Glocally Newark

Former Newark Outfielder Gets Final Shot With Dodgers

Gibbons wanted a shot at redemption so he returned to the diamond the very next year in hopes of working his way back to the big leagues. In 2008, he bounced around various minor league teams, including the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.

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Jonas Brothers Coming To Newark Monday

This Monday the Jonas Brothers will be stopping by Newark to play a free exhibition softball game at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

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Bears’ Daryle Ward Getting Hot at the Right Time

In the world of Major League Baseball, Daryle Ward was looked at as nothing more than a solid utility player with a bit of power. Even last season with the Bears, Ward didn't impress all that much when he hit .222 in 30 plate appearances. Things are different in Newark this year as Daryle Ward is one of the core pieces of the Bears' offense.

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Benitez Returns to Help Bears Make Run at Playoffs

Heading into end of the first half of the season things appeared bleak for the Newark Bears. They had fallen into last place in the standings and there were some serious questions over whether or not the team would even finish out the remainder of the season. The second half has brought along many changes. One of which is that the Bears have a chance to ascend back to the top of the standings.

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Newark Well-Represented In All-Star Game

Last week, the Atlantic League held its annual All-Star game featuring players from both the Freedom and Liberty divisions. Long Island played host to the All-Star festivities, which were held last year at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Three Newark Bears players were selected to represent the Freedom Division.

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Weekend Bears Recap

Last weekend, the Bears opened a three game series against the Long Island Ducks at home. The Bears dropped Friday’s contest by a score of 9-5, but rebounded on Saturday for a 6-2 victory. I was in attendance for Sunday’s rubber game between the two teams and was pleasantly surprised by the large turnout (over [...]

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Newark Bears Highlights: Kennard Jones’ At-Bat

This is video of Newark Bears slugger, Kennard Jones' at-bat against the Long Island Ducks from 05/23/2010.

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The World is at Your Fingertips

Hey, Newark! So you may not live in the most exciting place in the world, but guess what? That place is only a half-hour and two bucks away! Can you really ask for more?

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Bears Go From Worst To First

Last week, Newark fell into its first slump of the season. Despite excellent hitting from many of the Bears regulars, the team was swept in a three game series on the road by the Camden Riversharks.

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Bears Open The Season In Dramatic Fashion

Last Thursday, the Newark Bears officially opened the 2010 season against the Camden Riversharks.

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