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It's lit: Kannapolis relaunches as Cannon Ballers

It's lit: Kannapolis relaunches as Cannon Ballers

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers burst on to the scene Wednesday night as the Class A White Sox affiliate unveiled a new name and logos in advance of its move to a downtown ballpark in 2020.

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#Nationals No. 2 prospect Luis Garcia rips a triple in the @MLBazFallLeague, proving it's not just the #WorldSeries Nats who can swing the stick.

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— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) October 24, 2019
Prospects key to future Rockies' roll

With big bats throughout the organization and versatile infielders like Ryan Vilade, Colorado could rejuvenate the big league club with a wave of homegrown talent.
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BREAKING: HODGETOWN to host 2020 Texas League All-Star Game on June 23, 2020.

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— 💍Amarillo Sod Poodles💍 (Blue Checkmark) (@sodpoodles) October 23, 2019
This is what it's all about 😍 5-year-old Roman stopped by the stadium to meet Toasty and to show off his Halloween costume! #myrmvibes #bestcostumeever #halloweenvibes pic.twitter.com/3513dRUBKu
— Vibes Baseball (@VibesBaseball) October 22, 2019
Future holds history for Hartford

Hartford will host the Eastern League All-Star Game for the first time in circuit history in 2021, as the Yard Goats plan to showcase the franchise and their region.
Luke Raley is finding his 💪 stroke. The @Twins outfielder homered for the third time in as many games in the @MLBazFallLeague.

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— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) October 22, 2019

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It's lit: Kannapolis becomes Cannon Ballers

In advance of moving to a new ballpark, the Class A Chicago White Sox team revealed its new name -- the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. MiLB.com's Ben Hill has the details.
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