Todd Traub
Stories by Todd
AROUND THE MINORS
posted: 05/03/2009 2:05 a.m.
Evan Anundsen knew exactly how he was going to celebrate the no-hitter he threw for Brevard County in a 1-0, Florida State League victory over the Daytona Cubs on Tuesday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: 19-year-old pitcher wins in Travs debut
posted: 04/27/2009 5:24 a.m.
Trevor Reckling might be a little ahead of schedule, but his first appearance with the Arkansas Travelers was timely Sunday afternoon.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travelers put all phases together to beat Naturals
posted: 04/26/2009 2:36 a.m.
The pitches went the Arkansas Travelers way Saturday night. So did the bounces.
Texas League report
posted: 04/26/2009 2:35 a.m.
Corey Smith was glad to see his former Arkansas Travelers teammates this weekend at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Naturals make most of miscues
posted: 04/25/2009 2:39 a.m.
Two early Arkansas mistakes paid late dividends for Northwest Arkansas on Friday night.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Blazing Bourjos boosts Travelers
posted: 04/24/2009 1:50 a.m.
The ballpark clock was a little slow, but Arkansas Travelers center fielder Peter Bourjos was running fast. As usual.
TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: Last year in past for Travs, Naturals
posted: 04/23/2009 2:50 a.m.
Arkansas Travelers Manager Bobby Magallanes could almost detect the smell of stale champagne in the visitors clubhouse at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
Texas League report
posted: 04/19/2009 2:39 a.m.
Pete Laven is in his third year as Arkansas Travelers general manager but still managed a first Sunday.
With Leonard entrenched, backup becomes priority
posted: 04/19/2009 2:37 a.m.
Arkansas State quarterback Corey Leonard concluded what was by most accounts his best spring with the Red Wolves on Saturday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Ex-Hog leads way past Travs
posted: 04/15/2009 5:29 a.m.
Craig Gentry always enjoys visits to his native Arkansas.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Home run by Trumbo gains split
posted: 04/14/2009 5:02 a.m.
It seems like when Mark Trumbo is around lately, things tend to get broken.
Rain washes out Travs' game
posted: 04/13/2009 4:42 a.m.
The Arkansas Travelers' series opener with Frisco on Sunday at Dickey-Stephens Park was postponed because of heavy rain.
TEXAS LEAGUE: RockHounds beat punchless Travs
posted: 04/12/2009 2:34 a.m.
There was plenty of hitting going on around Dickey-Stephens Park on Saturday night. They just weren't the kind of hits the Arkansas Travelers needed.
TEXAS LEAGUE: RockHounds spoil Walden's debut
posted: 04/11/2009 1:50 a.m.
It wasn't a bad night for Arkansas Travelers right-hander Jordan Walden in his Class AA debut.
Death of Angels pitcher leaves Travs in mourning
posted: 04/10/2009 2:10 a.m.
The clouds hanging over opening night at Dickey-Stephens Park had nothing to do with the weather Thursday in North Little Rock.
Heavy-hearted Travs win opener
posted: 04/10/2009 2:09 a.m.
Ben Johnson stepped onto the field, looked up and pointed at the sky in honor of his fallen former teammate.
Shot at big leagues leaves pitcher hungry
posted: 04/09/2009 3:33 a.m.
Dickey-Stephens Park isn't Angel Stadium, but it still looks pretty good to Sean O'Sullivan.
Conger catching on behind plate
posted: 04/08/2009 2:25 a.m.
It didn't take Hank Conger long to prove he could hit at the Class AA level last year.
Travs enjoy prospects of good year
posted: 04/07/2009 4:57 a.m.
Arkansas Travelers Manager Bobby Magallanes thinks his team is going to be offensive this year.
Baseball braces for the unknown
posted: 04/05/2009 2:52 a.m.
After decades of delivering hits, is major league baseball about to take one?
ESPN2 game among changes for Red Wolves
posted: 04/05/2009 2:37 a.m.
The 2009 football season is a long way off, but it has already taken on a radically different look for Arkansas State.
ASU safeties coach learning on the fly
posted: 03/30/2009 4:56 a.m.
Some assistant coaches get an entire off-season to settle in with a new program.
GEORGE KELL, 1922-2009: Hall of Famer Kell dies
posted: 03/25/2009 1:23 a.m.
George Kell, the Hall of Fame third baseman and longtime television broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers, died Tuesday at his home in Swifton. He was 86.
BILL VALENTINE RETIRES: Mission accomplished
posted: 03/18/2009 1:43 a.m.
Bill Valentine has worn a number of caps during his 40 assorted years with the Arkansas Travelers, including 33 years promoting the club.
CLASS 5A GIRLS: Vilonia paces itself, prevails in OT
posted: 03/15/2009 2:12 a.m.
It's a good thing Vilonia is a patient team, because the Lady Eagles had to wait a little longer than some to claim their 5A state championship Saturday.
SUN BELT MEN'S FINAL: Hilltoppers too much for Jaguars
posted: 03/11/2009 1:09 a.m.
Western Kentucky came in No. 1. It will leave somewhere between No. 10 and No. 15.
Blue Raiders fend off game Jaguars
posted: 03/10/2009 3:32 a.m.
South Alabama gave top seed Middle Tennessee about all it could handle in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament women's semifinals Monday. And Middle Tennessee handled it. Blue Raiders junior forward Alysha Clark exceeded her national-best scoring average with 34 points and added 16 rebounds as Middle Tennessee held off South Alabama 77-71 at Summit Arena.
Tournament report
posted: 03/10/2009 3:32 a.m.
Sun Belt schedule stays same The Sun Belt Conference's 18-game conference schedule figures to remain intact next season.
Hilltoppers roll into semis
posted: 03/09/2009 4:57 a.m.
MEN'S QUATERFINALS HOT SPRINGS - The Hilltoppers looked at home at the Summit on Sunday.
Tournament report
posted: 03/09/2009 4:54 a.m.
Western Kentucky had close to 300 fans at Summit Arena for its quarterfinal victory over Florida International, but even if none had made the trip from Bowling Green, Ky., junior forward Jeremy Evans would have felt some sort of homecourt advantage.
Tournament report
posted: 03/08/2009 1:25 a.m.
It almost looked like a championship trophy presentation before a game was even played.
WOMEN: No stopping Clark
posted: 03/08/2009 1:24 a.m.
No one should start the popcorn popper yet, but if things keep going the way they did Saturday for Middle Tennessee, the NCAA watch party at Coach Rick Insell's house could be a lot of fun.
ASU short-handed to start tournament
posted: 03/04/2009 1:40 a.m.
Not a single Arkansas State player was named to the All-Sun Belt Conference postseason teams announced Tuesday.
Schedule a major challenge
posted: 03/02/2009 4:51 a.m.
A new conference opponent and three major-college nonconference games that include a home-and-home deal with Louisville highlight Arkansas State's 2009 football schedule released Sunday.
Red Wolves to face Raiders in opener
posted: 03/02/2009 4:50 a.m.
Arkansas State's path to Hot Springs runs through Middle Tennessee.
SUN BELT MEN: North Texas spoils ASU's senior night
posted: 02/27/2009 3:36 a.m.
Senior night ended the way most other nights have for Arkansas State lately.
SUN BELT MEN: Denver picks right time, tops ASU
posted: 02/22/2009 2:22 a.m.
Things haven't gone well for Denver when it has ventured away from home the past couple of years, but the Pioneers picked a good time for a trip to Arkansas State on Saturday.
ASU's Johnson to show off skills
posted: 02/18/2009 2:16 a.m.
It's a combine, and Arkansas State's David Johnson thinks he has the combination of skills to excel in it.
SUN BELT MEN: Edwards' shot boosts Trojans
posted: 02/13/2009 3:03 a.m.
The ball went out of bounds off Arkansas State and went in for UALR's Shane Edwards.
ARKANSAS STATE 56, UALR 55 Frantic finish favors ASU
posted: 02/12/2009 5:12 a.m.
It's still a rivalry.
Trojans' talent telling
posted: 02/12/2009 5:09 a.m.
First-year Arkansas State Coach John Brady knew he had some things to learn about the Sun Belt Conference in his first trip through the league.
Red Wolves brace to defend home turf
posted: 02/11/2009 1:41 a.m.
Arkansas State's home-court advantage is going to get a stern test tonight.
ASU adds Butterfield to QB mix
posted: 02/05/2009 6:48 a.m.
It might be hard for Arkansas State to think about life without quarterback Corey Leonard, but the Red Wolves embraced that eventuality Wednesday on the first day of the national signing period.
Travelers going with prospects
posted: 02/04/2009 3:32 a.m.
It's back to player development for the defending Texas League champion Arkansas Travelers and the Los Angeles Angels this year.
Travelers return game broadcasts to KARN
posted: 02/04/2009 3:31 a.m.
The Arkansas Travelers are back... on KARN radio, that is. The Travelers announced Tuesday an agreement with Citadel Broadcasting to air all games on KARNAM, 920, in Little Rock, the station that carried the Travs for almost three decades.
SUN BELT MEN: Crossett's Evans puts hurt on ASU
posted: 02/03/2009 4:31 a.m.
Arkansas State was back at full strength but didn't quite have the manpower to corral Western Kentucky on Monday.
SUN BELT WOMEN: Fans see streak end for free
posted: 02/03/2009 3:52 a.m.
It was disaster relief night for Jonesboro and a relief, period, for Arkansas State on Monday.
Pittsburgh staff has connections to ASU
posted: 02/01/2009 3:44 a.m.
At first glance, there is nothing all that distinctive about Arkansas State's 1998 football season.
ASU's top scorer still northeast Arkansas kind of guy
posted: 02/01/2009 3:20 a.m.
Third in a series of articles profiling individuals who will be induct ed into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame this year. The hall of fame banquet will be held Feb. 13 at All tel Arena in North Little Rock.
