Packy Naughton, after two years of big league experience, was primed to become an integral piece of a big league bullpen heading into 2023. He seemed primed to earn that spot this spring with five innings of scoreless relief in four appearances when he felt his forearm seize up on the mound. It was … [Read more...]
Former BC coach Gambino reflects on Sal Frelick’s pro career
Sal Frelick has always been a fast learner. As a three-sport standout at Lexington High School, his superior high school performance led to offers to play for both the football and baseball teams at nearby Boston College. Frelick picked baseball, although up until that point, he’d never focused on … [Read more...]
MLB: Conn. native Mike Burrows almost back from TJ surgery
Heading into the 2023 season, chances were good that pitcher Mike Burrows was going to get his first shot at the major league level. Selected in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB Draft right out of Waterford High School in Connecticut, Burrows has always been considered a high-level prospect. This is … [Read more...]
NEBJ MLB awards: Impactful seasons from New England pros
Despite the challenges of weather-shortened seasons and limited scouting attention, a fair number of New England natives find a way to achieve their dream of playing major league baseball. Collectively, those New Englanders leave a distinctive mark on the game every season and thus deserve their own … [Read more...]
UMass Lowell instrumental in Danny Mendick’s rise to big leagues
In 2013, Danny Mendick – 19 years old at the time – was playing shortstop for Monroe Community College in upstate New York when fortuitous destiny altered his baseball trajectory. Coming out of high school in nearby Pittsford, Mendick had no scholarship offers to play ball. So off he headed to … [Read more...]
Former UConn pitcher Scott Oberg contemplates uncertain future
With five major league seasons under his belt, Colorado Rockies pitcher Scott Oberg has demonstrated a rare resilience that was built through sustained physical hardship. Oberg’s first taste of that was in 2010 when the Tewksbury, Mass., native was playing for UConn. At age 20, as a sophomore, Oberg … [Read more...]
