By PAUL GOTHAM Zach Allen (Greece, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit) struck out three and walked one in a complete-game effort as Monroe Community College Baseball closed its opening week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with an 8-1 victory over St. Clair Community College (MI). Allen allowed six hits, one for extra bases, in his first collegiate outing. The right-hander worked to 28 … [Read more...] about Allen hurls complete game to cap opening week for MCC nine
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Monroe CC Baseball mourns the loss of Steve Nichols
By PAUL GOTHAM Steve Nichols, who helped Monroe Community College Baseball to a pair of regional titles and still holds three program marks as well as one national record, passed away tragically in a car accident near his home in Nokomis, Florida. He was 72 years old. A member of the Monroe Community College Athletics' Hall of Fame as well as the Section V Baseball Hall, … [Read more...] about Monroe CC Baseball mourns the loss of Steve Nichols
Mendick signs one-year deal with Mets
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets for the 2023 Major League Baseball season as originally reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The former Pittsford Mendon and Monroe Community College star slashed .289/.343/.443 in 31 games with the Chicago White Sox in 2022 before suffering a season-ending ACL injury in mid-June. The White Sox … [Read more...] about Mendick signs one-year deal with Mets
Pucko: The Life and Times of Greg Keagle
As seen on the Rochester Press Box Over the 502 episodes of the Rochester Press Box, we have welcomed many guest commentators. Among the most famous; Jim Kelly, Abby Wambach and Senator Rich Funke. Among our favorites; Greg Keagle. Who for several years has provided expertise drawn from a Major League Baseball career. Greg is relocating to Florida and this is his final … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Life and Times of Greg Keagle
Monroe CC to face familiar opponent with spot in district championship on the line
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the fourth time in as many postseasons, Monroe Community College Baseball will face UConn-Avery Point for a chance to keep alive its World Series hopes. Winners of four straight and 13 of their last 14 games, the Tribunes (24-10-1) head east for a best-of-three matchup this weekend against the Pointers (20-11-1). A spot in the 2022 NJCAA … [Read more...] about Monroe CC to face familiar opponent with spot in district championship on the line