Category Archives: Hudson Valley Renegades

Albernaz replaces Ruiz as Hot Rods manager

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Craig Albernaz will manage the Bowling Green Hot Rods this year instead of Reinaldo Ruiz, the team announced. Ruiz was slated to return for a fourth season at the helm of the Hot Rods, but the Tampa Bay Rays reassigned … Continue reading →

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Two-way player McKay to start season with Hot Rods

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Tampa Bay Rays have decided to start two-way player Brendan McKay in the Midwest League this season. That means the Bowling Green Hot Rods will have their own version of Shohei Ohtani this year. McKay was drafted by the … Continue reading →

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Reinaldo Ruiz returning as Hot Rods manager

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday that Reinaldo Ruiz will return as manager of the Bowling Green Hot Rods this coming season. It will be Ruiz’s fourth season at the helm of the Hot Rods, and his ninth year as … Continue reading →

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Two Padres trades include four ex-Midwest Leaguers

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The San Diego Padres made two trades Tuesday, and each included two former Midwest League players. The first trade involved the Padres sending outfielder Jabari Blash to the New York Yankees for third baseman Chase Headley and RHP Bryan Mitchell. … Continue reading →

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Hot Rods get Honeywell and two first-round draft picks

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Bowling Green Hot Rods fans are likely to see some screwballs at the ballpark this year. I’m not talking about the players on the roster, though it’s possible some of them qualify, too. I’m referring to the screwball pitch thrown by … Continue reading →

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