Brady Farkas began at 104.5 The Team in February of 2014. He is the host of 'Capital Region Sports Saturday,' heard each Saturday from 9-10 AM and serves as the station's 'Capital Region Insider.' He also spent 2.5 months as the afternoon co-host with Jeff Levack in 2016. Farkas is a 2008 graduate of Shenendehowa High School and a 2012 graduate of Oswego State University, where he was a four-year basketball and hockey broadcaster. He also spent four years as a pitcher on the Lakers baseball team. In addition to radio, Farkas served two years (2014-15) as the pitching coach at Hudson Valley Community College. He spent 2013 as the pitching coach at Norwich University in Vermont.
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Albany Could Be Host For More NCAA Championships (AUDIO)
Joining 'Big Board Sports' with Rodger Wyland today was Times Union Sports Editor and columnist Pete Iorizzo, who talked about the possibility of Albany becoming a championship destination for NCAA sports like women's volleyball and NCAA fencing...
Is Hoffman Getting Close to Call-Up? (AUDIO)
After throwing a scoreless inning in the MLB Futures Game last night in San Diego, Shaker graduate Jeff Hoffman continues to impress.
He struck out one in his inning of work and hit 96 MPH on that strikeout. He's the highest rated Colorado Rockies prospect and appears close to reaching the Mile High City...
Murphy Smith Still Chasing Big League Dream (AUDIO)
With all the hype around newly-drafted Capital Region baseball players Ian Anderson, Garrett Whitley and Jeff Hoffman, sometimes you forget about the guys who have been in affiliated baseball for a while now, like 2006 Shen grad Murphy Smith...
Coming Up Today on ‘Big Board Sports’
Happy Monday, everybody!
We've got a packed show today on 'Big Board Sports' with Rodger Wyland as we hit the MLB All-Star Break.
Rodger and Brady Farkas break down the Yankees' first half of play, discuss the most disappointing member of the team and dive into all the local sports news...
Hoffman Throws Scoreless Frame in Futures Game
Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman took the mound in his biggest stage to date on Sunday night, throwing a scoreless inning for the U.S. team in the MLB Futures Game in San Diego.
The game, which serves as a precursor to the MLB All-Star Game, highlights the top prospects in baseball...
Glens Falls Star Gets Offer From Albany (AUDIO)
Congratulations to Glens Falls sophomore Joseph Girard III, who has just picked up his second official scholarship offer. Girard gets the offer from the University at Albany and head coach Will Brown.
Girard is gaining national notoriety for his ability to score the basketball...
Hoffman Prepping For Futures Game (AUDIO)
Congratulations to Shaker High School product Jeff Hoffman, who was selected to represent the Colorado Rockies and Team USA at the MLB Futures Game this Sunday in San Diego.
The game, which is a precursor to the MLB All-Star Game, features some of the top talent in all of Minor League Baseball...
What’s Next For Matt Harvey? (AUDIO)
What is next for Matt Harvey after being diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Will he elect for surgery or is this something he can pitch through?
We got all the answers from Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, who is on top of all things Mets-related...
Yankees Suspend Top Prospect For Two Weeks
One New York's prospect failure is another's fame: Mets prospect Amed Rosario has been named to the MLB Futures Game in place of Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo.
Why is Mateo not playing in Sunday's showcase of talent? The Yankees suspended him for two weeks following comments he made to Yankees personnel about why he hasn't received a promotion to AA...
Knicks Won’t Get Westbrook (AUDIO)
Dwyane Wade has left the Miami Heat for the Chicago Bulls. How shocking is that move and what does it do to both organizations?
We brought in Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press today to break down that move and others in the NBA's offseason thus far:
Like: Have the Knicks done enough this offseason to make themselves a contender for a playoff berth...
Breaking Down the Jets Issues w/ Fitz, Mo + More (AUDIO)
We are just two months away from the start of the NFL season and the Jets still have no idea who the starting quarterback will be for them. Will it be Geno Smith, the embattled former quarterback? Or will the team finally come to terms with Ryan Fitzpatrick and settle this months-long debate between the two sides...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? (AUDIO)
Matt Harvey is on the disabled list, and even worse for Mets fans, he's visiting a vascular specialist in St. Louis.
For a team that likes to internalize injury concerns, the fact that Harvey is going outside the organization is very concerning...