The California Winter League (CWL) is designed to help baseball players chase their dream of getting signed by a major league organization. And while the goal is to get signed, the odds of making a big league roster are infinitesimal. That is why two
In baseball, the batter’s objective is to make it home safely. California Winter League infielder Drew Taddia decided to collect a few stamps in his passport before coming home. He first played for the Palm Springs Chill in 2008. “Playing for Gary Tem
Palm Springs, CA – February 16, 2011 – With Friday’s playoff picture already set, coaches and players of all four teams in the California Winter League seemed to relax and have fun on Wednesday. In Game One, the Palm Springs Chill and the Coachella
Being kin of a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer isn’t always easy, especially when the first question everyone asks you is, “Brett … as in George Brett? Is he your dad?” Luckily Canada A’s first baseman Beau Brett is a good sport, so he jus
Offense ruled Tuesday’s California Winter League Action, as 55 runs crossed the plate in the two games combined. In the afternoon matchup, the Palm Desert Coyotes pounded the Coachella Valley Snowbirds, 20-7. The Coyotes scored early and often, plating
Palm Springs, CA – February 13, 2011 – The Canada A’s and the Palm Desert Coyotes kept pace with each other in the California Winter League standings, each gaining a victory in Sunday’s games. In the opener, Coachella Valley Snowbirds starter Masa
Baseball has always been a constant in James LoPresti’s life. So much so, that it’s rendered other aspects of his life quite inconstant. LoPresti played at three different colleges and for three different independent professional teams in the span of
Palm Springs, CA – February 12, 2011 – Saturday’s California Winter League action gave fans plenty to wag their tails about, as the Palm Springs Chill hosted the Coachella Valley Snowbirds in the opening game. It was “Bark in the Park Day
Friday’s California Winter League action featured both a dominant pitching performance and a slugfest. The Coachella Valley Snowbirds bested the Canada A’s 11-8 in the afternoon contest, a game which saw a combined total of 31 hits. The Snowbirds grab
Moving away from home and starting over in a new city is a difficult task for anyone. That task becomes exponentially more difficult when the city is over 5,000 miles away from home and nobody speaks your language. That is what’s at hand for 11 member
