Drillers GM named Texas League Executive of the Year
Tulsa Drillers general manager Mike Melega was named on Tuesday as the 2012 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year Award winner. The Drillers had the second-highest attendance for a single...
View ArticleJohn Klein: Maintaining Drillers' ONEOK Field requires a lot of care
There's a good chance that the yard Gary Shepherd takes care of is nicer than your yard. If you are wondering if anyone can grow grass this time of year in this heat, take a trip down to ONEOK Field...
View ArticleWent Hubbard's legacy leaves bright future for Drillers
Big changes aren't expected for the Tulsa Drillers after the recent death of owner Went Hubbard. Hubbard died at age 83 on Sept. 8 in a hospital in Keene, N.H., after an extended illness. A memorial...
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What: Texas League baseball, Tulsa vs. Arkansas Travelers Where: ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. When: 7:05 p.m. Broadcast: KTBZ am1430 Probable pitchers: Arkansas - RH Mike Piazza (2-3, 2.57 ERA);...
View ArticleDrillers try to help fans at ONEOK Field cope with the heat
Kyle Reans' forehead gleaned with sweat, the effects of walking from his parking spot to the ONEOK Field gate on Sunday. Reans, a Tulsa native, attended Sunday's Tulsa Drillers game with his two...
View ArticleHomestand Highlights - April 18th - April 21st (Northwest Arkansas Naturals)
(Source: Northwest Arkansas Naturals) The Naturals return to Arvest Ballpark on Thursday, April 18 for a four-game homestand against the Tulsa Drillers. The homestand features Thirsty Thursday &...
View ArticleBergman Pitches Drillers To Sweep (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Delta Cleary Jr. dives safely back into first base during Tulsa's 9-3 victory over Corpus Christi Tuesday night at ONEOK Field. (Rich Crimi) Last season, Christian Bergman was...
View ArticleDrillers Win, Split With Naturals (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) It took the Tulsa Drillers four games, but they were finally able to get to Northwest Arkansas's pitching early in Springdale. In Sunday's series finale, the Drillers touched...
View ArticleDrillers Home for 8 Games April 22-29 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Drillers starter Christian Bergman has been on fire in the early going this season, posting a minuscule 0.54 ERA and 16 strikeouts through his first three starts. (Rich Crimi)...
View ArticleMatzek Dominant in Drillers Romp (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Kiel Roling went 3-5 with three runs batted in Wednesday to help lead the Drillers to a 11-1 victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at ONEOK. (Rich Crimi) After...
View ArticleDrillers Hosting Naturals and Cardinals (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Kyle Parker and the Tulsa Drillers will be in action at ONEOK for seven games June 4, 5 and 7-11. (Rich Crimi) The Tulsa Drillers will be back in action at ONEOK Field on...
View ArticleDrillers Return for 9-Game Homestand Beginning May 8 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Drillers will be back in town Wednesday, May 8 to open a 9-game homestand at ONEOK Field. In addition to the Drillers, ONEOK Field will once again host the Bedlam Baseball...
View ArticleDrillers Return Home Sunday (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Cristhian Adames and the Tulsa Drillers return home Sunday, July 14 to begin a four-games series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at ONEOK Field. (Rich Crimi) Following a...
View ArticleNaturals to host 2nd Beer Fest Event on August 3rd (Northwest Arkansas...
(Source: Northwest Arkansas Naturals) The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce plans for their second Beer Fest event of the 2013 season. Beer Fest will take place at Arvest Ballpark...
View ArticleDrillers Back at ONEOK Field Thursday for 7-Game Homestand (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Angelys Nina and the Tulsa Drillers will be in action at ONEOK Field during a seven-game homestand that will run July 25-31. (Rich Crimi) The Tulsa Drillers will conclude the...
View ArticleHomestand Highlights: August 1 - August 4 (Northwest Arkansas Naturals)
(Source: Northwest Arkansas Naturals) The Naturals return home from a visit to Springfield and North Little Rock to host the Tulsa Drillers in a four game homestand that will begin on Thursday, August...
View ArticleDrillers Return for Six Games Starting Tuesday (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Jayson Langfels (shown here rounding third base after hitting a home run on July 27) and the Tulsa Drillers return to ONEOK Field Tuesday, August 6 to begin a six-game...
View ArticleFinal Homestand of the Regular Season Begins Tuesday (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers return to ONEOK Field Tuesday, August 20 to begin their final regular season homestand of the 2013 season. Tulsa will host four games with the Arkansas...
View ArticleDrillers Win in Extra Innings, Determine Playoff Foe (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers will begin the Texas League Playoffs next week at ONEOK Field, and Friday night they helped to determine their opponent. Angelys Nina's sacrifice fly in the...
View ArticleMore of the Same for Drillers in Loss (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) For the third straight game Thursday night, the Tulsa Drillers were beaten by Northwest Arkansas despite out-hitting the Naturals. The Drillers' offense produced five hits...
View ArticleDrillers Cannot Overcome Early Deficit in Loss to Naturals (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) One big inning was too much for the Tulsa Drillers to overcome Wednesday night at Northwest Arkansas. The Naturals used a four-run second inning to take an early lead, then...
View ArticleDrillers Organization Receives Honor (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers were named the Texas League's Organization of the Year after paid attendance totaled over 400,000 at ONEOK Field in 2013. (Rich Crimi) The Tulsa Drillers...
View ArticleDrillers Back Home To Host Midland and Frisco (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Angelys Nina and the Tulsa Drillers will host Midland and Frisco during a six-game homestand at ONEOK Field May 22-27. (Rich Crimi) The Tulsa Drillers return to ONEOK Field on...
View ArticleDrillers Power Past Naturals 8-5 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Dan Houston entered his ninth start of the season Monday afternoon still searching for his first win, and teammates Angelys Nina and Kent Matthes made sure he got it. The duo...
View Article2015 Big 12 Baseball Championship to be Held at ONEOK Field (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Tulsa and ONEOK Field will host the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship for the first time in May 2015. The Big 12 Conference has announced that Tulsa and ONEOK Field...
View ArticleFan support at Bedlam helps Tulsa nab Big 12 baseball tournament
Mike Melega learned about college baseball's importance in the Tulsa market shortly after arriving 20 years ago. "The first time I looked at a Tulsa Drillers pocket schedule, it read 'OU and OSU,' "...
View ArticleDrillers Game Postponed (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Tonight's (Tuesday) game between the Tulsa Drillers and the Arkansas Travelers at ONEOK Field has been postponed due to wet and cold conditions. The game will be made up as...
View ArticleTulsa Drillers promise more fireworks in 2013
Seventeen fireworks shows are included on the Tulsa Drillers' 2013 schedule that was announced on Thursday. The Drillers scheduled 13 fireworks shows in 2012. Fireworks shows will be held after all 10...
View ArticleGarneau Gives Drillers Extra-Inning Win Over Naturals (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers have displayed quite the dramatic flare in Northwest Arkansas this weekend. On Friday, Christian Bergman tossed the club's first complete-game shutout in...
View ArticleDrillers drop rain-delayed game to Cardinals, 3-2
For the 16th and final time in the regular season, the Tulsa Drillers hosted the Springfield Cardinals on Thursday night. However, it's unlikely that will be the Cardinals' final appearance at ONEOK...
View ArticleGray Gets League Leading Ninth Win in Continued Dominance of Nats (Tulsa...
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals by a final score of 2-0 Wednesday night in the series finale at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, AR. The Drillers...
View ArticleDrillers Win Freitas Award from Baseball America (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Over 400,000 fans filled ONEOK Field in 2013 to watch manager Kevin Riggs and the Tulsa Drillers. (Rich Crimi) The Tulsa Drillers franchise has been awarded the prestigious...
View ArticleSolid history
More than a century ago, some luck was involved in determining the ownership of Tulsa's first pro baseball team. The original owner, Billy Rupp, lost the team in a card game to C.M. Casey sometime...
View ArticleDrillers prospects shine in season full of surprises
Chad Bettis and Kyle Parker entered the 2013 season as the Tulsa Drillers' top two prospects and both lived up to expectations. Bettis, who missed nearly two months with an oblique injury, had a 3.71...
View ArticleDrillers Return Home Friday, April 25 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers will return to ONEOK Field for six-game homestand that will span eight days. The Drillers will host the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals) for...
View ArticleDrillers Home for Seven Games, July 28 - August 3 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers will host divisional opponents Springfield (St. Louis Cardinals) and Northwest Arkansas (Kansas City Royals) in a seven-game homestand that will run from...
View ArticleDrillers Open Season on Thursday, April 3 at ONEOK Field! (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers kick off their 2014 season on Thursday, April 3 when they host the 2013 Texas League South Division Champion Corpus Christi Hooks, the AA affiliate of the...
View ArticleDrillers Open TL Championship Tuesday at ONEOK Field (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Carlos Hernandez, who a threw a complete game shutout in the North Division Playoff Series, will start Game 3 of the Texas League Championship Series for the Drillers. (Rich...
View ArticleDrillers pound Travelers, 6-1
Summary: The Tulsa Drillers used a four-run eighth inning to blow past the Arkansas Travelers 6-1 in Texas League action Sunday night in Little Rock, Ark. Notable: Drillers first baseman Kiel Roling...
View ArticleTulsa getting ready to host Texas League All-Star Game
Tulsa Drillers general manager Mike Melega and the team's staff are busy finishing preparations for the 76th annual Texas League All-Star Game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Thursday at ONEOK Field. It will...
View ArticleDrillers clinch Texas League North first-half title
For the first time since 2007, the Tulsa Drillers will be in the Texas League playoffs. The Drillers qualified for the postseason with a 3-1 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night at...
View ArticleDrillers Rally for Win in Regular Season Home Finale (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) Tim Smalling capped off his great series against the Springfield Cardinals with a 3-5 performance Monday night with two doubles and two RBI. His fellow Drillers followed his...
View ArticleDrillers Fall to Naturals 5-2 (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Drillers were unable to generate enough timely hitting to overcome an early deficit Saturday night, falling to the Naturals 5-2 at Arvest Ballpark. After taking the lead...
View ArticleBaseball Returns to Tulsa Thursday! (Tulsa Drillers)
(Source: Tulsa Drillers) The Tulsa Drillers will play their 2013 home opener at ONEOK Field on Thursday, April 11. The Drillers will host the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres) with first pitch...
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