By Jerry Del Priore With spring training kicking off recently, it’s always fun to keep track of where former Brooklyn Cyclones land after leaving affiliated baseball, in hopes of signing with a Major League organization. Here are two: Gabby Hernandez and Zach Mathieu. Gaby Hernandez, a New York Mets’ third pick in the 2004 MLB … Continue reading Ex-Brooklyn Cyclones Gaby Hernandez, Zach Mathieu Find Their Way into Independent Baseball
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Long Island Ducks Sign Former Brooklyn Cyclone Hurler Jim Fuller
By Jerry Del Priore The Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League have announced the recent signing of former Brooklyn Cyclone left-handed pitcher Jim Fuller. Selected in the 21st round of the 2008 amateur draft, Fuller, 29, posted a 2-0 record with a 1.00 ERA in 18 innings or work that same year with the … Continue reading Long Island Ducks Sign Former Brooklyn Cyclone Hurler Jim Fuller
Three 2016 Brooklyn Cyclones Who Have Potential to Make the Majors
Three 2016 Brooklyn Cyclones who have the potential to make the majors one day.
Former Canarsie Chief Football Star Accepts Division II LIU Post Offer
By Jerry Del Priore Kamari Jones-Hunter and his mother, Nicole, agonized over the numerous college offers he had garnered over the past few months. The five-eleven, 265-pound nose tackle enjoyed a successful run at Monroe College in New Rochelle, a football program that plays in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). But it came … Continue reading Former Canarsie Chief Football Star Accepts Division II LIU Post Offer
Should Trevor Hoffman Get the Call to the Hall?
By Jerry Del Priore On Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. ET, Major League Baseball will announce its 2017 Hall of Fame class. One name creating a measure of HOF consideration, and speculation, is former All-Star closer Trevor Hoffman, who is on the ballot for the second year (he received 296 votes, 67.3 percent of the casted … Continue reading Should Trevor Hoffman Get the Call to the Hall?
Lady Gators Bite Back to Finish Strong in Msgr. King Basketball Tournament
By Jerry Del Priore After losing to Fontbonne Hall Saturday, Lab Museum United rebounded and easily beat Port Richmond Sunday and The Scholars’ Academy Monday at the 48th annual Msgr. King Basketball Tournament at St. Thomas Aquinas Gym in Brooklyn. The Lady Gators (12-0, 16-2) made short work of the Seawolves, routing them, 82-61, in … Continue reading Lady Gators Bite Back to Finish Strong in Msgr. King Basketball Tournament
Week 4 PSAL Southeast Brooklyn Hoops Round-Up
By Jerry Del Priore With the PSAL hoops campaign quickly moving along, and heading into the holiday break, area teams attempted to keep its momentum while one looked to get back into contention. One squad lost its first game of the season, while another picked up two victories to keep itself from fading into oblivion. Here’s how the respective … Continue reading Week 4 PSAL Southeast Brooklyn Hoops Round-Up
Mill Basin Native Wagner Elancieux Strives For Track And Field Success At St. Francis College
St. Francis College senior Wagner Elancieux has had to battle for everything in his track and field career. It’s something that has driven him to succeed at every turn. Elancieux enjoyed a solid track and field career at St. Edmund Prep High School in Midwood, but scholarship offers weren’t coming through like he had hoped. Perhaps … Continue reading Mill Basin Native Wagner Elancieux Strives For Track And Field Success At St. Francis College
Public Address Announcer Antonio Rodriguez Gives Canarsie Football a Voice
For the past seven years at Canarsie football home games, every time the Chiefs’ offense moves the chains, public address announcer Antonio Rodriguez will broadcast his trademark call, “And that play is good for a Chiefs’ first down.” It’s something that helps to motivate the crowd, giving the fans a reason to boisterously cheer on … Continue reading Public Address Announcer Antonio Rodriguez Gives Canarsie Football a Voice
Week Two Local Brooklyn Southeast PSAL Girls Basketball Round-Up
By Jerry Del Priore It was a productive week for PSAL area girls hoops teams, as three squads came away with convincing victories to extend the start of its respective seasons with perfect records. The fourth team won via forfeit. The South Shore Lady Vikings got off to a good start in defense of their … Continue reading Week Two Local Brooklyn Southeast PSAL Girls Basketball Round-Up
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