Category Archives: El Paso Chihuahuas

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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Reds sign former TinCaps closer to minor-league deal

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Cincinnati Reds reportedly have signed former San Diego Padres reliever Kevin Quackenbush to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to big-league camp at spring training. “Q” split the past four seasons between San Diego’s major-league and Triple-A teams. … Continue reading →

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Ex-TinCaps outfielder Renfroe plates 7 for Padres

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Fort Wayne TinCaps outfielder Hunter Renfroe made quite an impression in the first week of his big-league audition with the San Diego Padres, from being intentionally walked in his first MLB plate appearance to driving in seven runs in Tuesday’s game. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Hot Rods hurler gets win in first MLB start

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Bowling Green Hot Rods pitcher German Marquez earned his first major-league win in his first MLB start Wednesday. Marquez previously made three relief appearances for the Rockies, making his MLB debut two weeks ago, but Colorado called on him … Continue reading →

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Esparza, Pena named MWL players of the week

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Fort Wayne TinCaps outfielder Jhonatan Pena and Lake County Captains RHP Matt Esparza respectively were named the Midwest League offensive player and pitcher of the week for the period of June 20-26. In four games during that time, Pena batted .313 … Continue reading →

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