Tag: Somerset Patriots
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Dodgers pick up Somerset Patriots pitcher
The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich’s contract has been purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Bleich appeared in two games this season and struck out two in 2.1 scoreless innings. He re-signed with the team in April after he spent time in spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was…
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Learn how to build a bank balance during library workshop
The Spotswood Public Library will present “Lunch & Learn: Building Your Bank Balance” at 1 p.m. on April 27 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Representatives from BCB Bank will discuss the best ways to build a bank balance. Admission is free. Lunch will be provided. Tickets to the Somerset Patriots will be given…
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Somerset Patriots announce All-Star Game partnership
The Somerset Patriots announced an all-star partnership between RWJBarnabas Health and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to present the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game to be played at TD Bank Ballpark July 12. The All-Star Game partnership was announced in a press conference at home plate of the ballpark’s playing field April…
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Former Patriots OF Marrero makes Giants’ opening-day roster
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that former outfielder Chris Marrero has made the San Francisco Giants Major League roster out of spring training. When Major League Baseball’s 2017 season opens, Marrero will become the 17th player in Somerset Patriots history to make it to the “Big Leagues” after time in Somerset. Marrero…
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Somerset Patriots sign right-hand pitcher Hassan Pena
The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Hassan Pena for the 2017 season. Pena enters his first season with the Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty has spent the last two years playing abroad, including stints in the Mexican League with Sultanes de Monterray. In that span, Pena has gone 10-5 with…
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Somerset Patriots land veteran southpaw Aaron Laffey
The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher and Major League Baseball veteran Aaron Laffey has been signed for the 2017 season. “I have heard nothing but just great things about Somerset,” Laffey said. “My goal is to get back to the majors, and the Atlantic League is the best place for me to start…
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Winter gala will raise money for pediatric cancer
The Hugs for Brady Foundation will holds its 2017 winter gala, The Many Faces of Hugs for Brady, from 5:30-11 p.m. on March 4 at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. The gala raises money for those affected by childhood cancer. The Domotor family will receive the Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer…
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East Brunswick Tech baseball field wins statewide award
EAST BRUNSWICK — The baseball field on the East Brunswick campus of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) has been named Field of the Year in New Jersey by a field managers’ group. The field, renamed earlier this year to honor the late MCVTS Athletic Director Raymond Cipperly, was honored by the Sports…
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Upcoming holiday party is just one event for veterans to enjoy
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — For veteran Roy Bredt, members of Spotswood American Legion Post 253 are like family. “They go out of their way to care for you,” he said. “They are so friendly from the heart.” Bredt, who served in the U.S. Navy and is a resident of the New Jersey State…