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<item><title><![CDATA[Flowers Named to Double A All-Star Team]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7687228&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7687228&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Tyler Flowers was named on the 2009 Topps Double-A All-Star Team when Minor League Baseball announced the list on Wednesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyler Flowers was named on the 2009 Topps Double-A All-Star Team when Minor League Baseball announced the list on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rickwood Classis Details Announced]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7687214&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7687214&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons will take on the Tennessee Smokies in the 15th Annual Rickwood Classic on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons will take on the Tennessee Smokies in the 15th Annual Rickwood Classic on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Former Baron Wins Gold Glove]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&amp;content_id=7651430&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&amp;content_id=7651430&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Barons pitcher Mark Buehrle earned his first Gold Glove Tuesday when Major League Baseball announced the American League recipients of the award. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Barons pitcher Mark Buehrle earned his first Gold Glove Tuesday when Major League Baseball announced the American League recipients of the award. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Beckham Named TSN Rookie of the Year]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7514706&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7514706&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Barons shortstop, Gordon Beckham was voted The Sporting News Rookie of the Year late Tuesday night. The award is selected by a panel of 338 Major League players.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Barons shortstop, Gordon Beckham was voted The Sporting News Rookie of the Year late Tuesday night. The award is selected by a panel of 338 Major League players.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Game; Series]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090914&amp;content_id=6962312&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090914&amp;content_id=6962312&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons 92-win season ended prematurely Sunday night after a 12-2 defeat in Jacksonville eliminated them from the Southern League playoffs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons 92-win season ended prematurely Sunday night after a 12-2 defeat in Jacksonville eliminated them from the Southern League playoffs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Game 3 Suspended; Resumes Sunday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090912&amp;content_id=6929678&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090912&amp;content_id=6929678&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Game 3 of the Birmingham Barons Division Round Playoff matchup with the Jacksonville Suns was suspended due to rain after just four outs were recorded in the contest. 

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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Fall Behind 0-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6914290&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6914290&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons had a storybook regular season, but nothing has gone to script through the first two games in the playoffs. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons had a storybook regular season, but nothing has gone to script through the first two games in the playoffs. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Game 1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6902178&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6902178&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons dropped their eighth straight playoff game, losing to the Jacksonville Suns in Game 1 Thursday night, 4-2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons dropped their eighth straight playoff game, losing to the Jacksonville Suns in Game 1 Thursday night, 4-2.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Complete Coverage]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6819394&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6819394&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons have defeated the Akron Aeros in a computer simulated series hosted by WhatIfSports.Com. Read what happened during the seven game series between the top teams in Double A Baseball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons have defeated the Akron Aeros in a computer simulated series hosted by WhatIfSports.Com. Read what happened during the seven game series between the top teams in Double A Baseball.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Break 103-Year Old Record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090905&amp;content_id=6817450&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:07:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090905&amp;content_id=6817450&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons have been playing baseball since 1885, but no regular season has been as successful as the 2009 season. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons have been playing baseball since 1885, but no regular season has been as successful as the 2009 season. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Sweep Twin Bill]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090901&amp;content_id=6725804&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090901&amp;content_id=6725804&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[It was a familiar double-header script for the Barons Monday night at Regions Park against the Stars. The Barons tossed John Ely and Matt Zaleski, and they swept the double dip by scores of 2-1 and 3-2 in eight innings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It was a familiar double-header script for the Barons Monday night at Regions Park against the Stars. The Barons tossed John Ely and Matt Zaleski, and they swept the double dip by scores of 2-1 and 3-2 in eight innings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons PPD; DH Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6698466&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:54:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6698466&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Sunday&#39;s game between the Birmingham Barons and the Huntsville Stars has been postponed due to rain. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunday's game between the Birmingham Barons and the Huntsville Stars has been postponed due to rain. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cook's Walk-Off Wins It]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6695224&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6695224&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[David Cook&#39;s walk-off single in the ninth inning Friday night snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak and preserved a 7-6 win for the Barons over the Stars in a game they once led 6-0. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Cook's walk-off single in the ninth inning Friday night snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak and preserved a 7-6 win for the Barons over the Stars in a game they once led 6-0. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Fourth Straight; 8-6]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090829&amp;content_id=6674550&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090829&amp;content_id=6674550&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons put the tying run in scoring position during a furious rally Friday night at Regions Park, but couldn&#39;t make up an early five-run deficit and dropped their season-high fourth straight game, an 8-6 loss to the Huntsville Stars.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons put the tying run in scoring position during a furious rally Friday night at Regions Park, but couldn't make up an early five-run deficit and dropped their season-high fourth straight game, an 8-6 loss to the Huntsville Stars.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Split Twin Bill]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090822&amp;content_id=6557160&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090822&amp;content_id=6557160&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 2009, the Birmingham Barons split a double-header. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time in 2009, the Birmingham Barons split a double-header. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Rained Out; Double-Header Friday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090820&amp;content_id=6528758&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090820&amp;content_id=6528758&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Thursday night&#39;s game between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thursday night's game between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Sweep Double Dip]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090819&amp;content_id=6513460&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090819&amp;content_id=6513460&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons went to a familiar formula for Wednesday&#39;s double-header against Montgomery. Matt Zaleski and John Ely led the Barons to a double-header sweep for the fourth time in 2009.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons went to a familiar formula for Wednesday's double-header against Montgomery. Matt Zaleski and John Ely led the Barons to a double-header sweep for the fourth time in 2009.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Postponed; Double-Header Wednesday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090818&amp;content_id=6488650&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090818&amp;content_id=6488650&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Tuesday night&#39;s game between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuesday night's game between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons On Verge of Sweep]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090809&amp;content_id=6344232&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090809&amp;content_id=6344232&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Kyle McCulloch pu together his second straight strong outing as the Barons made it four in a row at Regions Park against the Tennessee Smokies on Sunday, 3-2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyle McCulloch pu together his second straight strong outing as the Barons made it four in a row at Regions Park against the Tennessee Smokies on Sunday, 3-2.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Long Shuts Out Smokies, 2-0]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090806&amp;content_id=6291832&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090806&amp;content_id=6291832&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Matt Long allowed just two hits in seven innings of work Friday night at Regions Park, and the Barons provided just enough offense against the Tennessee Smokies to earn a 2-0 win in the battle of Chicago Double A affiliates.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Matt Long allowed just two hits in seven innings of work Friday night at Regions Park, and the Barons provided just enough offense against the Tennessee Smokies to earn a 2-0 win in the battle of Chicago Double A affiliates.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hudson Wins Sixth in a Row; Beats BayBears]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090805&amp;content_id=6253110&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090805&amp;content_id=6253110&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Daniel Hudson didn&#39;t get much run support Tuesday night at Regions Park, but the 2008 fifth-round draft pick didn&#39;t need many runs to pick up his sixth-straight win. 

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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Sweep Double-Header]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090804&amp;content_id=6234518&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090804&amp;content_id=6234518&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons improved to a perfect 9-0 in double-headers by sweeping the Mobile BayBears Monday night at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons improved to a perfect 9-0 in double-headers by sweeping the Mobile BayBears Monday night at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marrero Powers Barons Past BayBears]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090803&amp;content_id=6218354&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:57:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090803&amp;content_id=6218354&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Christian Marrero cracked two home runs and the bullpen did just enough for the Barons to hold on for a 10-8 victory in Sundays&#39; series opener with the Mobile BayBears at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Christian Marrero cracked two home runs and the bullpen did just enough for the Barons to hold on for a 10-8 victory in Sundays' series opener with the Mobile BayBears at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Postponed; DH Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090801&amp;content_id=6192398&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090801&amp;content_id=6192398&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons scheduled game for Saturday night with the Mobile BayBears has been postponed.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons scheduled game for Saturday night with the Mobile BayBears has been postponed.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Gartrell's Walk Off Gives Barons 1-0  Win]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090723&amp;content_id=6025848&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090723&amp;content_id=6025848&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Stefan Gartrell came to the plate in the 9th inning Thursday night with an 11-game hitting streak on the line and delivered with a game-winning single that plated David Cook. The hit gave the Barons a 1-0 victory over the Biscuits, their sixth-straight win over the divisional foe. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stefan Gartrell came to the plate in the 9th inning Thursday night with an 11-game hitting streak on the line and delivered with a game-winning single that plated David Cook. The hit gave the Barons a 1-0 victory over the Biscuits, their sixth-straight win over the divisional foe. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Former Baron Throws Perfect Game]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090723&amp;content_id=6023328&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090723&amp;content_id=6023328&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Barons pitcher Mark Buehrle was perfect on Thursday, tossing the 18th perfect game in Major League Baseball history. Buehrle, who tossed a no-hitter in 2007, becomes the first former Baron to ever toss a perfect game at the big league level.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Barons pitcher Mark Buehrle was perfect on Thursday, tossing the 18th perfect game in Major League Baseball history. Buehrle, who tossed a no-hitter in 2007, becomes the first former Baron to ever toss a perfect game at the big league level.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Win 8-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090721&amp;content_id=5988950&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090721&amp;content_id=5988950&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[It was Christmas in July at Regions Park Tuesday night, and the Barons had just the gift for the 3,810 fans in attendance. The first-half South Division champions opened their five-game home stand with an 8-1 laugher over the Montgomery Biscuits]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It was Christmas in July at Regions Park Tuesday night, and the Barons had just the gift for the 3,810 fans in attendance. The first-half South Division champions opened their five-game home stand with an 8-1 laugher over the Montgomery Biscuits]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[John Ely Named SL Pitcher of the Week]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5959820&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5959820&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[John Ely flirted with perfection in his only start last week; he&#39;ll settle for the league&#39;s top pitching honor after being named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Ely flirted with perfection in his only start last week; he'll settle for the league's top pitching honor after being named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week Monday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[CJ Retherford Wins Hitter of the Week]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5890852&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5890852&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[With five extra-base hits and a league-best nine RBI, Birmingham&#39;s CJ Retherford became the first position player to win multiple hitter of the week awards in 2009. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With five extra-base hits and a league-best nine RBI, Birmingham's CJ Retherford became the first position player to win multiple hitter of the week awards in 2009. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[South Silent as North Wins 7-0]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090715&amp;content_id=5886370&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090715&amp;content_id=5886370&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The South Division couldn&#39;t muster and offense against the North Division on Monday night, as the South lost 7-0 in the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The South Division couldn't muster and offense against the North Division on Monday night, as the South lost 7-0 in the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Game, Series 7-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5680150&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5680150&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons couldn&#39;t figure out a way to keep Mobile off the score board Friday night and dropped a season-high third-straight game at Regions Park, 7-3.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons couldn't figure out a way to keep Mobile off the score board Friday night and dropped a season-high third-straight game at Regions Park, 7-3.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Reschedule Suspended Game]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5677670&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5677670&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The suspended game between the Birmingham Barons and the Mississippi Braves from June 27 will be resumed on Friday, July 10.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The suspended game between the Birmingham Barons and the Mississippi Braves from June 27 will be resumed on Friday, July 10.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Second-Straight]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5672154&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&amp;content_id=5672154&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons tried to make a game of it Thursday night at Regions Park, but it wasn&#39;t meant to be, as they dropped a second-straight to Mobile 6-2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons tried to make a game of it Thursday night at Regions Park, but it wasn't meant to be, as they dropped a second-straight to Mobile 6-2.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Lose in Extras]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&amp;content_id=5664770&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&amp;content_id=5664770&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons were on the wrong end of a see-saw battle with Mobile Wednesday night at Regions Park, falling to the BayBears 6-5 in ten innings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons were on the wrong end of a see-saw battle with Mobile Wednesday night at Regions Park, falling to the BayBears 6-5 in ten innings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Win Marathon in 16]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5632546&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5632546&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons won a marathon contest Tuesday night with Mobile at Regions Park, defeating their division rival 5-4 in 16 innings.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Fall Just Short, Lose 6-5]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&amp;content_id=5621168&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:02:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&amp;content_id=5621168&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons fell about five feet short in their 6-5 loss to Mobile Monday night at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons fell about five feet short in their 6-5 loss to Mobile Monday night at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Down BayBears 7-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5607904&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5607904&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons opened the home portion of the season&#39;s second half on Sunday with the same result they had through much of the first half&#39;s home schedule. The team from Magic City moved to 26-9 overall at Regions Park with a 7-1 win against Mobile.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons opened the home portion of the season's second half on Sunday with the same result they had through much of the first half's home schedule. The team from Magic City moved to 26-9 overall at Regions Park with a 7-1 win against Mobile.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Drop Finale, 8-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5458066&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5458066&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons ended their historic first half Sunday at Regions Park with an 8-3 loss to Huntsville.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons ended their historic first half Sunday at Regions Park with an 8-3 loss to Huntsville.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hudson Shines, Beats Stars 8-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5441026&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5441026&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons beat the Stars for the fifth straight time Saturday night, 8-1 at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons beat the Stars for the fifth straight time Saturday night, 8-1 at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Sweep Stars in DH]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5426176&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:02:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5426176&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[With the playoffs already clinched, the Barons just keep on winning. The team from the Magic City extended its season-long nine-game winning streak by taking both games of a double-header Friday, defeating Huntsville by scores of 4-2 - in nine innings - and 11-0.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the playoffs already clinched, the Barons just keep on winning. The team from the Magic City extended its season-long nine-game winning streak by taking both games of a double-header Friday, defeating Huntsville by scores of 4-2 - in nine innings - and 11-0.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Shock Stars]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090619&amp;content_id=5409084&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090619&amp;content_id=5409084&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Huntsville walked Tyler Flowers intentionally with two outs in the ninth inning Friday night and Dayan Viciedo made them pay with a game-winning single to right field as the Barons came from behind for the second-straight day to defeat the Stars, 5-4.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Huntsville walked Tyler Flowers intentionally with two outs in the ninth inning Friday night and Dayan Viciedo made them pay with a game-winning single to right field as the Barons came from behind for the second-straight day to defeat the Stars, 5-4.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Come Back, Down Stars 11-5]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=g_box&amp;gid=2009_06_17_hunaax_biraax_1&amp;did=t247&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:01:23 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=g_box&amp;gid=2009_06_17_hunaax_biraax_1&amp;did=t247&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Win First-Half Title]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5322722&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5322722&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons clinched their second-straight first-half title Saturday night in Mississippi. The Barons will once against play postseason baseball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons clinched their second-straight first-half title Saturday night in Mississippi. The Barons will once against play postseason baseball.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Roll; Magic Number at 7]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090609&amp;content_id=5219594&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090609&amp;content_id=5219594&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons moved closer to a second-straight, first-half division title Monday night, pounding out 17 hits en route to a 14-8 win over Montgomery at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons moved closer to a second-straight, first-half division title Monday night, pounding out 17 hits en route to a 14-8 win over Montgomery at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Fall 3-0]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090608&amp;content_id=5211536&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:57:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090608&amp;content_id=5211536&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons found themselves on the wrong side of a shutout, falling to Montgomery 3-0 in 10 innings. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons found themselves on the wrong side of a shutout, falling to Montgomery 3-0 in 10 innings. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Stifle Biscuits, 6-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5184534&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5184534&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons came within one out of recording their second-consecutive shut out, but still held on to beat the Montgomery Biscuits 6-1 Saturday night at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons came within one out of recording their second-consecutive shut out, but still held on to beat the Montgomery Biscuits 6-1 Saturday night at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Baseball]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5180234&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5180234&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Wake Up Alabama&#39;s Shanisty Myers has been on a mission in 2009, trying to figure out how to become a baseball player.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wake Up Alabama's Shanisty Myers has been on a mission in 2009, trying to figure out how to become a baseball player.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Beat the Biscuits]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5177912&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090606&amp;content_id=5177912&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons improved to 6-0 on the first game of a home stand by defeating the Montgomery Biscuits 6-0 at Regions Park Friday. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons improved to 6-0 on the first game of a home stand by defeating the Montgomery Biscuits 6-0 at Regions Park Friday. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons to Host Diamond Dig]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5164868&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5164868&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons will host a diamond dig at Regions Park following Tuesday night&#39;s game. The first 500 women to enter the park will be eligible to participate in the post-game scrum.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons will host a diamond dig at Regions Park following Tuesday night's game. The first 500 women to enter the park will be eligible to participate in the post-game scrum.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rickwood Classic Recap]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5159234&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5159234&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Seven-thousand, three-hundred and six fans brought Rickwood Field to life once again on May 27th as the Birmingham Barons and the Mississippi Braves played in the 14th Annual Rickwood Classic.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Seven-thousand, three-hundred and six fans brought Rickwood Field to life once again on May 27th as the Birmingham Barons and the Mississippi Braves played in the 14th Annual Rickwood Classic.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons to Hold Peanut-Free Night]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5159214&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5159214&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons will hold a peanut-free night at the ballpark on Sunday, June 28. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons will hold a peanut-free night at the ballpark on Sunday, June 28. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Come Home August 17]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5150464&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5150464&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons will return home on August 17 for their second to last home stand of the 2009 season. The Montgomery Biscuits will come to town for a five-game series.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons will return home on August 17 for their second to last home stand of the 2009 season. The Montgomery Biscuits will come to town for a five-game series.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Night, It Will Be]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5149892&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5149892&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Fans are encouraged to come to Saturday night&#39;s game dressed in their best Star Wars ensemble. The fan with the best costume will win a fantastic prize courtesy of the Birmingham Barons.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans are encouraged to come to Saturday night's game dressed in their best Star Wars ensemble. The fan with the best costume will win a fantastic prize courtesy of the Birmingham Barons.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Beat Braves]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090530&amp;content_id=5041618&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 01:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090530&amp;content_id=5041618&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons continued their Regions Park dominance Friday night, defeating the Mississippi Braves 7-4, in front of 9,509 fans.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons continued their Regions Park dominance Friday night, defeating the Mississippi Braves 7-4, in front of 9,509 fans.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Fall in Rickwood Classic]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4995226&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 19:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4995226&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons were a perfect 23-0 on the season when leading after seven innings. But they failed to make it 24-0 as they fell to the Braves 3-2 at the 14th Annual Rickwood Classic at Rickwood Field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons were a perfect 23-0 on the season when leading after seven innings. But they failed to make it 24-0 as they fell to the Braves 3-2 at the 14th Annual Rickwood Classic at Rickwood Field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons and Mudcats Suspended in 11th]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090516&amp;content_id=586113&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 02:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090516&amp;content_id=586113&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Birmingham didn&#39;t want Friday night&#39;s game against the Carolina Mudcats to end. Mother Nature just didn&#39;t cooperate with their desires as the game was ultimately suspended in the 11th inning after a lengthy rain delay. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Birmingham didn't want Friday night's game against the Carolina Mudcats to end. Mother Nature just didn't cooperate with their desires as the game was ultimately suspended in the 11th inning after a lengthy rain delay. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Stefan Gartrell's Walk-Off Home Run Gives Barons 4-3 Win Over Carolina]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090515&amp;content_id=585293&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090515&amp;content_id=585293&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Stefan Gartrell&#39;s walk-off blast in the ninth inning gave the Barons their second-straight one-run victory over Carolina, a 4-3 win Thursday night at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stefan Gartrell's walk-off blast in the ninth inning gave the Barons their second-straight one-run victory over Carolina, a 4-3 win Thursday night at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Omogrosso, Danks Lead Barons Past Carolina, 2-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582992&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 23:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582992&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[Brian Omogrosso provided the pitching and Jordan Danks provided the runs as the Barons got themselves back in the win column with a 2-1 win over Carolina at Regions Park on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian Omogrosso provided the pitching and Jordan Danks provided the runs as the Barons got themselves back in the win column with a 2-1 win over Carolina at Regions Park on Wednesday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Unveil Healthy Hits Menu]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090407&amp;content_id=551956&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090407&amp;content_id=551956&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Barons have officially unveiled their Healthy Hits Menu.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Barons have officially unveiled their Healthy Hits Menu.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Release 2009 Promotional Schedule]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090401&amp;content_id=547882&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090401&amp;content_id=547882&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons announced their 2009 promotional schedule on Wednesday.  The schedule features theme nights, special performing acts and the usual collection of nightly promotions.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons announced their 2009 promotional schedule on Wednesday.  The schedule features theme nights, special performing acts and the usual collection of nightly promotions.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons to Hold Auditions for National Anthem Singers]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090226&amp;content_id=515991&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090226&amp;content_id=515991&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons awill hold an open audition in search of National Anthem singers for the 2009 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons awill hold an open audition in search of National Anthem singers for the 2009 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The Barons will hold open auditions for PA announcers on March 11 &amp; 12]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090225&amp;content_id=515431&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090225&amp;content_id=515431&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[After last year&#39;s successful open-audition for a public address announcer, the Birmingham Barons will once again hold tryouts for the coveted position.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After last year's successful open-audition for a public address announcer, the Birmingham Barons will once again hold tryouts for the coveted position.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Announce 2009 Game-Time Schedule]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=508812&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=508812&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons released the times for their 2009 schedule Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons released the times for their 2009 schedule Monday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons Honored as 2008 Freitas Award Winner]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081209&amp;content_id=486082&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081209&amp;content_id=486082&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA['09 Season Tickets Now on Sale]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081029&amp;content_id=472376&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081029&amp;content_id=472376&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barons' Season Ends with 3-0 Loss at Mississippi]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&amp;content_id=455499&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&amp;content_id=455499&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Listen Live Online!]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080408&amp;content_id=382467&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080408&amp;content_id=382467&amp;vkey=news_t247&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t247</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded>
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