Category Archives: Tennessee Smokies

Cubs-Mariners trade involves four ex-Midwest Leaguers

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

The Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners completed a four-player trade Wednesday, and all four players are former Midwest Leaguers. The Cubs traded a pair of prospects, first baseman Dan Vogelbach and RHP Paul Blackburn, to the Mariners for left-handed … Continue reading →

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Sullivan, Hernandez named MWL players of the week

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

Bowling Green Hot Rods catcher Brett Sullivan and Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Jose Hernandez respectively were named the Midwest League offensive player and pitcher of the week for the period of June 13-19. During that time, Sullivan batted .500 … Continue reading →

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South Bend skipper to stay same in ’16

Posted on December 17, 2015 by

Jimmy Gonzalez will be back as manager of the South Bend Cubs in 2016. It will be Gonzalez’s second season as South Bend’s manager, and his third year as a skipper in the Chicago Cubs organization. The former catcher’s 14-year minor-league career … Continue reading →

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MWL alumni Almora, Gordon have 5-for-5 days

Posted on April 19, 2015 by

Midwest League alumni Albert Almora and Dee Gordon each turned in a 5-for-5 performance Saturday. Almora’s five hits and an RBI led the Tennessee Smokies to a 7-1 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The Chicago Cubs prospect batted .329 … Continue reading →

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Mateo throws no-hitter; Guillon pitches 6 hitless innings

Posted on August 25, 2013 by

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Victor Mateo threw a no-hitter for the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits on Saturday, two years after pitching one for the Bowling Green Hot Rods. When Mateo no-hit the Lake County Captains in 2011, it was a 7-inning … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Playoffs, 2014 All-Star Game, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Dayton Dragons, Great Lakes Loons, Jacksonville Suns, Lake County Captains, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League, Montgomery Biscuits, Southern League, Tennessee Smokies, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

Appel wins first game as pro; Jokisch throws no-hitter

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Mark Appel earned his first professional win Tuesday after throwing five full innings in a game for the first time as a Houston Astros farmhand. Appel, the top pick in this year’s draft, is on a pitch count … Continue reading →

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