Sounds Drop Game Five of Series in Front of Sellout Crowd
NASHVILLE –The long ball hurt the Nashville Sounds (10-10) as they dropped game five of the series 8-2 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (12-8) on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 10,420 at First Horizon Park. Janson Junk (1-2) got the start for the Sounds and went
Sounds Hurlers Dominate, Strike Out Baker's Dozen in Triumph Over Omaha
NASHVILLE –A big couple innings and a stellar night from the Nashville Sounds (9-9) pitching staff helped get the Sounds back to the .500 mark on the season, taking a 9-1 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers (11-7) on Thursday night at First Horizon Park. The visitors took advantage of
Haase, Hicklen Homer as Sounds Earn Series Split in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. – The Nashville Sounds (7-8) snatched their third win in a series finale this season, taking an 8-4 triumph over the Memphis Redbirds (7-8) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. The victory means Nashville splits the six-game series against their in-state rival. The Sounds fell behind 1-0 after
Sounds Split Doubleheader With Redbirds
Memphis, Tenn. – The Nashville Sounds (6-7) rebounded after a 6-0 loss in game one of a doubleheader to take a 9-0 victory in game two, splitting the pair of contests with the Memphis Redbirds (6-7) on Friday at AutoZone Park. After failing the score in game one, the Sounds
Sounds Fail to Cash in on Chances at Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. – The Nashville Sounds (5-6) had their hot streak at the plate come to an end in a 6-1 loss to the Memphis Redbirds (5-6) in the second game of the series on Thursday night at AutoZone Park. Evan McKendry (0-2) got the start for the Sounds and
Sounds Slip Up in Loss to St. Paul
NASHVILLE – The Nashville Sounds (3-4) battled but came up short, dropping a 6-5 loss to the St. Paul Saints (4-2) on Friday night. The Saints cashed in on several defensive miscues, scoring three unearned runs in the contest to even the series at two games apiece heading into the
Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Indians continue to reap the benefits of a solid farm system and remain
New age of Indians led by Jones, Bradley
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.In an era in which developing homegrown talent has become paramount to Major League
Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 16
Theme of the dayDrama from AL East prospects: The Red Sox might be running away with the division on the Major League side, but in the Minors, two other American League East clubs are providing excitement. Yankees prospects Janson Junk, Austin DeCarr and Daniel Alvarez combined on Class A Charleston's
Rays' Franco cycles way to weekly honor
There are many reasons why Wander Franco shouldn't be dominating the Appalachian League. He's only 17 and was signed last July. He hadn't played in a stateside league before June. He skipped over the Gulf Coast League. He'd need time to adjust, both on and off the field. But there's
Spanberger leads Players of the Week pack
If it weren't for Royals No. 3 prospectSeuly Matias and his Minor League-leading 26 home runs, Chad Spanberger would sit atop that leaderboard in the South Atlantic League. Instead, the Rockies' 24th-ranked prospect will have to settle for second with his 21 long balls -- though he's doing his best
Haase's career night powers Clippers
Eric Haase was not supposed to play on Saturday. It's a good thing for the Columbus Clippers that he did.The 19th-ranked Indians prospect turned in his best performance of the season, going 3-for-4 with a pair of homers, a double, a walk and a career-high six RBIs as Triple-A Columbus
Thunder come back again to win series, 4-3
RubberDucks Game RecapThunder 4 RubberDucks 3WP: Jose Mesa Jr. Jr. (2-0) LP: Robbie Aviles (5-3) Save: noneSummaryTrenton's Zack Zehner drove in the ultimate, game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning, capping a three-run rally, as the Thunder slipped by the Akron RubberDucks, 4-3, Thursday
Thunder booms with late comeback, 8-7
RubberDucks Game RecapThunder 8 RubberDucks 7WP: Raynel Espinal (2-0) LP: D.J. Brown (1-6) Save: James Reeves (1) SummaryTrenton's Ryan McBroom crushed a two-run homer to center field to complete a four-run rally in the seventh inning as the Thunder edged the Akron RubberDucks, 8-7, Wednesday afternoon at ARM & HAMMER Park
Fat lady sings on Haase's single off Singer, 5-4
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 5 Fightin Phils 4WP: D.J. Brown (1-5) LP: Ranfi Casamiro (1-4) Save: Cameron Hill (9) SummaryAkron's Eric Haase ripped a two-out, two-run single in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, as the RubberDucks rallied late to clip the Reading Fightin Phils, 5-4, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading,
Akron tags Reading with four rainbows, 14-4
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 14 Fightin Phils 4WP: Shane Bieber (1-1) LP: Cole Irvin (5-2) Save: none SummaryAkron's Francisco Mejía socked a three-run homer and drove in four RBI, and right-hander Shane Bieber earned his first Double-A win, as the RubberDucks throttled the Reading Fightin Phils, 14-4, Friday night at FirstEnergy Stadium
Ponies Rumble away with series win, 3-2
RubberDucks Game RecapRumble Ponies 3 RubberDucks 2 WP: Tim Peterson (4-3) LP: Robbie Aviles (4-2) Save: Corey Burns (13) SummaryBinghamton's Matt Oberste went 3-4 with an RBI and scored two runs to lead the Rumble Ponies past the RubberDucks 3-2, Wednesday afternoon at Canal Park.
Rumble Ponies walk all over RubberDucks, 9-3
RubberDucks Game RecapRumble Ponies 9 RubberDucks 3WP: Tyler Bashlor (1-0) LP: David Speer (2-2) Save: noneSummaryBinghamton's Gustavo Nunez had three hits and two RBI, and right-hander Tyler Bashlor picked up his first Double-A win, as the Rumble Ponies thumped the Akron RubberDucks, 9-3, Monday night at Canal Park in Akron,
Peters powers way to Player of the Week honor
DJ Peters got to measure himself up to some big-name Major Leaguers last week, and he's very pleased with the results. The Dodgers' No. 18 prospect homered three times -- including twice in one inning off rehabbing Giants star Madison Bumgarner -- ripped five doubles and finished 13-for-29 (.448) over seven
Haase and Koerner Win Weekly Awards
PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of July 3rd through July 9th.
Whitehouse trumps Senators on 4th of July, 5-2
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 5 Senators 2WP: Matt Whitehouse (5-3) LP: Kyle McGowin (0-4) Save: Jordan Milbrath (1) SummaryAkron's Eric Haase slugged a pair of home runs and drove in three RBI to lead the RubberDucks to a 5-2 victory over the Harrisburg Senators Tuesday night at FNB Field in Harrisburg, Pa.
Hero Haase homers again, Ducks win 5-3
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 5 Sea Dogs 3WP: Mitch Brown (1-1) LP: Taylor Grover (1-2) Save: Cameron Hill (3)SummaryAkron's Eric Haase belted a solo homer, and Tyler Krieger followed with an inside-the-parker, in the eighth inning Friday night as the RubberDucks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Portland Sea Dogs
Ducks doom Curve with Haase double, win 2-0
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 2 Curve 0WP: Thomas Pannone (1-1) LP: Brandon Waddell (0-2) Save: Neil Holland (3) SummaryAkron's Eric Haase belted a two-run double in the sixth inning, and three RubberDucks pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, in a 2-0 win over the Altoona Curve Thursday afternoon at PNG Field in
Ducks hammer Ponies with eleven hits, win 5-1
RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 5 Rumble Ponies 1WP: Julian Merryweather (3-2) LP: Donovan Hand (1-1) Save: none SummaryRighty Julian Merryweather built off Luis Lugo's quality start, giving up just one unearned run in the RubberDucks' 5-0 win in the second of five games against the Rumble Ponies.
'Ducks go back-to-back twice in one inning
With his team trailing Double-A Akron by two runs on Sunday afternoon, Bowie reliever Jesus Liranzo opened the seventh inning by striking out Joe Sever. But it was all downhill from there.The RubberDucks sent 11 batters to the plate, hit four homers in the eight-run inning and rolled to an