Bridgeport Bluefish

After a 2010 season in which his team set a franchise record for victories with 83, Atlantic League Manager of the Year Willie Upshaw of Fairfield is looking forward to another successful season with the Bridgeport Bluefish. Mr. Upshaw, the former Toronto Blue Jay who was the first manager in Bluefish history, returned as team skipper last year, replacing Tommy John, who led the Bluefish for three years. In Mr. Upshaw's first stint, the Bluefish won their only league championship. One of his players then, Terry McGriff, is now his bench coach.

An Atlantic League team (independent), the Bridgeport Bluefish play 72 home games in the 5,300-seat stadium called Harbor Yard, which is a family-friendly, well-staffed and well-maintained operation. The park is between Main and Water streets, just south of I-95 and right near the train station and the ferry slip. The park has a picnic area that groups of 24 to 250 may reserve and the games feature the fan-friendly goings-on between innings that are so cherished in minor league baseball. Monday-Saturday games generally start at 7:05 and Sunday games at 2:05 through mid-September against teams from around the Northeast. Tickets start at $8 and go up to $15 per game for mini-plans.

Details

The Bridgeport Bluefish play at Harbor Yard, just off I-95. Take Exit 27 and follow signs. For ticket information, call 203-345-4800, or visit bridgeportbluefish.com.

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