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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 14, 2025

Charlotte Knights 8, Omaha Storm Chasers 0 (Statcast box)The Knights (63-81) allowed just three hits in their shutout against the Storm Chasers (60-82) to finally snap their five-game losing streak and avoid the six-game sweep with an 8-0 shutout win. Charlotte jumped out front early in the top of the first as Omaha essentially handed the […]...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 13, 2025

Omaha Storm Chasers 8, Charlotte Knights 3 (Statcast box)As the season began hot in Charlotte, and even as the Knights rebounded at midseason to make a re-run at .500, it seemed improbable that the club would finish buried in the International League, some 20 games short of the even mark. Well, with another loss — five […]...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 12, 2025

Omaha Storm Chasers 10, Charlotte Knights 1 (Statcast box)The Knights (62-80) got smoked for the second straight night by the Storm Chasers (59-81), in a match where hitting and quality pitching were sparse. Only stats can truly capture how poor the offense was: 11 strikeouts, 11 left on base, and 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. […]...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 10, 2025

Omaha Storm Chasers 3, Charlotte Knights 2 (Statcast box)The Knights (62-78) hitters got cold after the third inning, so they came up short against the Storm Chasers (57-81) for the second straight day. Ben Cowles led off the game with a single for the Knights, and he proceeded to steal his 18th base of the season […]...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 11, 2025

Omaha Storm Chasers 11, Charlotte Knights 3 (Statcast box)The Charlotte pitching staff struggled to make it through this one: 15 hits, seven walks and two home runs. To add insult, Omaha left fielder MJ Melendez hit for the cycle. Though four of the 11 runs were unearned, Knights (62-79) bats weren’t able to rise to the […]...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 9, 2025

Omaha Storm Chasers 7, Charlotte Knights 1 (Statcast box)The Knights (62-77) scored right off the bat on a Tim Elko home run, but the Storm Chasers (56-81) took control in the third and never really let up, defeating Charlotte, 7-1. Omaha blasted two home runs in the third and fifth — a solo shot and a […]...2025
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• Royals designate Rich Hill for assignment

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Dick Mountain Era is over. The Royals announced they have designated pitcher Rich Hill for assignment and selected pitcher Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha. Hill gave up four runs and six walks in four innings in a loss to the Braves Monday night. In two starts, he allowed five runs in nine innings with eight walks. The 45-year-old Hill was signed back in...2025
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• TWitM: Ben Kudrna strikes out a season-high

Photo by Braeden Botts/Minor League Baseball Plus Carter Jensen keeps the power surge going. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Note: This installment covers all nine games since the All-Star break. Triple-A Om...2025
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• TWitM: First-half heroes

Hunter Patteson pitches for the Quad Cities River Bandits | Chris Sheppard Who were the best Royals minor leaguers in the first half? This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The minor leagues had their All-Star brea...2025
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• Royals to call up Rich Hill

Rich Hill, pitching for the Omaha Storm Chasers | Minda Haas Kuhlmann The 45-year-old would become the oldest player in club history The Royals will call up 45-year-old left-hander Rich Hill, according to Fansided reporter Robert Murray. He will likely make the Tuesday start against the Cubs, which is currently listed as “TBA” by the Royals. Hill was signed to a minor league deal by the R...2025
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• TWitM: Carson Roccaforte is rockin’ the bat

Carson Roccaforte, playing for the Quad Cities River Bandits | Chris Shepard The outfielder has been on fire this month. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (5-13, 9.5 games back) Th...2025
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• TWitM: All aboard the Carter Jensen train

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Jensen stays hot in AAA with 4 more home runs this week This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (4-8, 5 games back) The Storm Chasers struggled against t...2025
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• This Week in the Minors: The second half begins

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Carter Jensen hits his first Triple-A home run. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (2-4, 3 games back) The Storm Chasers bega...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 25, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The losses in Kauffman Stadium continue to pile up. Craig Brown at Into the Fountains looks at some flyball issues, but has to make the case for Bobby Witt Jr. to receive your All-Star votes. Wilson leads all qualified shortstops with a .349 batting average. His .390 OBP is second only to J.P. Crawford (.406 OBP). His .493 slugging percentage is tied with Pe...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 24, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The losses in Kauffman Stadium continue to pile up. Craig Brown at Into the Fountains looks at some flyball issues, but has to make the case for Bobby Witt Jr. to receive your All-Star votes. Wilson leads all qualified shortstops with a .349 batting average. His .390 OBP is second only to J.P. Crawford (.406 OBP). His .493 slugging percentage is tied with Pe...2025
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• TWitM: The Columbia Fireflies are first-half champs!

Columbia runs into a playoff spot behind Asbel Gonzalez’ 50 stolen bases This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (31-43, 13.5 games back) The Storm Chasers finished off the first half by losing ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 11, 2025

All aboard the Jacwagon? | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Can the Royals keep up the momentum into the All-Star Break? There were a couple of stories about Vinnie Pasquantino giving Jac Caglianone an il bacetto in celebration after his home run on Wednesday. Anne Rogers mentions it in her story: Caglianone’s two-run home run off Pirates starter Bailey Falter cleared not one, not two but ...2025
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• TWitM: Grand salami for Gavin Cross

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images The former first-round pick hits for some power this week This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (25-37, 13 games back) It wa...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025

Jac Caglianone for the Omaha Storm Chasers | Minda Haas Kuhlmann It’s time for Jac. Vahe Gregorian writes about the decision to call up Jac Caglianone. While he certainly seems to have demonstrated that he’s beyond Triple-A, that’s not the same as being ready for this. No matter how hard the Royals will try to cushion and support him, he’ll surely be the story for weeks to come among fan...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 28, 2025

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Bullpen blues blow Kansas City’s series against Cincinnati Reds. At Into the Fountains, Craig Brown talks about Royals prospect Jac Caglianone’s timeline after Monday’s loss. Again, it’s about things like pitch recognition, in-game adjustments, and making contact. It’s also about putting the work into becoming a competent outfielder. These are decidedly unsexy bas...2025
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"Storm Chasers are in Syracuse so don't expect him today."

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"Hosmer’s debut On May 4, 2011, the Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 11-4."

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"(3-12) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (7-7) Omaha Storm Chasers 1 Braden Shewmake 0-5, 4 LOB Justin Dean 0-2, 2 BB Mike Soroka, SP, 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K The Stripers were able to get off to a quick start."

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"The Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Royals, recently released three players, according to their transactions tracker (hat tip to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star."

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"The Omaha Storm Chasers — a minor-league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals — are in the April Fool’s Day spirit."

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"” His return to the Class-AAA Omaha Storm Chasers is now expected to be delayed another six weeks."

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"Kansas City Royals recall Jake Junis from Triple-A Omaha to start Monday night at Oakland Athletics, option Kevin McCarthy to Storm Chasers"

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"Here’s another look: Million dollar smile #GoodBurger #NickSportsTV @nicksportstv A photo posted by River Cats (@rivercats) on Aug 13, 2016 at 7:13pm PDT The jerseys ultimately didn’t power the River Cats to victory, as the team fell 4-2 to the Omaha Storm Chasers."

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"His first home run on American soil came a day before his big league debut in Pawtucket's clash with the Omaha Storm Chasers."

• Royals Rumblings - News for July 29, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Royals even up series against the Atlanta Braves with another loud night from the bats. Royals Data Dugout looks at what is next for Kansas City this week. While the Seth Lugo extension is as much about 2026 and 2027 as anything, swapping Hoffman for Grichuk is at least a hint the Royals view themselves as squarely in the race heading into August. At this poi...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 25, 2025

Will he stay or will he go? | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Trade deadline on everyone’s mind Trade talk dominating Royals news. Anne Rogers talks about it on MLB: Despite interest in hitters like Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from front offices looking to upgrade their own offenses, it doesn’t seem likely the Royals will deal from their core players — because they still bel...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 16, 2025

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Wait so how many more days without Royals baseball? Check out this beast of a draft recap from Jared Perkins over at Inside the Crown. The overall first impression is strong, according to the prospect connoisseur. Overall, this draft was good given the overall down year for a draft class and where they were picking. While day two wasn’t as exciting, it was the day ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice as Iowa stops Omaha, 12-3

Owen Caissie | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The ball was flying out of Principal Park as Iowa hits 5 home runs. Myrtle Beach is 10-2 in the second half so far. Iowa Cubs right-hander Phil Bickford has been released to free agency. The Cubs have signed their 2019 first-round draft pick, Ryan Jensen, to a minor league deal. Jensen will report to Mesa for ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 25, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 24, 2025
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• Whit Merrifield officially announces his retirement

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The three-time All-Star gritted his way to success. Whit Merrifield officially announced his retirement today, through his agency Warner Sports Management. In his statement, he cited the birth of his child last year as a reason to hang up the cleats, saying “I’d much rather chase around a toddler than chase sliders.” Merrifield also ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramirez’s bat, glove lead Knoxville to doubleheader split

Pedro Ramirez | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Knoxville splits a doubleheader and the ACL Cubs win on a walkoff home run. That’s the good news for tonight. In a much-rumored move, the Cubs promoted right-hander Jostin Florentino to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. Left-hander Burl Carraway joins the ACL Cubs from the Development List. Iowa Cubs ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: September 12, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 29, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 25, 2025
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• Whit Merrifield officially announces his retirement
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 28, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 23, 2025

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jac Caglianone hits his first Triple-A home run! David Lesky wonders if the team has been unlucky with runners in scoring position. Their .232 average with RISP since April 21 (that was an off day, but I went back to that) ranked ninth-worst in baseball. Their .265 xBA wanked 11th-best. Their .350 SLG ranked eighth-worst in baseball. Their .401 xSLG ranked 18...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2025

Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Royals fans’ sleep schedules rejoice at the end of another West Coast road trip. David Lesky talks about just how great the San Francisco Giants’ starter Robbie Ray was against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Last night was another intense and competitive game for the Royals in one of the best pitchers’ duels we’ve seen this season. Coming in, it looked like i...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 16, 2025

Cam Devanney, mentioned in the blogs below | Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images The Royals have 4 wins over the last 4 Thursdays so we, here at Friday Rumblings, are doing our part At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes about Maikel Garcia’s new stance: While Garcia has seen the biggest growth with the toe tap, the Royals also have other players utilizing it from time to time. Infielder Jonatha...2025
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• TWitM: Jac gets ejected

Photo by Jensen Scalzo/Minor League Baseball Can you strike out after getting thrown out of a game? Jac can. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (16-21, 6 games back) The Storm Chase...2025
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• Who are these guys?

Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Looking for an identity For many readers, the opening of the baseball season has been the official start of spring. For me, it’s always been the Masters Golf Tournament. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because Georgia always seems to be sunny and warm, and I know that weather will eventually move north. Is there anything more beautiful than Augus...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 29, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 11, 2025
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• Whit Merrifield officially announces his retirement
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 23, 2025
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• Six solutions to the Royals’ most annoying problem

Chris Stratton lurks in the shadows | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images No, I don’t have a solution for the parking pass prices. Now that MJ Melendez has been safely demoted to terrorize Storm Chasers fans, Royals fans have turned their icy gaze upon another underperforming Royal. Chris Stratton has appeared in nine games, and though the Royals have won two of those and he still sports a ...2025
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• An evening watching the Omaha Storm Chasers

Photo by Matt Sullivan/NASCAR via Getty Images Ridin’ the storm out Is there any better value in America right now than minor league baseball? I think not. The stadiums are comfortable and intimate. Parking is cheap and accessible. The food and drink prices are reasonable and the talent on the field, is by and large, very good. And the ticket prices are excellent, especially considering ho...2025
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• Royals Rumblings—News for March 5, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images Which will come first, the end of Kansas City’s winter or Opening Day? David Lesky at Inside the Crown stacks up the Kansas City Royals pitching room ahead of Opening Day. The change started at the end of June that year when the Royals acquired Cole Ragans, but to their credit, they didn’t stop. We know about them adding Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, but th...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Mike Soroka throws six shutout innings
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Soroka helped lead Gwinnett to just its third win of the season. The Atlanta Braves minor league system continued to sputter after a 1-3 day which included a heartbreaking walk off loss in a well-pitched game. Outside of that they lost two games where they allowed 8 in each with their only win coming in a game that featured a former MLB All Star. (3-1...2023
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• After a season this bad, the front office still needs shaking up

Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo talks with media during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports No new talent in the front office is bad news There were a lot of things about the 2013-2015 Kansas City Royals that were wonderful. Yes, there was the American League Pennant, the World Series Championsh...2023
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• Royals call up Maikel Garcia
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images More moves could be coming. The Royals are calling up infielder Maikel Garcia from Triple-A Omaha to replace infielder Nicky Lopez, who is going on the Injured List with appendicitis, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Rogers also says more moves could be coming today. The #Royals are calling up Maikel Garcia, per source. Th...2023
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Shewmake homers in Stripers win
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Gwinnett cruised to their third straight win The Gwinnett Stripers are finally getting things going, and it’s a good thing too because elsewhere on the Atlanta Braves farm system it’s been a bit of a tough week. Augusta’s pitching staff continues to be the class of the Carolina League, but the offense once again threw up a stinker in a ...2023
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Braden Shewmake homers; McHugh continues rehab
Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The system pulled off a sweep across three games, with Shewmake, McHugh, and Owen Murphy providing the big performances We had our first really great night on the farm as all three Atlanta Braves affiliates that played their scheduled games took home runs. Up in Triple-A Braden Shewmake has been playing well as of late and the same...2023
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• Mike Jirschele manages 1000th win in Omaha
Omaha manager Mike Jirschele tips his cap during a postgame ceremony celebrating his 1000th win as a manager in Omaha. | Minda Haas Kuhlmann This Week in the Minors: Logan Porter’s 3 homers lead Omaha’s hot bats, all other levels are now underway ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys ali...2023
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• Royals recall MJ Melendez

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Nick Loftin heads to the 7-day concussion IL. The Royals have recalled outfielder MJ Melendez and placed Nick Loftin on the 7-day concussion list. Loftin appeared to injure himself on a tag play in Wednesday night’s loss to the Cubs. Melendez began the season with the Royals, but hit 4-for-47 (.085) with 20 strikeouts in 16 games. He went to Triple-A Omah...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Fried makes first rehab start, Winans strong in long relief for Gwinnett
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Stripers earned the Braves’ organization’s only win on Sunday, with an eight-run sixth inning complementing solid pitching. Sunday’s minor league slate featured a win, a rainout, and a pair of losses. (37-49) Gwinnett Stripers 8, (41-42) Omaha Storm Chasers 1 Box Score Vaughn Grissom, 2B: 2-4, 2B, 2 R Max Fried, SP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R...2023
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• Royals Rumblings—News for March 5, 2025
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• Royals designate Rich Hill for assignment
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• TWitM: Ben Kudrna strikes out a season-high
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• Minor League Wrap: Knoxville trashes Trash Pandas, 11-3

Antonio Santos | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Iowa, Knoxville and South Bend all won. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs stopped the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 9-5. Ben Brown gave up a solo home run to Dairon Blanco in the fourth inning, but kept Omaha in check otherwise. Brown’s final line was one run on two hits over four innings. Brown walked one but did not strike anyone out. Luke Little pitched...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Trash Pandas, 3-1

Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Good pitching leads to wins for Knoxville and Myrtle Beach. Iowa right-hander Jake Woodford elected free agency and was released. Iowa catcher Caleb Knight and right-hander Tommy Romero were activated off the Development List. Right-hander Tyler Schlaffer and outfielder Andy Garriola were promoted to Double-A Knoxville f...2025
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• Dodgers close to signing ex-prospect banned for alleged game fixing
Most minor league signings don’t generate much of a buzz during the hot stove season. They’re generally cheap, low risk signings made to ensure depth. Yet, the Los Angeles Dodgers are close to signing a player with an interesting background. Taiwanese pitcher Chin-hui Tsao was a four-time top 100 prospect during his years with the Rockies, but was unimpressive in 88 1/3 career innings. He hasn’t p...2014
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