Joe Pietaro
Articles by Joe Pietaro
In Year 10, Ducks A True Success Story
By Joe Pietaro on May 15, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – In retrospect, it is almost laughable that some people thought minor league baseball would not work on Long Island. The vision that Frank Boulton and Bud Harrelson had in the late 1990s was in all likelihood an understatement compared to what has actually taken place the past 10 years in Central [...]
Long Island Ducks Preview and Breakdown
By Joe Pietaro on April 24, 2009
Time flies when you’re having fun. That old saying fits the ‘bill,’ if you will, when you sit back and realize that this summer marks the 10th anniversary of the Long Island Ducks. While the team has enjoyed success at the box office and on the field, they have also captivated the communities in both [...]
Former Bird Joins Flock
By Joe Pietaro on June 20, 2008
When a baseball player is looking for a second – or even last – chance, a place that has been a good springboard back to a major league organization has been Long Island. What may seem like a last resort to some people is a world of opportunity to others, and Jay Gibbons is merely [...]
Ducks Ready to Begin Ninth Season vs. League Champion Newark
By Joe Pietaro on April 25, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Back on opening day in 2000, the Long Island Ducks were an unknown entity playing in an independent league in only its second season. Nine years later, the team has become a part of the community and a perennial playoff participant. The Ducks are Long Island and Long Island is the [...]
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 [...]
