Category Archives: Jackson Generals

Big-leaguer’s brother named new Cougars manager

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

A former hitting coach and brother of a current major-league player was named the new manager of the Kane County Cougars on Tuesday. Vince Harrison, older brother of current free-agent big-leaguer Josh Harrison (who played for the 2008-09 Peoria Chiefs), … Continue reading →

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J.D. Martinez trade includes two ex-Midwest Leaguers

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Detroit Tigers traded outfielder J.D. Martinez to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, getting a trio of minor-league infielders in return. Two of those infielders — Dawel Lugo and Sergio Alcantara — are former Midwest Leaguers. The third one, middle … Continue reading →

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Ex-TinCaps outfielder traded twice in one afternoon

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Fort Wayne TinCaps outfielder Mallex Smith was traded twice Wednesday, going from the Atlanta Braves to the Seattle Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays in one afternoon, with only 77 minutes separating the two transactions. Both trades involving Smith also … Continue reading →

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Lugnuts lefty added to All-Star Futures Game roster

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Lansing Lugnuts LHP Angel Perdomo was added Thursday to the All-Star Futures Game roster for the World Team. The Toronto Blue Jays prospect replaces Jackson Generals RHP Dylan Unsworth, who is on the disabled list because of a hamstring injury. Unsworth, a Seattle Mariners prospect from South … Continue reading →

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Ex-LumberKings pitcher makes MLB debut for Mariners

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Clinton LumberKings pitcher Edwin Diaz made his major-league debut for Seattle on Monday, providing a glimmer of hope for Mariners fans during his inning of relief. Diaz made his debut in the 7th inning against the Cleveland Indians at Seattle’s Safeco … Continue reading →

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