Tag Archives: Cincinnati Reds
Former first-rounder leverages personal bests
Former first-round pick Courtney Hawkins took a career year with the Independent League’s Sugar Land Skeeters and used it to sign a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Hawkins, who was drafted 13th overall by the White Sox …
Former Pelicans Pitching Well for Oakland A’s Triple-A Affiliate
Thank you again to the Pensacola Pelicans for this update! Two former Pelicans teamed up to pitch a shutout for the Oakland A’s Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats. Starting the game was former Pelicans starter and Pensacola native Kyle …
The Lynchburg Hillcats Officially Leave The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Family
The Pittsburgh Pirates bid to get a Single-A team in Bradenton, FL has been approved by the Florida State League’s upper echelon. Approved is the purchase of the Cincinnati Reds Class A team in Sarasota, FL. Pittsburgh already has their …
A “Performance Enhancing Substance” Strikes Again
Jose Marmolejo, a Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect has been suspended for 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension was announced by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, who said that Marmolejo was …
GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Labor Day Brings Reflection On MLB Trade Deadline
When Labor Day hits, as baseball fans we all know that the season is coming to a close, thus giving us time to reflect on the most recent trade deadline deals. It is also an opportunity to try to come …
New Design is More than a Stadium to the Marlins
It is official, as members of the Marlins brass and other dignitaries have broken ground on the new Marlins stadium. Present at the groundbreaking were the Florida Marlins, representatives from Major League Baseball and southern Florida officials. (Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos …
MiLB Attendance Hits 20.5 Million
In June Minor League Baseball (MiLB) attracted more than 7 million fans to push its running yearly total over the 20 million mark. The current economic state has had an effect on all aspects of the sports world, but when …
MLB Introduces “Wanna Play?” A New African-American Outreach Program
Major League Baseball is introducing “Wanna Play?”, a new educational initiative that is intended to bring baseball activities to the African-American community. The above-mentioned program will be launched on June 20, 2009 between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Cincinnati’s …