Category Archives: Tri-City ValleyCats

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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Astros announce River Bandits coaching staff

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Quad Cities River Bandits will have a new manager for the upcoming season, the Houston Astros announced Thursday. QC’s new skipper is Ray Hernandez, who was the development coach for Houston’s Triple-A affiliate last year. He was the pitching coach … Continue reading →

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Benson, Donato named Midwest League players of the week

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

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 →

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QC’s Donato named August’s MWL player of the month

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

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 →

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Quad Cities gets all-new coaching staff for 2018

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

A former MLB pitcher will make his managerial debut this year as skipper of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Mickey Storey, who pitched in the major leagues for the Houston Astros (2012) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013), is the … Continue reading →

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