By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Minnesota Twins are winning off the field during baseball’s layoff. As the dispute between Major League Baseball’s owners and players over a proposed dramatic reduction in players’ salaries remains at an impasse and an 82-game season becomes increasingly unlikely, the Twins are taking care of their staff and minor league players. While major league … [Read more...] about Maggio: Twins are model franchise during pandemic
Pine Pieces
Neu made his “Mark” on Spencerport baseball
By CARSON WERNER Mark Neu produced in his first varsity season on a Spencerport squad which had a four-win improvement and advanced to the Class A1 sectional quarterfinals as the No. 7 seed. The senior, who was set to be the Rangers starting catcher, led the team in plate appearances (82), was third in base knocks (23), fifth in both batting average (.307) and slugging … [Read more...] about Neu made his “Mark” on Spencerport baseball
Saniaa Wilson and Bishop Kearney look to four-peat in 2021
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney junior Saniaa Wilson was named to the Class AA All-State first team while leading her team to a third consecutive Section V Class AA title. The 6-foot center averaged 15.6 points, 16.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 4.6 blocks in 22 games. Wilson, who was also named the Private-Parochial Division I Player of the Year, shot 58 percent … [Read more...] about Saniaa Wilson and Bishop Kearney look to four-peat in 2021
2020 NBA Draft: Isaiah Stewart breaks down his game in virtual film session
By JOHN LIKANJE University of Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart viewed some of his highlights with ESPN NBA Draft analyst, Mike Schmitz in a virtual film session on Friday. The highlights included his 16-point performance in the 2019 McDonald's All-American game, 15 points and 10 boards on February 15th at UCLA, 10 points and 11 rebounds on February 28th against Washington … [Read more...] about 2020 NBA Draft: Isaiah Stewart breaks down his game in virtual film session
McQuaid’s Blatter provided bench production
By NIC ROHLOFF Christian Blatter contributed off the bench for a McQuaid squad that won the first state title in program history. The senior utility player collected four hits in seven at-bats (.571 batting average), including two singles and a pair of doubles, in eight games played. Blatter drew a walk, scored two runs and produced four RBI as well. He added a .625 on-base … [Read more...] about McQuaid’s Blatter provided bench production