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• Dodgers Prospect Hospitalized After Taking Line Drive to His Face

A scary moment played out on the field Tuesday night in Midland, Michigan, in the third inning of the Great Lakes Loons’ game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Great Lakes starting pitcher Patrick Copen was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Wisconsin’s Cooper Pratt and carted off the field. …...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa storms back to beat St.Paul 10-9 in 11 innings.

Chase Strumpf | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa stages a big comeback and Caleb Knight walks it off in the 11th. Tennessee and Myrtle Beach also win. Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for. Big news: the Cubs are promoting Matt Shaw, James Triantos and Kevin Alcantara to the @IowaCubs.— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) August 5, 2024 Iowa Cubs Caleb Knight hit a walkoff t...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Jack Neely impresses in his Cubs debut, but Iowa falls to St. Paul, 5-1

Jack Neely | Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Smokies continue to play well. South Bend splits a doubleheader. The Cubs acquired third baseman Kevin Padlo in a trade with the Kansas City Royals and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. I assume Padlo was acquired for the ubiquitous “cash considerations.” Catcher William Simoneit was promoted to Iowa from Double-A Tennessee....2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Caleb Kilian dazzles in 4-inning rehab start as Iowa beats St. Paul, 4-1

Caleb Kilian | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The I-Cubs snap their long losing streak, but the rest of the system starts a losing steak. The Cubs have claimed right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Wingenter had been in the Red Sox organization. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defiled the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 5-1. The win snapped Iowa’s nine-ga...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Smokies burn down Mississippi, 13-0

Kevin Alcántara | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa is riding a long losing streak. The rest of the minor league affiliates are hot. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were excommunicated by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 11-0. It was the I-Cubs’ eighth-straight loss. Starter Trey Supak allowed a home run in each of the first three innings. Two of them were hit by Yunior Severi...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw leads Tennessee past M-Braves, 7-0

Matt Shaw | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The farm system won three out of four tonight. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were expelled from paradise by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 5-4. Starter Dan Straily came within one out of a quality start, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.2 innings. Straily struck out eight and didn’t walk anyone. That’s pretty good. Cam Sanders reli...2024
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• Devin Williams activated from injured list ahead of Sunday’s series finale

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Janson Junk designated for assignment to clear roster space The Brewers have activated reliever Devin Williams from the injured list, setting him up for his long-awaited season debut after missing several months due to back fractures. Right-hander Janson Junk was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man and active rosters. RHP Devin Williams...2024
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• Brewers Week in Review: Week 15

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Brewers have another rough road trip but remain in first in NL Central Last Week’s Results Monday: Brewers 8, Rockies 7 (10 innings) Tuesday: Brewers 4, Rockies 3 Wednesday: Brewers 3, Rockies 0 Thursday: Rockies 4, Brewers 3 Friday: Dodgers 8, Brewers 5 Saturday: Dodgers 5, Brewers 3 Sunday: Brewers 9, Dodgers 2 Division Standings Brewers 53-38 Cardinals 47-...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Haydn McGeary homers twice, four Smokies pitchers combine to one-hit Barons, 6-0

Haydn McGeary | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK The Smokies pitch a one-hitter and hit three home runs. Iowa trounces St. Paul. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defiled the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 9-1. Kyle McGowin didn’t allow a run over his five-inning start. McGowin gave up three hits and walked two while striking out six. Because Iowa’s bats didn’t wake up until the bottom ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Hadyn McGeary’s home run leads Smokies past Blue Wahoos, 6-5

Haydn McGeary | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Cade Horton looked like a top prospect and Haydn McGeary’s 9th inning home run won it for the Smokies. Right-hander Nick Dean was promoted to High-A South Bend from Myrtle Beach. In a corresponding move, left-hander Angel Hernandez was demoted down to Low-A Myrtle Beach from South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs edged past ...2024
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• Brewers reinstate Joey Wiemer from IL, recall Bradley Blalock from Double-A Biloxi

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Chris Roller optioned, Thyago Vieira designated for assignment to open up roster space The Brewers announced Monday afternoon that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been reinstated from the injured list and right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock has been recalled from Double-A Biloxi to make his MLB debut. Outfielder Chris Roller was optioned to Triple-A Nashville and ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Felix Stevens homers twice as South Bend clobbers Wisconsin, 11-3

Jefferson Rojas | GREG SWIERCZ / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend’s bats come alive in a romp. Matt Mervis continues to slug in an Iowa win. First, some news: Jameson Taillon’s next start will be with the Cubs, Counsell says. They are determining what date he will slot into the rotation. https://t.co/GBerRNlWKM— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) April 13, 2024 So that’s good news. I’d e...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez hits 2 HR as Iowa stops St. Paul, 9-7

Luis Vazquez | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa won, South Bend and Myrtle Beach lost and Tennessee rained. There were some transactions today. RHP Matthew Thompson went back down to Tennessee and RHP Kohl Franklin was promoted to Triple-A Iowa for the first time. RHP Joe Nahas went from Iowa back down to South Bend, reversing a move made two days ago. The Cubs announced t...2024
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• Matt Arnold continues to utilize Brewers’ prospect depth in offseason trades

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Brewers have not made any splashy acquisitions but have traded from a deep farm system for intriguing MLB pieces The Brewers have not made any flashy moves this offseason, but the club has been relatively active compared to other teams in a slow winter. In addition to re-signing starting pitchers Colin Rea and Wade Miley, Matt Arno...2024
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• Brewers place Elvis Peguero on injured list, reinstate Julio Teheran in series of roster moves

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Peguero’s regular season is over due to swelling in his throwing elbow The Brewers announced a series of roster moves on Wednesday afternoon, one involving a key member of their bullpen. The club placed Elvis Peguero on the injured list with right elbow effusion. Julio Teheran has been activated from the injured list. In another set of transactions, Col...2023
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• Brewers reinstate Adrian Houser from IL, send Colin Rea to Triple-A Nashville

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Ashby is also sent to Double-A Biloxi as he continues to rehab The Brewers reinstated right-hander Adrian Houser from the injured list Thursday morning, with right-hander Colin Rea optioned to Triple-A Nashville to open up a roster spot. Additionally, lefty Aaron Ashby was sent to Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment. RHP Adrian Houser reinstated f...2023
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
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"“The South Bend Cubs, Chicago Cubs, Iowa Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Great Lakes Loons, Lansing Lugnuts, Quad Cities River Bandits and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers donated the items for this auction."

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"Adv-A Quad Cities River Bandits (20-34 in second half; 52-68 overall) schedule | roster The River Bandits dropped four games in a series at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MIL)."

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"South Bend Cubs The South Bend Cubs skinned the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers), 8-7 in ten innings."

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"He returned to the mound on June 28, 2017 with Milwaukee’s Arizona League squad, then started nine games for the Class-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for the remainder of the season."

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"He is expected to start at the Class A level this summer, and if he plays well for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, maybe he'll advance to the high-Class A Brevard County (Florida) Manatees."

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"Arcia, 20, is having by far his best season in the minors, since he played A ball for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2013."

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"The Brewers and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have struck an agreement that will keep Milwaukee's Class A affiliate close to home into the next decade."

• Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw leads Tennessee past M-Braves, 7-0
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• Brewers reinstate Joey Wiemer from IL, recall Bradley Blalock from Double-A Biloxi
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• Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez hits 2 HR as Iowa stops St. Paul, 9-7
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• Cub Tracks springs into action

Kevin Alcántara chases a fly ball. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Punxsy Phil says Spring is nigh. Rich Nye agrees. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blog...2024
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• Matt Arnold continues to utilize Brewers’ prospect depth in offseason trades
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• Brewers Week in Review: Week 23

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Crew has .500 week, loses 1⁄2 game on Cubs Last Week's Results Monday: Brewers 6, Cubs 2 Tuesday: Cubs 1, Brewers 0 Wednesday: Cubs 3, Brewers 2 Friday: Brewers 7, Phillies 5 Saturday: Brewers 7, Phillies 5 Sunday: Phillies 4, Brewers 2 Division Standings Brewers: 76-60 Chicago Cubs: 73-64 (3.5 GB) Cincinnati Reds: 71-68 (6.5 GB) Pittsburgh Pirates: 63-74 (13.5...2023
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• This Week in the Minors: Trevor Werner hits five homers

Trevor Werner hit five homers this week for Columbia, after being drafted from Texas A&M earlier this summer. | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This Week in the Minors: Omaha chasing a franchise record, tons of great Fireflies pitching, and league POTW honors for 7th-rounder Trevor Werner ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all o...2023
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• It looks like Frank Mozzicato has added a slider

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The lefty may have added a fourth pitch to his mix The Kansas City Royals took Frank Mozzicato with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. For many, it was surprising but he’s done well thus far in the minor leagues. He hasn’t been elite, by any definition of the word, but he’s still just 20 years old and progressing very nicely. ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Caissie hits 2 HR as Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-2
Owen Caissie | Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Lots of movement in the Cubs’ system, but Owen Caissie keeps blasting home runs. So a lot of stuff went down today. Including three first-round draft picks changing teams. (OK, one was a Mets first-round pick.) Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was promoted to Iowa from Tennessee. Right-hander Carlos Guzman was demoted ...2023
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• Gavin Cross mashes his way to league honors
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports This Week in the Minors: Drew Waters looks ready to come back from rehab; Noah Cameron strikes out 11; Gavin Cross earns league POTW ‘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?” This We...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Caissie hits 2 HR as Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-2
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• Brewers Reacts Survey: Which Brewer are you most looking forward to returning?
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Several key players expected to return from injury in coming weeks Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Milwaukee Brewers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In this week’s Reacts survey, we’re asking fans who they’re most...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Cristian Hernandez’s grand slam leads Pelicans past Hillcats, 7-2.
Darius Hill | Bryon Houlgrave/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK The Pelicans snapped a five-game losing streak, but they were the only win of the day. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were plucked by the Toledo Mud Hens (Guardians), 4-1. Starter Chris Clarke pitched four innings and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over four innings. He walked two and did not strike out anyone. In...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Kyle Hendricks impresses in a 6-1 Iowa win over Mud Hens.
Kyle Hendricks | Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Kyle Hendricks looked sharp in a rehab assignment. The Smokies stage an epic comeback. South Bend jumps all over the Timber Rattlers. Moves today in the Cubs system: The big news was that Cade Horton was promoted to South Bend after four dominating starts in Myrtle Beach. Horton is scheduled to start for South Bend tomor...2023
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• Steven Zobac has struck out 14 of 16 batters faced
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This Week in the Minors: Fireflies reliever Zobac keeps up the absurd K rate; Frankie Mozzicato dazzles; Jonathan Queasley returns ‘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 ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Yonathan Perlaza, Smokies, beat M-Braves, 8-7
Yonathan Perlaza | Tennessee Smokies Iowa and the Smokies won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs shattered the Louisville Bats (Reds) 5-4. The two teams split the six-game series with three wins each. Starter Matt Swarmer got good results, but he did have to throw a lot of pitches to get there (67), so he only went 3.2 innings. He allowed one run on three hits. Swarmer walked two and struck o...2022
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• Minor League Wrap: Pete Crow-Armstrong has 10 total bases as I-Cubs stomp Indy, 12-0

Pete Crow-Armstrong | Dylan Heuer Pete Crow-Armstrong goes off on Indianapolis. Tennessee and South Bend win as well. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs routed Indianapolis (Pirates), 12-0. Jordan Wicks made a rehab appearance in this game and looked just fine. He pitched two innings and gave up two hits and no runs. He struck out three and walked no one. Wicks threw 33 pitches and 22 of them were s...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Hendricks and Amaya’s strong games not enough as Iowa falls to Toledo, 6-2.
Miguel Amaya | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Wins today for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. A big happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. And to all of you who have a mother, I hope you wished here a happy Mother’s Day. If you want a real deep sleeper prospect in the Cubs’ system, take look at Brody McCullough. I wouldn’t claim he’s a top 30 prospect yet or even a top 40, but ...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa wins 4th-straight with 4 home runs tonight
Jake Slaughter | Margaret Kispert/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Iowa blasts their way to their 4th-straight win. The rest of the system came up short. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs burned the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 10-2. It was Iowa’s fourth-straight win. Starter Nick Neidert got the win after five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Neidert walked one and struck out one. Codi Heu...2023
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
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• Minor League Wrap: Cade Horton dazzles as Smokies beat Lookouts, 13-4
Cade Horton | MATTIE NERETIN / USA TODAY NETWORK Cade Horton shines as the Smokies get the only win of the night. Iowa Cubs Postponed for wet grounds. Doubleheader on Thursday. Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies clouded the vision of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Reds), 13-4. Cade Horton went four innings in his Double-A debut and kept the Lookouts scoreless. He allowed just two hits, bot...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Shaw homers twice, but Smokies fall to Lookouts 7-5

Matt Shaw | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Everyone lost today, but there were a few standout hitting performances. Pitching? Not so much. Infielder Leonel Espinoza joined the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, where he played 13 games last year. Outfielder Christian Olivo went on the 7-day injured list. So, everyone loses today. Except the major leaguers, and that’s what counts. Iowa Cubs The Io...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Caissie homers as the Smokies beat Montgomery, 5-2
Owen Caissie | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Ben Brown is not struggling to adjust to Triple-A. Owen Caissie homered in a Smokies win. Cade Horton struggled, but South Bend won anyway. After five strong starts for South Bend, right-hander Kohl Franklin has been promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Ben Brown making an impression this season. In my Top 25 Prospects list this past winter, I sa...2023
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• Minor League Wrap: Iowa storms back to beat St.Paul 10-9 in 11 innings.
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• Devin Williams activated from injured list ahead of Sunday’s series finale
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• Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara leads Tennessee past Pensacola, 5-4

Kevin Alcantara | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Some strong hitting performances out of the top three affiliates lead to three wins. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs ran circles around Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5. Julio Teheran turned in his best start as an I-Cub, going five innings and allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked two. Brad Wieck pitched the ...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Hadyn McGeary’s home run leads Smokies past Blue Wahoos, 6-5
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• Minor League Wrap: Drew Smyly dominates in rehab appearance as South Bend beats Wisconsin 7-1

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Everyone but Iowa won tonight. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 18-6. Thomas Pannone has been good this year, but tonight he had his worst start of the season, giving up six runs, four earned, on five hits over just two innings. Two of those five hits were two-run home runs. Pannone walked two and struck out no one. Daniel Palencia fa...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Taillon strong in rehab assignment, Mervis homers twice.

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Iowa dominates St. Paul. Smokies also won and South Bend split. Lots of moves today. OF Brennen Davis started a rehab assignment with the South Bend Cubs. RHP Porter Hodge promoted from Tennessee to Iowa. OF Felix Stevens assigned to South Bend. RHP Luis Devers assigned to South Bend. RHP Jeral Vizcaino promoted to Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Also, the Cubs tr...2024
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• Minor League Wrap: Kalmer, Pelicans hammer Wood Ducks, 6-0
Brian Kalmer | Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK In Myrtle Beach and South Bend, they won. In Iowa, they lost twice. In Tennessee, it rained. Right-handed pitcher Jozhan Oquendo was promoted from Myrtle Beach to South Bend. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Duffey joined the Iowa squad. Outfielder Darius Hill was put on the development list. Ted Lilly made his broadcast booth debu...2023
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