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Newark Bears Update
By Joe McDonald on October 28, 2008
This situation looks bleak for the Newark Bears as the phones and internet service have been shut off in the team’s front office. [Try calling the number, it doesn't work]. From what we are hearing, the Atlantic League may look to go back to the Road Warrior format if this situation is not settled. The [...]
What’s Next For the Newark Bears?
By Joe McDonald on October 26, 2008
In these tough economic times it’s not unusual for businesses to close. The Atlantic League is no exception. After Friday’s stunning announcement that the Newark Bears will cease operations, the Atlantic League and the city of Newark will have to make some tough decisions. Right now, there are no Newark Bears. Owner Marc Berson it [...]
Atlantic League to Expand into Richmond, VA?
By Joe McDonald on August 17, 2008
It’s all going according to plan in the Atlantic League. All eight franchises are drawing well, while the league continues to look for opportunities to expand. One place may be Richmond, VA. According to one official, the league is looking to place a team down in the Virginia capital to possibly replace the Triple-A Braves, [...]
Zimmer’s Hopes Shines on the Rays
By Joe McDonald on July 18, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Don Zimmer has seen it all in baseball. In his 60th year affiliated with the game, he has served as a player, coach, manager and now an advisor. But nothing compares to his first championship he won in Brooklyn during that faithful 1955 season. And Zimmer takes full responsibility for his role. [...]
Sorry for the Lack of Updates
By Joe McDonald on July 7, 2008
I was away for a week and in the middle on moving, will have some later and hopfully more tonight.
Willie’s Firing Harkens Harrelson Back to 1990
By Joe McDonald on June 23, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Late at night as the Mets were on the road, the team fired its manager as the highly regarded club – just a season and change off a game 7 loss in the NLCS – floundered a few games under .500. New York was supposed to dominate, because a Cy Young winner from Minnesota came to the club and the lefthanded closer was considered one of the best in the league. Does this sound familiar? The year was 1990 and the manager that time was Davey Johnson, who led the club to its second World Series in 1986 and then back to the playoffs two years later. Yet, the Mets faded at the end of 1989 and even though they added Frank Viola and John Franco, the Amazins were no so fantastic in the new decade, getting out of the box the tune of a 20-22 start.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
