By BILLY HEYEN Jermaine Ponder (Bishop Kearney/St. Francis) picked up a football when he was 9, hoping to provide for his mother, he tweeted last night. On Saturday, the next step of his football journey became clear: He'll head to the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, per multiple … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney alum Jermaine Ponder signs as UDFA with Cleveland Browns
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Bostick signs with Orioles
In his first eight seasons of professional baseball, Chris Bostick played in five different organizations seeing time at the major league level with two different teams. As of Wednesday, the Rochester, New York native is on the move again. The Baltimore Orioles signed Bostick as MASN.com's Roch Kubatko originally reported. A lifetime .272 hitter over 838 minor league … [Read more...] about Bostick signs with Orioles
Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com reported earlier this weekend that the Denver Broncos activated former McQuaid Jesuit Knight Brian Parker from the practice squad. Parker will be in the lineup against his former team when the Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. A 2010 McQuaid graduate, Parker made 35 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns … [Read more...] about Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Chris Bostick called up to major leagues for Miami
By BILLY HEYEN One day after being acquired by the Miami Marlins in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aquinas alumnus Chris Bostick has been called up to the major leagues. After game one of a doubleheader today, the Marlins placed infielder Martin Prado on the 10-day disabled list and promoted Bostick, who had initially been assigned to Triple-A New Orleans. The … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick called up to major leagues for Miami
Pirates trade opens door for Bostick as he joins big league roster
By PAUL LIOTTI PITTSBURGH – Rochester’s Chris Bostick, a 2011 Aquinas graduate, was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night, after Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay completed a 4-player trade. The Pirates made the spot for Bostick, who has starred for the International league’s Indianapolis Indians this season, after they struck a deal to acquire starting pitcher Chris … [Read more...] about Pirates trade opens door for Bostick as he joins big league roster