2023 Catcher Preview
UTICA, N.Y.– It’s a new season and there’s a new set of backstops for the Utica Blue Sox. After a strong offensive season from the Utica catchers a year ago, the team looks to reload at the position this year. First up is Greg Kopp. Kopp is coming off a dominant sophomore season at […]
Blue Sox Beat the Rapids and Outlast the Rain, En Route to 7-4 Victory
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.– The rain made for quite the opponent in the early going of tonight’s game as the forecast called for a flurry of storms to hit right around game time. The rain held off at the beginning of the game and the first pitch was officially recorded […]
2023 Outfielder Preview
UTICA, N.Y.– This summer’s crop of outfielders looks to make an immediate impact for the Utica Blue Sox. The addition of a popular local athlete and a fan-favorite returner should make for an exciting group roaming the outfield grass at Murnane. The first name on this list should not be a surprise for […]
Blue Sox Threaten Comeback but Fall Short 6-4 Against Rapids
By Connor Stalker, Utica Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.–The Blue Sox came into the night with a .500 record with full intention to surpass this mark for the first time since opening day. Watertown, on the other hand, has struggled mightily out of the gate with a 6-12 record. A win would not make […]
2023 Pitcher Preview
By: James Boss, Staff Writer UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Blue Sox are bringing in a lot of new faces to their pitching staff this season as they expect to have one of the best stables of arms in the PGCBL. The senior right-handed pitcher from Limestone University, Alex Canino, represents one of […]
Blue Sox Axe Lumberjacks 6-3
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer, and Rocco Pandolfo, Group Sales Intern Behind a strong showing from Norris McClure, the Blue Sox eased past the Boonville Lumberjacks 6-3. On the mound, Coach Doug Delett called on lefty Brandon Scott to make his 2nd start of the summer. Thus far, Scott has posted a 9.53 […]
The Blue Sox Outslug the Diamond Dawgs on Historic Opening Day
By Connor Stalker, Staff Writer Little Falls, N.Y.–The PGCBL season is officially upon us, and this year’s Blue Sox club came out swinging. St. Rose righthanded pitcher Chris Palmer started the game on the mound for Mohawk Valley, while southpaw Holden de Jong a freshman from NJIT took the ball for the Blue Sox. […]
Blue Sox Offense Stifled by Dutchmen, Fall 2-1
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.– In the first game of a doubleheader, the Blue Sox dropped a close contest, 2-1, to the Albany Dutchmen. On the mound, the Blue Sox called on right-hander Thomas Roefaro who has worked a 5.11 ERA in 12 and a 1/3rd innings. For the Dutchmen, Grant […]
Blue Sox Drop Close Contest to Watertown Rapids
By Connor Stalker, Staff Writer Watertown, N.Y.– After starting out hot in the season opener, the Blue Sox bats slumped managing only 3 runs on 8 hits after torching the Diamond Dawgs pitching the night before. On the flip side, Blue Sox pitching held the Rapids’ bats to 8 hits, though timely hitting allowed […]
Utica Drops Home Opener in Extra Inning Thriller to Oneonta
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.—The Utica Blue Sox lost in heartbreaking fashion in their home opener. Avery Cook started on the mound for the Sox and pitched brilliantly through four innings, striking out 6, while allowing no hits and 1 earned run. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough as the Outlaws […]