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Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland

Infield duo took center stage in talent-filled Indians farm system
October 28, 2019

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

Clippers, Cats gear up for final title game

Resilient Indians, Giants prospects seek Triple-A championship
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 17, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Anything can happen in one game. Early in the postseason, the River Cats found themselves on the brink of elimination. But one game changed everything."Got down to Vegas, 2-1, and came back and won the last two games," said Steven Okert, a reliever in the Giants system.

Tom blasts Clippers to Game 1 win

Indians prospect goes deep, plates three in IL Finals opener
September 10, 2019

Ka'ai Tom looks back to his up-and-down April as a turning point this year. It got him to focus on the mechanical portions of his swing in May, and he's reaping the benefits of those adjustments in the Governors' Cup Finals.The Cleveland outfield prospect blasted his second playoff homer --

Clippers sail behind Bradley's two homers

Sixth-ranked Indians prospect ranks third in IL with 27 long balls
July 30, 2019

Bobby Bradley is trying to ensure that his whirlwind July ends on a positive note.Cleveland's No. 6 prospect belted a pair of solo homers in Triple-A Columbus' 10-6 win over Indianapolis on Monday at Victory Field.

Late Curve Rally Stuns RubberDucks, 5-4

July 1, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapCurve 5 (8-5, 43-37) RubberDucks 4 (5-9, 39-44) WP: Beau Sulser (7-0) LP: Kyle Nelson (1-2) Save: Matt Eckelman (14)SummaryDespite hitting two home runs, the Akron RubberDucks could not fend off an eighth-inning rally from the Altoona Curve, losing 5-4 Monday night at Canal Park.

Tom's Homer, Scott's Great Start Lead Akron to 2-1 11-Inning Win at Harrisburg

June 25, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks (3-5) 2 - Senators (3-2) 1 (11 innings)WP: Jordan Stephens (1-0) LP: Jacob Condra-Bogan (3-3) Save: Dalbert Siri (4)SummaryIn a third-straight extra inning game for Akron, the RubberDucks used a scoreless start from Adam Scott and a go-ahead home run from Ka'ai Tom in the 11th to

Five RubberDucks named to Eastern League All-Star Team

June 24, 2019

(AKRON, OHIO) - The Eastern League of Professional Baseball Clubs has announced the Eastern and Western Division All-Star teams for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game with five Akron RubberDucks included on the Western Division roster. Outfielders Ka'ai Tom and Connor Marabell will join first baseman Wilson Garcia and pitchers

2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Rosters Announced

Flying Squirrels host All-Star Game for first time on Wednesday, July 10 at The Diamond
June 24, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball, announced the rosters on Monday for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, which will take place at The Diamond on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Flying Squirrels are hosting the event for

Strong Start From Draper Not Enough For Ducks, Lose 2-0

June 22, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapSeaWolves 2 (3-0) RubberDucks 0 (2-3)WP: Beau Burrows (1-1) LP: Zach Draper (0-1) Save: Drew Carlton (6)SummaryThe Akron RubberDucks and Erie SeaWolves were locked in a pitcher's duel for much of the game until the SeaWolves broke the tie in the fifth inning and added an insurance run

Clevinger Shines as Akron Takes Down Hartford 2-0

June 11, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks (32-31) 2 Yard Goats (36-26) 0 WP: Jake Paulson (5-3) LP: Jack Wynkoop (5-6) Save: NoneSummaryA terrific outing from Mike Clevinger on a rehab assignment helped the Akron RubberDucks to a 2-0 win over the visiting Hartford Yard Goats Tuesday at Canal Park.

Akron Clipped by Reading in Ninth, 3-2

June 6, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapFightin Phils (32-24) 3 RubberDucks (30-28) 2WP: Addison Russ (1-3) LP: Anthony Gose (0-1) Save: noneSummaryThe Akron RubberDucks fought back from two separate one-run deficits, but that was not enough as the Reading Fightin Phils regained the lead for good in the top of the ninth inning to

MiLB announces May Uncle Ray's Players of the Month

June 5, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Uncle Ray's Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 leagues for the month of May. In recognition of the honor, each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray's, the "Official Potato

Four-Run First Inning Powers RubberDucks to 8-5 Win Over Phils

June 4, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks (29-27) 8 Fightin Phils (31-23) 5WP: Tanner Tully (5-4) LP: Bailey Falter (4-4) Save: Dalbert Siri (3)SummaryThe Akron RubberDucks jumped ahead of the Reading Fightin Phils early with a four-run first inning and never trailed, cruising to an 8-5 win Tuesday night at Canal Park.

Ka'ai Tom Named May Player of the Month

June 4, 2019

Scarborough, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce Akron RubberDucks outfielder Ka'ai Tom has been selected as the Eastern League Player of the Month for the month of May. Tom batted .333 (32-for-96) with six doubles, one triple, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 21 runs scored, two stolen

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 29

Indians' Tom homers twice; Cease goes seven for Knights
May 30, 2019

Indians CF Ka'ai Tom, Double-A Akron: 3-for-5, 2 HR, 6 RBIs, 3 R -- The Cleveland outfielder not only extended his hitting streak to five games, he did so in style. The six RBIs set a career high, while the two long balls gave him his second multi-homer game of the

Six-RBI Night For Ka'ai Tom Lifts Ducks Past Baysox, 9-8

May 29, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks (26-25) 9 Baysox (19-32) 8WP: Tanner Tully (4-4) LP: Pedro Araujo (0-2) Save: Kyle Nelson (2)SummaryThe Akron RubberDucks overcame an early 4-1 deficit in the first inning, rallying to score six runs and defeat the Bowie Baysox, 9-8, Wednesday night at Prince George's Stadium.

Rojas rides power binge to weekly award

Astros prospect belted six of his seven home runs in last week
May 28, 2019

Joshua Rojas was in the middle of a fine season entering last week, but his last seven games have taken things to another level. The Houston prospect went off at the plate, going 16-for-31 with six homers to cruise to Texas League Player of the Week accolades for the period

Tom and Mize Win Weekly Awards

May 27, 2019

SCARBOROUGH, 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 May 20th through May 26th.

Flying Squirrels' Home Run Sinks RubberDucks, 3-2

May 26, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapFlying Squirrels (17-28) 3 RubberDucks (23-25) 2 WP: Alfred Gutierrez (1-2) LP: Sam Hentges (1-6) Save: Melvin Adon (6)SummaryThe Akron RubberDucks dropped the third of their four-game series against the visiting Richmond Flying Squirrels on Sunday night at Canal Park, as a two-run Richmond home run proved the

RubberDucks' four-game winning streak snapped with 6-3 loss to Richmond

May 25, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapFlying Squirrels 6 RubberDucks 3WP: Conner Menez (3-2) LP: Jake Paulson (2-3) Save: noneSummaryThe Akron RubberDucks could not overcome the early offense of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, snapping their four-game win streak by a score of 6-3 Saturday night at Canal Park.

RubberDucks Complete Sweep Over Senators, 6-2

May 23, 2019

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 6 Senators 2WP: Aaron Civale (3-0) LP: Jackson Tetrault (2-2) Save: David Speer (1)SummaryThe Akron RubberDucks took the early lead by scoring in each of the first three innings and held the lead for a 6-2 win behind a solid outing from Aaron Civale Wednesday afternoon at

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 11

Phils' Bohm hits first FSL homer; Braves' Riley keeps mashing
May 12, 2019

Phillies 3B Alec Bohm, Class A Advanced Clearwater: 3-for-6, HR, 2 RBIs, R -- Philadelphia sent its top prospect to the South Atlantic League at the start of the season, and he earned a promotion after 22 games. Not much has changed in terms of Bohm's production since joining Clearwater

Paulson grounds Flying Squirrels with Tom's help, 4-1

July 21, 2018

RubberDucks 4 Flying Squirrels 1WP: Jake Paulson (6-3) LP: Conner Menez (3-3) Save: Henry Martinez (11)SummaryAkron's Ka'ai Tom cracked a go-ahead, two-run double, and Jake Paulson allowed just one run over seven innings, as the RubberDucks defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 4-1, Saturday night at Canal Park.

Tom's ninth-inning, walk-off blast helps top Squirrels, 5-4

July 20, 2018

RubberDucks 5 Flying Squirrels 4WP: David Speer (3-2) LP: Ryan Halstead (3-3) Save: noneSummaryAkron's Ka'ai Tom launched a one-out, solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the RubberDucks a thrilling, walk-off win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 5-4, Friday night at Canal Park.

Tom busts out with 5-for-5, two-homer night

Indians No. 23 prospect records second career five-hit effort
May 19, 2018

Ka'ai Tom may have had a lot of rough games through the first month and a half of the season, but he made the most of every opportunity in a groove on Friday."That kind of night doesn't come too often, so I just want to enjoy it when it does,"