http://www.pioneerbaseball.org Site contains the latest information on the Simi Valley Pioneer Baseball Team en-us http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar051608.html Simi wins first playoff game Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes051608.html Simi Valley flying high Fri, 16 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn051608.html Inside the classroom or on the ballfield, Simi Valley's Chance Cross shines Fri, 16 May 2008 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar051308.html Baseball and Softball in playoffs Tue, 13 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn050908.html Pioneers win coin flip with Thousand Oaks, earn Marmonte's top seed Fri, 9 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar050808.html Pioneers League Champs! Thu, 8 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MemphisOnline050508.html Anderson sets up Jimenez's winning run Mon, 5 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn050208.html Bryan Anderson Fri, 2 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/NewsLeader043008.html Springfield catcher gets call from Triple-A; starting job goes to Brandon Yarbrough. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/OCRegister042408.html Big West notebook: He is hitting .331 with a team-high 45 hits. Orloff also has struck out just nine times in 136 at-bats. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes041808.html Jonathan Meyer Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/OurSportsCentral041408.html Bryan Anderson Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar040808.html Pioneers on a Roll Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes040708.html Sophomore catcher Denny Vigo Jr. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MillsapsCollege040608.html Hendrix Limits Millsaps to Nine Hits in Sunday Twinbill Split Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes040508.html Pioneers big win vs. Westlake Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/CSTV040508.html Ollie Linton becomes UCI's all-time leader in stolen bases Sat, 5 Apr 2008 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SanLuisObispo032808.html Pitchers Matt Leonard and Frankie Reed out for season with injuries as the Mustangs host conference-leading UC Irvine today Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn032108.html Oaks Christian transfer feels right at home with SVHS baseball squad Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews031808.html Jered Weaver Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/NewUniversity021808.html Ben Orloff Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB020808.html Catcher wants to refine his defensive skills to reach Majors Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Draysbay020108.html #16 Nick Barnese Fri, 1 Feb 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SiouxFalls010308.html Casey Gordon will return to the team for the 2008 season Thur, 3 Jan 2008 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MinorLeagueNews121707.html Pitching Coach Scott Radinsky will return to the team for the 2008 season Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout111807.html Bryan Anderson had a superb tourney Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB111607.html Rasmus, Anderson and Perez contributing for Team USA Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/StLCards111407.html Playing the games alternates with learning to handle a scooter Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/StLCards110807.html Team USA catcher facing culture shock, World Cup foes Thur, 8 Nov 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/StLCards103107.html Cards prospect excited to put on USA jersey Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/StLCards102407.html Catcher is honored to play for country at World Cup Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Blog092507.html Nick Barnese #6 in Appy League Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader092507.html Springfield's highly touted prospects proved big-league worth on, off field. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB090207.html Anderson, Hamilton key 11-1 clincher over Travelers Sun, 2 Sep 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout083007.html Nick Giarraputo Thur, 30 Aug 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout082707.html Three Springfield Cardinals, Colby Rasmus, Bryan Anderson and Chris Perez, have been named Texas League Post-Season All-Stars after garnering the same recognition at mid-season. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Blog082507.html Blog about Scott Radinsky Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn081707.html Simi Valley High grad played in Futures Game Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/BuffaloNews081607.html Bisons pitching coach Scott Radinsky Thur, 16 Aug 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/BrainerdDispatch073007.html A day in the life of Blue Thunder shortstop Ben Orloff Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader072507.html Bryan Anderson Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/RaysofLight071407.html Nick Barnese gets first start Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB071207.html Former Tribe catcher now making mark in farm system Thur, 12 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar070807.html Bryan Anderson Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/TribuneChronicle070207.html Tim Laker Mon, 2 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader070107.html Springfield's 20-year-old catcher handles his duties like a veteran. Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MemphisOnline070107.html Bryan Anderson Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB062507.html Cards prospect will get a chance to show off skills Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn061407.html Simi grad Ben Orloff starts at shortstop for UC Irvine Wed, 14 Jun 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout061207.html Bryan Anderson selected to AA All-Star Team Mon, 12 Jun 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar060807.html Barnese, Lambo get call on Day 1 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn060107.html Chris Talley selected 1st team Fri, 1 Jun 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/CSTV053107.html Nine for UCI honored Thur, 31 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn052507.html Simi Valley eliminated from playoffs Fri, 25 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews052207.html Simi Valley is run out of postseason Tue, 22 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity052207.html Simi Valley 5, L.B. Wilson 9 Tue, 22 May 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews051907.html Jared Weaver Sat, 19 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity051807.html Simi Valley 2, Centennial 0 Fri, 18 May 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/BeaconJournal051407.html Return to Tribe is in new job in minor leagues Mon, 14 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn051107.html A WIN AND THEY'RE IN Fri, 11 May 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050907.html Simi Valley 4, Calabasas 0 Wed, 9 May 2007 15:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050507.html Simi Valley 5, Chaminade 1 Sat, 5 May 2007 15:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050407.html Simi Valley 15, Agoura 0 Fri, 4 May 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050207.html Simi Valley 8, Royal 9 (8 innings) Wed, 2 May 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader050207.html Springfield catcher, 20, is showing signs of the power hitter he could be. Wed, 2 May 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar050107.html Nick Barnese Tue, 1 May 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042807.html Simi Valley 21, Garfield 0 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042707.html Simi Valley 3, Westlake 11 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042507.html Simi Valley 5, Newbury Park 10 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/CSTV042307.html Ben Orloff: UC Irvine Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042107.html Simi Valley 2, Thousand Oaks 6 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar042107.html Moorpark College cleanup hitter/closer Dylan Gaughen Sat, 21 Apr 2007 8:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyPilot042007.html BASEBALL: UC Irvine sophomore shortstop Ben Orloff Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041807.html Simi Valley 4, Moorpark 2 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041107.html Simi Valley 8, Glendora 9 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041007.html Simi Valley 2, Loyola 3 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity040907.html Simi Valley 6, Whittier 0 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity040707.html Simi Valley 9, Paramount 1 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity040407.html Simi Valley 8, Calabasas 0 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/CSTV040207.html Baseball Preview: UC Irvine Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MinorLeague040107.html Bryan Anderson makes Springfield Cardinals AA roster Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity033107.html Simi Valley 5, Gahr 0 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SLOTribune033007.html Frankie Reed will make his first start Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity033007.html Simi Valley 13, Agoura 4 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader033007.html Young Cards catcher Bryan Anderson makes move through minors look easy Fri, 30 Mar 2007 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/TOAcorn032907.html CLU pitcher willing to throw inside Thur, 29 Mar 2007 13:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032807.html Simi Valley 8, Royal 5 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032407.html Simi Valley 0, West Torrance 1 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032307.html Simi Valley 5, Westlake 0 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032107.html Simi Valley 2, Newbury Park 6 Thur, 22 Mar 2007 11:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB031807.html Tim Laker is a rookie all over again. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031707.html Simi Valley 14, Banning 1 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar031707.html Simi Valley 5, Thousand Oaks 5 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 7:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031607.html Simi Valley 5, Thousand Oaks 5 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn031607.html Rawlings Preseason AllAmerican Team Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar031507.html Dylan Gaughen hits for cycle Thur, 15 Mar 2007 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031407.html Simi Valley 4, Moorpark 1 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews031407.html PREP BASEBALL Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:27:45 PM PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031007.html Simi Valley 6, Moorpark 2 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030807.html Simi Valley 2, Crespi 6 Thur, 08 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030607.html Simi Valley 12, Hueneme 2 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/StLCards030507.html Bryan Anderson Update Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:28:00 EDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030307.html Simi Valley 6, Oaks Christian 3 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030207.html Simi Valley 12, Burroughs 4 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn030807.html Pre-Season team review Thur, 08 Mar 2007 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn030207.html SVHS junior took a time-out from playing baseball to rest his arm Fri, 03 Mar 2007 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes022307.html Simi Valley pitcher Nick Burnese, a 6-foot-2, 165-pound right-hander, should provide plenty of must-see moments this season. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar021007.html Retiring the No. 25 jersey of the former Pioneer and current Los Angeles Angels pitcher during halftime of its basketball game. Sat, 10 Feb 2007 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/OCRegister102806.html Four months ago Friday, the Angels sent Jeff Weaver to the mound against Colorado. Two innings later they took him off while his body still contained some blood. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar102806.html Flatter than the Midwestern heartland and a flop in the TV ratings, this World Series crowned a champion that barely made it to the postseason and then had to survive rain and cold as much as the bumbling Detroit Tigers. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar1028062.html St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher and Simi Valley High graduate Jeff Weaver celebrates after striking out Detroit Tigers Ivan Rodriguez to end the sixth inning in Game 5 of the World Series on Friday in St. Louis. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar101806.html Right-hander, with help from bullpen and Pujols, pitches effectively in Game 5 as Cardinals one win from World Series Wed, 18 Oct 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVPB101406.html Nick Barnese, a senior right-hander with the Simi Valley High baseball team, has committed to Cal State Fullerton, according to Simi Valley coach Matt LaBelle. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar101306.html Beltran's two-run homer is enough to beat Cardinals, Weaver Fri, 13 Oct 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar100606.html Simi Valley native\'s curveball helps St.Louis go up 2-0 Fri, 06 Oct 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar100306.html He threw exactly 200 innings, pitching 31 games in 17 cities -- eight in the minor leagues, nine in the majors. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/GatewayRedbirds082906.html I had the great pleasure of interviewing Bryan Anderson on July 27th. A very special thank you to Bryan Anderson for taking the time out of his schedule to answer some questions. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 5:44:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/OCRegister082506.html Angels rookie pitches well again, giving up one run, but is out pitched by Boston's Beckett and suffers first loss Fri, 25 Aug 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/QuadCities082406.html Swing of the Quad Cities players Bryan Anderson and Randy Roth were both named to the 2006 Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Team, the league announced on Thursday. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB081906.html Rookie ties Ford's AL record for wins to start a career Sat, 19 Aug 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar081406.html Simi Valley native Jered Weaver, making his first start at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, improved his record to 8-0 after allowing one run and striking out eight in a 5-3 win. The last pitcher to win his first eight career decisions was Florida's Livan Hernandez in 1997. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/QuadCities072706.html Getting to know... BRYAN ANDERSON Thu, 27 Jul 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB072306.html Righty is first since Valenzuela in 1981 to win first seven Sun, 23 Jul 2006 8:10:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB071606.html Bryan Anderson drove in three runs as Quad Cities pounded host Wisconsin Sun, 16 Jul 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews070906.html Angels' star rookie now at 6-0 with 1.12 ERA Sun, 09 Jul 2006 9:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB070606.html Redbirds deal Minor League outfielder Evans to Angels Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar070306.html In the Reign of Error that is the Angels' 2006 season, this shouldn't be a surprise. The bobbles and blunders have hardly been limited to the field. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews070306.html Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver winds up to pitch to the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of their baseball game in Seattle Monday, July 3, 2006. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/News-Leader070206.html That includes Anderson, who got an invitation to big-league camp and is hitting .306. Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB063006.html Angels designate Jeff Weaver for assignment Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn063006.html HE'S A PRO NOW-Nick Giarraputo served as Simi Valley's ace pitcher on the mound last season. In early June, he was drafted by the New York Mets as a third baseman. Giarraputo signed a contract shortly thereafter, and quickly joined the Mets' rookie ball team in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVPB062906.html Senior Pitcher Nick Barnese, Senior Catcher Jake Reed and Junior OF Brett Hale will represent Simi Valley on the Hatfield's squad which will play against the McCoy's on July 3rd at USC's Dedeaux Field. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni062506.html Bryan Anderson slides home in a win over Peoria on Sunday. The Swing will be in Clinton through Wednesday before heading to South Bend over the weekend. Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SLCBees062306.html Jered Weaver struck out a franchise record fourteen batters, as the Salt Lake Bees blanked the Sacramento River Cats 1-0 on Friday night. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar062306.html He was a starter on Simi Valley High's 2004 Division II championship team, but Giarraputo notched his best season as a senior. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVPB062006.html Former Simi Valley High School player, Nick Giarraputo has outstanding start to his professional baseball career. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar0618062.html Simi Valley High graduate Bryan Anderson is hitting .327 in his first season in the minor leagues. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar061806.html Simi rookie must wait until rotation settles Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB061506.html Will be assigned to the Gulf Coast (R) Mets. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews061406.html Former Dirtbag dominates in Angels' victory Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB061406.html Colon set to start this weekend; Erstad gets a rest Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar061306.html Newbury Park High's Andrew Lambo is the player of the year for the Ventura County Baseball Coaches Association's large schools team. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout060906.html The Mets drafted third baseman Nick Giarraputo out of Simi Valley High School in the 12th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. Giarraputo sat down for a Q and A session to give some insight into his game, what his strengths and weaknesses are, whether or not he plans on signing, and more. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn060906.html Major League Baseball held its amateur draft this week, making many high school and college players' dreams come true. One of the players drafted was Nick Giarraputo of Simi Valley High School. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar060906.html Named to the first team were: Mitchell Rudebusch, Moorpark; Jamie Leonard, J.T. Wright, Ben Yarin, Nick Farinacci and Robert Stock, Agoura; Cole Kahle and Chris Hannick, Thousand Oaks; Jeff Rapoport and Cutter Dykstra, Westlake; Cody Fierro, Anthony Montenegro and Josh Baker, Newbury Park; and Nick Giarraputo, Simi Valley. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/LATimes060806.html Rookie pitches well again in 6-2 win over Devil Rays, giving the Angels options when Colon returns. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar060706.html Simi Valley Senior Nick Giarraputo Drafted in the 12th Round (364 Overall) by the New York Mets. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni060606.html As the Midwest League All-Star squads were announced Tuesday, the Swing received more starters than any other team. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews060306.html Rookie pitcher has scoreless streak snapped in win. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar052806.html Angels rookie from Simi Valley throws seven shutout innings in his major league debut. Sun, 28 May 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB052606.html Weaver, 23, was 4-1 with one complete game shutout and a 1.89 ERA (57 IP - 12 ER) in nine starts at triple-A Salt Lake. Fri, 26 May 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB052006.html Veteran catcher recalled to serve as Martinez's backup. Sat, 20 May 2006 22:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni052006.html The Swing of the Quad Cities came thundering back with the last five runs of the ballgame Saturday night at John O'Donnell Stadium, but fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Clinton LumberKings. Sat, 20 May 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn051206.html Despite all the adversity faced this year by the Simi Valley baseball team, the Pioneers had played well enough to earn themselves a shot at the CIF Div. I playoffs. Fri, 12 May 2006 10:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity051006.html Nick Girraputo and Matt McFadden both went 2 for 4. Simi Valley 2, Moorpark 4 Thu, 11 May 2006 15:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050506.html Simi Valley 7, Calabasas 8 Thu, 05 May 2006 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/QCTimes050506.html One year ago, Bryan Anderson's biggest concern was finding the perfect corsage for his date to the high school prom. Thu, 05 May 2006 21:30:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn050506.html Pioneers hammered by Agoura, 11-0, Wednesday Thu, 05 May 2006 08:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity050306.html Brett Hale had two hits for Simi Valley (16-10, 6-6). Simi Valley 0, Agoura 11 Thu, 04 May 2006 13:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042906.html Matt McFadden had three hits, driving in three and scoring a run. Brandon Garza had two hits, two runs and an RBI, and also picked up the win pitching three scoreless innings of relief. Simi Valley 9, South Torrance 8 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042806.html Matt Orloff had two hits for host Simi Valley (15-9, 6-5). Teammates Brett Hale and Jordan Flores had two hits each. Andrew Sandler had eight strikeouts for Simi against Royal (9-10, 2-9). Simi Valley 3, Royal 6 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn042806.html Take on rival Highlanders today Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042606.html Jordan Flores hit a three-run home run -- his second homer of the season -- in the second inning and Nick Giarraputo hit a two-run homer -- his seventh home run of the season -- in the fifth to propel visiting Simi Valley (15-8, 6-4) past Westlake (14-8, 5-5). Simi Valley 5, Westlake 1 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042206.html Freshman right-hander Andrew Sandler (2-1) pitched a two-hitter with seven strikeouts and Jordan Flores had a double, a home run, two RBIs and three runs for host Simi Valley (14-8). Simi Valley 9, Taft 1 Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity042106.html Nick Giarraputo hit his sixth home run of the year for Simi Valley. Simi Valley 8, Newbury Park 8 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041906.html Sophomore shortstop Matt Orloff of Simi Valley (13-7, 5-3) was two for three with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBIs and sophomore teammate Brett Hale was three for five with five RBIs against visiting Thousand Oaks (11-9, 3-5). Simi Valley 16, Thousand Oaks 3 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar041806.html In Reed, Labelle found a closer with the right mental approach. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn041406.html A good start at the Amateur Baseball Development Group (ABDG) Tournament went for not for the Simi Valley junior varsity baseball team when rain caused the cancellation of the remainder of the spring break tournament in Thousand Oaks. Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041206.html Senior Nick Giarraputo gave up four hits and struck out five in six innings to improve to 5-2 for Simi Valley. Simi Valley 9, Moreno Valley 0 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041106.html Frank Reed went 3 for 3, with a home run, two doubles and five RBIs. Eric Bernstein was 4 for 4 with three RBIs and four runs scored. Simi Valley 24, Pomona 1 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity0410062.html Brett Hale picked up his first win of the year with eight strikeouts. Simi Valley 9, Ganesha 1 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity041006.html Nick Giarraputo had a home run, a double, four RBIs and one run scored for Simi Valley (10-7). Simi Valley 7, Diamond Ranch 2 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni040806.html Jered Weaver was outstanding in his AAA debut on Saturday afternoon, as the Salt Lake Bees beat the Sidewinders 7-3 in Tucson. Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/QuadCities040806.html Anderson reached base in all four of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with a single, a double, a walk, and being hit by a pitch. Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity040706.html Matt McFadden hit a run-scoring double for Simi Valley (7-8). Simi Valley 2, Palos Verdes 4 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity040606.html Simi Valley 1, Moorpark 0. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews040406.html Giarraputo on Thursday hit a fifth-inning grand slam... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni040306.html Anderson, a 2005 4th-rounder, impressed the Cardinals' brass by hitting .331 and swatting six home runs with Johnson City last year. Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity033106.html Nick Giarraputo had two hits in the 3-0 loss to Calabasas. Sun, 02 Apr 2006 20:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar033106.html By taking the fifth in dramatic fashion, the Simi Valley High baseball team handed Agoura (9-1, 4-1) its first loss of the season Thursday afternoon. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews033106.html A grand slam by senior Nick Giarraputo on Thursday propelled Simi Valley to a 5-4 Marmonte League upset of Agoura, the top-ranked team in the nation. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity033006.html Senior Nick Giarraputo hit a grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning to give host Simi Valley (7-5, 3-2) the permanent lead in its comeback victory over Agoura (9-1, 4-1). Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar032906.html Jeff Weaver hasn't had much of a chance to ditch his little brother this spring, especially since Jered's locker is just across from his in the Angels clubhouse. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032506.html Freshman Andrew Sandler went 6 innings for Simi Valley. Simi Valley 1, Mira Costa 5 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB032606.html Righty will face Mariners in season's first series finale Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:57:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032406.html Jeff Forgerson had three hits with two doubles, one RBI and three runs and Brett Hale had three hits and three RBIs for Simi Valley (6-4, 2-2), which scored in six of the seven innings. Thu, 24 Mar 2006 21:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity032206.html Jake Reed had two hits while pitcher Nick Giarraputo went five innings, struck out four batters and allowed no earned runs. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar032106.html Nick Giarraputo gives Simi Valley a team-first leader. 'You can't win without great leadership,' says coach Matt LaBelle. 'He gives us that.'. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031806.html Matt McFadden had run-scoring groundouts in the fifth and sixth innings to drive in both runs for Simi Valley (5-3), which also got two hits from Nick Giarraputo. Thu, 19 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031706.html The Pioneers scored 3 runs in the top of the sixth inning to take the lead 4-2, as Collin Franklin doubled in a run and Nick Giarraputo singled in two more. Thu, 18 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews031706.html Simi Valley High's baseball roster looks far different than it did a year ago. The Pioneers are hoping the results can be a lot different, too. Thu, 17 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews031606.html Senior Nick Giarraputo pitched a four-hit shutout and hit a go-ahead home run... Wed, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031506.html Senior Nick Giarraputo of Simi Valley (5-1, 1-0) hit a two-run home run in the top of the seventh to break a 1-1 tie at Thousand Oaks (2-4, 0-1). Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:45:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity031306.html Seniors Frankie Reed and Nick Giarraputo each hit grand slams and Collin Franklin went three for three with an RBI and two runs scored for host Simi Valley (4-1). Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:45:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn031006.html Coach Matt La Belle has his squad headed in the right direction, and according to several coaches in the league, Simi Valley could be the surprise team of '06 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030906.html Collin Franklin went 2 for 2 with a home run and two RBIs as Simi Valley (3-1) defeated Quartz Hill 6-5 in a Southern California Showdown game. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 19:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030806.html Simi Valley's Nick Giarraputo (1-1) pitched a three-hitter with one strikeout for Simi Valley (2-1) but lost to Chatsworth 1-0. Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB030706.html The Cardinals trimmed their Major League Spring Training contingent by nine players on Tuesday morning. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030406.html Brett Hale had a two-out, two-run single in the top of the eighth inning and the Pioneers (2-0) scored a third run on a double steal in the victory over Hart (0-1). Sat, 04 Mar 2006 19:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/BoxScores/Varsity030306.html Simi Valley starting pitcher Nick Barnese held visiting Canyon of Canyon Country scoreless over six innings for his first win of the year. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/USAToday022606.html Veteran Jeff Weaver and his younger brother, Jered, are pitching together for the first time with the Los Angeles Angels. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB022406.html Young catcher at Spring Training after big season in rookie ball Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MLB021506.html Free agent pitcher becomes final piece of stellar rotation Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Scout012506.html Former Simi High Catcher Invited to Cardinals Spring Training Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/Alumni011806.html Former Simi Valley standout named to the St. Louis Cardinals All-Prospect First Team Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn010606.html Former Simi Valley standout hit .331 during his first professional season Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn120205.html Sophomore Sean Alvord gets the save as the Simi Valley baseball team beats Chatsworth, 4-3, in the Moorpark College Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament. Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/MPAcorn120205.html STRIKE THREE - Simi Valley's Sean Alvord delivers a pitch during the Moorpark College Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament. The Pioneers beat Chatsworth, 4-3. Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:00:00 PST http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/DailyNews082805.html Simi Valley standout poised for a dominating season Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVStar080305.html Pitcher Frankie Reed of Simi Valley High was named to the Cal Cup 3 all-tournament team. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 09:00:00 PDT http://www.pioneerbaseball.org/RSS/SVAcorn071505.html Simi Valley's summer baseball team isn't exactly tearing up the Valley Invitational Baseball League (VIBL), but always positive-thinking head coach Matt La Belle isn't overly concerned. Fri, 15 Jul 2005 09:00:00 PDT