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2023 South Atlantic League playoffs coverage

Drive rebound from skid, steer their way to a postseason sweep
September 20, 2023

Championship Series

Drive steer way to South Atlantic League sweep

Red Sox affiliate rebounds from skid, wins 4 straight in playoffs
@allisonmast13
September 20, 2023

A four-season title drought came to an end for Greenville on Tuesday after an undefeated playoff run. It was a back-and-forth affair in Game 2 of the South Atlantic Championship Series, but the High-A Red Sox affiliate strung together some big hits to defeat Hudson Valley, 7-3, to win the

Dash's Osik hits for cycle in front of family

White Sox prospect's first four-hit game comes in milestone
@Kelsie_Heneghan
August 3, 2022

Although he grew up 78 miles away, Tyler Osik had never been to Coney Island before Tuesday. But after combining for seven knocks in his first two games -- including hitting for the cycle in the second contest -- at High-A Brooklyn’s famed home -- the White Sox prospect was

Not just passing through: Tourists endure

Asheville's unique nickname dates back more than a century
@tylermaun
May 20, 2020

With so much focus year after year on the newest and wildest rebranding projects in Minor League Baseball, MiLB.com takes a look at the flip side. This spring and summer, we will be profiling teams with some of the longest continually used nicknames in each league. Next up: the South

SAL notes: Shewmake shining in pro debut

Braves first-rounder makes big impact in heart of Rome lineup
August 16, 2019

If drivers shifted gears like newly drafted baseball players have to shift gears in June, most cars would be in the shop getting their transmissions rebuilt.Braden Shewmake is a perfect example. On Sunday, June 2, the shortstop was battling with his Texas A&M teammates in the Morgantown Regional. The Aggies

Guance, Matson Stifle Suns as 'Birds Roll

Horvath breaks game open in seventh; Magic Number down to two
June 8, 2019

SALISBURY, MD - The Delmarva Shorebirds busted a tight game open late as they sailed by the Hagerstown Suns for a 6-1 victory on Saturday night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.With the win, the Shorebirds' Magic Number to clinch the SAL Northern Division in the first half drops down to

SAL president Krupa wins Warren Giles Award

October 30, 2017

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball announced today that it has selected South Atlantic League President Eric Krupa as the recipient of the 34th annual Warren Giles Award, which honors outstanding service as a league president.The Warren Giles Award has been presented annually since 1984 and is named for

South Atlantic League announces 2017 awards

September 5, 2017

Clearwater, Fla. -- South Atlantic League President Eric Krupa announced the recipients of the 2017 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards. All 14 teams, along with the field managers and umpires, participated in the voting for these awards. Club Merit Award: The Greenville Drive have been selected as the winner of

Sally League announces 2017 Hall class

June 2, 2017

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Eric Krupa, President of the South Atlantic League, has announced the members of the Class of 2017 for the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame. The three new inductees will be honored as part of the festivities surrounding the 58th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game, scheduled

Longtime pitching coach Taylor dies

February 19, 2017

Charley Taylor, who served as the Lexington Legends pitching coach for eight seasons, passed away Saturday night after a long battle with cancer.Taylor, a resident of northern Kentucky, served as a coach in professional baseball for 31 years. He was the Legends pitching coach from 2001-08. He also held the

RiverDogs walk off twice in one game

After Asheville protest is upheld, Charleston wins on Tejeda's homer
September 3, 2015

Yogi Berra would be proud because it was déjà vu all over again for the Charleston RiverDogs. The Yankees' Class A affiliate celebrated a 4-3 win over Asheville on Wednesday, just like it did a night earlier. But it wasn't back-to-back victories that caused that familiar feeling for the RiverDogs.

Gallo makes history with 40th homer

Rangers prospect is first teen to reach milestone in 51 years
August 31, 2013

Ever since Joey Gallo set the all-time Nevada home run record, it's been clear his power was something unique. On Saturday night, he managed to find more rarefied air on the baseball landscape.The Rangers' No. 5 prospect belted two more homers in Class A Hickory's 8-2 victory over Delmarva, becoming