ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the Sherrill Silversmiths it’s back to the future. Marty McFly and Doc Brown won’t be on hand for one of the upcoming seasonal promotions, but the leadership group which will take the Silversmiths into the future will consist of a pair of former players. When the Silversmiths open the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League season, Dennis Duffy and … [Read more...] about New ownership takes command of Sherrill Silversmiths
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NYCBL unveils new logo
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) presented its new league logo at a Wednesday morning press conference at the Syracuse.com offices. The updated emblem represents the first such change in almost a decade. “Today we unveil a new and exciting logo that honors the traditions of all the ballplayers who have called the NYCBL home,” league vice … [Read more...] about NYCBL unveils new logo
Base Paths ponders Power’s demise
Suppose some nationwide civic group with a good reputation and solid finances came to the tourist bureau and said: “About 50 of us like to come and spend most of the summer in and around Niagara Falls. We have good appetites, drive big cars and many will need places to rest our heads . And, gratis, we’ll do some civic work in the community. The downside is that we don’t … [Read more...] about Base Paths ponders Power’s demise
Olean’s Bell earns NYCBL Manager of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- Bobby Bell understands the power of a collective spirit. That's why if the fourth-year Olean Oilers manager had his way, the New York Collegiate Baseball League would change the name to one of its season-ending awards. Under Bell's guiding hand, the Oilers went from outside the playoff picture in mid-July to 2015 NYCBL Champions three weeks … [Read more...] about Olean’s Bell earns NYCBL Manager of the Year
Niagara’s Lang garners NYCBL Player of the Year
By ANTHONY SAMBROTTO NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- In a July 8th game against the Rochester Ridgemen, Caleb Lang had a double, a triple, a single, a stolen base and four RBI en route to an 8-3 win for his Niagara Power. That was just a typical game for Lang, in his second season with the Power, in the New York Collegiate Baseball League this season. And for that, Lang was rewarded … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Lang garners NYCBL Player of the Year