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Jul 22, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Never Forget Runs Scored

What everyone has in common in their success is to win categories week in and week out.

Jul 21, 2025

The Mets Retire #5

There is a new number that no other New York Met will ever be wearing as David Wright's #5 was retired by the team this past weekend.

Jul 20, 2025

Greenport Named School of Distinction

Greenport High School is one of the smaller schools on the Island but it has just made a big impact. Greenport has been recognized as a 2024-25 School of Distinction.

Jul 20, 2025

Bellport Girls Track Add To Their Trophy Case

The Bellport High School girls track team has excelled all season and now they have earned All-Long Island and All-New York honors.

Jul 17, 2025

Breece Hall Visits Bellport

This past week some youngsters dreams came true when they got to meet a pro player and take advice from him.

Jul 17, 2025

All Star Ducks

This season two Ducks have made the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs (ALPB) Mid-Season All-Star Team. Both catcher Ronaldo Flores and outfielder River Town were chosen in voting among the league’s 10 managers.

Jul 17, 2025

MLB Draft Is Full of Suffolk Players

Long Island has always been able to produce plenty of talent that get drafted into the Major League Baseball draft, but this year the amount of quality players that were taken were as impressive as any group that we have seen.

Jul 17, 2025

Maragioglio Becomes an All-American

Bellport High School's Caitlin Maragioglio has become the school's first female wrestler to be named an All-American.

Jul 15, 2025

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Rookie Performers

I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed my last edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about how to treat young players.

Jul 14, 2025

The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors

While many Americans celebrated President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," there was one section of the bill that targets a very select group of people: sports bettors

Jul 14, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Are The New Closers?

It's the All Star break for major league baseball, which also means for most fantasy owners out there it's time to take a few days and take a serious look at their fantasy teams. This is the time of year where you should know if you are a contender or a pretender, and in keeper or dynasty leagues, act accordingly.

Jul 12, 2025

The Irish Hall of Fame Welcomes Whitey Ford

This past weekend the Long Island Ducks celebrated Irish Heritage by having a special night dedicated to the Irish.

Jul 10, 2025

Empaynado Staying Close to Home

The All-League star from Connetquot has decided to stay close to home to continue his career.

Jul 10, 2025

All Smiles at Patriot Pride Camp

The Three Village School District recently held their annual Patriot Pride camp.

Jul 10, 2025

North Shore Softball Stays Perfect

North Shore Little League Softball is heading to the New York State Little League Tournament.

Jul 10, 2025

Scully is the Gatorade Athlete of the Year

Miller Place's Jillian Scully has been a revelation all year long. She has dominated the competition and stood on top of the mountain time and time again. Now she has the hardware to prove it.

Jul 8, 2025

Raio Named National Player of the Year

When you accomplish as much as Anthony Raio has in his illustrious high school career the trophies and accolades can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. But, the honor he received this week is one that will stand out forever for the young man and is one of the most prestigious awards a lacrosse player can receive.

Jul 8, 2025

Smithtown Plays Golf For The Coffee Bean

The fourth annual Greg Sill Foundation Golf outing took place this week at the Wind Watch Golf and Country Club.

Jul 7, 2025

Is Spring Training Useful?

Hi it's Jack Thaler again. I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience and had a good 4th of July weekend. This week I will be focusing on the question “is spring training useful?”.

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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals

The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.


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Ducks Have First Signing of 2026

The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.


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The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.