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Barnstormers Relief Aces Sign with MLB Organizations

December 11, 2019 - Left-hander Casey Crosby, who starred in the Lancaster Barnstormers' bullpen during a September stint in 2019, has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was announced recently, while right-hander Dylan Rheault has been signed by the Cincinnati Reds. Crosby, 31, played for the Chicago Dogs of the American Association in 2019. The native of Maple Park, IL was 3-1 with a 1.99 ERA in 36 appearances for the Dogs. The lefty allowed only 24 hits in 40.2 innings for Chicago while striking out 64. Lan... Full Story

Blue Crabs Re-Sign Manager Stan Cliburn for 2020 Season

December 11, 2019 - Waldorf, MD - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced their re-signing of manager Stan Cliburn for the 2020 season on Wednesday afternoon. Cliburn will return in 2020 for his second straight season in Southern Maryland, and his third overall. The MLB veteran has been dominating the game of baseball for nearly 50 years, and has been surrounded by great baseball minds throughout his career. From playing with Joe Maddon in the minor leagues to winning Eastern League Manager of the Year honors in Double-A to picking up his... Full Story

James Dykstra Signs with the Toronto Blue Jays

December 9, 2019 - Waldorf, MD - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their signing of 2019 Southern Maryland Blue Crabs right-handed pitcher James Dykstra. This is the second 2019 Blue Crab to sign a contract with an MLB club in the last month, coming on the heels of Charlie Valerio inking a deal with the San Diego Padres on November 14th. James Dykstra stood out from the rest of the pack every time he took the mound. His blistering fastball was widely renowned as the fastest in the league as it frequently tip-toed triple digits. The Calif... Full Story

Ducks Presented with Proclamation from Suffolk County

November 26, 2019 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today were presented with a proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature in recognition of their historic 20th Anniversary Season, culminated by winning the 2019 Atlantic League Championship. The proclamation was presented to Ducks Founder/CEO Frank Boulton and nine-time Best Long Island Mascot QuackerJack by Suffolk County Legislators Tom Muratore (Fourth District) and Samuel Gonzalez (Ninth District). It reads: Suffolk County Legislators TOM MURATORE and SAMUEL GONZAL... Full Story

• Twelve Days of Giveaways - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 13
  
• Barnstormers Relief Aces Sign with MLB Organizations - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) December 11
  
• Blue Crabs Re-Sign Manager Stan Cliburn for 2020 Season - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 11
  
• James Dykstra Signs with the Toronto Blue Jays - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 9
  
• Gingerbread House Contest Coming to Sugar Land Holiday Lights - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) December 9
  
• Ducks Kids Club: the Perfect Holiday Gift - Long Island Ducks (AtL) December 3
  
• Suite Life Back for Giving Tuesday - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) December 3
  
• Skeeters to Debut Sensory-Friendly Night for Sugar Land Holiday Lights Week 3 - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) December 2
  
• Help York Traditions Bank Make FestivICE Even 'Icier' - York Revolution (AtL) November 27
  
• Ducks Presented with Proclamation from Suffolk County - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 26
  
• Sugar Land Holiday Lights to Feature Black Friday Deal During Week 2 - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 25
  
• Santa, QuackerJack and Championship Merchandise December 7 - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 25
  
• Dallas Beeler Named 2019 Skeeters Pitcher of the Year - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 19
  
• 2019 Sugar Land Holiday Lights Set to Open this Weekend - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) November 18
  
• Get Your 2020 Ducks Mini Plan Today - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 18
  
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• Michael Wacha says remaining a starter is why he signed with Mets - AtL New York Newsday (December 14)
• Cliburn returns to Blue Crabs as manager - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (December 13)
• Blue Crabs notes - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (December 6)
• Blue Crabs announce 2019 team award winners - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (November 27)
• Skeeters recognize Phipps, Beeler - AtL Fort Bend Star (November 23)
• Legacy of Michael Sot Jr. honored with HERO Campaign billboard in his loving memory - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 21)
• Minor league baseball changes: Could players to go independent leagues? - AtL York Daily Record (November 19)
• Somerset Patriots Win 2019 Atlantic League Awards - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 8)
• Four Blue Crabs players earn postseason honors - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (November 8)
• York Revolution's Telvin Nash named Atlantic League Player of Year - AtL York Dispatch (November 7)
• Wally Backman of Long Island Ducks named Atlantic League manager of year - AtL New York Newsday (November 7)
• Patriots Select Four Players In Dispersal Draft - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (November 6)
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