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Hempstead, NY
Sports
From Hofstra To MLB History: Softball Star Jen Pawol Breaks Gender Barrier As First Female Ump From Hofstra To MLB History: Softball Star Jen Pawol Breaks Gender Barrier As First Female Ump
From Hofstra To MLB History: Softball Star Jen Pawol Breaks Gender Barrier As First Female Ump History was made on Saturday afternoon when trailblazer Jen Pawl became the first woman in history to umpire a Major League Baseball game.  Pawol manned first base on Aug. 9, as the Atlanta Braves topped the Marlins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader before getting ready to take over at third base during the nightcap at Truist Park.  The doubleheader necessitated adding a fifth umpire to the crew, since each home-plate umpire skips the other game they’re not working, creating an opening for Pawol. There were fireworks on the field during the 7-1 win, but all eyes were …

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by Zak Failla
West Milford, NJ
Sports
West Milford Native To Make MLB History As First Woman Umpire West Milford Native To Make MLB History As First Woman Umpire
West Milford Native To Make MLB History As First Woman Umpire A New Jersey native will be the first woman to step behind home plate, calling balls and strikes in a Major League Baseball game. Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game, the league announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The West Milford, NJ, native will work three games when the Miami Marlins play at the Atlanta Braves. The Marlins and Braves will have a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 9, creating the need for a fifth umpire in the weekend series. Pawol will work both doubleheader games and will be behind home plate for the matchup on Sunday, Aug. 10…

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by Chris Spiker
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Sports
Baseball Legend, Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Dies: 'Unrelenting Integrity, Grit' Baseball Legend, Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Dies: 'Unrelenting Integrity, Grit'
Baseball Legend, Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Dies: 'Unrelenting Integrity, Grit' A Hall of Fame second baseman who began his professional career with the Phillies has died. Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg died on Monday, July 28, Major League Baseball announced. The 65-year-old had battled prostate cancer for more than a year. Sandberg spent parts of 16 seasons in the big leagues, earning a reputation as one of the greatest second basemen ever. He was a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner, and the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player, earning him a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. Though best known for his years in Chi…

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by Chris Spiker
Abington, PA
Sports
John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World
John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World The Erie SeaWolves are getting a makeover courtesy of comedian John Oliver.  The "Last Week Tonight" host issued a pitch to Minor League baseball teams with a "very special offer" for one team: to give them a total rebrand. The catch? The show gets complete control. Last month, the SeaWolves were identified as the team that was chosen, and the Pennsylvania-based team learned their fate during the latest episode of Oliver's show on Sunday.  Their new name? The Erie Moon Mammoths. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Las…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Sports
Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast
Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast A rising star in the Baltimore Orioles farm system has died following a watercraft collision off the Florida coast, team officials confirmed. Luis Guevara, a 19-year-old infielder from Venezuela, died from injuries he suffered in a jet ski crash on Sunday, June 15, near Lido Key in Sarasota, according to Minor League Baseball and the Orioles. Two jet skis reportedly collided head-on in the waters off the barrier island.  Guevara was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. The team postponed its Florida Complex League games on Monday and Tuesday in the wake of the incident. “This…

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by Zak Failla
Abington, PA
Sports
John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch
John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch One Minor League Baseball team just handed over its identity—completely—to John Oliver. Last week, on "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," the late-night host took a deep dive into Minor League Baseball with a "very special offer" for one team: to give them a total rebrand. The catch? The show gets complete control. "I have a very special offer. We are willing to use all of our resources and stupidity to give one Minor League Baseball team a total rebrand. "We will give you a new team name. A new mascot. We will even throw you a theme night. It will be personalized and it will be be…

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by Zak Failla
Accokeek, MD
Sports
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral Late-night host John Oliver has an interesting offer for Minor League Baseball. In the latest episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host had a lot to say about the minors, particularly poking fun at some of the more peculiar promotions, team nicknames, and mascots. Highlighting some of the 120 MiLB teams, Oliver made light of the Lake County Captains in Ohio, which ripped out a section of the stands and replaced them with toilet seats, then called out certain team names, such as the Hub City Spartanburgers, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and Modesto Nuts.  Oh, and the…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Sports
'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025
'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 In the middle of winter, the Hartford Yard Goats are not only dreaming of warm summer nights at a baseball game but also New England's most colorful time of year: fall. Single-game tickets for the Hartford Yard Goats go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. The Double-A team opens its 10th anniversary season in the Capital City on Friday, Apr. 4 when they host the Somerset Patriots in a rematch from the 2024 Eastern League playoffs. The Goats, who already have a quirky nickname based on Hartford's railroad history, unveiled their newest alternate identity to build hype for the upcoming…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Sports
Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity
Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity From pickles to bugs, the Hartford Yard Goats have had quirky alternate names but the newest brand should gobble up some attention. The Hartford Yard Goats will play a game in the 2025 season as the "Hartford Thunder Chickens," the team announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The minor league club will use the alternate identity at Dunkin' Park against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday, May 29. The name "Thunder Chicken" comes from the loud, rumbling gobble of wild turkeys, which are common in Connecticut. There are an estimated 35,000 wild turkeys in the Constitution State. The new nickna…

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by Chris Spiker
Cortlandt, NY
Obituaries
Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies
Former Croton-On-Hudson HS Baseball Coach Who Led Team To State Championship Dies A former high school varsity baseball coach from Northern Westchester who led his team to a state championship is being remembered for his ability to connect with his players.  Amleto “Mel” Giarolo of Croton-on-Hudson died on Saturday, April 21 at the age of 88 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and renal cancer, according to his obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1934, Giarolo spent his life following his passion for the game of baseball. After he was honorably discharged from the US Army, he began playing ball with the Lexington Indians, an independent minor lea…

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by Ben Crnic
Lynn, MA
Sports
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher A 24-year-old Southeast Massachusetts native has seen his major league baseball dreams come true.  Jared Shuster, a left-handed pitcher from New Bedford, was named to the Atlanta Braves Opening Day roster. Considered a long-shot to make the team's opening day roster, Shuster had an impressive spring training and moved up the depth chart, giving the Braves no choice but to welcome him. Shuster was un-hittable when he pitched for New Bedford High School as a freshman, going 6-0 with a 0.45 ERA, according to his statistics from Wake Forest University (WFU). Shuster later transferred to Tabor…

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by Sam Barron
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
'Betrayed' Trenton Thunder Owner Calls Yankees 'Despicable' 'Betrayed' Trenton Thunder Owner Calls Yankees 'Despicable'
'Betrayed' Trenton Thunder Owner Calls Yankees 'Despicable' Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri called the New York Yankees "despicable" for dumping the Class AA Eastern League team in favor of a new affiliation with the tonier Somerset Patriots. "While this community built the Yankees organization up and set minor league baseball attendance records, it seems the Yankees were only focused on trying to cut culturally diverse Trenton down in favor of a wealthy, higher socioeconomic area in Somerset," Plumeri said Saturday. Daily Voice reported Friday that the Yankee organization was adding the Somerset Patriots and Hudson Valley Renegades while …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Stony Point, NY
Sports
Former Area HS, College Baseball Standout Joins Chicago Cubs Former Area HS, College Baseball Standout Joins Chicago Cubs
Former Area HS, College Baseball Standout Joins Chicago Cubs A former Hudson Valley high school baseball standout who played collegiately in Fairfield County is ready to get called up to The Show. Kingston High School graduate Zack Short was protected by the Chicago Cubs this week, being added to the team's elite 40-man roster. Had he not been protected, he would have been eligible to be picked by any team in the Rule 5 Draft next month. Any team that picks a player in the Rule 5 Draft has to keep the prospect on their 25-man MLB roster for the entire season, or else forfeit the player back to his original team. Players who signed with their cur…

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by Zak Failla