Santa Barbara Foresters

Okay, Foresters fans, we need ya! We've had a couple of losses in a row, but now we have a four-game homestand coming up and we need to PACK THE PARK! Get your friends and family and come out to one (OR ALL!) of the games this weekend. We play Thursday July 1, Friday July 2, and Saturday July 3 at 6 pm and SUNDAY JULY 4!! at 2 pm. Let's really ’Ster it up this weekend and show how much we support the players and coaches. We are also looking for just a few more host families, so if you or your neighbors have a spare room, let us know at [email protected]. It's just for July at this point . . . thanks very much. AND ’STER IT UP!!

THREE More Days! Are you going to be there? We have games Friday and Saturday and hope you can be at one or both. Tickets at the gate. Read here for more info. Spread the word! http://sbforesters.org/2021/06/13/opening-day-countdown-2/

The countdown continues. Did you make your plans to join us Friday or Saturday? Read here for all the details! STER IT UP! http://sbforesters.org/2021/06/13/opening-day-countdown-2/

FIVE DAYS TO OPENING DAY! That's right, fans, the Foresters are back (finally!) and YOU are invited to be part of the home Opening Day on June 18. That's this coming Friday. At Pershing Park. Just like normal! Click on the link here or go to sbforesters.org and you'll find all you need. Order Season Passes . . . check the schedule . . . and we'll have the roster up in a day or so, too. Tell your friends...let's pack the park on Opening Day. (Also, you can tune in to our first road game, Thursday, June 17 at 6 pm on AM 1290.) STER IT UP! We're baaaaaaack! http://sbforesters.org/2021/06/13/opening-day-countdown-2/

Yup, we're back! The Santa Barbara Foresters are thrilled to announce that a 2021 season is planned and a schedule will be released very soon. The home Opening Day is set for June 18 at 6 pm at Pershing Park. We will be following all local rules for health and safety, so watch this space and the Foresters web site for more game information and the complete schedule. To make sure our players are safe, we're looking for MORE HOST FAMILIES! It's a great way to be part of the team, get to know a player or two, and also get a free Family Season Pass for all home games! Contact us at [email protected] with questions and your interest in learning more! 'Ster it up! Many thanks.

The Foresters family is very sad to say that CHRIS MESSIER, Foresters Hall of Fame member and a longtime part of the Hugs for Cubs, and one of the most courageous people we ever knew, has passed away at the age of 36. Chris was one of the first people to be touched by Eric Pintard at the beginning of the Hugs for Cubs, and in return, Chris's bravery, guts, and resilience touched all of us. He celebrated all our championships, and we supported him through a lifetime of health struggles. But he bore them all with championship grace. Chris will be greatly missed, but his impact will stretch away forever through all who knew him and knew about him. 'Ster it up, Hall of Famer Chris! (Pictured: Chris with Mike Scioscia and dad Richard)

Please join the Foresters family in celebrating the life and legacy of a great baseball man, Nick Katzenstein. Few people have given so much service to our community in so many ways; the link to the excellent obit on Noozhawk gives you a detailed picture of a well-lived life. As it notes, baseball was one of Nick's passions and he was an active and enthusiastic part of our ballclub from early on as a board member, lending advice, support, and hard work. His son, Nicky, was also a player for the 'Sters. We send our thoughts and prayers to his large extended family and to everyone who will miss his powerful presence. Nick Katzenstein, now sitting in the best seat in the ballpark. https://www.noozhawk.com/article/nick_katzensteins_obituary

TEE IT UP for the Foresters and Hugs for Cubs! The annual Golf Tournament is set for April 24 at Glen Annie Golf Course. Sign-ups are underway, so get your masks, your golfing buddies, and your best handicaps and be there for fun and to help the Foresters and Hugs for Cubs. All the details are on our Web site. Spread the word to friends and family. We're excited to see you and tell you about the upcoming 2021 season as we defend our NBC World Series National Championship . . . for the eighth time! Saturday, April 24: Foresters Golf Tournament. 'STER IT UP! http://sbforesters.org//21st-annual-turkey-day-shootout-s/

Ho, Ho, Home Run! Thanks to the Hugs for Cubs and Compass Real Estate, lots of families in our area are enjoying Christmas trees, toys, books, and lights! The annual Hugs for Cubs Christmas tree delivery part again, Covid or no Covid! :) Here's a short article about this year's trip, which included families from Lompoc to Carpinteria! Merry Christmas everyone and a happy, safe, and healthy New Year! https://www.noozhawk.com//foresters_and_hugs_for_cubs_hit_

Wishing our ‘Ster families and friends a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Please consider donating to the Hugs for Cubs program this year! #steritup #hummbaby

Congrats to 2019 Forester Garret Crochet who went right to the Majors tonight (Fri). A rare player who threw his first pro pitch in the Majors, not the Minors, Garret put up two of the fastest pitches of the 2020 season in his debut with the White Sox. Congrats also to Tejay Antone, a 2011 Forester, who has pitched for the Reds this season after seven minor-league seasons. Together, they bumped the Foresters all-time total to 52 Foresters-turned-Major Leaguers. Wow! 'Ster it up, Garrett and Tejay! https://chicago.suntimes.com//white-sox-call-up-first-roun

More good news from Wichita. The NBC World Series announced its 2020 All-America team and the Foresters dominated the results. Check out all the details on our web site! Congrats to the whole team and to the award winners! http://sbforesters.org//foresters-dominate-all-nbc-world-/

NATIONAL CHAMPS! Foresters win 12-3 and earn all-time record EIGHTH national title! http://sbforesters.org//08/10/national-champs-eight-is-gr/

LET'S PACK THE (VIRTUAL) PARK tonight, Foresters fans! There have been about 300 people watching the Foresters games in Wichita online. Let's try to make it 1,000 tonight! Click on the link below at 4 pm and watch the Sters play the Cheney Diamond Dawgs (again), this time for the National Championship. Spread the word and 'Ster it up! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQe07OrvTlufPU4VpWuzWCg

Two-for-two with a stunning no-hitter! The Foresters won Thursday night and were a walk away from the first perfect game in team history. They beat Liberal 8-0. Read all about it here. Next up! Saturday, 4 pm Santa Barbara time vs the Cheney Diamond Dogs. Tune in on the NBC World Series YouTube channel; a link is on the Foresters web site. 'Ster it up! http://sbforesters.org/2020/08/06/no-hitter-sters-win-8-0/

Great start in Wichita, as the Foresters win 8-0 in seven innings (mercy rule) over the Denver Cougars. Nick Nastrini allowed only one hit and struck out 11 in six innings. The Foresters hit four homers to back him up. Next up: Liberal BeeJays on Thursday, at a time TBD. 'Ster it up! http://sbforesters.org///nastrini-quiets-cougars-roar-8-0/

Watch the Foresters from Wichita! The NBC World Series has a YouTube page with live broadcasts with audio commentary of all the games (at least so far!). The Foresters play Tuesday at 6:30 SB time. Here's the link. Tune in and cheer on the ’Sters! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQe07OrvTlufPU4VpWuzWCg

Bonus Baseball! The Foresters play two games today, August 1, in the Best of the West Tournament. Games are at 2:30 and 6 pm. You can watch a livestream at this link: https://www.facebook.com/FutureEventsGroup/live/ And if you want to follow the game on iScore for free, visit this page and follow the directions: http://sbforesters.org/gamecast/ 'Ster it up!

Wichita, here we come! As you might have seen on Channel 3 and read about on Noozhawk, or heard through the Foresters' grapevinethe 2020 Foresters are headed to the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kansas! The team made the decision to go after a planned NorCal tournament was cancelled. The Foresters will travel (safely) and play their first game on Tuesday, August 4. FIrst pitch is scheduled for 6:30 Santa Barbara time against an opponent TBD. Details about how you can watch an...d listen to every pitch via the NBC's video livestream and Wichita-based online radio will be posted this weekend here and on our Web site at sbforesters.org. Of course, if you are able to support the team and the expense of going, we're always grateful for your generosity. 'Ster it up! Here's to going after National Championship No. 8! (Ignore, the 2013; this link really is for 2020! :) http://sbforesters.org/the-2013-wichita-fund/ http://sbforesters.org/the-2013-wichita-fund/ http://sbforesters.org/the-2013-wichita-fund/

Better late than never! Thanks to our amazing sponsors and advertisers, who have stuck with us in these crazy times, we're happy to present the first-ever Foresters E-Program. You should be able to read the 2020 Game Program, packed with info on the Sters and the Hugs for Cubs, when you click on the link on this page. It takes you to a site where you can flip through and read the program! It looks best on a tablet or computer. Thanks for supporting all of our sponsors . . . and, of course, the Foresters! 'Ster it up! http://sbforesters.org/2020/07/20/the-2020-program-online/

If you're not following the Foresters on Twitter, you might have missed this great clip of our game-winning walk-off performance on Wednesday night, an 8-7 win in 10 over the Santa Maria Pea Soup. It was part of Noozhawk's coverage (see link). Join the fun yourself and follow along tweet by tweet via @SBForesters. More action tonight at 6 pm on KCSB.org/sports https://www.noozhawk.com//foresters_win_on_matthew_mclains

And here we go, with the oddest Foresters season ever! Our first game is July 1. The broadcast on KCSB.org/sports will begin at 5:45 pm. The full schedule is on our Web site. Remember, no fans will be allowed at Pershing Park, per rules for health and safety. Sorry! You can also find a link here to sign up to watch a Livestream video of the action from right behind home plate . . . on your phone or computer. http://sbforesters.org/gamecast/ Thanks for your understanding. Even though you won't be at the field, we'll hear your cheers and feel your support. 'Ster it up!

Draft update! Congrats to three more Foresters pitchers chosen in the MLB Draft today. Clayton Beeter (Texas Tech) went to the Dodgers in round 2B, No. 66 overall. Dane Acker (Oklahoma) was chosen in the fourth round by the Athletics. And Bryce Elder (Texas) was selected by the Braves in the fifth round. That's four Foresters chosen in the five rounds of the MLB Draft for 2020. Well done to all of them! 'Ster it up!

MLB Draft News: Congrats to 2018 Foresters pitcher Garrett Crochet of Tennessee, chosen No. 11 overall by the Chicago White Sox. Garrett is the third Foresters player chosen in the first round since 2017, following Keston Hiura (Brewers 2017) and Josh Jung (Rangers 2019). Best of luck to Garrett! Watch this space for more Foresters MLB Draft News.