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A Tradition Impacting Baseball for Generations: The Seventh-Inning Stretch

by Jack Melanson, Senior Writer Baseball’s seventh-inning stretch is a tradition in America’s pastime that allows players and fans alike to get up and stretch between the top and bottom halves of the seventh-inning. For Yankee fans, this is when Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” proudly plays throughout Yankee Stadium. Other professional teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, play Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” during the … Continue reading A Tradition Impacting Baseball for Generations: The Seventh-Inning Stretch

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Catching Up with Manhattan Baseball

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor With campus fully engrossed with basketball and lacrosse action, Manhattan baseball has started their non-conference slate of games in the comfortable temperatures of the south. The Jaspers entered the 2019 season looking to build off of a productive 2018 campaign that saw the team amass a 25-28 overall ledger and a 13-11 MAAC record. Despite the many positive takeaways from a … Continue reading Catching Up with Manhattan Baseball

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Aaron Boone Visits Campus to Talk Leadership

by PETE JANNY, Asst. Sports Editor Current New York Yankees Manager and former MLB player Aaron Boone visited campus last Friday to give a talk centered on the importance of leadership and how his career experiences have helped shape his leadership abilities. The event was coordinated by Student Engagement as part of the organization’s Lecture Series which has previously featured other celebrities such as current Yankees catcher … Continue reading Aaron Boone Visits Campus to Talk Leadership

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Catching Up With Former Jasper and Current Minor Leaguer Tom Cosgrove

by RikkiLynn Shields Social Media Editor Tom Cosgrove, a former Jasper was drafted from Manhattan College in the 12th round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres during his junior year. Before being drafted, Cosgrove was studying finance here at Manhattan. Since being drafted, Cosgrove has already been promoted twice and most recently pitched for the Class A Fort Wayne TinCaps. Overall, Cosgrove pitched … Continue reading Catching Up With Former Jasper and Current Minor Leaguer Tom Cosgrove

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Fabian Pena & Joe Jacques Selected in 2018 MLB Draft: The Giant Swing and Hooking Fastball That Made Two Jaspers “Go Pro”

by JACK MELANSON, News Editor Fabian Pena and Joe Jacques punched their tickets to the pros this summer in what is seemingly becoming a tradition for the Jasper baseball program.  Pena was selected as a catcher by the San Francisco Giants in the 25th round (736th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft. Later, in the 33rd round (984th overall), Jacques would walk the plank … Continue reading Fabian Pena & Joe Jacques Selected in 2018 MLB Draft: The Giant Swing and Hooking Fastball That Made Two Jaspers “Go Pro”

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Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

by JOHN JACKSON, Sports Editor A lot has happened around Manhattan College athletics since the Jaspers finished their finals to conclude the spring 2018 semester. Over the past few months, there have been teams that finished their 2018 seasons, teams that welcomed incoming student-athletes and coaches, former Jaspers continuing on their playing careers, preseason honors and polls released and a few sports with seasons that … Continue reading Summer Break Sports Recap: New Coaches, Alumni Success and More

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Fabian Peña: A Journey From Cuba and a Dream of Playing in MLB

by VICTORIA L. HERNANDEZ, Senior Writer Manhattan College junior Fabian Peña started playing baseball when he was seven years old in Cuba. He joined his parents in the USA for better opportunities and a better future. That better future would be achieved by fulfilling his one goal: becoming a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. Peña, like any other kid, started playing in the streets. “My … Continue reading Fabian Peña: A Journey From Cuba and a Dream of Playing in MLB

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Jaspers Baseball to Provide Buses to Home Games at Dutchess Stadium

by VICTORIA L. HERNANDEZ & JACK MELANSON, Senior Writer & Editor The Manhattan College baseball program welcomed a new head coach this season, as Mike Cole has taken charge of the storied Jasper team. Cole is assisted by Vincent Redmond and Chris Cody. Cody is a Jasper baseball alumnus and is a newly inducted member of the college’s Athletic Hall of Fame. With new leadership … Continue reading Jaspers Baseball to Provide Buses to Home Games at Dutchess Stadium

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Manhattan College Baseball is Underway for 2018

Manhattan College Jaspers started the baseball season this past weekend. For infielder Matt Forlow, it feels like a fresh new start because the team has an entirely new coaching staff. “This year is just different from all the years prior,” Forlow said. “Everything is new for us, the style of coaching, style of play, different philosophies when it comes to hitting and defense. It’s exciting.” … Continue reading Manhattan College Baseball is Underway for 2018

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