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Lower Paxton, PA
Sports
Livvy Dunne Cheers On BF Paul Skenes For So-So Double-A Debut
Call it nerves under pressure or just bad luck, Paul Skenes' Double-A debut wasn't exactly his best game ever — even with his girlfriend Olivia Dunne in the stands. Skenes, who was the top pick of the July MLB Draft, started in the Saturday, Aug. 26 game for Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate Altoona Curve. And gave up four runs on three hits in the first inning alone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh Pirates (@pittsburghpirates) Skenes was pulled before he could complete his first inning in his debut, throwing more balls (1…
Newark, NJ
Sports
'Dreams To Reality': Yankees Sign NJ Native Peter Serruto
He’s coming home. After years starring at Millburn High School, Short Hills resident Peter Serruto is living out a dream having signed a new deal with his hometown. The New York Yankees. The catcher, who played for both Rutgers and Indiana universities after graduating, celebrated his new team with a post on Instagram announcing that he has agreed to join the organization with their minor league affiliate in the Florida Complex League. Serruto was an all-Big Ten selection behind the plate for Rutgers and earned all-Big Ten Academic honors. Before he was drafted, he appeared in 84 games fo…
Arlington, VA
Sports
UVA Home Run King Jake Gelof Picked By Dodgers In Same Slot As Big Bro
Record-setting righty infielder Jake Gelof may be taking his talents from the University of Virginia to the West Coast as he follows in his older brother's footsteps. With the 60th overall pick in the MLB Draft held over All-Star weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers chose the hard-hitting Cavaliers star in the second round just months after he became the school's all-time home run leader. The Los Angeles Dodgers select power-hitting infielder Jake Gelof from the University of Virginia with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. pic.twitter.com/x4vBXd8XHb — Los Ange…
Towson, MD
Sports
Orioles Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Rutschman's Show-Stopping Little Sis
Josie Rutschman just about stole the show during brother Adley's performance at the Home Run Derby. The 25-year-old Orioles' switch-hitter's little sister was seen dancing in T-Mobile Park stands with the rest of the family. The 23-year-old dancing queen allegedly gained thousands of Instagram followers in the seconds that it took her big bro to kick off the Home Run Derby. Adley Rutschman puts his switch-hitting skills on full display. ⚾️💣💣 #HomeRunDerby pic.twitter.com/kkhWbmOeo5 — The Comeback (@thecomeback) July 11, 2023 As of Tuesday morning, Josie had 12K Instagram followers. …
Fairfax, VA
Sports
Orioles Fans Are Spitting Mad That Fairfax County's Bryce Eldridge Was Drafted To San Fran
O’s fans are feeling woe in Baltimore. Bryce Eldridge, a Northern Virginia high school baseball prodigy, has announced his potential plans to take his talents out west. The Vienna native, who stands 6-feet 7-inches tall, was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in this weekend’s MLB Draft, much to the dismay of Oriole's fans in the DMV who were hopeful to keep the hometown hero in town. Oh what could have been. "Here’s an idea, don’t sign and join the Orioles," one fan commented on the 18-year-old's Instagram post that went up Monday, July 10. Not all fans were happy the Virginia nat…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Sports
Former Mahwah High School Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft (Don't Look, Yankee Fans)
There was joy even in Yankeeville -- aka North Jersey -- when Mahwah High School standout Kyle Teel was selected 14th in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox. “It’s a dream come true,” Teel said during a virtual news conference after he was drafted on Sunday, July 9. “I’ve always wanted to be a pro baseball player, and I’m so excited and ready to get to work.” It was no surprise to those who know Teel, a consensus 1st team All American at the University of Virginia who won awards as the best collegiate catcher in the game and was New Jersey's Player of the Year in 202…
Lynn, MA
Sports
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…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Sports
Morris County's Anthony Volpe Is Youngest Yankee To Make Opening Day Roster Since Jeter
A Morris County slugger is about to live the dream of every New York Yankee fan who grew up playing baseball. Anthony Volpe made the Opening Day roster for the Yankees, who begin their season on Thursday, March 30. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victus (@victussports) The highly-touted prospect, who just turned 21, is the youngest Yankee to make the Opening Day lineup since Derek Jeter in 1996. Like Jeter, Volpe also plays shortstop. Volpe is a lifelong Yankees fan who has talked about attending games as a child and admirin…
Armonk, NY
Sports
Top MLB Draft Pick From Northern Westchester Signs Deal With Pirates For $6.5M
A former high school baseball star in the Hudson Valley, is in a new tax bracket after signing his rookie deal to join the Pittsburgh Pirates as the first overall pick in the MLB Draft. Henry Davis, a Northern Westchester native who lettered for four years as a catcher at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, made it official and signed for $6.5 million on Sunday, July 18, one week after being chosen first overall. Earlier story - Westchester Native Chosen First Overall In MLB Draft “Getting signed right away, it's important to me," Davis said at PNC Park after signing. "I want to get playing…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Long Island Pitching Standout Becomes First Known Orthodox Jew Picked In MLB Draft
A Long Island native is looking to make history as he attempts to become the first Orthodox Jewish ballplayer to make it to the Show after being chosen in the third round of the MLB Draft. Jacob Steinmetz, a right-handed pitcher from Woodmere in Nassau County who stars at the Elev8 Baseball Academy in Florida, was picked by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the sixth pick of the third round (77th overall) of the draft on Monday, July 12. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound 17-year-old Steinmetz is believed to be the first known practicing Orthodox Jewish player to be chosen in the MLB Draft. Steinmetz pr…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Sports
Duke Graduate Student From Westchester Drafted By Chicago Cubs
A former high school baseball standout from the Hudson Valley is taking his talents to Chicago. Westchester native Peter Matt, from Larchmont, an outfield prospect out of Duke University, was among the players to be chosen in the 2021 MLB Draft after being selected in the 10th round (304th overall) by the Chicago Cubs. Related story - Westchester Native Chosen First Overall In MLB Draft A fifth-year senior and graduate student, Matt joined Duke following four seasons at the University of Pennsylvania, finishing his career with a slash line of .306/.377/.474 with 38 doubles, 7 triples, 19 …
Mahopac, NY
Sports
Hudson Valley HS Baseball Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft
A slugging first baseman from Westchester who played high school ball in Fairfield County was taken in the first round of the MLB Draft. Rye Brook native Aaron Sabato, who played prep ball at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, is taking his talents to Minnesota after being drafted 27th overall to the Twins. The Minnesota Twins welcomed Aaron Sabato to the team.Twitter Undrafted out of high school, Sabato made a quick name for himself at the University of North Carolina, vaulting him into the first round after debuting as a shortstop. During his freshman year with the Tar Heels, Sabato,…
Stony Point, NY
Sports
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…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Sports
Red Sox Starter Rick Porcello Of Chester Remains Unsigned Beyond 2019 On Opening Day
Chester's Rick Porcello is looking like a free agent. The Boston Red Sox were hours away from their first game of the season in Seattle Thursday afternoon, and the starting righty remained unsigned beyond 2019. Porcello is in his final season of a four-year $82.5 million extension he signed just before Opening Day 2015. He and his agent Jim Murray futily tried negotiating an extension during spring training, WEEI.com reports. Despite it all, Porcello seemed optimistic. "They made it pretty clear they’re not really looking to continue conversations after that so my focus is on pe…
Hackensack, NJ
Sports
Stud Bergen County Pitcher Drafted To Cincinnati Reds
A Bergen County native is on his way to the major leagues. Fair Lawn's Cory Heitler, a right-hand pitcher, was drafted in the 34th round of the MLB draft, 1,009th overall. The Ramapo College junior set the single-season strikeout record at Ramapo with his 112th of the season during the NCAA Regional Tournament. He finished the season with 113 strikeouts in 84.2 innings pitched. Heitler tallied a 2.34 ERA along with an 8-2 win/loss record while he made 12 appearances on the mound and four complete games. He fired two shutouts while opponents batted .174 against him. Heitler, who recorded…
Armonk, NY
Sports
Baseball Player From College In Westchester Chosen In MLB Draft
A Monroe Mustang who played his college ball in New Rochelle is going to get his shot at The Show after being picked in the 12th round of the MLB draft. After finishing his freshman campaign with a perfect 10-0 record for the Mustangs, right-handed pitcher Francisco Justo of the Bronx was drafted in the 12th round of the draft (363rd overall) to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2018 Major League First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. Justo’s performance this season earned him a spot on the 2018 NJCAA Div. I All-Region XV Team, and after a big start in the JUCO World Series, he was chosen to th…
