The Ithacan

Former student called up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Andrew Sullivan and Caitie Ihrig • October 4, 2017

Tim Locastro, Ithaca College former student, was called up to the MLB Sept. 29 by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bend it like Beck: Baseball moves into new era

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • April 20, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the need for baseball to keep progressing.

Editorial: School and game, tied for first

By The Ithacan • September 18, 2013

Ithaca College is not a place that many would expect to frequently pump out professional athletes — and it doesn’t. This is why it is unusual to hear the story of Tim Locastro, a senior who was drafted...

From Bomber to Blue Jay

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • September 11, 2013

After every home baseball game this summer at Bowen Field in Bluefield, W.Va., infielder Tim Locastro walked around the field, while children and their parents approached him and his teammates asking for...

Tim Locastro to sign with Toronto Blue Jays

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 13, 2013

Junior shortstop Tim Locastro announced Tuesday he will forgo his senior season of college baseball to play professionally. On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Locastro in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball Entry Draft. Locastro led the Blue and Gold in nearly every hitting category during the 2013 season. He hit…

Tim Locastro to sign with Toronto Blue Jays

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 12, 2013

Tim Locastro spoke with assistant sports editor Steve Derderian to answer some questions about his recent decision to play professional baseball.

Locastro selected in MLB Draft

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 11, 2013

During the second day of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted Bombers' shortstop, rising senior Timothy Locastro, as the 385th pick in the 13th round. Locastro is the fourth Bomber in the past five years to be drafted by an MLB team. After the 2012 season, the Oakland…

Locastro selected in MLB Draft

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 10, 2013

During the second day of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted Bombers' shortstop, rising senior Timothy Locastro, in the 13th round and the 385th pick overall. Locastro...