
Andrew Santillo


Stony Brook Baseball Has Local Connection In Matt Gallup
The biggest story in college sports right now is the Stony Brook University baseball team.

LeBron, Heat Advance To NBA Finals
Finally, LeBron solved his Game 7 woes.
Now, the Miami Heat are one step from helping LeBron James capture the championship ring that has eluded him for his entire career.

Astros Complete Draft, Including Locals Christian Garcia & Zach Remillard
The Houston Astros complete their draft on Wednesday afternoon and it included two players with local connections.

Darin Mastroianni Up With Twins & Other Local MLB Notes
Darin Mastroianni only played one summer with the Saratoga Phillies, but it was a memorable one.

MAAC Baseball Heads To Joe Bruno Stadium
Starting Thursday, the eyes of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will be concentrated on Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, in Troy.

Casper Wells Homers At Yankee Stadium And Other Local MLB Notes
Casper Wells had quite a day on Sunday.
The Schenectady native served up a Mother's Day present, blasting a home run at Yankee Stadium, in his return to the Empire State, with the Seattle Mariners.
His mother, Daiva, had asked for a home run before the game and the former South Troy Dodgers star delivered...

UAlbany Women’s Lacrosse Takes On Florida In NCAAs
The University at Albany women's lacrosse team is back in the NCAA tournament.
The Great Danes (12-5) take on the University of Florida, Saturday afternoon, at 1 p.m.

Patriots Promote RPI Grad Matt Patricia To Defensive Coordinator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate Matt Patricia just coached in his third Super Bowl, this past February.

John Lannan Turning It Around And Other Local MLB Notes
Former Siena College starter John Lannan was surprised before the season began, when he was sent down to Class-AAA Syracuse.

Gerardo Suero, Logan Aronhalt Leaving UAlbany Hoops
It looked like the bad news came on Friday, when word leaked out about Gerardo Suero deciding to leave the University at Albany basketball program.
On Monday, the Great Danes were hit with a double dose of negativity, when Logan Aronhalt announced he will be leaving the program, to continue playing, but to continue his academic career in a program which UAlbany doesn't offer...

J.D. Martinez Out To Great Start And Other Local MLB Notes
J.D. Martinez may not be from the Capital District, but the former Tri-City ValleyCats outfielder is off to a terrific start for the Houston Astros.

Derek Jeter To Receive Degree From Siena College
At this year's May Commencement, Siena College will award New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter with an honorary degree.
The Yankees Captain will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his leadership, accomplishments on the baseball field and dedication to improving the lives of young people through his Turn 2 Foundation...