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Colorful Names (in baseball)

Sunday, June 25th, 2017
The Buffalo Bison finally got on the winning track in Syracuse thanks to pitcher Glenn Sparkman. He is pictured here in the bullpen before entering the game with another colorful name: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (left)

The Buffalo Bison finally got on the winning track in Syracuse thanks to pitcher Glenn Sparkman. He is pictured here in the bullpen before entering the game with another colorful name: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (left)

Winning Ways

Saturday, June 24th, 2017
The Chiefs are on a win streak and have defeated the Buffalo Bison two straight games thanks to some active bats. Centerfielder Andrew Stevenson went 2-for-4 yesterday. He is shown here in the bottom of the third inning getting back to first after taking a lead. Syracuse won last night 2-1.

The Chiefs are on a win streak and have defeated the Buffalo Bison for two straight games thanks to some active bats. Centerfielder Andrew Stevenson went 2-for-4 yesterday. He is shown here in the bottom of the third inning getting back to first after taking a lead. Syracuse won last night 2-1. In both games the winning run came courtesy of Irving Falu (who hit two home runs).

Infielder Irving Falu

Infielder Irving Falu

The Most Interesting Lawyer in the Cuse

Friday, June 16th, 2017


Gioia Gensini got into fitness to blow off steam when she was studying for the bar nearly 3 decades ago. Today she is a certified trainer at Metro Fitness. We caught up with her after one of her classes for Wellness Wednesday, which is held in Clinton Square.

Scoring Position

Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Syracuse FC took 8 shots on goal last night against FC Buffalo. Two of them, one by Jacob Kohlbrenner (pictured) and another by Nate Bourdeau made it thru. After tonight's win, Syracuse will host Erie on Saturday.

Syracuse FC took 8 shots on goal last night against FC Buffalo. Two of them, one by Jacob Kohlbrenner (pictured), and another by Nate Bourdeau found the back of the net. After tonight’s win, Syracuse will host Erie on Saturday.

Flag Day 2017

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
Syracuse FC pre-game march

Syracuse FC pre-game march

Welcome Back E.B.

Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
Emmanuel Burriss was active on his return to NBT Bank Stadium for the Chiefs. He led off the line up and played second base. Here he assists in a force out at second base in the top of the first inning.

Emmanuel Burriss was active on his return to NBT Bank Stadium for the Chiefs. Here he assists in a force out at second base in the top of the first inning of a double header against the Pawsox.

Week in Review

Sunday, June 4th, 2017
This week the yellow smoke and red checkered flag signaled victory for Syracuse FC.

Signs of Victory: This week the yellow smoke and red checkered flag signaled victory for Syracuse FC. The team picked up the first win of the season by beating Dayton 1-0.

Well Worth the Nate

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
Nate Bourdeau scored a goal in the first half of today's game. It ended up being the difference in the 1-0 win against the Dayton Dynamo.

Syracuse FC’s Nate Bourdeau scored a goal in the first half of today’s game. It ended up being the difference in the 1-0 win against the Dayton Dynamo. It was the club’s first win. They lost to Dayton last week.

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, June 1st, 2017
James Jackson, aka Puddin

James Jackson, aka Puddin, former BBBL Commissioner

Here’s a throwback to a SIF Conversation about the BBBL.