Category Archives: 2019 All-Star Game

Two former MWL All-Stars involved in Twins-Marlins trade

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Minnesota Twins acquired RHP Sergio Romo from the Miami Marlins on Saturday in a four-player trade including two former Midwest League All-Stars. The Twins parted with 2017 MWL All-Star first baseman Lewin Diaz to get Romo, 2019 MWL All-Star … Continue reading →

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Franco getting promoted to Florida State League

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Bowling Green Hot Rods shortstop Wander Franco — considered by many to be the top prospect in baseball — will be promoted from the Midwest League to the high-A Florida State League, where he will play for the Charlotte Stone … Continue reading →

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Betts wins Home Run Derby, is named MVP of All-Star Game

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Bowling Green Hot Rods catcher Chris Betts won the Midwest League Home Run Derby on Monday, then was named the MVP of the MWL All-Star Game a day later after he blasted the game-winning homer for the East Division team. … Continue reading →

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Midwest League announces Home Run Derby field

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Midwest League announced Monday which eight players will participate in next week’s Home Run Derby. There will be four players from each division. The Home Run Derby take place at South Bend’s Four Winds Field on Monday, June 17, … Continue reading →

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Hansen gets promoted after scoreless streak reaches 33.2 innings

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

It’s been over seven weeks since the last time Austin Hansen gave up an earned run. The mostly-starter made seven more appearances for the Quad Cities River Bandits since giving up that run, and has compiled a scoreless streak of … Continue reading →

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