Category Archives: Pensacola Blue Wahoos

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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Mariners acquire ex-Dragons infielder in 3-team trade

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Seattle Mariners acquired former Dayton Dragons infielder Shed Long in a three-team trade also involving the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees. In addition to the Mariners getting Long, the Reds received major-league RHP Sonny Gray and minor-league … Continue reading →

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Bolivar returning for third season as Dragons manager

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Luis Bolivar will return this year for a third season as manager of the Dayton Dragons, the Cincinnati Reds announced Wednesday. In addition to managing the team the past two seasons, Bolivar also has been Dayton’s hitting coach (from 2014 … Continue reading →

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O’Reilly, Sanchez named Midwest League players of the week

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Peoria Chiefs RHP Mike O’Reilly and Bowling Green Hot Rods outfielder Jesus Sanchez respectively were named the Midwest League pitcher and offensive player of the week for the period of June 5 to 11. O’Reilly made one start during that … Continue reading →

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Bolivar promoted to manager of Dayton Dragons

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Luis Bolivar, who served as hitting coach for the Dayton Dragons the past three seasons, will manage the Midwest League team in 2017, the Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday. It is Bolivar’s first regular-season assignment as a manager, though the former … Continue reading →

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