The drama over future ownership of the New York Mets continues, with billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen withdrawing his ownership bid–and Alex Rodriguez reportedly considering a purchase of the team from the Wilpon family. (more…)
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2015 Promotion of the Year: Ambush Baseball, Brooklyn Cyclones
It was a promotion that worked on several levels, with plenty of heart and an effective way to announce the launch of the 2015 season. That’s why Ambush Baseball from the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League) was named Ballpark Digest’s Promotion of the Year Award for 2015. (more…)
MCU Park, Brooklyn Cyclones to host ’14 NY-Penn All-Star Game
The 10th Annual New York-Penn League All-Star Game will be held Aug. 19 at MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. MCU Park, which hosted the first-ever New York-Penn League All-Star Game in 2005, will once again welcome the best the league has to offer. “We are excited that the NYPL All-Star Game is coming back […]
Cyclones clean up MCU Park after Superstorm Sandy damage
Six months after Superstorm Sandy trashed much of MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League), the ballpark is ready for baseball well in advance of the scheduled June 18 Opening Day. As you’ll recall, Superstorm Sandy was the deadliest and most expensive hurricane last year, moving up the Atlantic Coast […]
In memoriam: Warner Fusselle
The Voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the man descriibing the action on This Week In Baseball, Warner Fusselle, has passed away. He was 68. Fusselle passed away on Sunday evening from an apparent heart attack, just a week before what would have been his 12th Opening Day as the radio play-by-play […]
Mickelson joins potential Padres ownership group
Golfer and San Diego native/resident Phil Mickelson has joined Peter O’Malley’s group in their pursuit of the San Diego Padres ownership. Mickelson, second only to Tiger Woods in career earnings since 2004, earned about $61 million last year between tournament wins, appearances and sponsorships, per Sports Illustrated. So he brings some serious backing to the […]