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Atlantic League Names Player/Pitcher of the Month for July
Steve Shutt August 2, 2024
(August 2, 2024, New York) – The Atlantic League today named Jackie Bradley, Jr. of the Long Island Ducks and Luis Castro of the Staten Island FerryHawks as its July…
Stan Cliburn wins 2,000th career game
Steve Shutt July 31, 2024
Southern Maryland manager Stan Cliburn won his 2,000th career game on Saturday as the Blue Crabs defeated the High Point Rockers 13-3 at Regency Furniture Stadium. Cliburn is among the…
Blue Crabs’ Thompson wins 100th ALPB game
Steve Shutt July 24, 2024
Southern Maryland pitcher Daryl Thompson, already the Atlantic League’s all-time leader in wins, earned his 100th career victory on Tuesday night with a 7-1 victory over Hagerstown at Regency Furniture…
Jackie Bradley, Jr. to join New York Mets
Steve Shutt July 23, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 23, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets organization. He will…
Long Island’s Zuber: From ALPB to MLB in 2024
Steve Shutt July 22, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 22, 2024) – Right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber, who began the 2024 season with the Long Island Ducks, was called up to the Major Leagues by the…
Jackie Bradley, Jr. sets Ducks hitting streak mark
Steve Shutt July 20, 2024
Long Island’s Jackie Bradley, Jr. set the Ducks’ franchise record for longest hitting streak during a 10-5 win at home against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars on Friday, July 19. Bradley…
Estrada, Dirty Birds rewrite ALPB record book
Steve Shutt July 18, 2024
Charleston Dirty Birds catcher Rusber Estrada had a day on Wednesday, July 17. And what a spectacular day it was. Estrada, 29, is in his second year in the Atlantic…
Leasher contract acquired by CPBL
Steve Shutt July 15, 2024
Staten Island’s Aaron Leasher has been signed by the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The southpaw is now the 6th player to be picked up from the…
Rockers mourn the passing of Coy Williard
Steve Shutt July 11, 2024
Coy Orville Williard, Jr. passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, June 30 at his beloved home, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work, and love for…
Atlantic League names Midseason All-Star Team
Steve Shutt July 10, 2024
(July 10, 2024, New York) – The Atlantic League and Baseball America today announced the 2024 ALPB Mid-Season All-Star team. The 12-member team includes representatives from six of the ALPB’s…