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• Outside The Confines: The best minor league promo ever

Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images Or maybe it’s just me? Happy Friday, everyone! I hope the week has treated you well and you’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend. We have plenty of fun links in today’s OTC, so grab a cup of coffee and get ready for a little overview of what’s going on in baseball. From one pitcher realizing you shouldn’t tweet while drunk, to a ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?

Connor Noland | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you think the Iowa Cubs should change their name. Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in and join us. We’re all celebrating a big Cubs win tonight. The...2025
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• Angels: Prospect Klassen improving after injury
Right-hander George Klassen, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top prospects, is improving one day after he was apparently hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas in a Southern League game against Montgomery....2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Cade Horton, your table is ready

Cade Horton | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Cade Horton dominates in probably the only good news of the day. You’ve got to think with the news about Shōta Imanaga, that Cade Horton’s next start will be at Citi Field against the Mets. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got trampled by the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 3-1. Cade Horton went six innings today and allowed just one...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Sisneros leads Myrtle Beach to 9-6 win over Carolina

Cameron Sisneros | Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK Just Myrtle Beach won tonight. Moisés Ballesteros extends his hitting streak. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were trampled by the Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays), 8-1. It was a rough start for Jordan Wicks, who took the loss after surrendering seven runs on nine hits over 2.2 innings. Two of those nine hits were three-run home run...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Moisés Ballesteros hits 2 HR in Iowa loss to Buffalo

Moises Ballesteros | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK The Smokies were the only winner tonight, but some big prospects put on a show for Iowa in a loss. Right-hander Peter Solomon joined the Iowa Cubs. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were stampeded by the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 10-8. Peter Solomon’s Cubs and Iowa debut did not go well as he didn’t make it out of the second inning...2025
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• Angels: Prospect Klassen improving after injury
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 25, 2025

A double in the ninth by Adam Hackenberg helped the Barons to a sort of sweep in their games on Friday. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Barons take two for one, and Dash upset minor league sweep Charlotte Knights 4, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 1 (7 innings) (Gameday box) (Statcast box)After a rain delay, the Knights grabbed the lead and never looked back. Although the...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 24, 2025

Four Dash hurlers combined to toss the 16th no-hitter in franchise history. | Winston-Salem Dash/X Farm system fireworks: Elko’s bombs, Galanie’s slam, Schultz’s strikes, and a Dash of no-hit history Charlotte Knights 10, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 3 (Gameday box) (Statcast box)The Charlotte Knights rebounded after being shut out yesterday by routing the RailRiders and improving th...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 22, 2025

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Bonus baseball bonanza for Knights and Cannon Ballers, and the Barons’ bats erupt and arms shine, as three of four affiliates claim victories Charlotte Knights 5, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 4 (11 innings) (Gameday box) (Statcast box)Nick Nastrini delivered a stellar performance for the Knights (8-14), pitching six scoreless innings and allowing only two h...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Caleb Kilian and Owen Caissie lead Iowa past Memphis, 4-3

Caleb Kilian | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Caleb Kilian has a solid rehab appearance. The Smokies close in on a playoff spot. Outfielder Brennen Davis was activated off of Iowa’s injured list. Right-hander Frankie Scalzo Jr. was activated off the Development List. Infielder David Bote and catcher William Simoneit were sent to the Development List. Third baseman BJ Murray Jr. was dem...2024
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• Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 19

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Mike Boeve rakes in his return to Double-A Biloxi as all four affiliates go at least .500 on the week Each week, I’ll be bringing you a roundup of the Brewers minor league affiliates, including score updates, key players, and more. Here is the week 19 roundup. Triple-A Nashville The Sounds split their six-game set with the Gwinnett Stripers (51-57 overall; 1...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Alfonsin Rosario leads Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of the Fireflies

Alfonsin Rosario | Myrtle Beach Pelicans Wins for the Pelicans and Complex League. Losses for Iowa and South Bend. Rain for the Smokies. The following ten Cubs draft picks have signed: 1st round Cam Smith 3B 2nd round Cole Mathis 3B 3rd round Ronny Cruz SS 5th round Ariel Arias C 6th round Ryan Gallagher RHP 7th round Ivan Brethowr OF 8th round Edgar Alvarez INF 9th round Brooks Caple RHP...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 30, 2024

Terrell Tatum’s contributions were decisive in Birmingham’s extra-inning win. | S. R. Silver / South Side Sox The farm wins three of five, with an extra-inning thriller in Birmingham and a shootout in Kannapolis Worcester Red Sox 4, Charlotte Knights 1 (Gameday Box) (Statcast Box)Fans in Charlotte were treated to a relatively uninspired game of baseball today. Despite managing to push acr...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 30, 2024

Watch out, boy, Drew Thorpe will chew you up! | S.R. Silver/South Side Sox Drew Thorpe can be beat, but he can’t not be brilliant With April now in the books, let’s take a look again at where each team stands: Chicago White Sox (6-24), fifth place (of five), 13.5 GB, MLB AL CentralCharlotte Knights (13-14), sixth place (of 10), 5.0 GB, Triple-A IL EastBirmingham Barons (15-7), first place...2024
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• Portland Sea Dogs dropped the hardest hat ever but we still have questions

This lobster is going to THROW DOWN Minor league baseball hats are awesome. Of this, there should be no doubt. MiLB is filled with incredible hats over the years, such as this hat for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, or this hat for the Montgomery Biscuits. However, the Portland Sea Dogs just upped the game. Portland, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will rebrand as the “Maine Lobster Ba...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 12, 2024

Have a day, Edgar Quero! The organization’s top catching prospect had a lot to smile about after a two-homer game. | Salina Rae Silver / South Side Sox Edgar Quero belts two longballs while Colson Montgomery launches his first homer at the Triple-A level Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7, Charlotte Knights 5 (Gameday Score) (Statcast Box)Colson, Chuckie, and Danny went yard in Charlotte’s two-r...2024
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"com/YKXWBGTh4M— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) April 30, 2025 Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies compacted the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 9-6."

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"com/XNQxxDrbTK— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) April 6, 2024 Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies took out the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 7-6 in ten innings."

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"Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas threw a no-hitter and lost 7-5"

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"com/TuIPtKnCy0— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) August 26, 2022 Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies had their mission aborted by the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 3-2."

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• White Sox Weekly Minor League Update: April 21-27, 2025

Still going: What else is new? Tim Elko hit five home runs this week for the Knights. | Photo by David Durochik/MLB Photos via Getty Images It was a much better week for the affiliates, who went 15-9, led by Charlotte’s strong performance Charlotte Knights Record 5-1 (last week), 12-15 (overall) Knights Player of the Week Tim Elko .333/.400/1.095, 21 at-bats Dominic Fletcher .429/.478/.810...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 24, 2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa sweeps doubleheader from Toledo

Kevin Alcántara | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Six games today and the Cubs farm system won four of them. Left-hander Chase Watkins goes from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Nolan Clenney goes from Iowa to South Bend. Right-hander Ryan Gallagher, the Cubs’ sixth-round pick last summer, joins South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs swept a dou...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Knoxville allows just one hit in 6-1 win over Trash Pandas

Grant Kipp | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images A light schedule tonight with two rainouts. The Smokies were terrific and the Pelicans were not. Outfielder Brett Bateman was assigned to the Knoxville Smokies. Infielder Vidal Bruján joins Iowa on a major league rehab assignment. The Cubs signed left-hander Evan Taylor as a free agent. Taylor was a ninth-round pick of the Marli...2025
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• Season Ticket Holder Blues, Grey Sox Paul Hardy by Jeb Stewart, TWIMB

THE SEASON TICKET HOLDER BLUESThis is a topic we have visited many times at this blog, a situation that has not improved much from the fans standpoint and will likely worsen with the addition of nets, increased demand for the giveaways scheduled and sour attitudes from some. For my suggestions on improved fan experience, scroll way back down, or search via the "The Dr.'s Notes"...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Caleb Kilian and Owen Caissie lead Iowa past Memphis, 4-3
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• Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 19
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• Minor League Wrap: Alfonsin Rosario leads Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of the Fireflies
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• Minor League Wrap: Cade Horton, your table is ready
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• White Sox Weekly Minor League Update: April 21-27, 2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 25, 2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 23, 2025

Mowing them down: Hagen Smith struck out eight during his four shutout innings. | Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Offense was nowhere to be found for all affiliates during a winless day Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5, Charlotte Knights 0 (Gameday box) (Statcast box)The Knights (8-15) could not get anything going offensively, failing to score and only collecting three hi...2025
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• Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 19
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• Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 18

Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK Outfielder Luis Castillo socks four homers over weekend to lead Carolina Mudcats to 4-2 week Each week, I’ll be bringing you a roundup of the Brewers minor league affiliates, including score updates, key players, and more. Here is the week 18 roundup. Triple-A Nashville The Sounds took three of five over the Charlotte Knights (45-5...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 29, 2024

Still cruising: Drew Thorpe pitched six shutout innings during Birmingham’s loss in the nightcap. | S.R. Silver/South Side Sox Drew Thorpe was fantastic again, but Kannapolis got the only victory for the farm system during a 1-4 day Worcester Red Sox 5, Charlotte Knights 2 (Gameday Box) (Statcast Box)The Knights only got one measly hit, and they never seemed to have much of a chance durin...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 4, 2024

A thrilling walk-off in Birmingham — and we were there! Memphis Redbirds 9, Charlotte Knights 2 (Gameday Box) (Statcast Box)In his first game back down in Triple-A, Jonathan Cannon struggled to keep his command against the Redbirds. He gave up four runs on three hits and struck out four — but he also walked the same amount, which didn’t end up doing him any favors as he gave up three quick runs in...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 26, 2025

Luis Reyes had been playing peek-a-boo with his talent this April, but bloomed in a big way on Saturday night. | Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Two squeakers, for Charlotte and Kannapolis, including an outstanding start for Luis Reyes Charlotte Knights 8, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 7 (Statcast Box)Charlotte put on an extraordinary comeback after falling behind 5-0 on the road in the very ...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 24, 2025
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• Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray and Moises Ballesteros homer as Iowa tops Memphis 4-3

Moises Ballestors | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Wins for Iowa and Tennessee today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs clipped the wings of the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 4-3. Connor Noland couldn’t have asked for a better Triple-A debut. Noland tossed five scoreless innings, giving up three hits and getting the win. Noland walked one and struck out two. Daniel Palencia pitched the ninth and got...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 30, 2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 11, 2024

Danny Mendick continues to slug in Triple-A. | Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights Danny Mendick powers the Knights to a victory while the rest of the farm battles inclement weather Charlotte Knights 6, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2 (Gameday Score) (Statcast Box)Charlotte scores a rare win with a four-run victory over the Marlins-affiliated Jumbo Shrimp. The JSs were able to string together no fe...2024
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• Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: September 13

Matt Mervis | Dylan Heuer Things looked good in Iowa; but crumbled late for the Smokies. Good evening everyone. Josh normally handles these recaps but is unavailable tonight, so bear with me as I take guest duties for the night! Iowa Cubs First up it was the Iowa Cubs up against the Saint Paul Saints. Nick Neidert was on the mound, but only for an inning of work, giving up two hits and a...2023
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Alan Rangel dominates with 12 K’s

Alan Rangel | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Alan Rangel pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, striking out 12 to highlight the performances on the Braves farm. Sunday saw Alan Rangel pitch his best start of the season, seven one-hit shutout innings with 12 strikeouts. We also got to see Lucas Braun make his High-A debut, Sabin Ceballos hit his first pro homer, and ...2023
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• Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas threw a no-hitter and lost 7-5

Chattanooga Lookouts score seven runs in one inning, without recording a hit, in unusual game...2023
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• Brandiose Rebrands the Minors With Names Like Trash Pandas and Yard Goats

As Brandiose worked to create memorable mascots for minor league baseball teams, it found a tried and true recipe for success....2021
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Michael Soroka throws a shutout

Photo Credit: Jeff Morris Soroka took advantage of a shortened contest to get a complete game in a dominant performance It was a solid day on the farm for the Atlanta Braves top prospects, and while no longer a prospect Michael Soroka led the way with a complete game shutout in a Stripers win. Vaughn Grissom also continued to show out for Gwinnett, and down in High-A Rome Hurston Waldrep m...2023
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• Angels' AA affiliate allows no hits but loses, 7-5

The Angels' Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas threw a combined seven-inning, no-hitter only to lose 7-5 to the Reds' Chattanooga Lookouts in a doubleheader opener after wildness caused a seven-run top of the seventh....2023
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• Braves Minor League recap: Jared Shuster tosses seven scoreless in Gwinnett win

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Shuster struck held the opposition to just two hits on the day for the Stripers. Despite one game getting rained out, it was a successful day for Atlanta’s MiLB affiliates as the three teams in action swept their games. Jared Shuster dazzled, Joe Hudson homered twice, David McCabe drove in three and Jhancarlos Lara struck out eight in a talent-filled day. ...2023
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• Braves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver, Vaughn Grissom lead Gwinnett to win

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves minor league system was strong offensively scoring 28 runs across five games, but their pitching let them down resulting in them going 2-3 on the day. They were led by a former top prospect and one of the hotter hitters in the organization. (49-58) Gwinnett Stripers 7, (41-68) Charlotte Knights 3 Vaughn Grissom 2-3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB Braden ...2023
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Gwinnett scores 20 runs

Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images The offenses were rolling at every level Every level of the Atlanta Braves system featured a good offensive output on Thursday, but none did it quite as well as the Gwinnett Stripers. The Stripers dropped a season-high 20 runs as they won their fifth straight game. (51-58) Gwinnett Stripers 20, (41-70) Charlotte Knights 4 Box Score Vaughn Grissom, 2B: 1-...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 27, 2025

Dominic Fletcher’s two-hit day featured a double and a home run — alongside earning the save in the 12th inning! | Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights The Knights pull through chaos in extras to cap off a 3-1 day in the South Side organization Charlotte Knights 13, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 12 (12 innings) (Statcast Box)Both offenses popped off for 11 hits apiece in Sunday’s extra-inning ...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs Flexen, Wicks combine to shut out Mud Hens, 2-0

Jordan Wicks | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Iowa and Knoxville show terrific pitching in wins. South Bend loses a slugfest. One day after going from South Bend to Iowa, lefty Chase Watkins went back down to South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs roasted the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 2-0. Chris Flexen started and got the win with six innings, allowing just three hits. Flexen struck out fou...2025
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