A former hitting coach will return to Beloit next season as the new manager of the Snappers. It is the first managerial assignment for Lloyd Turner, who was Beloit’s hitting coach in 2014 and 2015. He also served in that … Continue reading
Lake County Captains outfielder Will Benson and Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Chad Donato respectively were named the Midwest League’s offensive player and pitcher of the week for August 27 to September 3. During that period, Benson batted .357 (10-for-28) … Continue reading
Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Chad Donato was named the Midwest League Player of the Month for August. Donato won all six of his August starts while posting a 1.23 ERA, striking out 46 and walking seven in 36.2 innings. … Continue reading
Lansing Lugnuts first baseman Ryan Noda and Peoria Chiefs RHP Paul Balestrieri respectively were named the Midwest League’s offensive player and pitcher of the week for June 4-10. In five games during that period, Noda batted .500 (7-for-14) with four … Continue reading
Lake County Captains RHP Domingo Jimenez was suspended 80 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension, which is effective immediately, was announced Friday. Jimenez, a 24-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, has pitched in the Cleveland … Continue reading
