Category Archives: South Atlantic League

Former Hot Rod Dietrich to make MLB debut today

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Former Bowling Green Hot Rods infielder Derek Dietrich is set to make his major-league debut against the San Diego Padres today. He was called up by the Miami Marlins to take the place of infielder Chris Valaika, who was put on the … Continue reading →

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Gomez signs 3-year, $24 million extension with Brewers

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

CF Carlos Gomez has agreed to a 3-year, $24 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team he’s played with the last three seasons. He reportedly will be paid $7 million in 2014, $8 million in 2015, and $9 … Continue reading →

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River Bandits name Harold Craw general manager

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

The Quad Cities River Bandits announced Harold Craw as their new general manager Tuesday, making him the first African-American GM in Midwest League history and, shockingly, the only one in all of Minor League Baseball. In the announcement posted on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalachian League, Charleston RiverDogs, Johnson City Cardinals, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits, South Atlantic League | Leave a comment

Choi named ABL player of the week

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Seattle Mariners prospect Ji-Man Choi was named the Australian Baseball League player of the week after hitting .350 (7-for-20) with 2 HR and 5 RBI during the last week of December. Choi, a first baseman, is hitting .326 with 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinton LumberKings, Great Lakes Loons, Lake County Captains, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, South Atlantic League, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | 1 Comment

Choo dealt to Reds in three-team trade

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

From The Associated Press: The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder Shin-Soo Choo to the Cincinnati Reds and acquired prized pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team deal Tuesday night. Center fielder Drew Stubbs was sent from Cincinnati … Continue reading →

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Astros return to Midwest League as new River Bandits affiliate

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

All the speculation that the Houston Astros would be the new MLB affiliate of the Quad Cities River Bandits turned out to be accurate. In a press conference this afternoon, it was announced that the two clubs entered into a … Continue reading →

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Chiefs, Cougars, Kernels change MLB affiliations

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Three Midwest League teams officially announced new MLB affiliation deals today, and none of them were a surprise. As expected, the Chicago Cubs moved from Peoria to Kane County, the St. Louis Cardinals moved from Quad Cities to Peoria, and … Continue reading →

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MWL playoffs recap: TinCaps, Captains, Snappers and Bees win

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

In best-of-three series such as those that make up the first round of the Midwest League playoffs, winning the first game is seen as a significant advantage. By winning their respective opening games Wednesday, the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the Lake … 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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