roster, up to 39 players as of Monday, is made up of newcomers to the Prospect League team.
Three players — pitcher Mitchell Cox (0-0, 4.76 ERA), infielder Kila Teixeira (.314, 18 RBIs) and outfield...