MLL At the Break: Launch Need a Push

July 9, 2014

Sitting on the bubble as we draw closer to the end of this exciting MLL season the Florida Launch made a big move before yesterday’s 4:00 trade deadline. The Launch and Bayhawks worked out a deal that sends Kevin Crowley to Chesapeake, in return the Launch receive Steven Brooks, David Earl, and Jon Hayes. The Launch did lose their 3rd best threat on offense, but were the beneficiary of a…

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MLL At the Break: Bayhawks Improve at Deadline

July 9, 2014

After losing to the Ohio Machine 14-16 on Friday, the Chesapeake Bayhawks fell to 3-7 on the season, taking sole possession of last place in the MLL standings. For the first time in franchise history the Bayhawks are out of the playoff picture at the half-way point of the season. Even with multiple trade accusations and moves during the season, the Bayhawks cannot figure out how to win. 3-7 and the…

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Bayhawks Acquire Kevin Crowley; Launch Add Brooks

July 8, 2014

In a deal right before the MLL trade deadline today, the Florida Launch sent 2013 MLL MVP Kevin Crowley to the Chesapeake Bayhawks for Steven Brooks, Jon Hayes and David Earl. The Bayhawks also get a 2015 fourth round collegiate draft pick. Crowley, who is currently with Team Canada, has 17 points this season. The three midfielders have a combined 17 points. Earl was just traded to the Bayhawks in…

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MLL Trade Deadline: Examining Team Needs

July 8, 2014

With the MLL trade deadline approaching this week, I have taken a team-by-team look at player needs heading into the stretch run of the season. What areas might each team need to improve? Due to the nature of the league and its trades, I will not speculate on specific players I expect traded. In Major League Baseball, the likely players on the market are fairly evident. That’s not as true…

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MLL At the Break: New York Lizards Sit in Third Place

July 7, 2014

The New York Lizards head into the third and final break of the MLL season in good position to make the postseason. Right now, they are third in the MLL standings and are one game behind both the Rochester Rattlers and Denver Outlaws for first place. The season got off to a great start as the offense looked as good as advertised in a 18-15 win over the Rattlers. However,…

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Vote: Tomahawk Shades MLL Player of Week Ten

July 7, 2014

Vote for the Tomahawk Shades MLL Player of the Week for a chance to win free Otter Mesh- at the end of the MLL season, three voters will win! Joe Walters- Chesapeake Bayhawls Despite the loss to Ohio, Joe Walters has continued his torrid MLL season with another eight point game. Walters missed the start of the season while playing with the NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks but he has been…

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MLL Playoff Race: Deadline Nears, Buy or Sell?

July 6, 2014

Week Ten is now completed in the MLL, and with only 4 games remaining the contenders and pretenders are becoming more visible. Last seasons regular season winner, the Denver Outlaws are still atop the standings, but the have some company.  The Rochester Rattlers have been striking opponents down en route to a 7-3 record which ties them for first place, and with standing a major collapse, the Rattlers and Outlaws…

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Rattlers Tie for First With Win Over Hounds

July 6, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s been six years since the Rochester Rattlers last made it to the Major League Lacrosse playoffs. The Rattlers are in good position to end that streak this season, especially after Saturday night’s 15-13 victory over the Charlotte Hounds at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Three players – Justin Turri, and rookies Mark Cockerton and Jordan Wolf – had three goals each for Rochester, and goalkeeper John Galloway…

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