Category Archives: 2012 Playoffs

Erickson returning for 6th year as Timber Rattlers manager

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Matt Erickson will return for a sixth season as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this year, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday. The Appleton native has been with the team since 2009, serving as Timber Rattlers hitting coach for two … Continue reading →

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Eight of top 11 prospects played in Midwest League

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

The Midwest League continues to be a conduit through which many of baseball’s top prospects pass. The latest evidence of this comes from MLB.com’s recently-released list of top prospects; eight of the top 11 players are former Midwest Leaguers. Of … Continue reading →

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Brewers announce Timber Rattlers coaching staff

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

The Milwaukee Brewers announced today that Matt Erickson will return for a fifth season as manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this year. The Appleton native has been with the team since serving as its hitting coach in 2009. Since … Continue reading →

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A’s trade Donaldson for Lawrie and 3 prospects

Posted on November 29, 2014 by

The Oakland Athletics traded 3B Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays for INF Brett Lawrie and prospects Sean Nolin, Kendall Graveman and Franklin Barreto. Donaldson was a catcher for the 2008 Peoria Chiefs, who were affiliated with the Chicago … Continue reading →

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Padres promote Valentin to MLB first-base coach

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

The San Diego Padres announced today that former major-leaguer Jose Valentin will be their first-base coach next season. Valentin managed the Fort Wayne TinCaps the past two seasons, leading them to the playoffs both years. The TinCaps lost to the … Continue reading →

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