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Those who wondered how the Cyclones would survive the heat of the pennant race without their leading hitter, Cole Frenzel, needed only look to the young man who took his position at first base last month. … Full Article

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After nearly 30 years coaching at the Major League level and in his second summer as manager of the Mets' Class A short-season affiliate on Coney Island, Rich Donnelly doesn't have to pull any punches when it comes to describing what he sees on a ballfield. … Full Article

With the McNamara Division title likely out of their reach, the Brooklyn Cyclones will have to play their best baseball of the season down the stretch to hold off the surging Batavia Muckdogs in the race for the New York-Penn League's coveted wild-card spot. … Full Article

The Cyclones couldn't prevent Tri-City from celebrating the clinching of the Stedler Division title at MCU Park on Wednesday night. … Full Article

Borough President Marty Markowitz’s announcement Wednesday that he has put together a coalition of officials and community leaders to bring casino gambling to Coney Island is, in a sense, a “back to the future” move. … Full Article

The New York Aquarium’s shark exhibit is one of the Coney Island institution’s prime attractions, along with the aquarium’s friendlier otters, seals and walruses. Visitors are fascinated by these beautiful, yet deadly, predators.
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With a 5 1/2-game lead in the New York-Penn League Wild-Card race, the Brooklyn Cyclones are currently in position to take on the team with the league's best record come playoff time. … Full Article

Brooklyn third baseman Dimas Ponce doesn't have the name recognition of some of the Cyclones' other budding prospects. … Full Article

Hansel Robles didn't dare look behind him into the Brooklyn bullpen last Friday night.

The way he was pitching, no one else was bothering to do so either. … Full Article