Category Archives: Lansing Lugnuts

MLB’s top 3 OF prospects played in MWL

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

In the run-up to unveiling its 2013 Top 100 Prospects list Tuesday evening, MLB.com has been revealing its top 10 rankings for each position. The top outfielders were the last ones to be announced, and the top three of them … Continue reading →

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Tamargo to manage Lugnuts again in 2013

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that John Tamargo, Jr., will manage the Lansing Lugnuts again in 2013. He was named Midwest League Manager of the Year in 2012, his rookie season as a skipper. The Lugnuts won a franchise-best … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Playoffs, Baseball Hall of Fame, Clinton LumberKings, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | 1 Comment

Peoria Chiefs announce field staff for 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

The St. Louis Cardinals announced the new field staff for the Peoria Chiefs today. Former major-league catcher Dann Bilardello will manage the team while former Cardinals RHP Jason Simontacchi serves as pitching coach and former Cardinals catcher Erik Pappas is the hitting … Continue reading →

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Valentin to return as TinCaps manager

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Former major-leaguer Jose Valentin will return next year as manager of the Fort Wayne TinCaps after leading the team to the Midwest League Championship Series during his rookie season as a skipper. The TinCaps posted a 69-71 record during the regular … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays, Marlins pull off blockbuster trade

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Today’s blockbuster, 12-player trade between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins includes many former Midwest League players. Unofficially (as of this writing), the trade involves the Marlins sending RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, SS Jose Reyes, INF/OF Emilio Bonifacio and … Continue reading →

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Nicolino named Topps MWL Player of the Year

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Justin Nicolino was named the Topps Midwest League Player of the Year today. The lefty went 10-4 with a 2.46 ERA, 119 strikeouts and 21 walks (one intentional) in 124.1 IP for the Lansing Lugnuts. Nicolino was part of a formidable … Continue reading →

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Angels trade Haren to Cubs for Marmol

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

***UPDATE: The proposed Haren-Marmol trade fell through, despite multiple reports of it being a done deal. I will keep this post up, however, because it still contains Midwest League statistics from notable MLB players.*** The Angels reportedly traded SP Dan Haren … Continue reading →

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Marlins hire Redmond as new manager

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Former Lansing Lugnuts manager Mike Redmond has been hired to replace Ozzie Guillen as skipper of the Miami Marlins. He agreed to a three-year contract. Redmond was manager of the Lansing Lugnuts in 2011, when he was named Midwest League … Continue reading →

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Former Lugnut scores winning run in World Series

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

For the second time in three years, the San Francisco Giants are the World Series champions. This time they did it by sweeping the Detroit Tigers and winning the final game 4-3 in 10 innings. Former Lansing Lugnuts 2B/SS Ryan Theriot … Continue reading →

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