Author Archives: Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Ex-Lugnuts hurler Syndergaard undergoes TJ surgery

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Lansing Lugnuts and current New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He is expected to return sometime during the 2021 season. In the Midwest … Continue reading →

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Kenny Rogers in the Midwest League

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Country music legend Kenny Rogers died Friday at age 81. Upon seeing the news, I automatically thought of former baseball player Kenny Rogers, who pitched in the major leagues for 20 seasons. Before making his MLB debut for the Texas … Continue reading →

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Ex-Bees infielder Moustakas signs 4-year deal with Reds

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Burlington Bees infielder Mike Moustakas will stay in the National League Central Division after signing a four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Moustakas batted .254 with 35 HR and 87 RBI in 143 games with the Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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Turner to return as Snappers manager for 2020 season

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Lloyd Turner will return for a second season as manager of the Beloit Snappers, the Oakland Athletics announced Tuesday. Turner was a rookie manager in 2019, when he led the Snappers to a 54-84 overall record. He has coached in … Continue reading →

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South Bend sweeps Clinton to win Midwest League title

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The South Bend Cubs beat the Clinton LumberKings 5-0 in Game 3 of the Midwest League Championship Series to win the franchise’s first MWL title since 2005. The Cubs went undefeated through all three rounds of the playoffs, and finished … Continue reading →

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