Category Archives: 2018 Playoffs

Parrish to return as Whitecaps manager in 2019

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish will return as manager of the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2019 after leading the team to a 69-70 record during the regular season and a second-half postseason berth that took them to the second … Continue reading →

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Former Bandits hurler Kelly agrees to Dodgers deal

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Quad Cities River Bandits pitcher Joe Kelly reportedly has agreed to a 3-year, $25 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander went 4-2 with a 4.39 ERA, 68 strikeouts and 32 walks in 73 relief appearances (65.2 … Continue reading →

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Bowling Green Hot Rods get new owner

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Two weeks after winning their first Midwest League championship title, the Bowling Green Hot Rods have a new owner. On Tuesday the Hot Rods announced the team has been sold to BG SKY, LLC, which is solely owned by businessman … Continue reading →

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Hot Rods win their first Midwest League championship

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Bowling Green Hot Rods took another early lead against the Peoria Chiefs in Game 4 of the Midwest League Championship Series, and it was enough for the Kentucky cars to cruise to a 7-2 win that gave them their … Continue reading →

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Hot Rods a win away from first MWL championship

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Bowling Green Hot Rods beat the Peoria Chiefs 6-1 in Game 3 of the Midwest League Championship Series, putting them one win away from their first MWL title. Meanwhile, the Chiefs look to win the last two games of … Continue reading →

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