Lumberjacks Announce 2009 Schedule

The Covington Lumberjacks have announced their schedule for the 2009 Valley League Baseball Season. The Lumberjacks will compete in the South Division with Staunton, Waynesboro, and league newcomer Rockbridge. The Valley League has changed its format to three four-team divisions for the 2009 season.

Covington's schedule will be made up of 44 total games with eight games each coming against division opponents while playing members of the other divisions once at home and once away. The remaining four games will be random match-ups with out of division opponents. Please visit the 2009 schedule link to get a look at the new schedule.

Guevara Becomes First Lumberjack in
Major League Baseball


The San Diego Padres have re-called 2002 Lumberjack Carlos Guevara from a rehab stint with the Portland Beavers. Guevara was called up on Saturday, May 31 as is available to pitch for the Padres. Guevara will work out the bullpen for the Padres, who currently sit near the bottom of the National League West Division.