The keys to Leiter's rise through the Minors
It’s time to officially add another member of the Leiter lineage to the ranks of Major League Baseball. When Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy announced Tuesday morning that Jack Leiter, whom the club chose with the second overall pick in the 2021 Draft, would be making his big league debut Thursday
Baseball's top prospects to open at Triple-A
What's better than one Opening Day this week? Two Opening Days! Nearly all 30 Major League clubs will take the field Thursday (weather permitting) in what will be the first game action for everyone but the Dodgers and Padres, who split two contests in Seoul last week. The next day,
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Championship Series Sept. 27
Seasoned Oklahoma City sweeps to PCL crown
The Oklahoma City Dodgers roster has undergone a lot of change throughout the 2023 season. Key players have been promoted to the Majors, and some have returned. But all of that big-game experience paid off as the Triple-A club swept the best-of-3 Pacific Coast League Championship Series against the Round
Durham Bulls claim Triple-A crown once again
LAS VEGAS -- Not even three weeks ago, Bligh Madris was DFA'd by the Pirates. On Sunday, he became an MVP in the Rays system. The outfielder capped his four-hit, four-RBI night by doubling in the tying run in the Triple-A National Championship, powering Durham to a 10-6 victory over
Hager's hometown heroics vault Aces to crown
LAS VEGAS -- Jake Hager is right at home in Sin City. The D-backs Minor Leaguer grew up here. He played the better part of three seasons in the visiting dugout at Las Vegas Ballpark. And on Friday, Hager’s affinity for playing in Nevada was on full display as his
Reno, El Paso facing off in PCL title game
The only constant on a Triple-A roster is change. Players are sent up to and down from the Majors as well as promoted from lower levels. And through all the movement, it takes a special group to be able to consistently post W’s, no matter the lineup that night. Padres
Mariners prospects reading for a cause in Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners are hopeful that their promising Minor League pipeline will boost the big league club in the near future. In the meantime, players at their alternate training site in Tacoma are aiming to make a difference in society at large.
Ponce de Leon Named PCL Player of the Month
The Pacific Coast League announced Thursday that Memphis Redbirds right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon has been named the league's Player of the Month for August, following a vote of the League's field managers. Ponce de Leon, along with winners from other leagues, will be presented with an award from Minor
San Antonio's Freitas Crowned Batting Champion
San Antonio Missions catcher David Freitas etched his name into Pacific Coast League history by winning the League's 2019 batting title, the League office announced Wednesday. Freitas hit .381, beating Las Vegas's Corban Joseph (.371), to become just the third full-time catcher in league history to achieve the feat, joining
Difo, Emanuel Named PCL Players of the Week
The Pacific Coast League office announced Tuesday that infielder Wilmer Difo of the Fresno Grizzlies and Round Rock Express left-hander Kent Emanuel were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 26- September 2, 2019.
El Paso's France Named MVP
After being named Rookie of the Year earlier this week, El Paso Chihuahuas infielder Ty France was named the 2019 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player on Friday. France joins outfielder Hunter Renfroe (2016) as the only players in El Paso's short PCL history to win the award.
Iowa's Rea Named Pitcher of the Year
The Pacific Coast League announced Thursday that Iowa Cubs right-hander Colin Rea was named the 2019 Pitcher of the Year. Rea joins Carlos Pimentel (2015) as the only Iowa pitchers to be named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year since joining the league in 1998.
El Paso's France Named Rookie of the Year
In a deep pool of candidates, El Paso Chihuahuas infielder Ty France emerged at the top, narrowly beating out Albuquerque Isotopes outfielder Sam Hilliard , to earn the Pacific Coast League's 2019 Rookie of the Year. France joins outfielder Alex Dickerson (2015) and infielder Carlos Asuaje (2016) as the players
Las Vegas's Riordan Named Manager of the Year
The Pacific Coast League announced Tuesday that Las Vegas Aviators manager Fran Riordan has been elected the Pacific Coast League's Manager of the Year. This is Riordan's first Manager of the Year award, and the Las Vegas franchise's third winner. Riordan joins Brad Mills (2002) and Wally Backman (2014) as
PCL Players of the Week, August 19-25
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that outfielder Tyrone Taylor of the San Antonio Missions and Las Vegas Aviators right-hander Parker Dunshee were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 19-25, 2019.
Aviators Doebler Named Sports Turf Manager Of The Year
Las Vegas's Collin Doebler has been elected the Pacific Coast League's Sports Turf Manager of the Year, President Branch B. Rickey announced Thursday. Doebler is the first groundskeeper to win the award for the Las Vegas franchise.
Las Vegas's LaRosa Named Athletic Trainer Of The Year
Las Vegas Aviators® head athletic trainer Brad LaRosa has been selected by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) as the Pacific Coast League's top athletic trainer for the 2019 season. This is LaRosa's third time being recognized for the award (2012, 2016) and is the second Las Vegas athletic
PCL Players of the Week, August 12-18
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that infielder Aderlin Rodriguez of the El Paso Chihuahuas and Nashville Sounds left-hander Joe Palumbo were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 12-18, 2019.
PCL Players of the Week, August 5-11
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that Nashville Sounds infielder Patrick Wisdom and right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon of the Memphis Redbirds were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 5-11, 2019.
Lux Named PCL Player of the Month For July
The Pacific Coast League announced Tuesday that Oklahoma City Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux has been named the league's Player of the Month for July, following a vote of the League's field managers. Lux, along with winners from other leagues, will be presented with an award from Minor League Baseball and
PCL Players of the Week, July 29-August 4
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that Oklahoma City Dodgers infielder Edwin Ríos and left-hander Anthony Misiewicz of the Tacoma Rainiers were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 29-August 4, 2019.
Brown, May Named PCL Players Of The Week
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that Las Vegas Aviators infielder Seth Brown and right-hander Dustin May of the Oklahoma City Dodgers were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 22-28, 2019.
PCL Players of the Week, July 15-21
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that Oklahoma City Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Brandon Bielak of the Round Rock Express were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 15-21, 2019.
Payton, Armenteros Named PCL Player's of the Week
The Pacific Coast League office announced Monday that Las Vegas Aviators outfielder Mark Payton and right-hander Rogelio Armenteros of the Round Rock Express were named Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 8-14, 2019.