Alexis Farinacci

Freelance Baseball Writer and Social Media Editor at Freelance

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Tampa Bay Lightning sign Goaltender Ryan Fanti to one-year, two-way deal

4 days ago | boltsbythebay.com | Alexis Farinacci

Fanti played in 37 regular season games with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears in 2024-25. He had a 18-13-5 record, a .907 save percentage, and a 2.71 GAA. The Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday signed undrafted free agent goaltender, Ryan Fanti to a one year, two-way contract deal woth $775,000 in the NHL and $80,000 in the minors. The news that the Lightning had signed Fanti was first reported by PuckPedia on X. Fanti played in 37 regular season games with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears in 2024-25.
A thunderous week continues for the Lightning: Second top-level hockey official leaves organization

1 week ago | boltsbythebay.com | Alexis Farinacci

Stacy Roest served as head of the player development department; and was the assistant general manager and general manager of Tampa’s AHL affiliate Syracuse Crunch. The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves now with not one, but two big holes to fill as the offseason gets underway.
Griffin Canning Struggles as Mets Drop Series Finale to White Sox

1 week ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

With severe storms in the forecast for the Queens area of New York on Wednesday evening, the series finale between White Sox (17-38) and Mets (34-21) was moved from a 7:10 p.m. start to a 1:10 p.m. afternoon matinee. Right-handed pitcher Shane Smith (1-3, 2.68 ERA) took the mound for Chicago against right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning (5-1, 3.23 ERA) for the Mets, who were looking for the series sweep and to keep their four-game winning streak alive.
USA Defeats Switzerland 1-0 in a Battle That Came Down to Overtime

1 week ago | boltsbythebay.com | Alexis Farinacci

After going 8-0, the Swiss couldn't find that one goal as the Defensive Battle Went to the US. It was a battle of the defenses in the Gold Medal match of the IIHF World Championships, of which Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman, Janis Moser was a big part of defensively. After three scoreless periods, the Gold Medal match headed to overtime in which the United States of America scored in the 62nd minute to come away with the 1-0 win over Moser and the Switzerland National Team.
Janis Moser and Team Switzerland Set to Go for Gold at the IIHF World Championships

1 week ago | boltsbythebay.com | Alexis Farinacci

The 24-year Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman had one assist, one point, and was plus-1 in 17:58 on the ice in the Swiss’ win over Denmark. Janis Moser and Team Switzerland Set to Go for Gold at the IIHF World ChampionshipsJanis Moser and Team Switzerland are going for gold after they defeated Denmark 7-0 on Saturday in the semi-final match of the 2025 IIHF World Championships in Stockholm.
Frankie Montas Starting Rehab Assignment, Paul Blackburn Nearing Return

2 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

The New York Mets are one step closer to getting two of their pitchers back on the major league roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Frankie Montas is set to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Saturday, while Paul Blackburn is scheduled to make one more rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Montas has yet to make his Mets debut after signing a two-year, $34 million deal with the club last offseason, which includes a player option for 2026.
Three Tampa Bay Lightning players represent their home countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships

2 weeks ago | boltsbythebay.com | Alexis Farinacci

Emil Lilleberg represented Norway, Janis (J.J.) Moser represented Switzerland, and Wojciech Stachowiak, represented Germany. Three Tampa Bay Lightning Players Represent Their Countries at the 2025 IIHF World ChampionshipsThe 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championships began earlier this month in Stockholm Sweden and Herning, Denmark.
Baty Leads Offense in 5-1 win over Boston

2 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

After a dismal few days offensively for the Mets, the club needed to get something going in to the series finale against the Red Sox on Wednesday night. A task that seemed tall with Tylor Megill (3-4, 1.34 ERA) on the mound for the Mets against Boston’s lefty Garrett Crochet (4-3, 2.04 ERA). The offense exploded for five runs, a total that eclipsed more runs than their last three games combined.
Blackburn, Mauricio Lead Syracuse to Wednesday Win

2 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

Paul Blackburn was back on the mound on Wednesday for his fifth rehab assignment (his second with with Triple-A Syracuse) as he continues his rehab back from dealing with knee inflammation. Blackburn was nearly unhittable, throwing seven scoreless innings. He gave up just one hit, walked two, and struck out six, looking the strongest he has this season. He threw 87 pitches (54 for strikes) and improved his ERA to 2.63.
Mets Offense Lays Another Egg in 2-0 Loss

2 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

After dropping game one on Monday night to the Red Sox, the Mets hoped to claim a win and turn things around offensively. However, the Mets suffered yet another shutout—their third shutout of the season—in a 2-0 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway. The Mets also have their first three-game losing streak of the season. Clay Holmes got his job done, giving up just two earned runs on four hits and three walks over six innings pitched. He struck out five on 90 pitches (53 for strikes).