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Aug 11, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning

As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.

Aug 11, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.

Aug 10, 2025

William Floyd girls’ basketball wins summer league title; JV finishes as runner-up

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity basketball team has claimed the Town of Brookhaven Summer League Championship, following a strong playoff performance.

Aug 10, 2025

NFL MVP Is All About the QB

I have always been weary of putting too much down on a play that has no decisive outcomes. There is no statistical number to reach for the ticket to cash, and the winner is never black and white. There is a lot of opinion, and the award is subjective because it is voted on, rather than won by the traditional method.

Aug 10, 2025

The Ducks Win #1,000

The Ducks have been around for 25 years, and they have been a franchise that has been surrounded by successes and milestones. This weekend was a special milestone as the team recorded it's 1,000 overall win in franchise history. The win moves their overall record to an impressive 1,000 wins and 726 losses, good for a .579 winning percentage.

Aug 10, 2025

St. James-Smithtown Little League Inspires the Community

The St. James-Smithtown Little League team that has captivated the island had their season end this weekend by falling one game short of the Little League World Series.

Aug 7, 2025

No Summer Letdown

For the William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team there is no off season if you want to be great and they proved that this summer.

Aug 7, 2025

Longwood's 7th Grader Named Long Island's Athlete of the Year

Longwood school district's Amanda Ratley has been named 2024 USATF Long Island Female Athlete of the Year.

Aug 7, 2025

ESM Star Highlights Long Island Team

Eastport South Manor's Brady McGowan will the on Team Long Island this week when he competes in the Leiderman Cup.

Aug 6, 2025

ESPN Is Making Moves

This week ESPN has positioned itself back into the spotlight of sports and sports entertainment, and people are outwardly upset about the moves they are making.

Aug 5, 2025

Suffolk Girls' Win At The QB Challenge

The best of the best showed up for the third annual National Football Foundation Girls QB Challenge last week at Smithtown West.

Aug 5, 2025

Sachem Softball Recognized

At a recent Sachem Board of Education meeting, the Sachem North varsity softball team was recognized for its outstanding spring season.

Aug 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Lock in on Locklear

As the trade whirlwinds have settled down and we can all catch our collective breathes after a flurry of trades sent many of our fantasy teams into a tailspin, it's time to now reevaluate a few things.

Aug 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Trade Deadline Closers

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler back for another column this week after an exciting trade deadline. I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience.

Aug 4, 2025

World Series Odds Change After the Trade Deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar. Fans from every team hope their team gets the players they need for that big playoff push, or they are on the edge of their seat to read what top prospect will be coming back for their traded asset.

Aug 2, 2025

Suffolk Official Joins the Hall of Fame

Suffolk county official Larry Gualtieri was formally inducted into the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame this week. Gualtieri officiated soccer, basketball, and baseball in Suffolk County (Section XI) since 1974.

Aug 2, 2025

Trump Brings Fitness Back To Our Kids

This week there was yet another Obama-led initiative overturned by President Trump when he signed an executive order reinstating the presidential fitness test.

Jul 31, 2025

Smithtown Duo Excel at QB Challenge

This past week there was no shortage of standouts at the 2025 Long Island Boys Quarterback Challenge.

Jul 31, 2025

CC Sabathia Gets His Plaque

Former Yankee great CC Sabathia was honored this weekend in Cooperstown, NY as he received his plaque and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jul 30, 2025

Sachem's Softball Fields Are Getting An Overhaul

Sachem's Athletic Directors Gary Beutel and Phil Torregrossa took to social media this week to share the progress that has been done to their new state of the art softball field.

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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


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The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning

As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.


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The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.