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Skeeters Sign Longtime MLB Reliever Mark Lowe

February 18, 2019 - SUGAR LAND, TX - The Skeeters today announced the signing of veteran Major League right-hander Mark Lowe. Lowe, 35, spent 11 seasons in the Majors as a reliever, appearing with the Seattle Mariners (2006-10, '15), Texas Rangers (2010-12), Los Angeles Angels (2013), Cleveland Indians (2014), Toronto Blue Jays (2015) and Detroit Tigers (2016). The Houston native went 10-27 with a 4.22 ERA (385.2 IP) and six saves through his Major League career. Lowe has averaged 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings over his MLB career, as we... Full Story

Somerset Patriots Re-Sign New Jersey Native Nate Roe

February 15, 2019 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots announced today that right-handed relief pitcher, New Jersey native and Rutgers alumnus Nate Roe has been re-signed for the 2019 season. "To say I am excited to return to Somerset would be an understatement," said Roe. "It is an honor to play in front of the best fans in the Atlantic League while wearing a Patriots jersey. The owners, front office, coaching staff and everyone else behind the scenes are the reason Somerset is so successful. The end of last year left a bad taste in my... Full Story

Warwick's Shank to Play for Barnstormers

February 14, 2019 - Warwick High School product Zach Shank has signed a contract with the Lancaster Barnstormers for the 2019 season, it was announced today by manager Ross Peeples. Signing with his hometown Barnstormers rekindles a baseball career that infielder/outfielder from Lititz left, retiring from the Seattle Mariners organization last May. The two-time Lancaster-Lebanon League All-Star signed with Seattle as the Mariners' 28th round draft pick in 2013. After putting together a strong season at the Class A level in 2014 (.281 - 1... Full Story

Somerset Patriots Bring Back All-Star INF/OF Mike Fransoso

February 13, 2019 - Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today the re-signing of 2018 Atlantic League All-Star infielder/outfielder Mike Fransoso for the 2019 season. "I'm excited to get back to work and see all the guys again," said Fransoso. "Last year didn't end the way we wanted. I'm ready to do what I can to help us win a championship this season." Fransoso enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and second in the Atlantic League. The utilityman slashed .267 with two home runs, 46 RBI and 24 stolen base... Full Story

• Skeeters Sign Longtime MLB Reliever Mark Lowe - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) February 18
  
• Rockers Single Game Tickets to Go On-Sale March 26th, Additional Ticket Info Announced - High Point Rockers (AtL) February 18
  
• Somerset Patriots Re-Sign New Jersey Native Nate Roe - Somerset Patriots (AtL) February 15
  
• Warwick's Shank to Play for Barnstormers - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) February 14
  
• Somerset Patriots Bring Back All-Star INF/OF Mike Fransoso - Somerset Patriots (AtL) February 13
  
• Dunder Mifflin to Open Branch in York, PA - York Revolution (AtL) February 13
  
• Skeeters Re-Sign RHP Lucas Irvine - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) February 13
  
• Stolen Base King Returns to the Barnstormers - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) February 13
  
• On-Field Host and PA Announcer Tryouts Saturday, March =39th - Long Island Ducks (AtL) February 13
  
• Skeeters Sign Former Major League LHP David Holmberg - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) February 12
  
• Nitro Circus Renowned You Got this Tour Coming to Constellation Field in May - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) February 12
  
• Major Additions: Minor and Paulino Added, Castillo Returns - York Revolution (AtL) February 12
  
• Bees Bring on Simon, Riordan as First Signings of 2019 - New Britain Bees (AtL) February 12
  
• Long Island Native Badamo Back with Ducks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) February 12
  
• Major Additions: Minor and Paulino Added, Castillo Returns - York Revolution (AtL) February 11
  
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• Former Patriots Pitching Coach Domel Goes To The Dogs - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 18)
• Finally, Steve Nyisztor Is A Somerset Patriot - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 16)
• Rutgers Alum Roe Back With Patriots For 2019 Season - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 15)
• Blue Crabs announce roster signings - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (February 15)
• '18 Pats Infielder Oberste Signs With Can-Am League's Rockland Boulders - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 14)
• Patriots Trade For Rights To Infielder Kengor - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 14)
• Patriots Alum, Championship-Winning Starter Irvine Returns To Skeeters - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 14)
• Fransoso Returns For 2019 Season In Somerset - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 13)
• EDITORIAL: After 18 months, it's time for ice arena probe resolution - AtL York Dispatch (February 13)
• Molesky Returns With Hopes To Author A Different Ending To A Somerset Season - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 13)
• New Britain Bees start building 2019 roster, sign pitchers Simon and Riordan - AtL New Britain Herald (February 13)
• Bees Sign '18 Pats Starter Riordan - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (February 13)
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