Category Archives: Carolina League

Greene, Abrams make Midwest League debuts

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Two of this year’s top draft picks — No. 5 overall Riley Greene and No. 6 overall C.J. Abrams — made their Midwest League debuts this week, for the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Fort Wayne TinCaps, respectively. Greene was … Continue reading →

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Hansen gets promoted after scoreless streak reaches 33.2 innings

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

It’s been over seven weeks since the last time Austin Hansen gave up an earned run. The mostly-starter made seven more appearances for the Quad Cities River Bandits since giving up that run, and has compiled a scoreless streak of … Continue reading →

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Cubs announce South Bend coaching staff

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

In 2019 the South Bend Cubs will have a new manager for the first time in four years. Longtime minor-league skipper Buddy Bailey will manage the Cubs this year. After catching in the Atlanta Braves farm system for four seasons … Continue reading →

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South Bend’s series sweep highlighted by no-hitter

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The South Bend Cubs swept the Fort Wayne TinCaps in their three-game, Tuesday-to-Thursday series pitting the Midwest League’s two Indiana teams against each other. The highlight was the middle contest, in which South Bend’s Rollie Lacy and Ben Hecht combined … Continue reading →

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Brewers trade three ex-Timber Rattlers and get one back

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Milwaukee Brewers were the talk of baseball’s hot stove Thursday as they made two major moves signaling they plan to be playoff contenders this year. First the Brew Crew acquired star outfielder Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins, parting … Continue reading →

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