Behind the Mic...15 Hours with Ed Kalegi

Bears & Eagles Riverfront stadium is home to the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional this week. With 4 games each day, the front office and game day staff has become pretty close, very quickly.

Ed Kalegi, Newark Bears PA announcer and on-field host has been on site working the tournament. No questions have gone unasked and no topics have been left undiscussed during yesterday's near 15 hour press box shift.

Here are some of the highlights....

BB: You do a lot of voice over work when you are not working for the Bears, what are some of your other current projects?

Ed Kalegi: In the off season I work for the NJ Ironmen (Save by Meola!). Right now I am the voice of weather phone as well appearing in two movies coming out later this summer and next winter.

..............hours later..

BB: I am really looking forward to seeing the new Sex & the City Movie!

Ed Kalegi: Ya know, it is always weird for me to catch that show, because I actually used to be classmates with Kristin Davis. We both attended Rutgers, and were actually scene partners in some acting classes. By the end of the semester, our friendship was on the fence of dating - but then, things got weird. Wait- don't post that, my wife might read this!

............hours later...

BB: How many outs to go?

Ed Kalegi:....177

Check back for more updates from the press box throughout the weekend. We'll be here, stop by!

Now Batting...(cue the music!)

Now that we have completed 2 homestands, the players have settled into their personal batting (or pitching warm up) music. We get a lot of inquires from fans about the names and artists of some of these songs. Ask and you shall receive...

Randall Simon - Low, Flo Rider
Mike Just - Self Esteem, Offspring
Tim Sweeney - Take You There, Sean Kingston
Keith Reed - You Know What It Is, T.I.
J.J. Truillo - Low Rider, War
Rich Scalamandre - Bleed It Out, Linkin Park
Corey Aldridge - Clap Back, Ja Rule

Diamond Dash, Tomorrow!

Moms, don't forget tomorrow you will have a chance to race to win a free diamond ring courtesy of Carbo Jewelers. Can't wait to see you all there. Happy Mother's Day and good luck!

The Saturday Morning Shuffle

Even for a Saturday night 6:05 games, the Newark Bears front office staff arrives at the ballpark at 9AM. There is a ton to do to get the ball park ready, and there are always numerous events taking place before the game even starts, (blood drive today!)- and most importantly there is usually breakfast. This morning, we enjoyed some bagels from The BagelBistro in North Arlington.

Jealous of our breakfast?? Don't forget to come out on Mother's Day when Bears General Manager, John Brandt will be cooking omelets for all moms!!

Jerson Ravelo Stops By!

Jerson Ravelo, an Olympic Boxer who currently lives in Newark, NJ, stopped by the Den for last night's game. Jerson will be boxing undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward in the Cayman Islands on Showtime, June 20th. Jerson was a 2000 Olympian for the Dominican Republic. Ravelo is 18-2 as a professional and looks to gain steps to a Super Middleweight Championship bout.

Jerson is active with the youth of Newark and assists them daily letting them know that there are people out there that do care.

Jerson, thank you for stopping by, best of luck next month!

Castro Arrives!

Ladies and Gentleman, Ramon Castro has returned to Newark. Ramon arrived at the ballpark yesterday from Venezuela. Everyone is super excited to have Ramon back - not only because his crazy antics keep all us of entertained, but because Ramon finished off the season last year batting .343 - the 3rd highest in the Atlantic League! Ramon has been working out since he has arrived, and is looking forward to joining his teammates during the upcoming home stand. Welcome back!

Join our Team!

The Newark Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society is taking place at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on June 28- 29th - and fans, we need your help. Join the Newark Bears Relay team by clicking here.

The over night event is one of the largest fundraisers in the state, and the Newark Bears are proud to be apart of it. Stay tuned for updates on exciting performances and event highlights!