Last Week around the Leagues

April 16, 2024 - This past week New York City officials approve a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer's New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets' stadium, Citi Field; the Hershey Bears set an American Hockey League record for most wins in a season with their 52nd; the Oakland Ballers signed Kelsie Whitmore, becoming the first woman to play in the Pioneer League; and Brooklyn FC revealed a "shared identity" for its USL Super League brand. Highlights from this week come from Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer... Full Story

Conley, Ex-Giant Baragar Round out Official Roster

April 16, 2024 - The Lancaster Stormers have signed their final two players to head into spring training as catcher Jack Conley and former San Francisco Giants left-hander Caleb Baragar have inked contracts, it was announced today by manager Ross Peeples. In addition, the Stormers have brought catcher Antonio Barranca, a York native, into camp on a tryout waiver. Conley, 27, joined the Stormers a week into last season and took over the lion's share of the catching responsibility. The defensive specialist appeared in 97 games and b... Full Story

Nastrini Promoted, Will Make MLB Debut Tonight

April 15, 2024 - (UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - RHP Nick Nastrini had his contract selected by the Chicago White Sox today. Nastrini, 24, will make his Major League Debut tonight with the White Sox against the Kansas City Royals at 7:40 p.m. ET. With the Knights this season, Nastrini is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in two starts (7.0 IP). He struck-out eight Jumbo Shrimp batters in four innings on April 9 at Jacksonville. So far this season, Knights have now promoted seven players to Chicago. Those players (in order of their promotion) are: OF Robbie... Full Story

Spring Training Underway: Three Signed; One Departs

April 15, 2024 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today took the field at Fairfield Properties Ballpark for the first time in 2024 to begin their spring training workouts. The team included three additions, as the Ducks announced the signings of infielder Hector Gomez and right-handed pitchers Ramon Santos and John LaRossa. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Raynel Espinal's contract has been purchased by Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. He becomes the first member of the 2024 Ducks to have his contract purchase... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (PL) April 16
• Conley, Ex-Giant Baragar Round out Official Roster - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) April 16
• Columbia Fireflies Game Notes vs Charleston 4.16 - Columbia Fireflies (CarL) April 16
• Giants, Nuts Meet at Excite Ballpark - San Jose Giants (CalL) April 16
• Bucks Announce Riverfront Stadium High School Baseball Schedule - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods) April 16
• Nastrini Promoted, Will Make MLB Debut Tonight - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 15
• Spring Training Underway: Three Signed; One Departs - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 15
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AtL) April 15
• Series Preview: St. Paul Saints vs. Indianapolis Indians, April 16-21 - Indianapolis Indians (IL) April 15
• Great Giveaways, Fireworks, & King Carl Debut Upcoming - Spokane Indians (NWL) April 15
• On Deck at the Vic: Bark in the Park, Indy 500 Night and Sunday Characters with Bluey and Bingo - Indianapolis Indians (IL) April 15
• MiLB's Newest Team, the Malmö Oat Milkers, to Play in Tulsa - Tulsa Drillers (TL) April 15
• Beeter Tabbed as IL Pitcher of the Week - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL) April 15
• Doctors, Volunteers, and Reno Aces Team for 'Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening' May 7 at Greater Nevada Field - Reno Aces (PCL) April 15
• Nacho Alvarez Jr., JJ Niekro Named Farm Bureau Player & Pitcher of the Week - Mississippi Braves (SL) April 15
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• Matt Wallner demoted to Class AAA St. Paul Saints - IL Minneapolis Star Tribune (April 16)
  
• Hagerstown Flying Boxcars manager likes what he sees in first practice - AtL NewsBreak - Hagerstown (April 16)
  
• FredNats notebook: Fayetteville up next after series split with Lynchburg - CarL Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (April 16)
  
• Trash Pandas start doubleheader with 3-2 win, lose to Barons in second - SL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 16)
  
• Orioles rookie Colton Cowser named AL Player of Week - EL Annapolis Capital Gazette (April 16)
  
• Region Roundup: At JF, 20 athletes attend spring signing ceremony, and more - CarL Lynchburg News & Advance (April 16)
  
• Beloit Sky Carp ready for first six-game series of season at ABC Supply Stadium - MWL Beloit Daily News (April 16)
  
• Local Briefs: Steverson to serve as manager for Bristol State Liners - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (April 16)
  
• Red-hot Mud Hens Kennedy, Baddoo providing production in leadoff spot - IL Toledo Blade (April 15)
  
• Red Sox ?EUR~dynamic' prospect has homered in 3 straight games for Portland - EL Springfield Republican (April 15)
  
• WooSox look to find their winning ways, and some sunshine, as team returns to Polar Park - IL NewsBreak - Worcester (April 15)
  
• Trash Pandas take series from Barons - SL NewsBreak - Huntsville (April 15)
  
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