Crawdads Alumni Report August 2

Jackson's 4-Hit Night Leads Mavs

July 28, 2015

Sunday, August 2

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF) went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and a steal in High Desert's (High-A/ Texas) 7-6 win over Lancaster.

TRANSACTIONS:

Keone Kela ('13, P) was optioned by the Texas Rangers to AA Frisco.

Tomas Telis ('11, C) was optioned by the Miami Marlins to AAA New Orleans.

Adam Parks ('15, P) was promoted by the Rangers to Frisco from High-A High Desert.

Connor Sadzeck ('13, P) was promoted by the Rangers to Frisco from High Desert.

Luis Parra ('13, 15, P) was promoted to High Desert from Hickory.

Paul Schwendel ('12-'14, P) was released by Garden State of the Can-Am League.

TEXAS RANGERS:

San Francisco 9 Texas 7 (11): Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 1-6, K.

Memphis 4 Round Rock (AAA) 5 (11): Hanser Alberto ('12, 3B- SS) 1-4, 2B, R, K; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) 0-5, Sac, K; Luke Jackson ('11-'12, P) 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 K; Roman Mendez ('11, P) 2 IP, 2 BB, 3 K.

Frisco (AA) 4 San Antonio 5: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 0-5, 2 K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B) 1-4, BB; Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF) 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, K; Luis Marte ('13-'14, SS) 0-4; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 0-4, HBP, R, K; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B) 3-5, R, CS; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 2-5, 2B, R, K; Adam Parks ('15, P) 1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 K, loss (0-1); Andrew Faulkner ('12-'13, P) 1 IP, 2 K.

Lancaster 6 High Desert (High-A) 7: Kellin Deglan ('11-12, '14, C) 1-4, 2B; Chris Garia ('13, OF) 1-4, 2B, HBP. R, K; Ronald Guzman ('13-15, 1B) 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, K, walk-off RBI single; Isiah Kiner-Falefa ('14-'15, UT) 0-0, R; Tripp Martin ('15, UT) 2-4, K; David Ledbetter ('14, P) 4.2 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 2 HR; Ryan Ledbetter ('14, P) 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K; Jose Valdespina ('13-'14, P) 2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, win (1-1).

AZL White Sox 2 AZL Rangers (Rookie) 4: Brallan Perez ('15, 2B) 1-3, RBI, K; Evan Van Hoosier ('14, 2B-OF) 1-3, 2B, K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Detroit 2 Baltimore 3: Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 1-3, 2B, SB.

Kansas City 7 Toronto 6: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 3-4, solo HRs (23) in the fifth and eighth innings.

New York Yankees 2 Chicago White Sox 8: Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B Chicago White Sox) 0-3, BB, R, 2 K; Zach Duke ('03, P/ Chicago White Sox) 2/3 IP, 1 K.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 12: Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Philadelphia) 3-5, solo HR (5) in the fifth, 2 R.

Chicago Cubs 4 Milwaukee 2: Justin Grimm ('11, P/ Chicago Cubs) 1/3 IP, 1 K.

Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 4: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 0-3, BB K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 2-4, 2 R.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Charlotte 5 Indianapolis (Pittsburgh) 6: Brad Lincoln ('06, '08, P/ Indianapolis) 1.2 IP, 2 BB.

Pawtucket (Boston) 8 Buffalo (Toronto) 7: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT) 0-3, BB, 3 K / Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 0-4, BB, R RBI, K.

Syracuse (Washington) 10 Rochester (Minnesota) 4: Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Syracuse) 2-5, 2b, R, RBI, K; Richard Bleier ('09, P/ Syracuse) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, win (2-1).

Toledo (Detroit) 0 Louisville 1: Tom Gorzelanny ('04, P/ Toledo) 1 IP, 1 BB, 1 K.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Albuquerque 7 Fresno (Houston) 9: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Fresno) 1-4, 2B, 2 BB, R, K.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 13 Colorado Springs (Milwaukee) 8: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 3-6, 2 R, 2 RBI; Joe Ortiz ('09-'10, P/ Iowa) 1.1IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 K / Luis Sardinas ('12, SS/ Colorado Springs) 2-5, 2B, 2 R.

Reno (Arizona) 8 El Paso 4: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Reno) 1-4 solo HR (21) in the seventh, 2 R, BB, K.

Mexican League (AAA):

Laguna 2 Tijuana 3: Fabio Castillo ('09, P/ Laguna) 1 IP.

Monclova 10 Mexico City 8 (12): Matt Nevarez ('09/ Monclova) 1 IP, 1 HR, blown save (4) / Jonathan Albaladejo ('03, P/ Mexico City) 1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER.

Monterrey 1 Saltillo 7: Johan Yan ('10, P/ Saltillo) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 K.

Oaxaca 3 Campeche 2: Ronny Paulino ('00, C/ Campeche) 0-3, BB, 2 K.

Puebla 4 Ciudad del Carmen 5 (11): Josh Lueke ('10, P/ Ciudad del Carmen) 2 IP, 5 K.

Tabasco 1 Quintana Roo 2: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Tabasco) 0-4.

Eastern League (AA):

Erie (Detroit) 7 New Britain 5: Derek Hankins ('05, P/ Erie) 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER.

INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:

American Association:

Kansas City 1 Winnipeg 7: Joe Van Meter ('10-'11, P/ Kansas City) 3 IP 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K / Coby Cowgill ('13-'14, P/ Winnipeg) 6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 K, win (3-3).

St. Paul 3 Fargo-Moorhead 0: Ryan Rodebaugh ('11 P/ St. Paul) 1 IP, save (16); Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ St. Paul) 1-3, 2B, 2 BB, R, RBI, 2 K.

Atlantic League:

Sugar Land 5 Southern Maryland 3: Cody Eppley ('09, P/ Southern Maryland) 1 IP, 2 K.

York 5 Camden 6: Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS/ Camden) 1-3, BB, R, 2 K.

Can-Am League:

Garden State 9 Sussex County 1 (Game 1): Yefry Castillo ('10-'11, C-OF/ Garden State) 3-4, 2B, R, 3 RBI, K / Garden State 7 Sussex County 1(Game 2): Yefry Castillo 1-4, BB, R.

New Jersey 11 Rockland 8: Joe Maloney ('12-'13, C-1B/ Rockland) 3-4, HR (9), 2 2B, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI, K.

Trois-Rivieres 5 Quebec 6: Luis Munoz ('05-'06, P/ Trois Rivieres) 7 IP, 5 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, loss (3-3).

Saturday, August 1

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ St. Paul) went 4-for-5 with a HR (11) and a walk to help St. Paul (American Association) blast Gary 18-2. DiFazio also scored five runs and knocked in five.

BIRTHDAYS:

Jeff Newkirk ('98, OF) turns 40.

Francis Poni ('06-'07, C) turns 32.

Pete Mackanin ('01, manager) turns 64.

TRANSACTIONS:

Tomas Telis ('11, C) was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Miami Marlins.

Cody Ege ('13, P) was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Miami Marlins. He was assigned to AA Jacksonville.

Jerad Eickhoff ('12, P) was optioned by the Philadelphia Phillies to AAA Lehigh Valley.

Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C) was optioned by the Philadelphia Philles to AA Reading.

Ben Rowen ('11, P) was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs.

TEXAS RANGERS:

San Francisco 3 Texas 6: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 3-3, R; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B) 0-3, K; Nick Martinez ('12, P) 6.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, win (6-6).

Omaha Round Rock (AAA): Hanser Alberto ('12, 3B- SS) 0-4, K; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) 2-3, solo HRs (7) in the second and seventh innings, BB; Jimmy Reyes ('15, P) 2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 K, loss (5-2); Francisco Mendoza ('11, P) 2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 K.

Frisco (AA) 5 San Antonio 9: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 0-4, BB, R, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B) 1-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI, K; Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF) 0-4, K; Zach Cone ('12, '14, OF) 1-4, K; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 2-4, solo HR (13) in the seventh, 2B, SF, K; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B) 1-4; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 1-3, BB, R; Jose Leclerc ('13, P) 4.1 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, loss (5-5).

Lancaster (Houston) 4 High Desert (High-A) 7: Chris Garia ('13, OF) 1-4, 3B, R, 2 K; Ronald Guzman ('13-15, 1B) 1-3, BB, R, 2 K; Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF) 1-3, 2B, BB, R, RBI; David Lyon ('13, C) 0-3, K; Tripp Martin ('15, UT) 1-3, grand slam (7) in the fourth, K; Connor Sadzeck ('13, P) 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K; David Perez ('15, P) 4 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 HR, win (1-0); Anyelo Lelerc ('14, P) 2 IP, 1 H, 2 K, save (3).

Eugene 7 Spokane (SS-A) 0: Cole Wiper ('14, P) 4 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 3 K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Kansas City 6 Toronto 7: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 1-5, 2 K.

New York Yankees 13 Chicago White Sox 6: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Chicago White Sox) 0-2, K; Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B Chicago White Sox) 4-5, 2B, RBI, 1 IP, 1 K.

Tampa Bay 5 Boston 7: Robbie Ross ('10, P/ Boston) 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Atlanta 3 Philadelphia 9: Jake Brigham ('09-'10, P/ Atlanta) 1 IP, 1 K / Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Philadelphia) 1-4, R, K.

Chicago Cubs 4 Milwaukee 1: Justin Grimm ('11, P/ Chicago Cubs) 1/3 IP, 1 K.

Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 4: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, solo HR (15) in the fifth, 2 K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 0-4; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 HR; Tony Watson ('07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, 2 K.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Columbus (Cleveland) 2 Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre 3: Dustin Molleken ('07-'08, P/ Columbus) 1 IP, 1 HR, loss (5-3).

Pawtucket (Boston) 1 Buffalo (Toronto) 2 (13): Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT) 0-4, BB, K / Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 0-5, BB, K.

Syracuse (3 Rochester (Minnesota) 8: Mark Hamburger ('09, P/ Rochester) 2 IP, 2 K.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Fresno (Houston) 4 Reno (Arizona) 5: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Fresno) 3-4, R, 2 RBI / Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Reno) 1-3, BB, RBI, SB, K.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 5 Nashville 2: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 1-4, BB, 2 K; Carl Edwards, Jr. ('13, P/ Iowa) 1.1 P, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K.

Oklahoma City (LA Dodgers) 6 Nashville 1: Joe Wieland ('09-'10, P/ Oklahoma City) 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, win (7-4).

Mexican League (AAA):

Laguna 13 Tijuana 7: Danny Gutierrez ('10, P/ Laguna) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 4 K, win (3-2); Fabio Castillo ('09, P/ Laguna) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K.

Monclova 2 Mexico City 4: Matt Nevarez ('09/ Monclova) 1 IP, 1 H, 2 K / Jonathan Albaladejo ('03, P/ Mexico City) 2/3 IP, 1 H.

Monterrey 3 Saltillo 5: Johan Yan ('10, P/ Saltillo) 1 IP, 1 H, win (2-5).

Oaxaca 3 Campeche 4: Ronny Paulino ('00, C/ Campeche) 1-4, two-run HR (9) in the fourth.

Puebla 3 Ciudad del Carmen 5: Josh Lueke ('10, P/ Ciudad del Carmen) 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 K, save (20).

Tabasco 2 Quintana Roo 3: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Tabasco) 2-4, solo HR (7) in the sixth/

Eastern League (AA):

Harrisburg (Washington) 9 Portland (Boston) 4: Abel De Los Santos ('14, P/ Harrisburg) 2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K / Jorge Marban ('11, P/ Portland) 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K.

Florida State League (High-A):

Bradenton 5 Tampa (NY Yankees) 4 (Game 1): Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Tampa) 1-3 / Bradenton 5 Tampa 3 (Game 2): Jake Skole 0-1, BB, HBP

INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:

American Association:

Kansas City 3 Sioux Falls 6: Chris Grayson ('12, OF Sioux Falls) 1-3, SF, BB; Shawn Blackwell ('12, P/ Sioux Falls) 7 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, win (2-7)

Laredo 3 Joplin 8: Luis Pollorena ('14, P/ Laredo) 3.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, loss (5-2).

Atlantic League:

York 6 Camden 4: Cody Eppley ('09, P/ Southern Maryland) 1-4, R, K.

Can-Am League:

Quebec 8 Rockland 9: Joe Maloney ('12-'13, C-1B/ Rockland) 1-4, three-run 2B in the ninth, scored winning run, BB, 2 K.

Friday, July 31

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Trey Lambert ('15, P) allowed one run on six hits with a walk and struck out four as High Desert (High-A/ Texas) defeated Lancaster 5-3.

TRANSACTIONS:

Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, P) was promoted by the Texas Rangers to AA Frisco from High-A High Desert.

Chad Bell ('10, '14, P) was placed on the inactive list at Frisco.

Jake Brigham ('09-'10, P) was called up to the Atlanta Braves from AAA Gwinnett.

Robbie Erlin ('10, P) was activated from the disabled list at AAA El Paso (San Diego).

TEXAS RANGERS:

NY Yankees 6 Texas 7: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 0-1, K; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B) 2-3, solo inside-the-park HR (4) in the fourth; Keone Kela ('13, P) 1 IP, 1 HR, 3 K.

Omaha 4 Round Rock (AAA) 5: Hanser Alberto ('12, 3B- SS) 3-5, 2B, 2 R, K; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) 0-3, BB, 2 K; Will Lamb ('11-'12, P) 3 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K; Roman Mendez ('11, P) 1 IP, 1 H.

Frisco (AA) 4 San Antonio 6: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 1-4, SF; Preston Beck ('13, 1B) 2-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, 2 K; Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF); Zach Cone ('12, '14, OF) 2-4, 2B, BB, K; Luis Marte ('13-'14, SS) 0-5, 3 K; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 1-5; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B) 2-2, 2B, 3B, 2 BB, R; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 1-5, R, 2 K; Victor Payano ('12, P) 5 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 1 HR; Jefri Hernandez ('15, P) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 3 K.

Lancaster 3 High Desert (High-A) 5: Kellin Deglan ('11-12, '14, C); Chris Garia ('13, OF) 2-3, BB, R, RBI, SB; Ronald Guzman ('13-15, 1B) 1-4, two-run HR (4) in the eighth, 2 R, SB, K; Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF) 1-4, RBI, K; Isiah Kiner-Falefa ('14-'15, UT) 0-2, BB, K; Tripp Martin ('15, UT) 1-4, K; Kevin Torres ('11-'15, C-1B) 1-4, K; Ryne Slack ('13-'14, P) 1/3 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB; John Fasola ('15, P) 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 K, win (2-2).

Eugene 6 Spokane (SS-A) 4: John Kukuruda ('13, P) 1 IP, 1 K.

AZL Mariners 7 AZL Rangers (Rookie) 5: Ricardo Valencia ('15, C) 1-4, 3 K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Chicago White Sox 2 Boston 8: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Chicago White Sox) 0-1, K; Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B Chicago White Sox) 0-4 / Robbie Ross ('10, P/ Boston) 1 IP, 2 K.

Detroit 9 Baltimore 8: Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 2-4, 3B, R, 2 RBI.

Kansas City 2 Toronto 5: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 0-3, SF.

Seattle 5 Minnesota 9: Joe Beimel ('99, P/ Seattle) 1.1 IP, 1 H.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Atlanta 1 Philadelphia 4: Jake Brigham ('09-'10, P/ Atlanta) 1/3 IP / Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Philadelphia) 1-3, R, 2 K.

Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 15: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 3-5, 2 R, RBI, K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 0-1, BB.

Washington 1 Miami 0: Bryan Morris ('08, P/ Miami) 1 IP, 1 H.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Buffalo (Toronto) 4 Syracuse (Washington) 5 (10): Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 2-5, 2 RBI, K; Todd Redmond ('06, P/ Buffalo) 4 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 4 K / Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Syracuse) 3-5, RBI, K.

Indianapolis (Pittsburgh) 2 Columbus 1: Wilfredo Boscan ('09, P/ Indianapolis) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, win (7-3).

Norfolk 6 Pawtucket (Boston) 1: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT) 1-4, RBI.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Colorado Springs (Milwaukee) 2 New Orleans 3 (10) (Game 1): Luis Sardinas ('12, SS/ Colorado Springs) 0-4/ Colorado Springs 6 New Orleans 5 (Game 2): Luis Sardinas 1-4, 2B, R, K.

Fresno (Houston) 10 Reno (Arizona) 7: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Reno) 0-4, SF, 3 K.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 5 Nashville 4 (12): Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 2-4, 2 BB, R, K; Carlos Pimentel ('09, P/ Iowa) 5 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K; Joe Ortiz ('09-'10, P/ Iowa) 2 IP, 1 H, 2 K.

Tacoma 1 El Paso (San Diego) 5: Robbie Erlin ('10, P/ Tacoma) 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K.

Mexican League (AAA):

Tabasco 1 Yucatan 15: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Tabasco) 0-3.

Gulf Coast League (Rookie):

GCL Yankees 2 (NY Yankees) 2 GCL Yankees 1: Teodoro Martinez ('11, P/ GCL Yankees 2) 1-3, 2B, R, K.

INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:

American Association:

Kansas City 10 Sioux Falls 0: Chris Grayson ('12, OF Sioux Falls) 2-4, HBP, R, RBI, CS.

Laredo 2 Joplin 4: Cody Kendall ('13-'14, P/ Laredo) 2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.

St. Paul 1 Gary SouthShore 3: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ St. Paul) 0-2, 2 BB, HBP.

Atlantic League:

Sugar Land 3 Camden 2: Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS/ Camden) 1-5, 3B.

York 3 Southern Maryland 5: Cody Eppley ('09, P/ Southern Maryland) 1 IP.

Can-Am League:

Quebec 8 Rockland 3: Joe Maloney ('12-'13, C-1B/ Rockland) 0-4, K.

Sussex County 0 Ottawa 4: Wilmer Font ('09-'10, P/ Ottawa) 7 IP, 5 H, 9 K, win (6-2).

Wichita 1 New Jersey 4: Hector Nelo ('10, P/ New Jersey) 1 IP, 2 K, save (16).

Thursday, July 30

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Jared Eickhoff ('12, P) threw two-hit ball over five shutout innings and struck out three before he was pulled out of the game and traded to the Phillies in the Cole Hamels deal. Eickhoff collected the win as part of the 5-0 win by Round Rock (AAA) over Omaha and finished at 9-4 with the Express.

BIRTHDAYS:

Tom Boleska ('08, P) turns 29.

Josh Bonifay ('00-'01, 2B/ '08 assistant coach) turns 37.

Ryan Schlecht ('09, P) turns 30.

TRANSACTIONS:

Alex Claudio ('13, P) was called up to the Texas Rangers from AAA Round Rock.

Phil Klein ('12, P) was optioned to Round Rock from Texas.

Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS) was called up to the Chicago White Sox from AAA Charlotte.

Neil Ramirez ('09-'10, P) was placed on the disabled list by the Chicago Cubs.

Ben Rowen ('11, P) was called up to the Cubs from AAA Iowa.

Jerad Eickhoff ('12, P) was traded from the Rangers to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Nick Williams ('13, OF) was traded from the Rangers to the Phillies.

Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C) was traded from the Rangers to the Phillies.

TEXAS RANGERS:

NY Yankees 2 Texas 5: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 0-4, BB, 2 K; Keone Kela ('13, P) 1 IP, 1K.

Omaha 0 Round Rock (AAA) 5: Hanser Alberto ('12, 3B- SS) 3-4, 2B, R; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B); 1-4, 2 K; Jimmy Reyes ('15, P) 1 IP, 1 H; Luke Jackson ('11-'12, P) 1 IP, 1 K.

Midland 5 Frisco (AA) 4: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 1-4, R, RBI, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B) 1-3, BB, CS; Zach Cone ('12, '14, OF) 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 K; Ryan Cordell ('14, OF) 1-4, R, K; Luis Marte ('13-'14, SS) 0-4, RBI, K; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 1-3, SF, K; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B) 1-3, R; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 0-1, K; Nick Williams ('13, OF) 0-1, BB, Sac; Chad Bell ('10, '14, P) 6 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, loss (3-11); Andrew Faulkner ('12-'13, P) 2/3 IP, 1 BB, 1 K.

High Desert (High-A) 10 Bakersfield 3: Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF) 1-3, 2B, RBI, K; Kellin Deglan ('11-12, '14, C) 1-5, RBI, K; Chris Garia ('13, OF) 2-6, three-run HR (4) in the sixth, 5 RBI, 2 K; Ronald Guzman ('13-15, 1B) 1-2, 2B; Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF) 2-4, 2B, BB, R, K; Isiah Kiner-Falefa ('14-'15, UT) 3-5, R, 2 RBI; Kevin Torres ('11-'15, C-1B) 1-3, 2 BB, R, K; Reed Garrett ('15, P) 5.1 IP 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, win (4-2); Frank Carvallo ('14, P) 2/3 IP; Jose Valdespina ('13-'14, P) 2 IP, 1 K; Adam Parks ('15, P) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB.

AZL Rangers (Rookie) 4 AZL Dodgers 5: Brallan Perez ('15, 2B) 1-5, R, K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Chicago White Sox 9 Boston 2: Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B Chicago White Sox); 1-4, BB, RBI.

Philadelphia 2 Toronto 8: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 2-5, R, RBI.

Pittsburgh 10 Minnesota 4: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 2-4, two-run HR (14) in the fifth, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI, K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 2-5, 2B, R; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 2/3 IP, 1 K.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Buffalo (Toronto) 8 Syracuse (Washington) 5: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 4-5, 2B, R, 3 RBI, K / Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Syracuse) 0-4, 2 K.

Norfolk 2 Pawtucket (Boston) 0: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT) 0-3, K.

Rochester (Minnesota) 3 Toledo (Detroit) 9: Mark Hamburger ('09, P/ Rochester) 1 IP, 1 K / Tom Gorzelanny ('04, P/ Toledo) 1.1 IP, 1 HR, 1 K.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Fresno 4 Reno (Arizona) 10: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Reno) 1-4, BB, R, RBI.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 4 Nashville 6: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 0-4, 3 K.

Mexican League (AAA):

Laguna 4 Mexico City 5: Jonathan Albaladejo ('03, P/ Mexico City) 1 IP, 1H, 1 K.

Puebla 3 Campeche 6 (Game 1): Ronny Paulino ('00, C/ Campeche) 0-2, BB / Puebla 3 Campeche 4 (8) (Game 2): Ronny Paulino 1-3, 2B, BB, K.

Tabasco 7 Yucatan 2: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Tabasco) 2-4, R, K.

Florida State League (High-A):

Tampa (NY Yankees) 1 Jupiter 2: Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Tampa) 1-3, BB, R, SB, K.

INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:

American Association:

Kansas City 7 Sioux Falls 6: Joe Van Meter ('10-'11, P/ Kansas City) 1.1 IP, 2 H, win (2-3)/ Chris Grayson ('12, OF Sioux Falls) 2-4, BB, R, 2 RBI, K.

St. Paul 12 Gary SouthShore 6: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ St. Paul) 2-6, 2 R, 2 K.

Atlantic League:

Sugar Land 2 Camden 3: Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS/ Camden) 3-5, walk-off RBI single, 2B, 2 RBI.

York 7 Southern Maryland 0: Cody Eppley ('09, P/ Southern Maryland) 1 IP.

Can-Am League:

Garden State 8 Trois-Rivieres 10: Yefry Castillo ('10-'11, C-OF/ Garden State) 0-1, K.

Quebec 3 Rockland 5: Joe Maloney ('12-'13, C-1B/ Rockland) 1-3, 2B, HBP, 2 R, K.

Wichita 4 New Jersey 2: Hector Nelo ('10, P/ New Jersey) 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, loss (0-2).

Wednesday, July 29

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF) hit a two-run HR (13) in the third and a solo HR in the eighth to pace High Desert (High-A Texas) to a 13-2 win over Bakersfield.

BIRTHDAYS:

Ed Koncel ('09-'10, 1B-OF) turns 27.

Brad Rea ('04, 1B) turns 36.

TEXAS RANGERS:

NY Yankees 21 Texas 5: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 0-4; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B) 1-4, R, 2 RBI, 2 K; Tomas Telis ('11, C) 0-1; Martin Perez ('09, P) 1 IP, 7 H, 8 ER, 1 K, loss (0-2); Phil Klein ('12, P) 3 IP, 2 H, 1R, 2 BB, 2 K.

Omaha 2 Round Rock (AAA) 0: Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) 0-3, BB, K; Francisco Mendoza ('11, P) 3 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K.

Midland 6 Frisco (AA) 1: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 0-4, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B) 0-3, BB, K; Zach Cone ('12, '14, OF) 1-4, 2B, K; Ryan Cordell ('14, OF) 1-4, 3 K; Luis Marte ('13-'14, SS) 2-4, RBI; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 2-4, K; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 0-3, BB, R, K; Nick Williams ('13, OF) 1-5, K; Frank Lopez ('13-'14, P) 4 I, 7 H, 4 ER, 5 BB, loss (3-4); Cody Ege ('13, P) 1 IP, 3 K; Andrew Faulkner ('12-'13, P) 1 IP.

High Desert (High-A) 13 Bakersfield 2: Kellin Deglan ('11-12, '14, C) 2-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI, 2 K; Chris Garia ('13, OF) 3-5, R, RBI, SB; Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF) 1-3, HBP, RBI, 2 R, Isiah Kiner-Falefa ('14-'15, UT) 2-5, 2B, R, K; Tripp Martin ('15, UT) 0-5, R, 3 K; Kevin Torres ('11-'15, C-1B) 3-5, three-run HR (2) in the third, 2B, 2 R; Anyelo Lelerc ('14, P) 3 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K, save (2).

AZL Royals 0 AZL Rangers (Rookie) 8: Brallan Perez ('15, 2B) 2-5, R, RBI; Ricardo Valencia ('15, C) 0-1, K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Arizona 8 Seattle 4: Joe Beimel ('99, P/ Seattle) 2/3 IP, 1 H.

Kansas City 2 Cleveland 1: Chris Young ('01-'02, P/ Kansas City) 4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K.

Philadelphia 3 Toronto 2: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 0-4.

Pittsburgh 8 Minnesota 7: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 0-5, 2 K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, BB, 2 RBI; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1.1 IP, 1 H; Tony Watson ('07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1/3 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 1 K.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Colorado 7 Chicago Cubs 2: Justin Grimm ('11, P/ Chicago Cubs) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 K.

Washington 1 Miami 4: Bryan Morris ('08, P/ Miami) 1 IP, 1 BB.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Buffalo (Toronto) 6 Syracuse (Washington) 0: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 1-5, K / Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Syracuse) 1-3, K.

Charlotte (Chicago White Sox) 1 Louisville 3: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Charlotte) 1-4, R, SB, K.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Colorado Springs (Milwaukee) 2 New Orleans 5: Luis Sardinas ('12, SS/ Colorado Springs) 1-4, 2B, RBI.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 9 Nashville 0: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 1-5, K.

Mexican League (AAA):

Tabasco 1 Yucatan 9: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Tabasco) 1-4, 2B, K.

Tamaulipas 2 Saltillo 6: Johan Yan ('10, P/ Saltillo) 0 IP, 2 H.

Eastern League (AA):

Harrisburg (Washington) 0 New Hampshire 5: Abel De Los Santos ('14, P/ Harrisburg) 2 IP, 2 BB, 3 K.

Florida State League (High-A):

Tampa (NY Yankees) 3 Jupiter 1: Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Tampa) 0-3.

INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:

Atlantic League:

Sugar Land 6 Camden 14: Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS/ Camden) 1-5, 2 K.

Can-Am League:

Garden State 2 Trois-Rivieres 12: Yefry Castillo ('10-'11, C-OF/ Garden State) 0-3, BB.

New Jersey 7 Rockland 6: Joe Maloney ('12-'13, C-1B/ Rockland) 0-4, BB, 3 K.

Tuesday, July 28

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: 

Lewis Brinson ('13-'14, OF) went 4-for-5 with a solo HR (11) in the third, a double and scored two runs.

BIRTHDAYS:

Olivo Astacio ('07, P) turns 31.

Trevor Hurley ('09, P) turns 28.

Rich Sauget ('96, P) turns 42.

Clayton Stevens ('06, OF) turns 40.

Bob Milacki ('01, '03-'04) turns 51.

TRANSACTIONS:

Phil Klein ('12, P) was called up to the Texas Rangers from AAA Round Rock.

Teodoro Martinez ('11, P) was sent to GCL Yankees 2 (Rookie) for a rehab assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS:

NY Yankees 6 Texas 2: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B) 0-5, 2 K; Tomas Telis ('11, C) 0-1; Phil Klein ('12, P) 2 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 K.

Oklahoma City (LA Dodgers) 5 Round Rock (AAA) 11: Hanser Alberto ('12, 3B- SS) 2-4, R, RBI; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, K; Alex Claudio ('13, P) 1.2 IP, 1 HR, 2 K.

Midland 12 Frisco (AA) 9: Trever Adams ('12, 1B) 2-5, 2 R, SB, K; Zach Cone ('12, '14, OF) 3-5, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 2 K; Ryan Cordell ('14, OF) 2-5, solo HR (4) in the first, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K; Nomar Mazara ('13-'14, OF) 2-4, BB, 2 R; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B) 1-4, 2B, R, K; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B) 1-4, BB, 2 RBI, 2 K, CS; Nick Williams ('13, OF) 1-5, R; Jefri Hernandez ('15, P) 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 K.

High Desert (High-A) 5 Bakersfield 11: Chris Garia ('13, OF) 1-5, solo HR (3) in the first; Ronald Guzman ('13-15, 1B) 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K; Joe Jackson ('14, C-OF); Isiah Kiner-Falefa ('14-'15, UT) 0-3, BB; Tripp Martin ('15, UT) 1-3, 2B, BB, R, K; Kevin Torres ('11-'15, C-1B) 1-3, HBP, K; David Ledbetter ('14, P) 4 IP, 12 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 2 HR, loss (1-8); Ryan Ledbetter ('14, P) 3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K; Jose Valdespina ('13-'14, P) 1 IP, 2 K.

AZL Rangers (Rookie) 0 AZL Royals 4: Brallan Perez ('15, 2B) 2-3, K.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

Chicago White Sox 10 Boston 8: Zach Duke ('03, P/ Chicago White Sox) 2/3 IP / Robbie Ross ('10, P/ Boston) 2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, loss (0-1).

Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 5: Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 0-1.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Colorado 8 Chicago Cubs 9: Justin Grimm ('11, P/ Chicago Cubs) 1 IP, 1 K.

MINOR LEAGUES:

International League (AAA):

Buffalo (Toronto) 5 Syracuse (Washington) 6: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Buffalo) 0-5, 2 K / Richard Bleier ('09, P/ Syracuse) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K.

Charlotte (Chicago White Sox) 7 Louisville 1: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Charlotte) 0-5, RBI, 3 K.

Indianapolis (Pittsburgh) 3 Columbus (Cleveland) 4 (11): Brad Lincoln ('06, '08, P/ Indianapolis) 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, loss (4-1) / Dustin Molleken ('07-'08, P/ Columbus) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K.

Pacific Coast League (AAA):

Colorado Springs (Milwaukee) 2 Omaha 1: Luis Sardinas ('12, SS/ Colorado Springs) 1-3.

Iowa (Chicago Cubs) 8 Memphis 3: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa) 2-5, two-run HR (14) in the eighth, K; Carl Edwards, Jr. ('13, P/ Iowa) 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 4 K, 0-1;

Las Vegas 0 Reno (Arizona) 3: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Reno) 1-3, 2B, BB, RBI, K.

Eastern League (AA):

Erie (Detroit) 4 Reading 3: Derek Hankins ('05, P/ Erie) 6 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 2 HR, win (5-7).

California League (High-A):

Stockton 5 Lancaster (Houston) 6: Akeem Bostick ('14, P/ Lancaster) 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, win (2-3).

Florida State League (High-A):

Tampa (NY Yankees) 1 Jupiter 7: Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Tampa) 0-3.

Gulf Coast League (Rookie):

GCL Yankees 2 (NY Yankees) 0 GCL Astros 4 (5): Teodoro Martinez ('11, P/ GCL Yankees 2) 0-1, HBP.

Can-Am League:

Garden State 4 Trois-Rivieres 3: Yefry Castillo ('10-'11, C-OF/ Garden State) 1-1, R, SB.