Category Archives: International League

Albernaz replaces Ruiz as Hot Rods manager

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Craig Albernaz will manage the Bowling Green Hot Rods this year instead of Reinaldo Ruiz, the team announced. Ruiz was slated to return for a fourth season at the helm of the Hot Rods, but the Tampa Bay Rays reassigned … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Baseball League, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Charlotte Stone Crabs, Durham Bulls, Florida State League, Hudson Valley Renegades, International League, Midwest League, New York-Penn League | Leave a comment

Astros trade four ex-QC players for Gerrit Cole

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Gerrit Cole from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, parting with four former Quad Cities River Bandits to get the right-handed hurler. The Pirates received three players with major-league experience — third baseman Colin Moran, RHP … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Playoffs, Beloit Snappers, Indianapolis Indians, International League, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits | Leave a comment

Toby Gardenhire to manage Cedar Rapids in 2018

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

(Read my update to this post here.) A Gardenhire will be managing for the Minnesota Twins again next year. Multiple reports say Toby Gardenhire will manage the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2018. He is the son of Detroit Tigers manager … Continue reading →

Posted in Beloit Snappers, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Chattanooga Lookouts, International League, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Rochester Red Wings, Southern League, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

Wong leads Durham to Triple-A championship title

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Bowling Green Hot Rods second baseman Kean Wong went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a double to lead the Durham Bulls to a 5-3 win over the Memphis Redbirds in this year’s Triple-A National Championship Game. Wong provided … Continue reading →

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Ex-Snapper leads PCL to Triple-A All-Star Game win

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Beloit Snappers third baseman Renato Nunez hit a three-run homer to account for half the Pacific Coast League’s runs in the team’s 6-4 win over the International League in Wednesday’s Triple-A All-Star Game. As a result, the Oakland Athletics … Continue reading →

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