Life is like a cash register, in that every account, every thought, every deed, like every sale, is registered and recorded. – Fulton J. Sheen

Pregame at Dozer Park in Peoria on May 25, 2013.

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

First pitch is 6:30pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Alfredo Rodriguez – 3B
Michael Reed – RF
Tyrone Taylor – CF
Victor Roache – LF
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Parker Berberet – DH
Clint Coulter – C
Chris McFarland – 2B
Orlando Arcia – SS

Wisconsin Starting Pitcher: Tyler Wagner
Peoria Starting Pitcher: Kyle Helisek

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay252013

Lazy stadium night
Catfish on the mound.
“Strike three,” the umpire said,
Batter have to go back and sit down.

-Bob Dylan, Catfish

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

First pitch is 7:00pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Alfredo Rodriguez – 3B
Michael Reed – DH
Tyrone Taylor- CF
Victor Roache – LF
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Parker Berberet – C
Max Walla – RF
Chris McFarland – 2B
Orlando Arcia – SS

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Preston Gainey
Quad Cities Starting Pitcher: Lance McCullers

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay242013

Leaving you with a photo of the place where Victor Roache’s home run left the ballpark last night. It cleared the second fence above the WQAD or Hayman’s Ace sign. Did it land under the spreading chestnut tree where I sold you and you sold me? Did it take a chunk out of the back of the ancient bandshell? No man can say.

Back in the trees…or something

If things don’t come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit. – Branch Rickey

Pregame at Modern Woodmen Park on May 22, 2013

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

First pitch is 7:00pm.

Tonight’s Lineup:
Orlando Arcia – SS
Michael Reed – RF
Mitch Haniger – CF
Victor Roache – LF
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Parker Berberet – DH
Clint Coulter – C
Alfredo Rodriguez – 2B
Jose Sermo – 3B

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Austin Blaski
River Bandits Starting Pitcher: Jordan Jankowski

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay222013

I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. – J. B. Priestley

Community Field before Sunday’s game.

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

First pitch is 6:30pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Tyrone Taylor – CF
Alfredo Rodriguez – 2B
Mitch Haniger – RF
Victor Roache – LF
Parker Berberet – 1B
Chris McFarland – DH
Jose Sermo – 3B
Brent Dean – C
Orlando Arcia – SS

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Tyler Wagner
Burlington Bees Starting Pitcher: Ryan Crowley

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay192013

I’m back on the road again, it’s time I leave you now
And maybe I’ll see you next time, that I’m around
Until then I hope your happy baby and good times come your way
I’m back on the road again, I’m on my way
REO Speedwagon

Pregame for May 17, 2013

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

First pitch is 6:30pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Tyrone Taylor – CF
Michael Reed – LF
Mitch Haniger – RF
Victor Roache – LF
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Alfredo Rodriguez – 2B
Clint Coulter – C
Jose Sermo – 3B
Orlando Arcia – SS

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Ryan Gibbard
Burlington Bees Starting Pitcher: Reid Scoggins

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay172013

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. – Matsuo Basho

It’s another GREAT day for baseball!

There are several ways to follow the Timber Rattlers today.

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

Today’s game is also available to subscribers of MiLB.TV.  This will be stadium video with the audio call from WNAM.

First pitch is 12:05pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Tyrone Taylor – LF
Michael Reed – RF
Mitch Haniger – CF
Victor Roache – DH
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Chris McFarland – 2B
Clint Coulter – C
Jose Sermo – 3B
Orlando Arcia – SS

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Austin Blaski
River Bandits Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain

Timber Rattlers Transactions:
RHP Taylor Mangum has been placed on the temporarily inactive list at Wisconsin.
RHP Martin Viramontes has been reinstated from the DL at Wisconsin and will be active for the Timber Rattlers today.

UPDATED Timber Rattlers Roster: Timber_Rattlers_Roster_051613

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay162013

In my own work, I’ve tried to anticipate what’s coming over the horizon, to hasten its arrival, and to apply it to people’s lives in a meaningful way. – Paul Allen

Game day!

There are several ways to follow the Timber Rattlers tonight.

In the listening area, dial around to AM1280, WNAM.  This is one of the internet links to listen to the game.   WNAM is also available on IHeartRadio as a website and as an app for your smart phone.

My NEW32′s Sports Showdown has the broadcast tonight.  Their pregame show starts at 6:00pm.

Tonight’s game is also available to subscribers of MiLB.TV.  This will be stadium video with the audio call from WNAM.

First pitch is 6:35pm.

Timber Rattlers Lineup:
Tyrone Taylor – DH
Michael Reed – RF
Mitch Haniger – CF
Victor Roache – LF
Adam Giacalone – 1B
Chris McFarland – 2B
Alfredo Rodriguez – 3B
Brent Dean – C
Orlando Arcia – SS

Timber Rattlers Starting Pitcher: Leonard Lorenzo
River Bandits Starting Pitcher: Lance McCullers

Timber Rattlers Transactions:
Catcher Parker Berberet has been placed on the suspended list
Catcher Brent Dean has been activated from the disabled list

Updated Timber Rattlers Roster: Timber_Rattlers_Roster_051513

Timber Rattlers Game Notes: RattlersGameNotesMay152013
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