By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – After starting 2012 with just two wins in their first dozen games, the Syracuse Salt Cats won six of their final ten regular-season contests to earn a spot in the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. A pair of one-run losses to the eventual league champion ended the summer for the Salt Cats. That is how close the Cats came to … [Read more...] about Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
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Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- His pinpoint control and breaking ball earned him the call of “Bend it like Beckham” from Niagara Public Address Announcer Doug Smith, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s 2012 Pitcher of the Year will return for an encore performance in 2013. Steven Beckham (Olivet Nazarene), who notched a 4-0 record during the regular season with … [Read more...] about Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
2013 NYCBL schedule announced
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – The New York Collegiate Baseball League will open its 2013 season on Monday, June 3rd, and the 2012 league champions get the honors. The Syracuse Jr. Chiefs will host a doubleheader against the Sherrill Silversmiths at Alliance Bank Stadium when the NYCBL opens its 35th season. The double dip begins a slate that runs through July 22nd with … [Read more...] about 2013 NYCBL schedule announced
Oneonta Outlaws return to the New York Collegiate Baseball League
ROCHESTER, NY – The newest face in the New York Collegiate Baseball League is a familiar friend. When the 2013 season opens, the Oneonta Outlaws return to the NYCBL. A new ownership group and a fresh approach look forward to another summer at Damaschke Field in Oneonta, New York. Putting a team in the NYCBL is a dream come true for the Outlaws new owner Gary Laing. “I … [Read more...] about Oneonta Outlaws return to the New York Collegiate Baseball League
Brownsten heading to Arizona Fall League
By Paul Gotham Call it a case of being in the right place at the time. Call it a case of when opportunity meets preparation. Call it whatever one may want, Cory Brownsten is getting a chance to prove himself among the best of the up and coming professional baseball players. Browsnten will get on an airplane Monday morning and head west. When he lands, the former … [Read more...] about Brownsten heading to Arizona Fall League