http://www.tulsaworld.comThe latest news and information from the Tulsa World.5Copyright 2013, World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.Even if Roy Oswalt wasn't pitching tonight (Friday), it's likely there would be a big crowd at ONEOK Field for the Tulsa Drillers' game against Midland because there will be a fireworks display. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Oswalts_Drillers_debut_tonight_a_rare_chance_for_Tulsa/20503?subj=47Fri, 24 May 2013 12:25:00 CDTIn a Bedlam Baseball matchup at the major league level, former Oklahoma State pitcher Tyler Lyons' debut for the St. Louis Cardinals was a tremendous success on Wednesday night. Lyons, a lefty ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/OSUs_Tyler_Lyons_wins_Bedlam_battle_for_Cards_in_San/20477?subj=47Thu, 23 May 2013 01:51:00 CDTIt's Bedlam Baseball at the major league level on Wednesday night in San Diego. Former Oklahoma State pitcher Tyler Lyons will make his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals. His ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Bedlam_Rivalry_extends_to_San_Diego/20471?subj=47Wed, 22 May 2013 17:01:24 CDTWashington Nationals pitcher Ryan Mattheus, who pitched for the Tulsa Drillers from 2007-09, was placed on the disabled list on Tuesday after suffering a broken pitching hand after punching a locker on ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Former_Drillers_pitchers_temper_lands_him_on_disabled/20441?subj=47Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:35 CDTRoy Oswalt has finished his stint at the Colorado Rockies' extended spring training in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is set to join the Tulsa Drillers this week. Oswalt pitched five shutout innings ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Roy_Oswalt_set_to_join_Drillers_Archie_Bradley_wins/20426?subj=47Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:00 CDTFormer Oklahoma State lefty Tyler Lyons will make his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at San Diego. Lyons is 2-1 with a 4.47 ERA in eight starts at Triple-A Memphis. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Ex_OSU_pitcher_Tyler_Lyons_will_make_Cardinals_debut/20408?subj=47Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:00 CDTThe San Diego Padres have signed former Booker T. Washington outfielder Mike Wilson to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Tucson. Wilson, 29, will be in the Pacific Coast ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Padres_sign_BTW_graduate_Mike_Wilson_Injuries_plague/20406?subj=47Sat, 18 May 2013 18:47:00 CDTFormer Tulsa Drillers are coming and going all over the place in the majors today. Colorado called up pitcher Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs and placed lefty starter Jeff Francis ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Rockies_recall_former_Tulsa_pitcher_Scahill_Tigers/20393?subj=47Thu, 16 May 2013 18:25:00 CDTBroken Arrow graduate and top Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Archie Bradley was dominant again on Monday night for Double-A Mobile. Bradley pitched six shutout innings and struck out ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Archie_Bradley_continues_to_dominate/20359?subj=47Tue, 14 May 2013 23:40:00 CDTA major league veteran pitcher is joining the Tulsa Drillers. But it's not Roy Oswalt, not yet, although he is expected in Tulsa next week if all goes well in his next start in extended spring ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Major_league_veteran_pitcher_joins_Drillers/20355?subj=47Tue, 14 May 2013 17:28:00 CDTMcNeese State, in a surprising development, took two out of three games during the weekend at Oral Roberts. McNeese State's head coach is former Tulsa Drillers lefty Terry Burrows, who pitched ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Big_return_to_Tulsa_for_former_Drillers_lefty_Burrows/20308?subj=47Sun, 12 May 2013 18:21:00 CDTFormer Oklahoma State and Taloga infielder Jordy Mercer had the first two-homer game of his major league career to help Pittsburgh defeat the New York Mets 11-2 on Saturday. Mercer is batting ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/OSUs_Mercer_powers_Bucs_Tough_Padres_debut_for_OUs/20307?subj=47Sat, 11 May 2013 22:54:00 CDTFormer Owasso lefty Brian Flynn gained his first Triple-A win for New Orleans (Marlins) on Tuesday night. Flynn allowed only three hits and one run in six innings against Salt Lake City. He ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Owassos_Flynn_picks_up_first_Triple_A_win_Rangers_Lewis/20279?subj=47Thu, 09 May 2013 17:08:00 CDTTop Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect and Broken Arrow graduate Archie Bradley was removed from his second Double-A start for Mobile on Wednesday for precautionary reasons due to a knee injury suffered ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Archie_Bradley_leaves_2nd_Double_A_start_with_knee/20260?subj=47Wed, 08 May 2013 22:31:00 CDTSt. Louis’ two big-time roster moves involving Texas League affiliate Springfield on Friday will not only have an impact at the major league level, but will affect the Tulsa Drillers, who visit Springfield ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/St_Louis_major_roster_moves_will_impact_Drillers_Keuchel/20186?subj=47Fri, 03 May 2013 17:05:00 CDTThe Colorado Rockies signed former Houston Astros star pitcher Roy Oswalt to a minor league contract on Thursday. The Denver Post reported that Oswalt will reported to extended spring training ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Former_Astros_star_Oswalt_headed_to_Drillers_Houston/20167?subj=47Thu, 02 May 2013 17:58:00 CDTOakland pitcher Brett Anderson, a Stillwater graduate, suffered an apparent foot injury as he limped off the field late in a 10-8, 19-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday morning. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Stillwaters_Anderson_injured_in_Oaklands_19_inning/20114?subj=47Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:04:55 CDTFormer Owasso right-hander Dylan Bundy, the top pitching prospect in the minors, will avoid arm surgery but will have to rest for the next six weeks. On Monday, Bundy was examined by famed ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Bundy_avoids_surgery_Drillers_Bettis_continues_to_impress/20098?subj=47Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:55:00 CDTFormer Tulsa Drillers third baseman Nolan Arenado made his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Arenado, 22, went 0-for-3 with a walk in a 4-2 loss at Arizona. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Former_Drillers_3B_Arenado_makes_Rockies_debut_Wilkins/20072?subj=47Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:35:31 CDTFormer Owasso pitcher Brian Flynn lost his Triple-A debut on Saturday night although he performed better than the score indicated as Oklahoma City defeated Miami Marlins affiliate New Orleans 11-1 in ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Owassos_Flynn_loses_Triple_A_debut_in_OKC/20065?subj=47Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:57:00 CDTFormer Owasso left-hander Brian Flynn is scheduled to make his Triple-A debut at 7:05 p.m. tonight (Saturday) for the New Orleans Zephyrs against the Oklahoma City RedHawks at Oklahoma City's Chickasaw ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Owassos_Flynn_set_for_Triple_A_debut_tonight_Saturday/20062?subj=47Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:50:00 CDTFormer Jenks pitcher Josh Johnson was scratched from his scheduled start for Toronto on Friday night due to tightness in his right triceps muscle. That injury may help explain why Johnson ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jenks_Josh_Johnson_scratched_from_Toronto_start_Cards/20057?subj=47Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:10:49 CDTPerhaps the most fun aspect of watching Texas League baseball is when a top prospect performs at a level that projects success in the majors. That is what the crowd at ONEOK Field was treated ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Drillers_pitcher_Bettis_shows_big_time_potential_Look/20032?subj=47Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:38:39 CDTTulsa Drillers manager Kevin Riggs has good news for fans concerned about whether Lonnie the Tiger will travel with the team for this week's series at Northwest Arkansas. 'Lonnie has a seat ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Lonnie_the_Tiger_will_travel_with_Drillers/19898?subj=47Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:18:00 CDTFormer Broken Arrow right-hander Archie Bradley celebrated winning his first California League pitcher of the week award by picking up his first victory of the season on Monday night. Bradley ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Archie_Bradley_posts_first_Cal_League_win/19892?subj=47Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:24:00 CDTFormer Broken Arrow right-hander Archie Bradley was named the California League's first pitcher of the week for 2013. Bradley, one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospects, has not allowed ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Archie_Bradley_wins_Cal_League_weekly_award/19874?subj=47Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:39:00 CDTThe Tulsa Drillers have activated center fielder Rafael Ortega in time for their home opener Thursday night against the San Antonio Missions. To make room for Ortega, Tulsa sent outfielder ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Drillers_activate_outfield_prospect_Ortega_for_home/19841?subj=47Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:29:00 CDTFormer Owasso pitcher Dylan Bundy has been cleared to resume throwing, according to a report on mlb.com. Bundy, a top Baltimore Orioles prospect, is on Double-A Bowie's disabled list due to ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Dylan_Bundy_will_resume_throwing_Mets_release_BTWs/19822?subj=47Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:52:53 CDTFormer Broken Arrow pitcher Archie Bradley had a superb California League debut for high Single-A Visalia on Friday night. Bradley allowed four hits, walked three and struck out nine in 5 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Fabulous_debut_for_Archie_Bradley_Astros_call_up_Dallas/19771?subj=47Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:25:00 CDTFormer Owasso pitcher Dylan Bundy was placed on the Double-A Bowie disabled list Thursday with elbow tightness. He resumed throwing on Thursday and the Baltimore Orioles are hopeful that he will return ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Bundy_placed_on_disabled_list_Flynn/19748?subj=47Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:19:00 CDTCory Riordan will be back for his third season with the Tulsa Drillers. The 26-year-old right-hander was sent down from Triple-A Colorado Springs after Drillers closer Will Harris was claimed off waivers ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Riordan_returns_to_Drillers_Kozma/19744?subj=47Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:19:00 CDTWill Harris, who was going to be the Tulsa Drillers' closer this season, was claimed on waivers by Oakland on Wednesday and assigned to Triple-A Sacramento. Harris, who was designated for ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Oakland_claims_Drillers_closer/19736?subj=47Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:02:10 CDTFormer Owasso pitcher Dylan Bundy has been shut down by the Baltimore Orioles for a few days due to mild elbow tightness. Bundy, who is with Double-A Bowie, pitched effectively in spring training ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Orioles_shut_down_Bundy_Former/19713?subj=47Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:27:46 CDTThe Arizona Diamondbacks made it official over the weekend -- as expected they assigned former Broken Arrow pitcher Archie Bradley to the high Single-A Visalia Rawhide in the California League. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Archie_Bradley_goes_to_Visalia/19693?subj=47Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:05:00 CDTBishop Kelley graduate Parker Frazier will return to the Tulsa Drillers as the Texas League team announced its season-opening roster on Saturday night. Frazier, who led the TL in innings pitched ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Drillers_2013_roster_includes_experienced_pitchers/19678?subj=47Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:37:00 CDTCorey Dickerson, an outfielder who spent the last three months of the 2012 season with the Tulsa Drillers, was named the Abby Greer Award winner on Thursday as the Colorado Rockies' spring training MVP....http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Dickerson_wins_Rockies_award_Arenado/19651?subj=47Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:31:00 CDTFox's top baseball analyst, Tim McCarver, announced on Wednesday that the 2013 season will be his last as a network television announcer. McCarver, 71, has broadcast 23 World Series and 28 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_McCarver_will_leave_Fox_after_13/19629?subj=47Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:46:00 CDTOwasso graduate Dylan Bundy pitched for the first time on Tuesday since being sent down to Double-A Bowie from Baltimore's major league camp. Bundy gave up a homer on his first pitch and allowed ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Bundy_makes_Bowie_spring_debut/19575?subj=47Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:13:00 CDTOral Roberts and Perkins product Jeremy Hefner appears to have won the job as the New York Mets' No. 5 starting pitcher. Hefner allowed two runs in five innings in the Mets' 3-2 loss to St. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Ex_ORU_pitcher_Hefner_will_start/19558?subj=47Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:03:00 CDTColorado Rockies outfield prospect Kyle Parker enjoyed first few days in spring training with the Tulsa Drillers last week as he homered in consecutive games. Parker, a 2010 first-round draft ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Power_prospect_Parker_shines_for/19543?subj=47Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:44:40 CDTFormer Tulsa Drillers pitchers Samuel Deduno and Pedro Strop were big factors in the Dominican Republic winning the World Baseball Classic. Deduno and Strop capped an impressive tournament ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Former_Drillers_pitchers_lead_Dominican/19531?subj=47Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:43:00 CDTHouston optioned former Bishop Kelley lefty Dallas Keuchel to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. Keuchel entered the spring with a good chance at making the Astros' rotation, but was roughed ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Astros_send_Keuchel_to_minors_Former/19508?subj=47Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:01:00 CDTColorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was loaned to the Tulsa Drillers for a spring training game on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate Mobile BayBears in Scottsdale, Ariz....http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Helton_homers_for_Drillers_Dickerson/19490?subj=47Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:05:21 CDTOwasso graduate Dylan Bundy was the tough-luck loser for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-3 setback to Tampa Bay in a spring training game Thursday. In the top of the ninth and the game tied at ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Bundy_suffers_weird_loss_Former/19466?subj=47Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:43:00 CDTOwasso graduate Dylan Bundy made his first spring training start for the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Bundy picked up the win as he allowed one unearned run in two innings in Baltimore's ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Bundy_impressive_in_first_Orioles/19453?subj=47Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:18:18 CDTThe Colorado Rockies optioned highly regarded prospects Rafael Ortega and Cristhian Adames to the Tulsa Drillers on Monday. Ortega, who will be the Drillers' center fielder, had two hits in ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Rockies_send_prospects_Ortega_Adames/19439?subj=47Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:40:00 CDTFans will have their first opportunity to purchase individual tickets for all 70 Tulsa Drillers home games this season at the annual DrillersFest, that is scheduled on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/DrillersFest_2013_set_for_March_9/19278?subj=47Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:06:04 CDTTulsa resident Bob Carpenter will open his 30th season as a major league television announcer when he works the Washington Nationals’ spring training game against the New York Mets on Thursday night. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Tulsas_Carpenter_opens_30th_season/19237?subj=47Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:43:39 CDTThe Tulsa Sports Charities monthly luncheon that was scheduled for today (Wednesday, Feb. 20) at ONEOK Field with Washington Nationals television announcer Bob Carpenter as the guest speaker has been ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_TSC_luncheon_with_Bob_Carpenter/19137?subj=47Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:15:00 CDTTwo veteran outfielders from the 2012 Tulsa Drillers have recently signed as minor league free agents with other organizations. Tim Torres, an Oral Roberts product, signed with the Chicago ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Around_pro_baseball_Drillers_lose_free_agent_outfielders/19109?subj=47Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:34:15 CDT