Category Archives: 2012 Playoffs

Erickson to manage Timber Rattlers for 9th straight season

Matt Erickson will return for a ninth straight season as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday. The Appleton native has been with the team since 2009, serving as hitting coach for two years before becoming manager … Continue reading

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Erickson returning to manage Timber Rattlers again

Matt Erickson will return as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for an eighth consecutive season, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Tuesday. The Appleton native has been with the team since 2009, serving as hitting coach for two years before becoming manager … Continue reading

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Erickson returning for 7th year managing Timber Rattlers

Matt Erickson will return as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this year for a seventh consecutive season. His staff will include two new coaches, both of whom played in the Midwest League. Erickson began his coaching career as the … Continue reading

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Ex-Captains skipper is BA’s MiLB Manager of the Year

Akron RubberDucks skipper Dave Wallace was named Baseball America‘s Minor League Manager of the Year on Wednesday. Among his qualifications: leading Akron to the Eastern League championship title despite losing 12 consecutive games during the regular season. Wallace managed the … Continue reading

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Ex-Kernels pitcher Berrios makes MLB debut

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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