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Figueroa Shines, Strikes out 9

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:02:38 GMT

In a season full of quality starts for Nelson Figueroa, Tuesday night he may have turned in his best performance thus far. Figueroa struck out nine and allowed just five base runners over eight innings in the Herd's, 2-1, victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox at Coca-Cola Field.

Second half of season starts with loss

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:59:21 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons returned from the All Star break with a 6-2 loss at home to Toledo Thursday night.

One Bison played in AAA All-Star game

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:05:33 GMT

The Bisons are ready start the second half of the season and hoping to pick up where they left off. They won four of their last five before the All Star break. They've got the Toledo Mud Hens at home tonight.

Bisons on a Roll

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:12:08 GMT

Javier Castillo killed two birds with one swing of the bat on Saturday.
Castillo drove in the winning run with a single in the ninth inning that extended the 25-year-old's hit streak to 15 games in a 2-1 victory over the Yankees at Alliance Bank Stadium in Syracuse.

Ambres hits 2 HRs in Buffalo win

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:35:04 GMT

Outfielder Chip Ambres hit two home runs in the Bisons 3-1 win at Pawtucket Thursday.

Herd beats Yankees 4-1

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:10:09 GMT

The Bisons got a complete game seven-hitter from righthander Lance Broadway and beat Scranton Wilkes Barre 4-1 Wednesday night.

Rochester beats Buffalo 6-2

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:40:48 GMT

The Bisons lost their fifth in a row Friday night, a 6-2 decision to Rochester.

Fourth straight loss for Herd

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:56:09 GMT

The Bisons lost on a ninth inning throwing error by third baseman Javier Castillo Tuesday night.

Oberkfell Added to All-Star Staff

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:04:23 GMT

The International League today announced that Bisons Manager Ken Oberkfell has been named the IL's field staff for the 2009 Triple-A All-Star game in Portland, OR on Wednesday, July 15.

Bisons take series from Durham

Paul Peck — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:27:30 GMT

The Bisons beat Durham 8-1 on Sunday, taking three of the four game series from the first place Bulls.

Season highs in hits and runs

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:06:50 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons opened a four-game series with the Durham Bulls by beating them 13-5 Thursday afternoon.

Down Durham 13-5

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:46:16 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, broke out the bats Thursday, drubbing the Durham Bulls 13-5.

Hoppy, Anderson, Mahoney Drafted

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:34:29 GMT

Orchard Park High School product Kyle Hoppy was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 28th Round of the MLB Draft. UB Pitcher Zach Anderson (Williamsville, NY) was drafted by the Blue Jays as well as Canisius 3rd Baseman Kevin Mahoney (Miller Place, NY).

Replaces Luis Natera as batting coach

John Murphy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:59:14 GMT

The New York Mets have decided to make a change, promoting double-A batting coach Bill Masse to Buffalo, to take over as batting coach for the Bisons.

Indy wins 10-2

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:38:14 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons only managed three base hits in a 10-2 loss to Indianapolis Tuesday night.

Bisons win third straight

Paul Peck — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:53:38 GMT

The Bisons won a season-high third straight game, beating Lehigh Valley 8-7 at Coca Cola Field.

Feliciano's 2-run HR wins it

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:54:36 GMT

Jesus Feliciano hit a 2-run HR in the bottom of the 9th to lift the Buffalo Bisons to a 5-3 win over Norfolk.

Brandon Knight throws pitching gem

Sat, 09 May 2009 02:52:12 GMT

For the first time this year, the Bisons have won back to back games. They beat Norfolk 4-1 Friday in the first game of an 8-game homestand.

Sullivan, Lamb Gives Buffalo 6-4 Victory

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:59:19 GMT

From the first pitch of the game on Thursday morning, the Bisons made sure they got back in the win column.

Double Header Planned for Friday

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:14:21 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons Game Thursday night has been rained out with the Louisville Bats. The two teams will play a double header on Friday

Syracuse Shutsout Buffalo 4-0

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:49:58 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A Affiliate of the New York Mets, started with a clean slate following Thursday's day off, but couldn't begin a series with Syracuse on the right foot, falling 4-0 Friday night

Cooper Doubles in Return to Herd

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:48:57 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, got another strong outing from its starting pitcher, but couldn't capitalize, falling to the Syracuse Chiefs 6-3 Saturday afternoon.

Buffalo Outhits Syracuse, but Falls 3-1

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:07:22 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, outhit their opponent, 8-5, Friday night, but it wasn't enough to win, as the Syracuse Chiefs pulled out a 3-1 victory

Evans Hits Two HR, but Bisons Fall

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:49:10 GMT

Nick Evans hit a pair of home runs, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees rallied late for an 8-7 victory over the Bisons on Thursday afternoon at Coca-Cola Field. The win gave the Yanks a four-game sweep of the Herd.

Mets top Prospect

Robin Adams — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:03:18 GMT

He's expected to be one of the stars of the Bisons this season. In just his first year in triple AAA baseball, Fernando Martinez has already been dubbed the Mets top prospect by Baseball America.

Herd finishes stand Thursday vs. Yankees

John Murphy — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:04:55 GMT

The Buffalo Bisons dropped to 1-7 on their season opening homestand, with a 4-3 loss to Scranton Wilkes Barre Wednesday.

Three Bison homers not enough

John Murphy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:15:10 GMT

Despite three home runs, the Buffalo Bisons lost to the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees Monday, by a score of 6-5.

Evans Gets First Hit, Bisons Win in 15

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:21:42 GMT

Nick Evans was 0-15 with seven strikeouts to begin his Triple-A career with the Buffalo Bisons. But all that matters is what he did in at-bat No. 16 Sunday, slamming a walk-off homerun to deep right-centerfield, beating the Pawtucket Red Sox, 4-2, in 15 innings.

Figueroa Shines, But Paw-Sox Win 1-0

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:19:05 GMT

Bisons starter Nelson Figueroa turned in one of the best International League performances by a starting pitcher, but Buffalo couldn't take it to the win column, falling 1-0 to Pawtucket Saturday afternoon.

Paw-Sox Use Big 5th, 6th Innings for Win

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:53:15 GMT

Bisons' starter Dillon Gee made quite the impression to begin his Triple-A career, but it wasn't enough to beat the Pawtucket Red Sox Friday, Buffalo falling 9-0 at Coca-Cola Field.