Bridgeport Bluefish Sign Former Brooklyn Cyclone, Staten Island Yankee Players


By Jerry Del Priore The Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League announced Tuesday that it has signed ex-Brooklyn Cyclone pitcher Rainy Lara and former Staten Island Yankee catcher Jose Gil for the 2017 campaign. Lara spent the 2012 season with the Cyclones, posting an impressive 8-3 record with 2.91 ERA in 68 innings in … Continue reading Bridgeport Bluefish Sign Former Brooklyn Cyclone, Staten Island Yankee Players

The Phil Taitt Show to Hold Second Annual Dream, Reach, Inspire 2017 Event at St. Francis College


By Jerry Del Priore On Saturday April 29th, The Phil Taitt Show, in conjunction with Unity In The Community, and produced by ForSmiles Inc., will present the second annual Dream, Reach, Inspire event at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights. The show will feature a star-studded lineup of honorees, including founding member of pop group … Continue reading The Phil Taitt Show to Hold Second Annual Dream, Reach, Inspire 2017 Event at St. Francis College

Former Brooklyn Cyclones Notes: Pitcher Merandy Gonzalez Earns First Victory of Season


Ex-Brooklyn Cyclone right-handed hurler Merandy Gonzalez tossed six scoreless innings for his first win of minor league baseball season.

Former Brooklyn Cyclone, New York Met Danny Muno Signs with Independent Southern Maryland Blue Crabs


By Jerry Del Priore The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced on Tuesday that they have inked ex-Brooklyn Cyclone and New York Met infielder Danny Muno to a contract for the 2017 campaign. This year will be Muno’s first season in the Atlantic League.   Muno, 28, had signed with the Detroit Tigers in Spring Training, … Continue reading Former Brooklyn Cyclone, New York Met Danny Muno Signs with Independent Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Ex-Staten Island Yankee, Major Leaguer Danny Burawa Heads to Bridgeport Bluefish


By Jerry Del Priore The Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League announced during the week that it has inked former Staten Island Yankee and Major Leaguer Danny Burawa to a contact for the 2017 season. Burawa, a local hurler from Riverhead, Long Island, tallied a 0-0 record in seven innings of work in six … Continue reading Ex-Staten Island Yankee, Major Leaguer Danny Burawa Heads to Bridgeport Bluefish

Former Brooklyn Cyclones Report: Mike Hepple Lands Home with Independent Connecticut Team


New Britain Bees sign former New York Met farmhand Mike Hepple.

The Long Island Ducks Sign Son, Nephew, Giovanny Alfonzo, of Current and Former Brooklyn Cyclones’ Managers


By Jerry Del Priore The Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League announced Tuesday that they have inked infielder Giovanny Alfonzo. The signing is notable to Mets fans because Alfonzo is the son of former Brooklyn Cyclones manager Edgar Alfonzo and the nephew of present manager and Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo, who also played with … Continue reading The Long Island Ducks Sign Son, Nephew, Giovanny Alfonzo, of Current and Former Brooklyn Cyclones’ Managers

Staten Island Yankees Go to Bat for Autism


By Jerry Del Priore STATEN ISLAND: Autism — a developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences, according to Autism Speaks, a nation nonprofit association for individuals with autism and their families – has  become more prevalent on Staten Island and across … Continue reading Staten Island Yankees Go to Bat for Autism

Dad, Former NFLer Join Forces to Help Reduce Female Lacrosse Players’ Head Injuries


Hummingbird Sports and Former NFLer Shawn Springs colabrate for Girls' Lacrosse head safety.