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Long Island Ducks manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.

Long Island Ducks are quacking stronger than ever

The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/26/21

Christe Buono, 26, a member of the Ducks, got his bat on the ball. The East Meadow Baseball Softball Association’s Challenger division offers teens and young adults with special needs the chance to play baseball.

East Meadow’s Challenger League season has begun

A mask couldn’t hide the fact that Lee Cook, the director of the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association’s Challenger League, was in his glory, riding a golf cart from one baseball field to another last Sunday morning, the first day of the season. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/21/21

Lynbrook resident Mark Healey recently published his book, “Gotham Baseball: New York’s All-Time Team,” which delves into the rich history of New York baseball.

Lynbrook resident's book delves into New York baseball history

Lynbrook resident Mark Healey said he has always had a passion for baseball and its rich history, which he channelled to publish his book, “Gotham Baseball: New York’s All-Time Team” to assemble the Big Apple’s greatest squad. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Sea Cliff Mayor Edward Lieberman tossed the first pitch to North Shore catcher Julianna Gaeta.

Mayor Lieberman tosses ceremonial first pitch at Clifton Park

To celebrate the first home game of the delayed North Shore Softball League season, Sea Cliff Mayor Edward Lieberman was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Aug. 16. Traditionally, … more

By Mike Conn | 8/27/20

The North Shore High School Varsity Baseball team built a strong core of seniors for the 2020 season, all of whom are upset by their inability to play this year.

North Shore athletes distressed by spring sports cancellations

It’s game over for public high school spring sports on Long Island for 2020. Any hopes for even a modified season were dashed Tuesday afternoon when health and safety concerns led athletic … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Mike Conn | 4/23/20

‘All we needed was a bat, a ball and a fielder’s mitt’

This is part three of a four-part series. There couldn’t have been more than five or six thousand folks in Baldwin when I was growing up in the early 1930s. On Saturdays, for a dime, my friends … more

By Brian Masterson | 10/17/19

Does anybody here remember sandlot baseball?

This is part one of a four-part series. Did you happen to read the news article that reported a scuffle between Little League baseball players that prompted family members to rush onto the field … more

Brian Masterson | 8/29/19

The Challenger players stood for the Pledge of Allegiance before the game.

Kids take the field at Rockville Centre's Challenger Classic

Rockville Centre hosted its annual Challenger Classic at Hickey Field on June 22, where youngsters of all abilities took the field for a day of fun. more

By Ben Strack | 7/4/19

Valley Stream Central and Hofstra University grad Vito Friscia was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB Draft on June 5.

Phillies draft Valley Stream’s Vito Friscia

As a 3-year-old playing wiffle ball in his Valley Stream backyard, Vito Friscia would pretend he was New York Yankee legends Paul O’Neil and Tino Martinez. Two decades later, Friscia will now … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/21/19

The Cleveland Indians drafted Andrew Misiaszek, who graduated from South Side High School in 2015, in the 32nd round of the Major League Baseball Draft on June 5.

Cleveland Indians draft former South Side High School pitcher

Andrew Misiaszek played tee ball at the age of 5. He hated it, and never expected to play baseball again. Several years later, he went to a friend’s Rockville Centre Little League game and had a catch with his friend’s dad, who called Misiaszek’s mom and urged her to sign him up. more

By Ben Strack | 6/20/19

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