Category Archives: Southern League

Sams drives in winning run vs. Cuba in Netherlands’ WBC victory

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

There was a big upset in the World Baseball Classic this morning, and a former Midwest Leaguer ended it in the bottom of the 9th inning. Kalian Sams, who played with the 2007 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the 2009-11 Clinton LumberKings, drove in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beloit Snappers, Clinton LumberKings, Jackson Generals, Midwest League, Southern League, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, World Baseball Classic | Leave a comment

Razor Shines to manage Loons in 2013

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Former major-leaguer Razor Shines will manage the Great Lakes Loons in 2013, one year after serving as the team’s hitting coach. From the press release: “I’m very excited to be asked by the Dodgers to lead the Great Lakes Loons … 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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The Soler Effect: Attendance spikes where Cubs prospect plays

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

In four games with the Peoria Chiefs, Chicago Cubs prospect Jorge Soler has hit well and positively impacted attendance at the two Midwest League ballparks he played at so far. Soler made his Peoria Chiefs debut Friday in Burlington, which … 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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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