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Same Old Armando
By Joe McDonald on June 24, 2009
Newark, NJ – Every Met fan knew the look, the feel, and motions of this blown save. Heck, even Yankee fans had to suffer through this for a few weeks.
And now, with Armando Benitez in the Atlantic League, things haven’t changed.
The erstwhile major league closer came into Atlantic League All-Star Game in Newark with his [...]
Games at York and Lancaster Delayed to 8 p.m.
By Joe McDonald on June 5, 2009
The York Revolution vs. the Long Island Ducks and the doubleheader between the Lancaster Barnstormers and Camden Riversharks both have been delayed until 8 p.m. tonight due to the rain that swept through the Northeast the last two days.
More information as it comes in.
Boulton’s Success Drives the Atlantic League
By Joe McDonald on May 31, 2009
Central Islip, NY – This foggy Friday evening wasn’t supposed to be special for the Long Island Ducks. After all, they were playing the York Revolution, hardly a rival and the team with the worst record in the league, while coming off being swept by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs earlier in the week.
But this [...]
Atlantic League Looking to Build in Loudoun County, VA?
By Joe McDonald on May 30, 2009
The group behind three Altlantic League teams is apparently looking for a fourth with the formation of the Kincora Baseball Advisory Board, looking to build a stadium in Loudoun County, VA.
The board – which consists of Harmon Killebrew, Peter Kirk, Brooks Robinson, Dr. Tom Songster and John Horshok, who has been named chairman of the [...]
Gary Carter Postgame 5/29/09
By Joe McDonald on May 26, 2009
Bears Beat Ducks, Benitez Gets Save
By Joe McDonald on May 20, 2009
Central Islip, NY – The small crowd left in the ninth inning of the Long Island Ducks game last night quickly had flashbacks of Met postseasons past.
There he was, Armando Benitez, wearing No. 48, as he trotted in to close the Newark Bears eventual 7-3 win.
Of course a dunker and a walk put two runners [...]
Ducks 2008
By Joe McDonald on April 24, 2009
2004 Photos
By Joe McDonald on April 23, 2009
Gary Carter Named Manager of Long Island Ducks
By Joe McDonald on November 8, 2008
Gary Carter won’t get his dream job of managing the Mets this coming season, but he may have gotten a close second.
Instead of being in the dugout of Citi Field, the Hall of Fame catcher will manage at Citibank Park, taking the helm of the Long Island Ducks.
“As we head into our 10th anniversary season, [...]
Atlantic League Trying to Move Forward
By Joe McDonald on October 28, 2008
We spoke to Atlantic League officials today and this is what we learned:
The league is working on two schedules right now, one with the Newark Bears and one without them. If there are eight full teams then expect a 140 game season and if the Road Warriors are around a 126 game season will be [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island.
Camden started strong [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island.
Camden started strong [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for Herr [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for Herr [...]
Newark Bears »
SEGUIGNOL SIGNED
June 7, 2010
(Newark, N.J., Jun. 7, 2010) – Newark Bears officials announced that the Orix Buffaloes in Japan officially signed IF Fernando Seguignol. He becomes the first Atlantic League player to go directly to Japan’s major league. He is also the third Bear this season to be signed to an affiliated or professional team joining J.R. House [...]
Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots »
Bears Shut Out Pats, 4-0
June 7, 2010
Bridgewater, NJ – The Newark Bears shut out the Somerset Patriots 4-0 before 5,484 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
The Bears scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Second baseman Shawn Williams singled, shortstop Paddy Matera singled, and center fielder James Cooper followed with an RBI single to score Williams. [...]
