Category Archives: 2011 Playoffs

Wong leads Durham to Triple-A championship title

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

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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Cardinals’ Wong to start rehab stint in Peoria tonight

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong will begin a multiple-game rehab stint with the Peoria Chiefs tonight at Dozer Park. Wong, recovering from a left elbow strain, will bat leadoff and play second base for the Chiefs as the team … Continue reading →

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Mariners announce 2017 LumberKings coaching staff

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Three of the four Clinton LumberKings coaches for the 2017 season are newcomers to the Seattle Mariners organization. New manager Pat Shine spent the past three seasons as an administrative coach and video replay coordinator for the Miami Marlins. Here is … Continue reading →

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Recent news involving former Midwest League managers

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Several former Midwest League managers were in the news this week. One received a major award, and the other three landed new jobs. Cleveland Indians skipper Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. His … Continue reading →

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Ex-Kernels pitcher Berrios makes MLB debut

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

Former Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Jose Berrios made his major-league debut for the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, taking the loss in the Cleveland Indians’ 6-5 win at Target Field. The right-hander struck out five batters in four-plus innings, but also … Continue reading →

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