Syndergaard’s Syracuse moment, deGrom’s extension and more takeaways from New York Mets’ Carrier Dome workout
The New York Mets worked out in the Carrier Dome two days before MLB Opening Day. Read more »
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New York Mets to hold preseason workout in the Carrier Dome
For two hours on March 26, the major league Mets will partake in batting, infield and pitching practice on the Carrier Dome turf. Read more »
Baseball’s next big player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was in Syracuse this weekend
The highest-rated minor league player was in Syracuse on Labor Day Weekend, drawing a good number of his own supporters. Read more »
Syracuse Chiefs’ imminent name change sparks community debate
The New York Mets — which bought the Chiefs from the Washington Nationals last year — plan to change the name of the team in 2019, which has sparked debate in the Syracuse community. Read more »
Syracuse Chiefs’ manager Randy Knorr still hopes to continue his career into the big leagues
Randy Knorr’s players respect him because he lived the minor league grind. Now, he wants to take his “old school” managing style to the majors. Read more »
Gallery: SU preps to face TCU in Detroit
Check out the best sights from Thursday's media availability and open practices. Read more »
Mariano Rivera III following in father's footsteps
After being drafted in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals, Mariano Rivera III found success in his first professional season as a relief pitcher, much like his father. Read more »
The Basketball Tournament: Syracuse superfan A.J. Owen serves at 'booster' for Boeheim's Army
Syracuse superfan A.J. Owen recruited 139 people to become fans of Boeheim's Army on Twitter for the upcoming tournament in which former SU basketball players will compete for $1 million. Read more »
Syracuse Chiefs look to improve on league-worst 2014 attendance numbers
Minor league baseball teams are having to rely on entertainment and promotions to bring fans out to the ballpark. As the Chiefs are set to have their home opener at NBT Bank Stadium on Thursday, the club will look to rebound from a season in which it placed last in the International League in attendance. But now second-year general manager Jason Smorol is confident that there’s a turnaround coming up. Read more »
His calling: Jason Benetti uses disability as motivation to achieve career success in announcing
Jason Benetti has become a renowned announcer calling Syracuse Chiefs games, and has taken lessons from and overcome cerebral palsy to do so. Read more »
Syracuse commit McCullough to attend IMG Academy after dismissal from Brewster
Syracuse commit Chris McCullough will attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Nearly a month after his expulsion from Brewster (N.H.) Academy on Nov. 11, the… Read more »
Freshman Johnson experiencing similar struggles Cooney went through last year
Trevor Cooney might be the best shooter in the country. But only a year ago, the same 3-point specialist shot just 26.7 percent from beyond… Read more »
Freshmen Patterson, Roberson show improvement in lopsided win
In 38 years of coaching, Jim Boeheim said freshman guard Ron Patterson may be the most inconsistent outside shooter he’s ever had. “Some days he… Read more »
Christmas struggles, suffers right thumb contusion in SU's win over Binghamton
Jim Boeheim stared with fury, then turned away with disgust. Rakeem Christmas had just attempted to grab a loose ball and push it up court… Read more »
Point guards lead unbeaten Orange into Top 25 tilt at Iowa
Rachel Coffey had shot just 1-of-6 from the field and had committed three turnovers. Cornelia Fondren was sidelined with an illness. So with 13 minutes… Read more »
Helter Smelter: Georgia Tech leading receiver stars on baseball diamond as well as gridiron
Georgia Tech wide receiver DeAndre Smelter once attacked life the same way he attacked opposing hitters on the baseball diamond. “You just take it one… Read more »
Baldwinsville Buc: Baldwinsville native Grilli helps guide Pirates into playoffs, paves way for future Central New York baseball success
The 1994 sectional playoff game between C.W. Baker High School and Liverpool High School is talked about in Central New York as the greatest high… Read more »
Texas Tech receiver moonlights as minor league outfielder
Bradley Marquez has no offseason. While most Texas Tech players spend their summers taking classes and training for the grueling Big 12 competition, the wide… Read more »
Syracuse Chiefs season in full swing
With the Major League Baseball season in full swing, Syracuse’s own minor league team is starting up as well. The Syracuse Chiefs, better known as… Read more »
Collective effort: Triche's family helps mold senior guard into consistent, reliable leader
Three sets of eyes fixate on Brandon Triche. They follow his every move, studying his footwork and analyzing his mechanics at an otherwise deserted Melo… Read more »
Triche's turnovers, off shooting crucial in Syracuse's loss to Louisville
Jim Boeheim has no explanation, only possible theories. Brandon Triche’s struggles are confounding given how much talent and potential he possesses. There’s no easy answer… Read more »
Carter-Williams fuels Fair in victory against Villanova
Michael Carter-Williams continued to find C.J. Fair in the right spot for big buckets, and Fair continued to knock them down. Fair was 7-for-12 from… Read more »
Syracuse baseball team sees growth despite obstacles
In mid-October, the Syracuse club baseball team traveled to Penn State for the State College Classic Invitational. It was a 12-team tournament that consisted of… Read more »
