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Northwest Arkansas Naturals Hot Stove Report

2009-12-11T12:33:47Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The frosty 2009 edition of Baseball’s Winter Meetings closed out with Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft, which lacked the Naturals-related drama of last season....

Iowa Cubs to Play University of Iowa In Exhibition Game

2009-12-11T12:26:43Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -The Iowa Cubs have announced plans to open the 2010 season with an exhibition game against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at Principal Park on April 7, 2010 at 6:35 p.m....

Justin Smoak Named International Baseball Federation (IBF) Player of the Year

2009-12-08T23:33:24Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Texas Rangers minor league first baseman Justin Smoak (MLN FAB50 Baseball No. 22), who played for the Frisco RoughRiders in 2009, has been honored as the International Baseball Federation's Player of the Year 2009 in the "Senior Athlete" category.

Outfielder Chris Heisey of Dayton Dragons Named Cincinnati Reds Minor League Player of the Year

2009-12-08T13:57:45Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - DAYTON, OH —Former Dayton Dragons outfielder Chris Heisey has been named winner of the Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award as the Cincinnati Reds’ Minor League Player . . .

California League Rumored to Expand in 2012

2009-12-07T20:31:52Z

MAJORBLOGS.net (MLN Sports) - 12.07.09 - The California League will expand by one team in 2012. The city has not been disclosed, but a source in the CAL suggests that Central or Northern California will be where the new team finds its home.

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Iowa Cubs Named Triple-A Organization of the Year

2009-12-05T14:09:52Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - DES MOINES - Baseball America announced the Iowa Cubs franchise has been awarded the 2009 Bob Freitas “Organization of the Year” Award for the Triple-A level for the Iowa’s successful 2009 campaign and continued contribution to . . .

Fresno Grizzlies Release Another Episode in Offseason Series

2009-12-05T13:32:14Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - FRESNO, CA – The Fresno Grizzlies today released the seventh episode of “I Hate the OffSeason,” the team’s popular digital short series now in its second (off) season. This week’s installment entitled “Straight Outta Fresno,” sees the . . .

New Hampshire Fisher Cats Win Bob Freitas Award

2009-12-03T06:46:00Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are proud to announce they have received Baseball America's 2009 Bob Freitas Award at the Double-A level ...

Farmhands from San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers Dominate Topps Short Season and Rookie All-Star Team

2009-12-03T05:02:43Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—A pair of San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers farmhands are among the 10 players named to the Topps Short Season/Rookie All-Star Team. The best performances in all Minor League Baseball classifications are again being honored . . .

PCL Announces 2010 Schedule

2009-12-03T04:40:19Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Pacific Coast League today announced the release of the 2010 championship schedule, its 108th season. The PCL will look to again break the 7-million attendance mark; in 2009, the League's sixteen clubs recorded . . .

Lakeland Flying Tigers Release 2010 Schedule - Florida State League

2009-11-26T06:23:00Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- Lakeland, FL – The Flying Tigers today announced the club’s 2010 Florida State League (FSL) schedule ...

Greeneville Astros Boast Five Former Players on Houston Astros Top Prospects List

2009-11-24T04:47:45Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -GREENEVILLE, TN – The Greeneville Astros have five former players on Baseball America’s Top Ten Prospects list for the Houston Astros. Shortstop Jiovanni Mier, a...

West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Outfielder Ezequel Carrera Named to Topps MiLB Double-A All-Star Team

2009-11-20T13:31:41Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - (NOVEMBER 18, 2009) JACKSON, TN – Diamond Jaxx outfielder, Ezequel Carrera added another award to his 2009 season accolades by being named to the Topps MiLB Double-A All-Star team. The award was announced in a press release from . . .

Former New Orleans Zephyrs Infielder Chris Coughlin Named NL Rookie of the Year

2009-11-17T04:04:08Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Metairie, LA – Chris Coghlan, who began the 2009 season in the New Orleans Zephyrs’ infield, has been named National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball...

Greeneville Astros Release 2010 Schedule

2009-11-14T14:25:53Z

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - GREENEVILLE, TN- The Greeneville Astros have released their 2010 schedule. The slate features thirty-four home games at Pioneer Park in addition to thirty-four games on the road throughout the Appalachian League beginning in late June and . . .