Winston-Salem Dash News

Dash nominated for MiLB's John H. Johnson Award

Winston earns Carolina League's nomination for top award in Minors

October 14, 2019 10:53 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2019) - The Winston-Salem Dash have earned the Carolina League's 2019 Complete Franchise Award, the league announced on Monday. This marks the third time in the last five years that the Dash have received this honor.

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Johnson, Vaughn named to Premier12 roster

Two Dash alums will participate in first opportunity for Team USA to qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Andrew Vaughn, who suited up for the Dash this year, will help Team USA compete for the 2020 Olympics.

October 10, 2019 11:54 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2019) - USA Baseball announced on Thursday that Dash alums Andrew Vaughn and Tyler Johnson have been named to their roster for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12™, a tournament that is the first opportunity for Team USA to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Winston-Salem's Weil named Broadcaster of the Year

Dash's second-year voice honored by his peers

October 8, 2019 12:50 PM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2019) - Joe Weil, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Winston-Salem Dash, has earned the Carolina League's eighth-annual Broadcaster of the Year award. Weil received the most votes among the league's lead broadcasters and broadcast assistants.

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Dash's Bugno honored as Winston Under 40 Leadership Award recipient

Winston-Salem's VP of Corporate Partnerships will be recognized by the Winston-Salem Chamber as a 2019 top community leader

September 30, 2019 9:53 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2019) - The Winston-Salem Chamber has recognized the Dash's Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Corey Bugno as a 2019 honoree for their Winston Under 40 Leadership award. The annual award highlights 20 young professionals who exemplify qualities of strong leadership and community service.

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Winston-Salem to host MiLB's Innovators Summit in 2020

Representatives from Minor League Baseball teams around the country to attend seminar next September

September 26, 2019 11:32 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2019) - Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced that Winston-Salem, N.C., will host the 2020 Minor League Baseball Innovators Summit™ from Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2020. The summit will be held at the Benton Convention Center and will culminate with an event at BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash™, the Class A-Advanced™ affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

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Sports Business Journal names Winston-Salem as ninth-best Minor League Market

2019 marks the first time the city has been placed in the top 10

September 23, 2019 12:19 PM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2019) - The Sports Business Journal announced on Monday, September 23, that Winston-Salem has been recognized as the number nine Minor League Market in the United States. There were a total of 211 markets across 34 leagues and 350 minor league teams in the conducted study.

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Dash release weekend-heavy 2020 schedule

Home schedule begins Thursday, April 16

September 11, 2019 9:54 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 11, 2019) - The Winston-Salem Dash have announced their 2020 schedule, which will mark the 11th season in BB&T Ballpark history. The slate includes 70 home games and 34 home weekend games (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). The full 140-game schedule is available here. Game times will be announced at a later date.

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Robert named USA Today Minor League Player of the Year

Former Dash outfielder hit .328 with 32 home runs across three levels

Luis Robert posted a staggering 1.432 OPS this year with the Dash. (Scott Kinser)

September 4, 2019 1:37 PM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2019) - Former Dash outfielder Luis Robert, who played in 19 games with Winston-Salem this year, has been named the 2019 USA Today Minor League Player of the Year.

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Stiever named White Sox MiLB Pitcher of the Month

Former fifth-round pick logged a 2.08 ERA through five August starts

Stiever capped off an impressive 2019 season with a great last month of the year. (Scott Kinser)

September 4, 2019 1:15 PM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2019) - Dash right-hander Jonathan Stiever has been named the White Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Month for August/September, the team announced on Wednesday.

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Former Dash star Mendick makes MLB debut on Tuesday

The New York native was a Midseason CL All-Star with Winston in 2017

Danny Mendick is the fifth Dash alumnus to make the Majors for the first time this year.

September 4, 2019 11:30 AM ET

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2019) - Former Dash infielder Danny Mendick made his Major League debut on Tuesday, marking the fifth Dash alumnus to appear in the big leagues for the first time in 2019. Mendick, who is the 57th Dash alumnus and the 365th Winston-Salem alumnus to reach the Majors, played for Winston-Salem in 2016 and 2017.

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