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Somerset Patriots Sign Atlantic League All-Star Luis Cruz

January 16, 2019 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots have signed 2018 Atlantic League left-handed pitcher Luis Cruz for the 2019 season. "I am very happy to be able to play with the Somerset Patriots this season," said Cruz. "I will do everything in my power to help this team win." Cruz enters his first year in Somerset and second season in the Atlantic League. The southpaw reliever shined out of the bullpen for the Road Warriors in 2018. He finished the season 1-2 with a 2.51 ERA and a 79/25 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 44 appearanc... Full Story

Somerset Patriots to Welcome Members of the 1969 Mets in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of their World Series Win

January 15, 2019 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots will host a special 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Four members of the 1969 World Series Championship team will be in attendance to be honored down on the field during the pre-game ceremonies and then sign autographs for fans at the ballpark. Scheduled to appear are Art Shamsky, Ed Kranepool, Cleon Jones, and Ron Swoboda. Fans will be able to meet Shamsky, Kranepool, Jones, and Swoboda on t... Full Story

Ducks Announce 2019 Coaching Staff

January 15, 2019 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the team's coaching staff for the 2019 season. In addition to Wally Backman, who was named the sixth Field Manager in Ducks history this past November, the staff features newcomer Ed Lynch as Pitching Coach and returner Lew Ford as Hitting Coach. "Wally Backman, Ed Lynch and Lew Ford comprise a coaching staff loaded with experience, success and reach at the highest levels in baseball," said Ducks President/GM Michael Pfaff. "Entering our 20th season, we are exc... Full Story

Somerset Patriots Bring Back All-Star Pitcher Mike Antonini

January 14, 2019 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots have re-signed left-handed pitcher and 2018 Atlantic League Post-Season All-Star Mike Antonini for the 2019 season. "I'm grateful to be back with the Patriots for another season," said Antonini. "I look forward to contributing in any way I can to help bring a championship back to Somerset!" Antonini enters his third season with the Somerset Patriots and fifth in the Atlantic League. The southpaw reliever impressed with a 1.61 ERA over nine starts with the Patriots in 2017, but b... Full Story

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• Pats' Southpaw Antonini, Atlantic League's Top Lefty, Motivated For Return - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (January 16)
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• Pats' Division Rival Ducks Finalize Coaching Staff For 2019 - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (January 16)
• Patriots To Celebrate '69 Mets on 6/9 - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (January 16)
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• New Britain Bees hope for golden Goose: New Britain native, Berlin High graduate Gozzo takes over reins as manager - AtL New Britain Herald (January 12)
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