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Toolshed's best of the decade: Offensive players

Reviewing, ranking 2010s MiLBY winners for work with the bat
@SamDykstraMiLB
October 27, 2020

There was no Minor League season in 2020, and unfortunately, that means there will be no MiLBY Awards this year either. In their stead, Toolshed is taking the next couple weeks to look back at MiLBY winners from the major categories in the 2010s. The series will rank all the

Pigs hold off PawSox for third consecutive win

Lehigh Valley now 7-1 on the road this season
April 24, 2019

Follow @IronPigsThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs' (14-4) 3-1 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox (7-11) Wednesday at McCoy Stadium cemented their best start in the team's 12-year history. Cole Irvin (2-0) led the charge as he pitched six scoreless innings and recorded seven strikeouts.

Grullon stays hot as Pigs down PawSox

April 23, 2019

Follow @IronPigsLehigh Valley IronPigs (13-4) catcher Deivy Grullon has been red hot to begin the 2019 season. He led the IronPigs to a 9-4 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox (7-10) on Tuesday night up at McCoy Stadium. Grullon went 2-for-4 with a home run that broke a 1-1 tie

'Pigs, Wings hold unofficial HR derby

IL teams combine for 38 runs, 43 hits, 15 homers in matinee
April 14, 2019

Dinger, tater, shot. Roundtripper, long ball, smash. Four bagger. Moon shot. However many entries exist in the Home Run thesaurus, the IronPigs and Red Wings apparently wanted more.The teams combined for 43 hits, including 15 homers, as Triple-A Lehigh Valley outslugged Rochester, 20-18, on Saturday afternoon at Frontier Field, where

Pigs, Red Wings, light up scoreboard at Frontier Field

Teams combine for 15 home runs in back-and-forth thriller
April 13, 2019

Follow @IronPigsIt took 10 innings and a combined 38 runs, but the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (8-2) extended their winning streak to four games as they beat the Rochester Red Wings (2-8) by a score of 20-18 Saturday afternoon in Frontier Field. 

De Los Santos, Pazos shut down Red Wings

April 12, 2019

Follow @IronPigsThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs (7-2) continued their winning ways against the Rochester Red Wings (2-7) on Friday night at Frontier Field. Enyel De Los Santos (2-0) shut out the Red Wings through seven innings as the Pigs won 3-0.

Grand slam lifts Pigs past RailRiders

Dylan Cozens provided the big blast in 5-4 victory
April 8, 2019

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (4-1) defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (2-3) 5-4 on Monday evening at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs have won four consecutive games.

Parkinson's brilliance bolsters Phils system

Philadelphia's No. 19 prospect led entire Minors with 1.45 ERA
November 30, 2018

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.By bringing in outside talent to couple with emerging homegrown stars like Aaron Nola

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 29

Rangers' Alexy fans 10; Tigers' Stewart keeps up hot August
August 30, 2018

Theme of the dayShowing potential in big spots: Triple-A Durham and Class A Advanced Clearwater clinched playoff spots Wednesday night, and both relied on top talent to push them over the edge. The former got a three-homer performance from Austin Meadows -- a former top-100 prospect acquired from the Pirates

Twins' Rooker rakes his way to weekly award

Chattanooga slugger records five extra-base hits and a .606 OBP
July 30, 2018

It took some time, but Brent Rooker seems to have passed the big test the Twins gave him at the beginning of the season. After an extremely hot week, he's even got a shiny new award to show for it. The Twins' No. 7 prospect went 13-for-26 (.500) with three

Lehigh Valley earns fourth win of road trip

The Pigs have taken four of six games in Ohio
July 22, 2018

Follow @IronPigsThe Lehigh Valley IronPigs matched a franchise record with eight doubles in a 7-1 win over the Toledo Mud Hens Saturday in Ohio. The win secures a successful road trip for the Pigs as they move back to a season-high 20 games above .500.

Cozens homers twice to lead IronPigs

Phillies No. 15 prospect records fourth multi-homer game of year
July 15, 2018

Triple-A Lehigh Valley treated fans to a fireworks display following home games over the weekend. Patrons in attendance Sunday saw more of them, except the players provided the firepower this time around. The IronPigs clubbed five home runs -- including two from Phillies No. 15 prospectDylan Cozens and a pair from

Pigs tie record in 8-0 victory over Buffalo

Cozens, Walding combine for four of team's five home runs
July 15, 2018

The IronPigs slugged another five home runs on Sunday to dominate the Buffalo Bisons 8-0 at Coca-Cola Park. It's another series win for the Pigs, having not lost a set in a month. Lehigh Valley hit a total of 13 home runs in the four-game series.

Pigs sweep PawSox in doubleheader

May 26, 2018

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs swept a doubleheader Saturday in Pawtucket to extend their lead on top of the International League North Division. Lehigh Valley took the first contest 6-3, and earned a 6-2 win in Game 2. The sweep secures a series win over the Red Sox, as the Pigs

Pigs fly 11-3 at Rochester

May 4, 2018

Follow @IronPigsEnyel De Los Santos improved to 3-0 on the season, tossing six scoreless innings and leading the IronPigs to an 11-3 victory over the Rochester Red Wings on Friday at Frontier Field. Danny Ortiz hit a pair of two-run home runs in the victory.

Cozens' hat trick helps IronPigs rally to win

No. 17 Phillies prospect belts three long balls, drives in four runs
May 2, 2018

After cranking 67 home runs over the past two years, Dylan Cozens ended the month of April with three in 2018. On Wednesday, he doubled that total and made history in the process.Philadelphia's No. 17 prospect powered his way to the first three-homer game in Triple-A IronPigs history and drove

IronPigs announce four bobblehead giveaways

Two record-setters and the 'Grand Slide' included in this year's lineup
January 31, 2018

Four members of last season's 80-win Lehigh Valley IronPigs team will be featured as bobbleheads during the 2018 season at Coca-Cola Park.

International League playoff preview

Cozens, 'Pigs take on 'Riders; Glasnow, Indians ready for Bulls
September 6, 2017

If the Governors' Cup playoffs are only half as exciting as the International League playoff races, baseball fans are in for a treat.While the IL's three division champs won titles in impressive fashion, the Wild Card race went down to the final day of the season -- and even then,

Cozens Homers Twice, Kingery Sets Record In 5-1 Win

First Home Runs For Cozens Since July 22
August 24, 2017

Dylan Cozens drilled his 24th and 25th homers, and Scott Kingery extended his hitting streak to 22 games, breaking Domonic Brown's record of 21 consecutive games as the IronPigs (72-58) defeated the Syracuse Chiefs (50-81) by the score of 5-1 Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park before 9,243fans.

Bash Brothers Homer In Pigs 9-1 Victory

Leibrandt Deals His Fourth Consecutive Win
July 22, 2017

The Bash Brothers of Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins each hit two-run home runs and J.P. Crawford went 4-for-5 finishing a home run away from the cycyle, as the IronPigs (61-37) defeated the Durham Bulls (59-38) by the score of 9-1 Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

IronPigs' Crawford falls homer short of cycle

Four-hit game raises Phillies top prospect's July OPS to 1.104
July 22, 2017

On June 9, J.P. Crawford was hitting .189 and sported a .560 OPS. With each passing game, it looked more likely that 2017 wasn't going to be the year for the Phillies' top prospect. Not so fast.Crawford has come to life in July, recording a 1.104 OPS. His hot streak continued

Leibrandt, Cozens Lead Pigs To Series Split

Beato Ties Single-Season Saves Record In Win
July 16, 2017

Dylan Cozens launched his 22nd home run of the season, and Pedro Beato picked up his 26th save tying him with Scott Mathieson for most in a single-season. The Pigs (58-37) held on for a 4-3 victory over the Rochester Red Wings (51-41) by the score of 4-3 Sunday afternoon

Leibrandts Arm, Cozens Bat Lead Pigs To Win

Rodriguez Adds First Career Triple-A Home Run
July 7, 2017

Brandon Leibrandt pitched a gem and Dylan Cozens launched two home runs as the IronPigs (54-34) defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (54-33) Friday night at PNC Field.

IronPigs' Cozens puts two into orbit

Phils slugger passes teammate Hoskins with 20th, 21st homers
July 7, 2017

For the second year in a row, Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins are going toe-to-toe for the Minor League home run crown. On Friday, it was Cozens' turn to provide the power.The Phillies' ninth-ranked prospect belted his International League-leading 20th and 21st homers in Triple-A Lehigh Valley's 4-1 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Pigs Fly To League-Leading 12th Shutout Victory

Cozens, Crawford Homer As Eshelman Pitches Gem
July 4, 2017

J.P. Crawford blasted two home runs, Dylan Cozens launched his 19th homer and Tom Eshelman pitched yet another gem, as the IronPigs (53-32) blanked the Syracuse Chiefs (30-52) Tuesday night 8-0 at NBT Bank Stadium.