ROCHESTER, NY – The New York Collegiate Baseball League opens its 2014 season on Sunday, June first. From Opening Day, to the All-Star Game, to the first round of playoffs the NYCBL welcomes two new teams, returns to a divisional format and increases its number of regular-season games in what promises to be another exciting season. The 2014 NYCBL campaign starts with five … [Read more...] about NYCBL announces 2014 schedule
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NYCBL welcomes the Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – When the New York Collegiate Baseball League opens the 2014 season, it will welcome two new organizations. The Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids will join the lineup as the NYCBL increases to 13 teams. "We welcome new franchises from Houghton, NY (Genesee Rapids) and Cortland, NY,” said NYCBL League President Stan Lehman. “Both Ralph Kerr … [Read more...] about NYCBL welcomes the Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids
Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Following the career path of Logan Darnell (Amsterdam ’08) is not one of complication. For now, the native of Joelton, TN is on a straight line from point A to point B. Since being taken in the 2010 MLB Draft, Darnell has made a steady climb from Rookie ball to Triple-A. The next logical step is a trip to the big leagues. A sixth-round choice … [Read more...] about Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
Joe Gunkel, Lincoln Rassi, Jon Kemmer and the NYCBL cutoff
The comings and goings pf NYCBL players past, present and maybe future. Gunkel (Oneonta '11) wasting no time making pro impact PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Looks like pro baseball agrees with former West Chester University hurler Joe Gunkel. It has taken him just nine games to make his first all-star team. The right-hander was a late addition to the American … [Read more...] about Joe Gunkel, Lincoln Rassi, Jon Kemmer and the NYCBL cutoff
Carroll enjoys staying on his grind
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – More than a decade has passed since Brett Carroll roamed the fields of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Time hasn’t erased the memories. The veteran of ten years in professional baseball, including parts of six seasons in the majors, has played 180 games in the bigs, hit a home run off a future hall of famer, but still keeps a memento … [Read more...] about Carroll enjoys staying on his grind