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2023 Southern League playoffs coverage

Smokies scorch way to first outright championship in 45 years
September 27, 2023

Championship Series Sept. 26

Smokies scorch way to first outright title in 45 years

Horton dominates once again as Cubs affiliate wins Southern crown
@benweinrib
September 27, 2023

With Cade Horton on the mound Tuesday, the Cubs' Double-A affiliate had reason to be confident about their prospects of winning the franchise's first outright Southern League title in 45 years. And once the Tennessee Smokies scored four runs in the first three innings, it felt like that was very

Be their guest: Wahoos go viral with park rental

Nights at the stadium sold out in less than 24 hours on Airbnb
May 28, 2020

When Daniel Venn finally got the OK to announce Double-A Pensacola's offer to rent Blue Wahoos Stadium via Airbnb, it was Friday night leading into Memorial Day weekend -- not exactly the prime time to break news. No matter. The press release and tweet went viral by Saturday morning and

Watson, Wahoos disc golf all aces in Pensacola

Golfer builds course to provide outdoor activity for community
May 27, 2020

With Pensacola's Blue Wahoos Stadium remaining mostly vacant during the pandemic, team president Jonathan Griffith was searching for some way, any way, to use the facility. He decided to reach out to a familiar name: Bubba Watson. "It was one of those things that for us is what can we

Did you know? Southern League Edition

Ten unique facts about the Double-A circuit, one for each team
@BensBiz
May 26, 2020

When it comes to size, scope and longevity, few, if any, sporting bodies can rival Minor League Baseball. With 160 teams in nearly as many markets, there are innumerable nooks and crannies to explore. This marks the fourth installment in a series dedicated to such explorations, providing one unique, weird,

Eveld Named BC® Relief Pitcher of the Month

September 5, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp RHP Tommy Eveld has been named the BC® Relief Pitcher of the Month for August. Eveld is the first Jumbo Shrimp reliever to win the award this season.

Varsho Named SL Player of the Month

September 4, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jackson Generals catcher Daulton Varsho has been named the Southern League Player of the Month for August. Varsho is the second straight Generals player to earn Player of the Month honors and will be the

SL Weekly Awards: August 26 - September 2

September 3, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce that Mississippi Braves infielder Riley Unroe has been selected as the league's Player of the Week, and Pensacola Blue Wahoos RHP Bailey Ober has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances

2019 SL Postseason All-Star Team

August 28, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce their postseason award winners, as well as the 2019 Southern League postseason All-Star team.Mississippi Braves outfielder Drew Waters has been named the Southern League's Most Valuable Player; becoming the first M-Braves hitter and the first Atlanta

SL Weekly Awards: August 19-25

August 26, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce that Jackson Generals infielder Pavin Smith has been named the league's Player of the Week, while Tennessee Smokies RHP Cory Abbott has received the league's Pitcher of the Week honors. Both awards recognize these players' performances

SL Weekly Awards: August 12-18

August 19, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Montgomery infielder Tristan Gray has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Biscuits RHP Paul Campbell has been named the league's Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games

SL Weekly Awards: August 5-11

August 12, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce that Jackson Generals catcher Daulton Varsho has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left-handed pitcher Daniel Castano has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances

Sanders Named BC® Reliever of the Month

August 6, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Montgomery Biscuits RHP Phoenix Sanders has been named the BC® Relief Pitcher of the Month for July. Sanders is the second straight Biscuits bullpen arm to win the award.

SL Weekly Awards: July 29 - August 4

August 5, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce that Birmingham Barons outfielder Luis González has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Jackson Generals pitcher Emilio Vargas has earned Pitcher of the Week honors. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games

Pavin Smith Named SL Player of the Month

August 2, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jackson Generals infielder Pavin Smith has been named the Southern League Player of the Month for July. Smith will also be the Southern League's representative for Minor League Baseball's Player of the Month Award presented

Southern League 2020 Schedule

August 1, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce their composite 2020 regular season schedule. All 10 Southern League clubs will once again be slated to play 140 total games, split evenly between 70 home and road contests.

SL Weekly Awards: July 22-28

July 29, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Mobile BayBears infielder Jahmai Jones has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Montgomery Biscuits southpaw Josh Fleming has earned Pitcher of the Week honors. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games

SL Weekly Awards: July 15-21

July 22, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp outfielder Stone Garrett has been named the league's Player of the Week, while Biloxi Shuckers ace Trey Supak has been selected as the Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players'

SL Weekly Awards: July 8-14

July 15, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jackson Generals infielder Pavin Smith has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Montgomery Biscuits southpaw Kenny Rosenberg has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games

SL Weekly Awards: July 1-7

July 8, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Jackson infielder Ramon Hernandez has been named the league's Player of the Week, and Generals pitcher Matt Peacock has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games played during

Zombro Named BC® Reliever of the Month

July 3, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Montgomery Biscuits RHP Tyler Zombro has been named the BC® Relief Pitcher of the Month for June.

Mitch Nay Named SL Player of the Month

July 2, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Mitch Nay has been named the Southern League Player of the Month. The Chandler, Arizona native will also be the Southern League's representative for Minor League Baseball's Player of the Month Award

SL Weekly Awards: June 20-30

July 1, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Mitch Nay has been named Player of the Week, while Pensacola Blue Wahoos starter Griffin Jax has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during

Luis Robert Named SL All-Star Game MVP

White Sox Top Prospect Posted 2-for-3 Night
June 18, 2019

BILOXI, MS - Following a performance which featured a pair of extra-base hits, Birmingham Barons outfielder and Chicago White Sox top prospect Luis Robert was named the 2019 Southern League BUSH'S® All-Star Game MVP.

SL Weekly Awards: June 10-16

June 17, 2019

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Mississippi Braves outfielder Drew Waters has been named Player of the Week and Biloxi Shuckers starter Bowden Francis has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during the