Category Archives: California League

Two former Midwest League players involved in trades today

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a pair of trades today, and both involved former Midwest League players. The Diamondbacks sent CF Chris Young and cash considerations to the Oakland A’s for SS Cliff Pennington and infield prospect Yordy Cabrera, then traded … Continue reading →

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Billy Hamilton sets new single-season record for stolen bases

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton set a new record for stolen bases in a single season by swiping four bags Tuesday, giving him 147 for the year. The previous record was held by Vince Coleman, who stole 145 bases for … Continue reading →

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Clinton’s Shipers no-hits West Michigan

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

The last time a no-hitter was thrown in the Midwest League, the Clinton LumberKings were the victims. On Wednesday, it was their turn to do the no-hitting. LumberKings lefty Jordan Shipers threw all nine innings of the no-hitter against the … Continue reading →

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USA routs World 17-5 in All-Star Futures Game

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Believe it or not, the World team led 4-0 at one point during yesterday’s All-Star Futures Game. That was before the U.S. team’s bats woke up. The U.S. Futures beat the World Futures 17-5, led offensively by a pair of … Continue reading →

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Former Dragon Hamilton steals 100th base of season

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

In 135 games with the Dayton Dragons last year, Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton stole 103 bases. He stole his 100th base of the season on September 3. This year he’s blowing away that pace — not to mention every … Continue reading →

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Angels and Padres swap former Midwest Leaguers

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

The San Diego Padres traded RHP Ernesto Frieri to the Los Angeles Angels today in exchange for a pair of minor-leaguers, infielder Alexi Amarista and RHP Donn Roach. All three players are former Midwest Leaguers. Frieri pitched for the Fort Wayne … Continue reading →

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