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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Remillard Leads Coastal to CWS Final Four
Zach Remillard's collegiate career is still going after the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers knocked out Texas Tech at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
The 7-5 win kept the Chants alive and Remillard did his part at the plate, going 2-5, but also in the field with this dazzling play:
Remillard, the La Salle High School product, was drafted by the White Sox in the 10th round of the Major L
Sam Perkins Weighs in on LeBron, Michael and More (AUDIO)
Sam Perkins spent nearly 20 years in the NBA playing for the Mavericks, Lakers, Sonics, and Pacers. He's also a Shaker High School graduate and Capital Region product.
We brought in Perkins today to talk about the NBA Finals and his reaction to seeing LeBron win a title for Cleveland...
‘Relish’ Looking For First Hot Dog Race Win (AUDIO)
If you go to the Tri-City ValleyCats games, you've noticed the "Hot Dog Race" at the end of the 7th inning. Ketchup, Mustard and Relish all vie for supremacy each night in the race from the left field bullpen to the third base dugout.
The race has been taking place since 2006 and Relish has NEVER won, despite several close calls, disqualifications and an almost win at the 2008 All-Star g
From Chasing the Pros to Being a Pro (AUDIO)
Before he was a professional, Tim Lynch used to chase down the pros. Lynch spent his childhood in Florida visiting Spring Training sites and Florida State League games as an avid autograph collector.
Now, Lynch, recently drafted in the 9th round by the New York Yankees, is starting his own professional career in the Appalachian League...
BREAKING: LeBron to Return to Cleveland
Well, maybe the summer of 2016 won't be ruled by the courtship of LeBron James by NBA teams. The NBA season ended just three days ago but speculation has already been abound about LeBron going to play in Los Angeles, or even returning to Miami...
NFL Star Amazes on ‘America’s Got Talent’
I'm not going to lie to you. Before this video, I had never heard of Jon Dorenbos, long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles. He's entering his 14th season in the City of Brotherly Love.
While long snapper may not be a position of much fanfare, Dorenbos second life may bring him plenty of that...
Anderson Named HS All-American
The honors and accolades keep coming in for Shenendehowa star baseball player Ian Anderson. The senior was named a second-team high school All-American for his work in helping lead the Plainsmen to the NYS Class AA Championship.
Oh, in addition to that...
David Ortiz Won’t Consider Retirement
Despite hitting .339 thus far with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says he won't reconsider his retirement:
From ESPN.com:
"Everything hurts," he said. "It even hurts to think. Last time I reached second after a double, I almost called for a timeout so they would get me out of the game...
Mets Should Not Pursue Reyes
Baseball-wise? It makes perfect sense. It's at least worth a gamble.
But in general? It is a bad idea:
The Mets are struggling to keep infielders healthy. With David Wright out in the long-term and Lucas Duda injured as well, with some durability issues around Neil Walker and Wilmer Flores, going after Jose Reyes makes sense...
Cohoes Native Leads Coastal to Win Over Florida
The Coastal Carolina baseball team upset top-ranked Florida in the first game of the 2016 College World Series in Omaha on Sunday night.
While most of the world was watching the Cavaliers and the Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Chanticleers were beating the Gators 2-1...
Anderson Has Deal in Place With Braves
As he said on this Saturday's edition of 'Capital Region Sports Saturday,' Shen pitcher Ian Anderson will sign a pro contract with the Atlanta Braves.
While Anderson cannot officially sign until after this week's Shenendehowa graduation, it's nice to know that the Capital Region will have another millionaire in its graces...
Hoffman Fans 11 in Dominant AAA Start
I just have to feel that the Major Leauge promotion is on the horizon for Colorado Rockies prospect and Shaker High School grad Jeff Hoffman. I thought all along Hoffman would be up in June and he keeps making his case:
What's most impressive is the 11 strikeouts and zero walks, which brings his K/BB up to 79:29...