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Mayor Bianchi Commends Pittsfield Babe Ruth Team
By Joe Durwin,
12:24PM / Wednesday, September 12, 2012

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Daniel Bianchi hailed the city's 15-year-old Babe Ruth All Stars Tuesday on their performance in the World Series in Van Buren, Ark., two weeks ago. 

At the first City Council meeting following the team's return, the mayor presented certificates from the city in recognition of their achievements.

"We are so proud of you as a community," said Bianchi. "You guys have done a great job, and you've represented the city of Pittsfield beautifully through great sportsmanship, and great sports."

The team swept five games in the series before finally being eliminated in

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SteepleCats Back at Joe Wolfe After Season-Opener Win
Staff Reports,
10:19AM / Friday, June 08, 2012
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The SteepleCats return to the city on Friday night  to take on the Vermont Mountaineers at 6:30 at Joe Wolf Field. A fireworks show follows the game.

The 'Cats opened the season on Thursday night with a 6-0 victory over the Sanford Mainers at Goodall Park.

Tonight's game is sponsored by Hoosac Bank. Be one of the first 500 fans in and receive an inflatable baseball beach ball. Stick around after the last out and enjoy the post-game fireworks spectacular sponsored by T&M Auto Sales, Village Ambulance Services, Aladco, Racing Mart, Pete's Gun Shop, HD Reynolds Sales and CW Construction.

One third of the SteepleCats season will be played on

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Q&A With Pittsfield Suns Owner On Opening Day
By Andy McKeever,
04:44PM / Thursday, June 07, 2012

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It is opening day at Wahconah Park and while fans won't be watching THE show this summer, Suns President Jeff Goldklang promises that it will be definitely be a show.

The Suns are the newest team to call Wahconah Park home — the sixth team and fourth league in 10 years. Goldklang, however, boasts experience in running professional ball clubs and says they can succeed with the Futures League club with their prices, mid-inning entertainment and quality baseball.

The Suns kick off their season Thursday night at 7. Following the game there will be a fireworks show.

iBerkshires sat down with

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Monterey Softball Seasons Starts Month Early
Community Submission,
11:05AM / Monday, March 19, 2012


MONTEREY, Mass. — Baseball season is coming early this year. Thanks to a mild winter, the ballfield at Greene Park is game ready a month earlier than usual. Weather permitting, informal pickup softball games for all players ages 13 and up will be played now through the end of October.

For more than 20 years, players from Monterey, Otis, Sandsfield, Blandford, Lee, Great Barrington, Sheffield and surrounding towns have enjoyed the friendly competition at the picturesque park. All skill levels welcome. Batting practice starts at 10 and games at 10:30 every Sunday.

Cal Ripken youth baseball also started March 18 as

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Pittsfield Baseball Team Dubbed 'Suns'
Staff Reports,
06:02PM / Tuesday, February 28, 2012
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's latest team has a cheery moniker: the Pittsfield Suns.

BallParkDigest.com reported the name of the Futures League franchise that will call historic Wahconah Park this summer.

The collegiate team, owned by the Goldklang Group, will have a familiar face at the helm in Jamie Keefe, general manager for last year's Pittsfield Colonials. Keefe was named Can-Am League Manager of the Year for 2011.

Also on the team are assistant general manager Kevin McGuire and director of client services Jackie Wendling.

Owner Jeff Goldklang has had a home in the Pittsfield area for 30 years. He said in a statement that "we intend to honor the tradition and

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