Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd’s contract has been purchased by the Seattle Mariners. He will report to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Cloyd previously enjoyed a brief stint with the Patriots in 2017, when he owned a 1.50 ERA over three starts. He also struck out 16 batters over just 12 innings of …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Infielder And Pitcher From New Brunswick
Bridgewater, NJ– The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League infielder Rey Navarro and local left-handed pitcher James Ziemba. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Fan Fest Signals Start Of 2019 Season Coming
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots officially kicked off the 2019 pre-season with the team’s annual Fan Fest on Saturday, April 13th. Thousands converged at TD Bank Ballpark to enjoy the various festivities throughout the free event designed to get fans excited for the start of the upcoming season, beginning on Friday, April 26th at home. Don’t Miss Out! No …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign 2017 ALPB Batting Champ D’Arby Myers
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that outfielder and former Atlantic League batting champ D’Arby Myers has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m real excited to join the Patriots and to get everything rolling,” said Myers. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back Four-Year Big Leaguer Tyler Cloyd
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that four-year Major Leaguer and former Patriot right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to be back in Somerset,” said Cloyd. “My experience there in 2017 was great! The whole organization and the fans are amazing. I cannot wait to get the season going.” Don’t Miss Out! No …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Land First Baseman Edwin Espinal
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that first baseman Edwin Espinal has been signed for the 2019 season. Espinal enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 25-year-old played 100 games with Triple-A Toledo (Detroit Tigers) last year, slashing .242 with six home runs and 24 RBI. He previously split his 2017 season …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign RHP Zech Zinicola
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that right-handed relief pitcher Zech Zinicola has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I’m happy to be back with the Patriots and am looking forward to meeting all my new teammates and staff members,” said Zinicola. “The ‘stache is back! It’s going to be another fun year.” Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Fan Fest Is Set For Saturday, April 13th
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that their annual Fan Fest will take place on Saturday, April 13th at TD Bank Ballpark from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Fan Fest is a FREE admission event to kick off spring and the upcoming baseball season. The first 500 kids in attendance will receive a complimentary t-shirt as they enter. Don’t …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back MLB Outfielder Ramon Flores
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that former New York Yankees outfielder Ramon Flores has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I feel good coming back to play again for the Patriots,” said Flores. “I spent some time with the team last year and it was a very good experience. I had a lot of fun. I’m going to do …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Major League Righty Mike Broadway
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of Major League right-handed pitcher Mike Broadway for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to get to work,” said Broadway. “I’ve heard good things about the Patriots and the Atlantic League. I’m looking forward to it. I’m ready to get started.” Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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