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Author: Mike Lederer

Mike Lederer is the Sports Director at WICD in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a M.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and completed his undergraduate work at Lehigh University. During his time at Lehigh, Lederer was the host of the “Two-Hour Drill” sports talk radio show on WLVR 91.3 FM and was also the play-by-play voice for www.lehighsports.com. Lederer has also worked as a web reporter for KEYE CBS in Austin, Texas, where he covered several sports stories including the Roger Clemens perjury trial.

Phillies release Luis Castillo

The Philadelphia Phillies have released 2nd baseman Luis Castillo. Castillo was signed by the Phillies on Sunday, March 20th to a minor-league contract.  He was given an 8-day tryout to make the team while star 2nd baseman Chase Utley is […]

Sidney Crosby cleared, return probable

According to Anthony J. SanFilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times, Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby is set to return to the team. Crosby has been cleared by doctors to practice with the team and will make the trip […]

Jose Contreras tabbed as Phillies closer

Jose Contreras will begin the season as the Philadelphia Phillies closer. While speaking with reporters at Citizen’s Bank Park before Tuesday’s on-deck series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Charlie Manuel said, “Right now, if I had to choose, Contreras would be […]

Phillies sign Kevin Frandsen

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 2nd baseman Kevin Frandsen to a minor-league deal. He will begin the season with the Phillies AAA affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Frandsen was recently released by the San Diego Padres and the Phillies […]