TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Beach Bums signed outfielder Matt Howard.
A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Howard hit .401 in his senior campaign with 10 doubles, six homers and 40 RBI. Howard started all 96 games of his two year career with Slippery Rock.
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Bums drop finale
Traverse City heads back to TC for home opener today
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Bums blast way past Slammers
Trailing 6-0 early, the Traverse City Beach Bums staged a massive rally that was capped off by back-to-back ninth-inning home runs to finish off Joliet.
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Bums lose in the ninth
Jim Jacquot belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night as Florence stunned the Traverse City Beach Bums 5-4 in a Frontier League game.
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Bums win again
So far, so good. The Traverse City Beach Bums moved to 2-0 on the season with a win at Florence.
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Beach Bums win exhibition
It could not have been scripted any better for the Traverse City Beach Bums. The Beach Bums scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh Saturday to take a 5-4 lead, then summoned closer Scott Mueller from the bullpen.
Continued ... - Friday, May 4, 2012
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Bums open amid high expectations
A few less introductions were necessary Thursday as the Traverse City Beach Bums began spring training and welcomed back 14 players.
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Bums' Masuda is a long way from home
You could say Kip Masuda came a long way to join the Traverse City Beach Bums. Masuda, a 21-year-old catcher, is the first Beach Bum to hail from Hawaii.
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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Beach Bums roster set, camp to begin
The Traverse City Beach Bums put the finishing touches on their training camp roster Tuesday.
Continued ... - Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Bums sign outfielder
Heere is a former All-Big 12 standout
Continued ... - Monday, April 16, 2012
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Beach Bums sign outfielder
The TC Beach Bums have signed outfielder Kyle Colligan for the upcoming season.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Beach Bums sign former MSU shortstop
The Traverse City Beach Bums may have found their starting shortstop.
Continued ... - Sunday, April 1, 2012
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Training camp nears for Beach Bums
For Traverse City Beach Bums manager Gregg Langbehn, the goal remains the same. “To compete for a playoff spot,” he said. “That’s what you play for.” The Beach Bums start workouts here in just over a month.
Continued ... - Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Burch back for Bums
Traverse City's lineup just got a lot more pop. The Beach Bums announced they re-signed power-hitting first baseman Chase Burch for the upcoming season.
Continued ... - Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Burns returns to Beach Bums
The Traverse City Beach Bums added to their outfield, re-signing veteran Greg Burns.
Continued ... - Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Bums sign catcher
The Traverse City Beach Bums signed catcher Travis Higgs, adding an offensive threat to that position’s competition.
Continued ... - Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Beach Bums sign Whitmore
The Traverse City Beach Bums signed left-handed pitcher Bennett Whitmore.
Continued ... - Friday, January 20, 2012
- Vargas to return to Beach Bums
- Tuesday, January 17, 2012
- Beach Bums sign infielder
- Thursday, January 5, 2012
- Beach Bums add to bullpen depth
- Thursday, November 10, 2011
- Beach Bums lock up three returning vets
- Thursday, October 20, 2011
- Beach Bums will open season at Florence
- Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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Beach Bums have player decisions to make
Scott Mueller wants to make everyone forget his last inning. He hopes he has a shot at that next season.
Continued ... - Monday, September 5, 2011
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Crushing loss for Beach Bums
Almost as quickly as Jeff Flagg’s bat exploded in the 10th inning, so did the season of the Traverse City Beach Bums come to an end.
Continued ... - Sunday, September 4, 2011
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Bums need a win in season finale
Win and you’re in. That’s the scenario facing Traverse City and Lake Erie tonight in the regular season finale at Wuerfel Park.
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Bums drop finale


