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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2015 Atlantic League Champion and four-year Patriots catcher Adam Donachie has been signed to a new player/coach role for the 2017 season. This will be the first time in Somerset Patriots history that the team will have a player/coach on the roster.   “I can’t wait to be back in Somerset,” …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of infielder Scott Kelly for the 2017 season.   “I could not be more grateful to be playing again for Somerset,” said Kelly. “The opportunity to play for one of the best organizations and play in front of the greatest fans is what makes Somerset a truly special place. I …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that three-time Atlantic League All-Star outfielder Aharon Eggleston has been re-signed for the 2017 season.   “I’m excited about my return to Somerset,” said Eggleston. “Somerset has become a second family to me. They are a first-class organization and I am happy they’ve decided to have me back.”   Eggleston enters his …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team struggled for most of the game in their Somerset County Tournament semi-final game loss Feb. 18 to Gil St. Bernards. Gill won the game handily, 69-55, and will now face top-seeded Rutgers Prep in the finals at FHS. After a slow start by both teams, Franklin seemed to be getting its groove, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich has been signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks.   The Louisiana native went 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA over 17 relief appearances with the Somerset Patriots in 2016. Additionally, Bleich struck out 28 batters against just three walks in his 22 innings of work.   Earlier this week, Bleich …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2014 Atlantic League Left-Handed Pitcher of the Year and 2015 league-champion Matt Zielinski has been signed for the 2017 season.   “The Somerset Patriots are a first-class organization,” said Zielinski. “I am excited for the opportunity to help replicate the success we had in 2015.”   Zielinski enters his third season …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM, have announced that the team will host National Anthem Auditions on Saturday, March 11th from 12-4 pm at Bridgewater Commons Mall.   The event will be a fundraiser designed to benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collecting donated supplies to ship care packages …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that Major League outfielder Jerry Sands has been signed for the 2017 season.   “I have heard a lot of good things not only about the Somerset Patriots, but also about the Atlantic League,” said Sands. “I look forward to playing in front of the best fans in the league and giving …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Kyler Newby for the 2017 season. “I look forward to seeing the familiar faces along with the new faces in Somerset for the 2017 season,” said Newby. “Last year we came up a little short, but this year I look forward to doing my part so we …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that catcher Yovan Gonzalez has been re-signed for the 2017 season.   “I am really excited about coming back to Somerset,” said Gonzalez. “I really had a lot of fun last year and I loved it! Now I am ready to get that championship back.”   Gonzalez enters his second season with …