“Spring Breakout” – Three 2023 Knights Set to Play for White Sox Squad
As announced on March 7, 2024 by Major League Baseball, the inaugural “Spring Breakout” Prospect Games will be part of Major League Spring Training and will be broadcast live on local RSNs, MLB Network, and streamed on MLB’s Digital Properties from March 14th-17th. These games will feature seventy-two of MLB
As announced on March 7, 2024 by Major League Baseball, the inaugural “Spring Breakout” Prospect Games will be part of Major League Spring Training and will be broadcast live on local RSNs, MLB Network, and streamed on MLB’s Digital Properties from March 14th-17th. These games will feature seventy-two of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects entering the 2024 season -- including seven of the top 10 and 15 of the top 20 overall prospects.
The Chicago White Sox will face off against the Chicago Cubs on March 15 at the Spring Training home of the Cubs, Sloan Park. First pitch is set for 2:05 p.m. local time. The game will feature three players from the 2023 Charlotte Knights – catcher Adam Hackenberg, as well as pitchers Johan Dominguez and Jordan Leasure.
ADAM HACKENBERG – CATCHER
C Adam Hackenberg was promoted to Charlotte from Double-A Birmingham on July 28, 2023 and finished the season in the Queen City. At the time of his promotion to Charlotte, Hackenberg was hitting .276 (63-for-228) with 38 runs scored, 10 doubles, five home runs, 25 RBI and two stolen bases. With the Knights, the 24-year-old hit .259 (29-for-112) with 12 runs scored, six doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI over 35 games. He entered the 2023 season ranked by Baseball America as the number 30 prospect in Chicago’s system. He combined for a .271 mark with eight homers and 38 RBI between the two levels last season.
JOHAN DOMINGUEZ – RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
RHP Johan Dominguez began the 2024 season on Charlotte’s Injured List and was sent to Winston-Salem (High-A) on a rehab assignment on May 18. In five starts with the Dash, he posted a 0-2 record with a 2.45 ERA in 11.0 innings pitched. He compiled 12 strikeouts over that span. He was activated on August 6 by the Knights and went to to make eight starts with the team. The 28-year-old posted a 0-3 mark with a 5.65 ERA over 28.2 innings pitched.
JORDAN LEASURE – RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
RHP Jordan Leasure was acquired by the Chicago White Sox on July 28, 2023 with Trayce Thompson in Chicago’s trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was added to Charlotte’s active roster on July 30 and went on to post a 0-2 record with two saves and a 6.08 ERA in 15 games with the Knights (13.1 innings pitched). Before making his White Sox system debut, Leasure posted a 2-2 record with nine saves and a 3.09 ERA in 29 games pitched with Double-A Tulsa last season. He compiled 56 strikeouts over 35.0 innings pitched. A native of Brandon, FL, Leasure was drafted by the Dodgers in the 14th round of the June 2021 First-Year Player Draft.
Among the 16 Spring Breakout games, 12 will be played as part of a traditional doubleheader (one admission charge) either before or after the Major League teams square off, providing fans in attendance a sneak peek at the future stars of their favorite team. The four remaining games will be played in the Major League Spring Training stadiums in Arizona and Florida.
Pitching Leads Knights to Another Win
NASHVILLE, TN – On Friday night the Charlotte Knights pitched their second consecutive shutout victory over the Nashville Sounds. Yoendrys Gomez led the way with five scoreless innings in what was another fantastic start by the Knights right-hander. The offense did enough and the team came away with a 3-0
Wilson and McKendry Pitch Knights to Victory
NASHVILLE, TN – The Charlotte Knights received exactly what they needed on Thursday night and it came in the form of Bryse Wilson and Evan McKendry. The duo combined to pitch nine shutout innings and Charlotte snapped their skid with a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Sounds.
Knights Fall to the Sounds 14-13 in 11 Innings
NASHVILLE, TN – The Charlotte Knights and the Nashville Sounds played extra innings on Wednesday night and the extra baseball could not have started better for the Knights. After witnessing their late game lead shrink and ultimately disappear in the eighth and ninth innings, the Knights erupted for four runs
Late Rally Sinks Knights for the Third Straight Game
NASHVILLE, TN – The Charlotte Knights opened up a six game series against the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday and the result was not what the Knights had hoped for. Charlotte built a 7-4 lead late in the game, but the Sounds rallied in front of their home crowd and stole
Knights Fight Hard, Fall in Extras
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights lost in extra-innings for the second time this season on Sunday evening, a 10-7 defeat at the hands of the Durham Bulls. Charlotte was 5-1 in games that went extras prior to Sunday but the Bulls poured in four runs in the top of
Near Shutout Turns into Tough Loss for the Knights
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights were on the verge of a strong bounce back victory Saturday until the Durham Bulls exploded in the game’s final inning. Charlotte took a 4-0 lead into the top of the ninth but Durham’s offense had one last gasp. The Bulls scored seven runs,
Charlotte Blasts Three Home Runs, Falls 7-5 to Durham
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights belted a trio of Home Runs on Friday night but came up one big hit short in a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Durham Bulls. The Knights went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position and were unable to overcome a big fifth
Knights Take Another Series with 4-2 Win
MEMPHIS, TN – The Charlotte Knights won their third consecutive series to begin the season’s second half with a 4-2 victory on Sunday afternoon over the Memphis Redbirds. The final score matches the series total with the Knights taking four out of six from the Redbirds this week. A 1:45
Charlotte Hangs On for Big Win over Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN – The Charlotte Knights had their resolve tested on Saturday night by the Memphis Redbirds. Charlotte brought a 9-2 lead into the eighth inning, but Memphis came storming back. In the end, the Knights used a big insurance run in the ninth inning and did enough defensively to
Missed Opportunities Haunt Knights in 4-1 Loss
MEMPHIS, TN – The Charlotte Knights were one big hit away from turning Friday night’s game around against the Memphis Redbirds. Unfortunately, that big hit eluded the Knights all evening. Charlotte went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, left nine on base, and hit into a pair of double-plays in
Amaya Homers but Redbirds Top Knights 8-1
MEMPHIS, TN – One day after the Charlotte Knights swept a double-header from the Memphis Redbirds, the script was flipped. Memphis used a big inning and timely pitching to hand Charlotte an 8-1 loss; their first defeat suffered since last Friday.
Charlotte Takes Two from Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN – The Charlotte Knights bested the Memphis Redbirds twice on Tuesday night with a pair of convincing victories. Game One featured three Knights Home Runs and a 10-4 final tally while the 9-4 nightcap win included a Grand Slam. Charlotte has won seven of their ten road games
Tristan Gray Added to the 40-Man Roster, Called Up to Chicago
CHARLOTTE, NC – Prior to tonight’s game vs. Toronto, the Chicago White Sox recalled Charlotte Knights infielder Tristan Gray. The versatile infielder joins the White Sox as Ryan Noda was placed on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.
McKendry and Company Silence the Jumbo Shrimp
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Charlotte Knights took care of business on Saturday with an impressive 7-2 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Charlotte’s pitching staff, led by Evan McKendry, limited Jacksonville to a 3-for-30 performance while the Knights offense pounded out ten hits on their way to seven runs.
Colson Montgomery Joining the White Sox for MLB Debut
CHARLOTTE, NC – Prior to tonight’s series opener at Colorado, the Chicago White Sox recalled Shortstop Colson Montgomery from the Charlotte Knights.
Charlotte Struggles in Jacksonville after Quick Turnaround
JACKSONVILLE, FL – In an ode to the pre-2020 Minor League Baseball calendar, the Charlotte Knights traveled to Jacksonville directly following last night’s win and continued their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp this evening.
Knights Double Up Jumbo Shrimp with 10-5 Victory
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights went to work offensively Thursday night. In front of the biggest crowd of the season, the Knights provided plenty of fireworks early and often. Charlotte hit three Home Runs, tallied 14 hits, and finished with a 10-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Montgomery Delivers in Walk-Off Win for the Knights
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp played with fire, and then got burned. In a 3-3 tie game with the Charlotte Knights batting in the bottom of the ninth inning, Jacksonville opted for an intentional walk that put runners at first and second base. Up to the plate came
Knights Drop Rain-Shortened Opener to Jumbo Shrimp
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights were denied an opportunity to try for a last inning comeback on Tuesday as rain began in the top of the ninth inning. After a 32-minute delay, the game was called and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp emerged with the win 5-0.
Knights Sweep International League Weekly Awards
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights swept the International League’s weekly awards thanks to a pair of spectacular performances during last week’s series against the Toledo Mud Hens. Yoendrys Gomez was named the IL’s Pitcher of the Week and Colson Montgomery was awarded the IL’s Player of the Week.
Noah Schultz Named to MLB All-Star Futures Game
CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte Knights’ left-handed pitcher and Chicago White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has been named to the 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game, scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
Knights Drop Finale to Mud Hens 5-3
TOLEDO, OH – The Charlotte Knights fell to the Toledo Mud Hens 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in a closely contested series finale. Colson Montgomery hit two Home Runs, his second multi-homer game of the series, and pitcher Evan McKendry threw an immaculate inning as part of a strong start for
Gomez Headlines Shutout Win for the Knights
TOLEDO, OH – The Charlotte Knights turned in one of their finest all-around performances of the season on Saturday night. Charlotte earned their second shutout victory of the season with a 9-0 throttling of the Toledo Mud Hens. The pitching, hitting, and defense were all in sync for the Knights
Bullpen Fires Seven Scoreless in 7-5 Knights Victory
TOLEDO, OH – The Charlotte Knights won their third straight game over the Toledo Mud Hens with a 7-5 victory on Friday night. Charlotte’s bullpen held Toledo’s offense scoreless over the contest’s final seven innings while Tim Elko paced the Knights offense with three extra-base hits. The three-game win streak
Montgomery, Knights Outslug Mud Hens for 12-9 Win
TOLEDO, OH – Colson Montgomery broke out in a big way on Thursday night. The Charlotte Knights shortstop collected three hits, three RBI, and hit a pair of Home Runs as the Charlotte Knights bested the Toledo Mud Hens 12-9. Montgomery and the offense totaled 14 hits and recorded a