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Millville's Very Own Mike Trout Makes History Again [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:32 +0000

Millville’s very own Mike Trout continues to show us why he’s one of the best in the big leagues. Last night, the Anaheim Angels outfielder made history again…. Congrats Mike on making the cycle! Mike became the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and third youngest in the major leagues since 1930. [...]

Toms River's Todd Frazier Hits Home Run for Down Syndrome Boy [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:50 +0000

It’s just another reason we are proud to call Cincinnati Reds all star and Toms River native Todd Frazier one of our own. The Cincinnati Reds auctioned off the chance to be batboy for a game last season for charity. A 29-year-old with Down’s Syndrome won, and he did such a good job that the [...]

Mike Trout Inches Toward Another Historic Moment Tonight in Seattle

Rob Acampora — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:55:39 +0000

Mike Trout has been the human highlight reel for the L.A. Angels virtually every night on ESPN, has been honored by his home town of Millville, has graced the cover of numerous sports magazines, and another record is about to fall in this historic rookie season.

Play Ball! "The Playlist" Salutes The Return of Baseball

Rob Acampora — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:21:56 +0000

The official start of the 2012 Major League Baseball season began in the very early hours of Wednesday morning when the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1 in 11 innings. The rest of the league will follow suit after April 4th, creating excitement and hope in every fan. This week on "The Playlist", we will salute the great American past-time though songs you may have never thought of.

Phillies Raul Ibanez Becomes A Yankee [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:47:01 +0000

39-year old Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez has reached a one year deal with the New York Yankees that would reportedly earn him $1.1 million dollars.The Yankees organization found Ibanez’ defensive skills attractive and plan to utilize him mostly as a left-handed designated hitter. As a Phillie, Raul had 16 home runs and 60 RBI’s against [...]

Baseball Back In Atlantic City?

Tom Morgan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:49:16 +0000

A Connecticut-based group have proposed bringing minor league baseball back to Sandcastle Stadium! Well, sort of. According to the Press of Atlantic City, former Atlantic City Surf general manager Mario Perrucci is looking to “sees the field hosting weekend exhibitions featuring independent baseball teams from the Atlantic League, as well as collegiate and amateur [...]