OAK BLUFFS, Mass. — The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks stayed alive in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, overcoming an early deficit to defeat the Newport Gulls 14-5 and force a decisive Game 3 in their New England Collegiate Baseball League semifinal series. The Sharks erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning to break open what had […]
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Gulls take game one over Sharks, 14-7
NEWPORT — The Newport Gulls erupted for 10 runs over two innings to defeat the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks 14-7 in Game 1 of their New England Collegiate Baseball League semifinal series Monday night, moving within one victory of returning to the championship series for a third consecutive season. Aiden O’Connell of Duke made his first […]
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2017 Newport Gull Kameron Misner becomes 35th alumni to make MLB debut
Kameron Misner, a standout from the 2017 Newport Gulls, has achieved a significant milestone by making his Major League Baseball debut, becoming the 35th alumni from the Newport Gulls to reach the big leagues. Misner, originally drafted in the 33rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals, played college baseball at […]
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Newport Gulls walk it off in the 10th inning to win the NECBL title
GAME 2 Back on Thursday night, the Newport Gulls hit the road to take on the Sanford Mainers at Goodall Park in Game 2 of the NECBL Championship Series. The Gulls entered the night trailing the series 1-0, needing a win to keep their season alive. Newport quieted the crowd with two runs in the […]
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Game 2 of NECBL Championship Series suspended, to resume Saturday
SANFORD, ME. — Shortly after the Newport Gulls scored five runs in the 5th inning to take a 7-0 lead over the Sanford Mainers, Game 2 of the Championship Series went in to a weather delay due to rain. After waiting for about an hour, the decision was made to suspend Thursday night’s game. With […]
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Newport Gulls drop Game 1 of the Championship Series
NEWPORT, R.I. — It was the team that could not lose versus the team invincible in postseason play. One side entered the Sanford Mainers, 16-1 in their last seventeen games. On the other were the host Gulls, who had won 10 straight NECBL playoff games over the span of two seasons. On the line: the […]
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Gulls hang on for a dramatic win, and advance to the championship
BRISTOL, CT — The Gulls returned to Muzzy Field in August for the 1st time since clinching the Fay Vincent Sr. Cup last year. On a gorgeous Monday evening in the Nutmeg State, the two final teams from 2023 would fight for the right to return to the promised land in what will go […]
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Gulls take care of Blues for game 1 win in semifinals
The quest for the Fay Vincent Cup rolls on as the Newport Gulls and Bristol Blues faced off in game 1 of the semi finals series at Cardines Field in Newport on Sunday Night. In a matchup of the 2023 NECBL championship series, the Blues who finished the season 24-18 good enough to top […]
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Gulls come out on top in wild extra-innings win
In a remarkably wild back and forth game that required 11 innings, the Newport Gulls edged out the Valley Blue Sox 10-6 to sweep the first round series and punch their ticket into the semifinals of the NECBL Playoffs. On a sunny and hot Saturday afternoon at Mackenzie Stadium, the game started out as […]
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Gulls-Blue Sox Game 2 postponed to Saturday afternoon
Tonight’s game at Valley has been postponed. The rescheduled Game 2 will now be played on Saturday, August 3rd at 1 p.m. at Mackenzie Stadium. Newport heads in to Game 2 with a 1-0 series lead. If necessary, Game 3 will take place on Sunday, August 4th at Cardines Field with a 6:35 start time. […]
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8-run 7th inning guides Newport Gulls to incredible comeback victory
The Gulls’ journey toward an 8th Fay Vincent Sr. Cup began its postseason act with an evening showdown with the Valley Blue Sox on a gorgeous Thursday in the Ocean State. This was a game in two acts, with a Valley onslaught from the first pitch. When hope appeared lost, the Gulls responded with their […]
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Gulls end the regular season on a high note with a win over Schooners
In the final regular season game for the Gulls, they were tasked with ending the season on a high note in a 7 inning game against the Mystic Schooners. Nick DiRito (UMASS Lowell) had an unorthodox outing getting his 1st start of the year in his 12th game. DiRito in his 1st start would have […]
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Newport’s bats go silent in loss to Ocean State
Fresh off of a doubleheader sweep of the Mystic Schooners to clinch the Coastal Division for the 3rd consecutive year, the Gulls returned to Cardines to play their first Sunday home game since July 2012, in the 7th and final installation of the Pell Bridge Series in 2024. While they would have their best pitching […]
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Gulls take 1-0 series lead vs Westerners
The Newport Gulls emerged victorious in game one of the semifinals, 11-6 against the Danbury Westerners on Thursday night at Cardines Field. Box Score Newport got the scoring started in a big way in the bottom of the second inning. Kolby Branch (University of Georgia) started things off with a single and later scored on a Billy Butler […]
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Newport Gulls seek host families and grounds crew volunteers
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Newport is now in the rearview mirror which means the Newport Gulls are less than three months from another season of baseball at Historic Cardines Field. A major aspect of season planning is recruiting Host Families and volunteers for the team’s Grounds Crew. “Volunteers are the heart and soul […]
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Newport Gulls announce 2023 roster
Looking to build off a year that saw Newport win its most games since 2013 (30) and captured a Coastal Division Title, the Newport Gulls are locked and loaded with an extremely impressive roster for 2023. President & General Manager Chuck Paiva and Vice President Chris Patsos have combined a mix of experienced veterans with […]
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Newport Gulls to kick off its 2023 NECBL season on June 6
The New England Collegiate Baseball League has announced the Official Schedule for the 2023 Season. For the Newport Gulls, they will be traveling to Dodd Stadium, home of the Mystic Schooners, to kick off the year on Tuesday, June 6. This will be the only game of the night as the rest of the league […]
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Newport Gulls claim Coastal Division Title with 10-3 win over Waves in regular season finale
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator After another offensive explosion for the Newport Gulls (30-14) with a 10-run sixth inning, the Gulls clinched the first-ever Coastal Division title. Newport defeated its in-state rivals, the Ocean State Waves (21-22) 10-3 at Cardines Field in the sixth and final regular season matchup between the two teams […]
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Yelich, Woodruff lead Brewers to 4-1 win over Red Sox
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Christian Yelich drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the seventh inning, Brandon Woodruff struck out nine and the Milwaukee Brewers returned to Boston for the first time in eight years and beat the Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night. Andrew McCutchen had a run-scoring […]
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Gulls extend home winning streak in thrilling fashion over Navigators, 7-6
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator For the fourth time this season, Newport (23-11) held off North Shore (8-26) by a score of 7-6 in a Cardines classic. It is the seventh game this season that the Gulls have won by one run, and the third contest between the two divisional foes that was […]
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Gulls outlast Navigators, 3-1 for eighth straight home victory
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator After a loss on the road over the weekend, Newport (18-10) did what it’s done throughout the season – respond. In a tight battle with their divisional foes from North Shore (7-22), the Gulls ended up on top, defeating the North Shore Navigators (7-22) for the third time […]
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Gulls blanked in Wakefield against Waves, 4-0
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist In yet another pitcher’s duel with Ocean State (14-15) the Gulls fell to their Rhode Island rivals in game four of the Pell Bridge Series, 4-0 Saturday night at Old Mountain Field. Collin Lowe started for Newport and was lights-out. The Bryant righty followed back-to-back scoreless outings with […]
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Gulls storm back, beat Muskrats 10 – 4
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator Down four runs early, the Gulls scored 10 unanswered on Friday night to defeat the Winnipesaukee Muskrats (10-15) by a score of 10-4 to extend their winning streak at Cardines Field to seven in a row. Newport used an offensive explosion combined with a prolific outing out of […]
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Winning streak ends at eight, Gulls fall to Blues 3-2
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist BRISTOL, C.T. – All good things must come to an end, and Thursday, Newport’s (16-9) eight-game winning streak came to a close in a 3-2 loss to Bristol (19-6) Thursday at Muzzy Field. Chase Allen made his fourth appearance and first start on the mound for the Gulls […]
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Gulls sweep Nighthawks in doubleheader, extend streak to eight
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator For the first time since 2015, the Newport Gulls (16-8) have won eight in a row. With an electric environment on hand to will the Gulls on, Newport did not disappoint, taking both the contests against the Upper Valley Nighthawks (12-12) in a doubleheader at Cardines Field. The […]
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Newport walks it off, beat Navigators 7-6 in 11 innings
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator For the second time so far this season, the Newport Gulls (13-8) are walk-off winners at Cardines Field. It was the first time since 2018 that the Gulls have played on the Fourth of July, and Newport did not disappoint, defeating the North Shore Navigators (6-16) in a […]
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Gulls shutout Westerners 3-0 for fifth straight win
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist DANBURY, C.T. — It was another dazzling pitching performance for Newport (13-8) in its 3-0 shutout victory over Danbury (10-12) Saturday night at Rogers Park. The game was called off after eight innings due to rain. Collin Lowe got the ball and delivered, notching five shutout innings with […]
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Gulls edge Waves 2 – 1 in a pitching duel
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator In the second low-scoring affair between these two rivals this season, Newport (12-8) defeated Ocean State (9-13) winning its fourth in a row, and second in three matchups with the Waves. The win moves the Gulls into sole possession of first place in the Coastal Division following the […]
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Gulls win Game 2, split doubleheader with Schooners
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist NORWICH, C.T. — After falling in heartbreaking fashion in game one 2-1, Newport (9-8) bounced back with a 3-2 game two victory in Sunday’s seven-inning doubleheader against Mystic (7-8). It was the Gulls’ first-ever trip to Dodd Stadium. In game one, Newport got a third straight dominant outing […]
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Gulls drop third matchup with Sharks, 8 – 4
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist OAK BLUFFS, MA – Newport (8-7) fell behind quickly and could never catch up in Saturday’s 8-4 loss to the Sharks (9-8) at the Shark Tank. In a 5-0 hole in the third inning, Colton Ledbetter got the Gulls back in the game with a bases loaded, two-RBI […]
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Gulls snap ski, crush Swamp Bats 14 – 6
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator After the toughest stretch offensively so far this season, the Newport Gulls (8-6) snap their four-game skid, defeating the Keene Swamp Bats (7-8) 14-6 to split the season series. It was the most runs that the Gulls have scored at Cardines Field since June of 2018. Following a vicious […]
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Gulls comeback falls short in 6 – 4 loss to Sanford
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator A heroic comeback at Cardines Field fell short as the Newport Gulls (7-6) dropped Wednesday’s game to the Sanford Mainers (5-9) by a score of 6-4. It was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, with Newport’s Jake Garland leading the way for the Gulls, making his […]
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Gulls fall to swamp Bats 6-0 at Alumni Field
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist KEENE, N.H. – In the first matchup with Keene since the 2019 season, Newport fell behind early and could never catch up in Tuesday’s 6-0 loss at Alumni Field. The final score may not be indicative of Newport’s tough luck at the plate. In the top half of […]
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Gulls drop pair in doubleheader to Navigators on Sunday
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist LYNN, M.A. — Newport (7-4) was on the wrong side of two nail-biting games against North Shore (3-9) 4-1 in game one, and 1-0 in eight innings in game two in Sunday’s seven inning doubleheader at Fraser Field. After the Navigators took an early 4-0 lead in game […]
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Eight run eighth-inning outburst leads Gulls over Navigators, 8 – 1
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist It was a scoreless game heading into the bottom of the seventh. Then, Newport (7-2) exploded for eight runs in the eighth inning, its most runs in a frame this summer and beat North Shore (1-9) 8-1 at Fraser Field Saturday night. Dominic Perachi was again the story […]
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Gulls outlasted by Waves, 12 – 10
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator The Newport Gulls (6-2) win streak comes to a close at six games at the hands of their rivals, the Ocean State Waves (5-6). The Waves outlasted the Gulls 12-10 in an offensive showdown that had an astounding 23 hits combined. Trent Farquhar continued his prolific play on […]
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Newport Gulls: Gulls in the Pros update
The Gulls have had 28 players reach the Major Leagues, including three alumni who got the call last season. After a short delay in the start of the season, the Major and Minor Leagues are underway and there are a number of former Gulls making a splash in the minors awaiting their call to The […]
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Newport Gulls seeking families to host athlete this summer
By Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls are extremely excited for the upcoming 2022 summer season. After the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to get back on track for a successful 2021 season. With the current season just a couple of months away the Newport Gulls are actively seeking […]
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Newport Gulls name Frank Holbrook as their new manager
Source: Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls have named Frank Holbrook. as the ninth manager in the organization’s history, and fifth since 2005. Currently the Head Coach at Rhode Island College, Holbrook will now get the opportunity to lead the team he has been a member of throughout his life in a multitude of capacities. “The […]
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Newport Gulls announce 2022 schedule
By Darren Katziff / Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls will kick off a 44-game schedule this June, hosting 22 home games throughout the months of June and July in search of their league-leading seventh Fay Vincent Sr. Cup. The Gulls will play their home games on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 6:35 P.M. at […]
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Newport Gulls forced to cancel Friday’s opening night game due to rain
Update: June 4 – Tonight’s game has been cancelled due to rain. The COVID-19 vaccination clinic from the Lifespan Community Health Institute and @RIHEALTH is still on! Happening at the Newport Marriott across from Cardines Field from 2 to 5pm! Anyone who gets vaccinated will receive a free ticket good for any future game. No […]
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Newport Gulls: Fifth class of Hall of Famers selected
Newport, RI – Seven Newport Gulls Alumnus will enter the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame on February 2, 2019, according to a press release published by the Newport Gulls earlier today. The Fifth Newport Gulls Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at Gurney’s Newport Resort from 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM and will include a cocktail […]
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Here’s your chance to intern with the Newport Gulls
Newport, RI – The application window to join the Newport Gulls Baseball Club as a 2018 / 2019 Intern is now open via the team’s official website,www.newportgulls.com. Internships are currently available for the Winter & Spring as well as throughout the Summer. Winter/ Spring Interns will focus on the planning and execution of the 2019 Newport […]
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Long-time Manager Mike Coombs Returns to lead Newport Gulls in 2018
The Newport Gulls announced today that, after two seasons away from the City-by-the-Sea, Mike Coombs, the most successful coach in New England Collegiate Baseball League history, will return as manager of the 2018 team. Coombs, who led the Gulls to four NECBL titles during his 11-year tenure as skipper, will once again step through the […]
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Six to be Inducted in to Newport Gulls Hall Of Fame on October 22
Newport Gulls Hall of Fame Dinner Set for Oct. 22 Six inductees, silent auction will highlight Fourth Class Hall of Fame banquet NEWPORT, R.I. – Five team alumni and one long-time volunteer will be inducted into the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 22, in a dinner ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Newport. […]
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Newport Gulls Defeat Danbury on Friday Night, Will Move on to Southern Division Championship Series
The Newport Gulls defeated the Danbury Westerners 6-5 in Game Three of the NECBL Southern Division Semifinals on Friday night at Cardines Field, and will move on to face the Mystic Schooners in the Southern Division Championship Series this weekend. Game One of the second-round playoff series is set for 6:05 p.m. at “The Shipyard,” […]
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Newport Gulls Take Game One of Southern Division Semifinals on Wednesday Night
The Gulls improved to 5-2 on the season against Danbury after defeating the Westerners 7-2 on Wednesday Night in Game One of the best-of-three series in the NECBL Southern Division Semifinals. The Gulls look to advance to the Southern Division Championship Series with a win tomorrow night at Danbury. The Gulls came out strong, batting […]
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Newport Gulls Win 25 Games for 16th Consecutive Season, Playoffs Start Wednesday
The Newport Gulls closed out the 2016 regular season in front of 2,809 fans with a 4-1 victory over the Keene Swamp Bats on Monday night at Cardines Field. The win is the 25th victory on the season for the Gulls, and secured the second seed in the NECBL Southern Division Semifinal playoffs, which begin […]
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Newport Gulls Defeat Valley Blue Sox 14-4 on Wednesday Night
After half a season of ups and downs, the Newport Gulls have caught fire in July, picking up their third straight win with a 14-4 rout of the Valley Blue Sox at Cardines Field Wednesday night. The Gulls plated 10 runs in the second inning to go up for good early in the contest, highlighted […]
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Newport Gulls Will Welcome ZOOperstars! to Cardines Field on July 11
Entertainment group to perform during game, sponsored by Clements’ Marketplace One of the most entertaining nights of the summer is coming to Cardines Field on Monday, July 11, as the Newport Gulls will welcome the ZOOperstars! performance group to the City-by-the-Sea, sponsored by Clements’ Marketplace and Lee’s Market, when the Gulls take on the New […]
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Newport Gulls to host Star Wars Night on July 4
The Newport Gulls are calling upon all Star Wars fans to come to Cardines Field on Monday, July 4 dressed in their favorite Star Wars-themed costumes – whether they side with the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance – as the Gulls host the Ocean State Waves in Pell Bridge Series NECBL action at 6:35 […]
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Newport Gulls Snap Losing Streak with 8-1 Win on Wednesday Night
A day after Newport managed one run on one hit last night, the Gulls offense exploded in front of 2,190 fans for eight runs on 15 hits on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. The Gulls defeated the Sanford Mainers 8-1 and snapped their six-game losing streak, while off the field, the organization raised over $1,800 […]
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Newport Gulls Fall to Mystic Schooners on Friday Night
The Newport Gulls fell to the Mystic Schooners Friday night at Cardines Field, losing the contest 10-4 and evening up the six-game season series at two wins apiece, with the road team now having won every game. The Gulls would fall behind from the start of the contest, when a Schooners run came across on […]
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For Second Straight Home Game, Newport Gulls Win on a Walk-Off
Gulls Walk-Off with 6-5 Win over Pilgrims Stephen Scott scores winning run on Snyder sacrifice fly The Newport Gulls improved to 6-4 on the 2016 season after defeating the Plymouth Pilgrims 6-5 Monday, winning in walk-off fashion for the second straight home game at Cardines Field. Stephen Scott (Vanderbilt), who hit the walk-off grand slam in […]
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Newport Gulls Fall to Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field on Monday Night
The Newport Gulls fell to the Ocean State Waves 4-1 on Monday night in front of 1,826 fans at Cardines Field. The Gulls, no-hit through seven innings by Waves pitching, including five perfect frames from starter Jordan Fulbright, managed just two hits total in the contest, plating their first run in the bottom of the ninth […]
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Podcast #124: Nick Lima, Director of Baseball Operations/Media Relations for Newport Gulls
Nick Lima, Director of Baseball Operations/Media Relations for Newport Gulls, joined us on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM to discuss the upcoming Newport Gulls season opener, their 2016 season, Cardines Field and much more. The Newport Gulls begin their season on the road tonight in Wakefield, R.I. versus the Ocean State Waves. The […]
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Newport Gulls Add Veteran NECBL Coach to Staff
Gulls Hire New Pitching Coach NECBL veteran Darryl Morhardt to join Manager Al Leyva’s staff The Newport Gulls have hired veteran NECBL coach Darryl Morhardt to join Manager Al Leyva’s staff as the team’s 2016 pitching coach. Morhardt, who has nearly two decades of coaching experience in the NECBL, will take over for long-time Gulls […]
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Newport Gulls Looking for Families to Host 2016 Players
Got a Gull? Host Families Needed! Newport Gulls looking for families to host 2016 players Host families are the foundation of the Newport Gulls, and the organization is searching for a few more to take in players for the upcoming 2016 season. “Gulls host families have opened their homes to our players and coaches, who […]
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Three Newport Gulls Pitchers Will Return for 2016
Pitchers Wegman, Schryver, and Wilpon all set to come back to Newport for second summer By: Nick Lima, Director of Media Relations for Newport Gulls The Newport Gulls are welcoming back pitchers Brad Wegman, Hunter Schryver, and Bradley Wilpon to the roster for the upcoming summer season. The three pitchers each played prominent roles in the team’s 2015 NECBL campaign. […]
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Newport Gulls Will Host 2016 NECBL All-Star Game in July at Cardines Field
The 23rd annual New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game will be held on Sunday, July 17th, at historic Cardines Field in Newport, RI. Hosted by the Newport Gulls, the NECBL All-Star game showcases the NECBL’s top student-athletes in a fun-filled afternoon and evening of baseball splendor. In 2015, the Newport Gulls recorded 25 wins […]
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After 11 Seasons, Newport Gulls Manager Mike Coombs Will Retire
Long-time assistant Al Leyva to lead 2016 Gulls, alongside Kevin Long The following information was provided by Nick Lima, Director of Media Relations for the Newport Gulls; After 11 seasons, Newport Gulls Manager Mike Coombs is stepping aside, but he’s leaving the organization in good hands. Long-time Hitting Coach Al Leyva will be taking the […]
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Newport Gulls to Host Playoffs Starting Monday at Cardines Field
Photo & Game Report via Newport Gulls After spending the morning clinching the NECBL Southern Division with a 3-1, 12-inning victory over the Ocean State Waves in the conclusion of a rain-suspended game, the Newport Gulls could not pick up a second victory in western Massachusetts in the nightcap. The Gulls (27-15) dropped their final […]
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Newport Gulls Fall To Mystic Schooners on Friday
Photo & Game Report via Newport Gulls Needing just two wins entering the week to clinch the Southern Division, the Newport Gulls were confident they’d have home field advantage come August. Instead, the Gulls (26-14) dropped their third game in a row, this one to the Mystic Schooners, 12-6. The Gulls scored first on a […]
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Newport Gulls Lose to Plymouth Pilgrims on Wednesday Night
Photo & Game Report via Newport Gulls Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Newport Gulls returned home for one of their last five games of the regular season Wednesday night. But the Gulls (26-12) could not capitalize on several scoring opportunities, falling to the Plymouth Pilgrims 3-2 at Cardines Field. The Pilgrims got on the […]