#Kanekoa Texeira
Kurt Suzuki remembers his Maui roots as he prepares for high-profile job as manager of Los Angeles Angels
As the first full-time Major League Baseball manager ever from the state of Hawai’i, Suzuki was humbled as he prepared to go to the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 6.
Monday Morning MIL: Baseball clinics for Maui youths feature major leaguers, University of Hawaiʻi players
More than 150 youth players were at the event Sunday at Maehara Stadium, one day after the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa baseball team held a youth clinic at Hitter’s Paradise Indoor Training Facility in Kahului that featured 120 youth players.
BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles Angels hiring Maui’s Baldwin High grad Kurt Suzuki as next manager
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Mauiʻs Baldwin High School, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the Los Angeles Angels.
40 outstanding honorees inducted into the inaugural ‘Maui Nui Hall of Fame’ at Kahului Airport
The first phase of the “Maui Nui Hall of Fame” was unveiled Sunday evening at Kahului Airport, featuring 40 inaugural inductees from Maui County who have made significant contributions in music, film, and sports in Hawai‘i and beyond. The event drew more than 100 Hawaiʻi icons, government leaders, residents and well-wishers who celebrated the accomplishments, talents and impressive careers of honorees who have left a lasting impact in their respective fields.
Alexander Goes in Sixth Round to Athletics
Kamehameha-Maui graduate Dayton Alexander was chosen in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Oakland Athletics.
Maui Reliever Texeira Claimed by Yankees
Relief pitcher Kanekoa Texeira of Maui has been claimed by the New York Yankees and assigned to Triple-A farm team.
Texeira Finds Himself in Big-League Limbo
Relief pitcher Kanekoa Texeira of Maui has been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
Van Doornum Delivers Key Hit in UH Win
WAC-leading Hawaii got back on a winning track with a 5-2 conference baseball victory over Louisiana Tech.
Kansas City Royals off to Surprisingly Good Start
The Kansas City Royals, with Kanekoa Texeira contributing from the bullpen, are off to their best start in years.
Victorino bounces back from calf injury
Shane Victorino bounced back from a calf injury to deliver a pinch-hit single on Sunday as the Phillies completed an opening three-game sweep of Houston.
Three Maui Baseball Players on Opening-Day Rosters
Three players from Maui are on the opening-day rosters of their respective major league baseball teams.
