Category Archives: International League

Four TinCaps no-hit Loons at Parkview Field

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Fort Wayne TinCaps SP Max Fried combined efforts with three relievers to no-hit the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday. It was the first 9-inning no-hitter for the franchise, which began play as the Fort Wayne Wizards in 1993.* Fried, one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte Knights, Dayton Dragons, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Great Lakes Loons, International League, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League | Leave a comment

Henry’s homer highlights Clinton’s 5-2 win over Bowling Green

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Five runs in the middle innings, including a a 2-run homer by Jabari Henry, were enough for the Clinton LumberKings to beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods 5-2 at Ashford University Field on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The Hot Rods … Continue reading →

Posted in Midwest League, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Clinton LumberKings, Peoria Chiefs, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, International League, Durham Bulls, Pawtucket Red Sox | Leave a comment

Two former MWL players involved in Lowrie trade

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

The Oakland Athletics acquired INF Jed Lowrie and RHP Fernando Rodriguez from the Houston Astros today for 1B Chris Carter, RHP Brad Peacock and C Max Stassi. Rodriguez and Stassi played in the Midwest League. Rodriguez pitched for the 2005 Cedar Rapids Kernels, posting an 8-10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cedar Rapids Kernels, Indianapolis Indians, International League, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, snowbound stadiums, South Bend Silver Hawks | Leave a comment

Sandberg to manage Hot Rods; Upton traded to Braves

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Jared Sandberg, nephew of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, will manage the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2013. He managed the Short-Season A Hudson Valley Renegades the last three seasons, including when the team won the New York-Penn … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Playoffs, Baseball Hall of Fame, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Dayton Dragons, Hudson Valley Renegades, International League, Kane County Cougars, Louisville Bats, Midwest League, New York-Penn League, Peoria Chiefs, South Bend Silver Hawks, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | Leave a comment

Red Sox hire Farrell as manager, send Aviles to Blue Jays

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

The Boston Red Sox reportedly have hired John Farrell as their new manager and will send SS Mike Aviles to the Toronto Blue Jays as compensation. Farrell had a 154-170 record in his two years as Toronto’s manager. He was … Continue reading →

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Larry Parrish named Whitecaps manager

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Former big-leaguer Larry Parrish was announced as the new West Michigan Whitecaps manager this morning. He played 15 seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Montreal Expos and the Texas Rangers, but also a short stint with the Boston … Continue reading →

Posted in International League, Midwest League, Toledo Mud Hens, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

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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Pillar ties Midwest League record with 6-for-6 game

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Lansing Lugnuts LF Kevin Pillar tied the Midwest League record for most hits in a game when he went 6-for-6 during his team’s 16-4 rout of the struggling Dayton Dragons on Saturday. Pillar almost didn’t get a chance to tie … Continue reading →

Posted in Burlington Bees, Carolina League, Carolina Mudcats, Dayton Dragons, Indianapolis Indians, International League, Kane County Cougars, Lake County Captains, Lansing Lugnuts, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, Potomac Nationals, South Atlantic League, Southern League, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

Ballpark review: Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

I’m going to stray from the Midwest League today to write about Victory Field, home of the International League’s Indianapolis Indians (currently the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates). Victory Field is a beautiful ballpark within walking distance of Lucas … Continue reading →

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