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Ducks Fall to Newark to Open Second Half
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 9, 2008
Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Newark Bears on Tuesday 8-6 in front of a sellout crowd of 6,025 at Citibank Park. Most of the scoring was done early, as the teams traded multiple-run frames. Carl Everett’s two-run homer in the first kicked off the scoring, but Mike Just knotted [...]
Southern MD Music Festival Coming
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2008
WALDORF, MD – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Professional Baseball Club, in partnership with Kool Productions, is pleased to announce that award-winning country music performer Gary Allan will be appearing live in concert at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday, September 20 as part of the Southern Maryland Country Music Festival. Joining Gary Allan will be [...]
Revolution Crowds Soar in 2008
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2008
YORK, PA – In their second season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the York Revolution used record crowds to their advantage all last week, compiling a 6-2 record in home games played against the Long Island Ducks, Newark Bears and Lancaster Barnstormers. The total number of fans through the turnstiles since [...]
Revolution RHP Heath Totten signed by LA Dodgers
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 23, 2008
YORK, PA – On Sunday, June 22 the Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of RHP Heath Totten from the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. This season for York, Totten appeared in four relief appearances going 0-1 with a 7.94 ERA in five games. He was signed by York on Saturday, [...]
Logan Signed By Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 22, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Long Island Ducks team officials today announced the signing of outfielder Nook Logan. The 28-year-old outfielder spent the past four seasons in the Major Leagues, batting .265 with Washington in 2007. “Nook gives us another solid bat in the lineup and solidifies our outfield,” says Ducks manager Dave LaPoint. “We’re excited to [...]
Ducks Crush Revolution
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 20, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Alay Soler was terrific in his Long Island Ducks debut, and the Ducks topped the York Revolution 10-3 before a sellout crowd of 6,016 at Citibank Park. Soler (1-0) pitched six innings, allowing just two runs – one earned – on three hits with seven strikeouts. York starter Aaron Myette struggled [...]
Gracesqui Gets First Start Today
By Mark Krulish on June 14, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – With the arm injury to starter Will Cunnane and the sudden, unexpected retirement of closer Al Levine, the Newark Bears have been a little thin in their pitching ranks over the last couple of weeks. However, help is on the way in the form of Franklin Gracesqui. The big, six-foot-five left-hander with [...]
PITCHER CARLOS MIRABAL RETURNS TO BEARS
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 13, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. – The 2007 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Carlos Mirabal. The Ringwood resident will begin his third season pitching in a Bears uniform. Last season with Newark, Carlos tied for the Bears team lead in wins (8), led the team in games started (21) and innings [...]
Everett Leads Ducks Over Pats
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 4, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The Long Island Ducks evened their three-game series against Somerset on Tuesday, defeating the Patriots 10-4 at Citibank Park. Carl Everett led the way for the Ducks with a 3-for-4 night at the plate, highlighted by two home runs and four RBI. Everett also scored three times. Estee Harris punched home [...]
Q & A With Bret Prinz
By Mike Casella on May 28, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bret Prinz, pitcher for the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League, is one of the top relief pitchers in the Independent League. He currently leads the League in saves after earning his 11th save of the season last night in the Patriots 6-5 win last night against the Camden Riversharks at Commerce [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
