Category Archives: Pacific Coast League

Shoemaker to skipper the Loons again in 2019

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Wednesday that John Shoemaker will return this year for a second consecutive and fourth overall season as manager of the Great Lakes Loons. This will be his 43rd season in the Dodgers organization, and his … 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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Rangers acquire ex-Chiefs infielder Wisdom

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Texas Rangers acquired third baseman Patrick Wisdom from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, in exchange for utility player Drew Robinson. Wisdom, a former Midwest Leaguer, split the 2018 season between the Cardinals and their Triple-A affiliate. He batted … Continue reading →

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DeJong signs 6-year, $26M extension with Cardinals

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Peoria Chiefs infielder Paul DeJong, who made his major-league debut last year, signed a six-year, $26 million contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. That is the largest contract extension ever for a player with less than … Continue reading →

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D-backs trade two ex-Midwest Leaguers in three-team deal

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Steven Souza to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday as part of a five-player, three-team deal also involving the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks parted with two former Midwest League players in the trade. In … Continue reading →

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