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New adventure: former broadcaster finds new purpose

New adventure: former broadcaster finds new purpose

After four seasons as the radio voice of the Frisco RoughRiders, Ryan Rouillard stepped away from his "dream job" this offseason to pursue a career in firefighting and life support services.

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Bucs plunder prospects

The Pirates acquired 19-year-old prospects Liover Peguero and Brennan Malone from the D-backs in exchange for veteran Starling Marte.
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— Homer the Dragon (@CLTKnightsHomer) January 27, 2020
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The best field in the @CalLeague1 is getting a face-lift, by none other than @domcj5, the reigning Turf Manager of the Year. #FueledByFun #SoundTheHorn pic.twitter.com/KNNawISTF0
— Inland Empire 66ers (@66ersBaseball) January 28, 2020
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Astros blast off

Anibal Sierra, Abraham Toro and Chas McCormick led the way last year to make the top three plays in the Houston system.
Baseball's best prospects

With Wander Franco at No. 1, the Rays boast six players on MLB Pipeline's new Top 100 Prospects list. Gavin Lux, Luis Robert, Adley Rutschman and MacKenzie Gore fill out the top five.
Today we mourn the death of those in the accident in Calabasas. Both Kobe & John gave so much of themselves to the sports they loved. We remember the impact they & their families had and will continue to have on the sports community https://t.co/lSgEskVamN
— Visalia Rawhide (@VisaliaRawhide) January 27, 2020
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— Mississippi Braves (@mbraves) January 26, 2020
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Motown magic

Cam Gibson and Derek Hill (who else?) flash serious leather, while Casey Mize makes history in his Double-A debut for the top Tigers moments of the 2019 season.

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Winter Meetings bring women together

Two years into its second decade, the Women in Baseball Leadership Event continues to grow as more than 150 attended the annual gathering at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.
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Ex-'Riders broadcaster blazing new path

After spending four years in what he described as a dream job, former Frisco radio broadcaster Ryan Rouillard left the field to pursue a career in firefighting and life support services.
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Lake was fish in Spokane's summer pond
Yanks' Balkovec sees dual responsibility
Integration spread from field to stands

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Diversity & Inclusion

Winter Meetings bring women together

Two years into its second decade, the Women in Baseball Leadership Event continues to grow as more than 150 attended the annual gathering at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.
MiLB hosts its first Diversity in Sport Forum
MiLB announces 2019 Women in Baseball Leadership Scholarships
Parker named 2019 Rawlings Woman Executive of Year
Flying Squirrels? No, Ardillas Voladoras!

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Ex-'Riders broadcaster blazing new path

After spending four years in what he described as a dream job, former Frisco radio broadcaster Ryan Rouillard left the field to pursue a career in firefighting and life support services.
Boddy, Reds revving up mound program
Lake was fish in Spokane's summer pond
Yanks' Balkovec sees dual responsibility
Integration spread from field to stands

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New Minor League names, logos for 2020

During the 2019-20 Minor League Baseball rebranding season, nine teams changed their names, logos or both. Ben Hill provides a roundup of all the new looks.
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Toolshed: Burrell knows way to San Jose

After a career that started as a No. 1 overall pick and ended as a two-time World Series winner, Pat Burrell is preparing for his next role in baseball -- that of Class A Advanced San Jose hitting coach.
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