Steve Kalafer, who launched the Somerset Patriots in the independent Atlantic League and then worked to lift it as a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, passed away this morning. He was 71. (more…)
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New look for Somerset after Yankees affiliation
The Somerset Patriots (Double-A Northeast) have overhauled their jerseys as part of their new affiliation with the New York Yankees. (more…)
Patriots lay out TD Bank Ballpark renovations
With the team’s move to Minor League Baseball and the Eastern League, the Somerset Patriots announced upgrades to TD Bank Ballpark that will meet MiLB new facility standards. (more…)
Thunder owner Plumeri: We were betrayed by Yankees
Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri issued a sharp statement about the decision by the New York Yankees to sever its affiliation with the Class AA Eastern League team in favor of a new relationship with the Somerset Patriots. (more…)
Yankees announce affiliate changes in first glimpse of MiLB overhaul
The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Patriots unveil Kalafer, Lyle sculpture at TD Bank Ballpark
A gift from Co-Chairmen Jonathan and Josh Kalafer: The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled a sculpture in honor of their father, Chairman Emeritus Steve Kalafer, and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle. (more…)
Somerset Patriots install extended protective netting
Though we don’t yet have an official start of the independent Atlantic League season, the Somerset Patriots are prepared after finishing the installation of extended protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark. (more…)
In memoriam: Jim Frey
Former Chicago Cubs GM and Somerset Patriots vice chairman Jim Frey passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 12 at the age of 88. (more…)
Somerset Patriots Extending TD Bank Ballpark Netting
The Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) will extend protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark, as the team announces that it will complete the project prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Ferris Wheel, New Social Spaces on Tap for TD Bank Ballpark
With the first 20 seasons in the bank, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled plans for TD Bank Ballpark designed to set the tone for the next 20 years, with a Ferris wheel and new group and entertainment spaces on tap. (more…)
Patriots Draw 6,000-Plus Fans for Six Straight Games
Over the stretch of June 7 through June 16, the Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) welcomed six straight crowds of over 6,000 fans to TD Bank Ballpark. (more…)
Atlantic League Tests Trackman System
When the Somerset Patriots hosted the High Point Rockers last Thursday, it marked the independent Atlantic League‘s first test of a Trackman system to assist home plate umpires. (more…)
Atlantic League Season Gets Underway
The Atlantic League’s 2019 season is getting underway, and the year is one that will be marked by several interesting developments around the circuit. (more…)