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SWB Yanks lose Game 1 on walk-off home run Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:45PMColumbus' Luke Carlin hit a two-run, home run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Clippers defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, 6-4, in Game of the International League Governors' Cup semifinals.Game 2 of the best-of-5 series will be played T
Captains go into playoffs with several pitchers on impressive streaks: Minor league report Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:00PMThe Indians' Lake County Class A team boasts several pitchers who seldom give up the long ball and have impressive strikeout-to-walk ratios.
Governors' Cup Playoffs Begin Tonight Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:26AMThe International League postseason begins tonight as four clubs battle for the 2010 Governors' Cup title. The defending Governors' Cup and Triple-A National Champions, the Durham Bulls, won the IL South with a League-best 88-55 record.
International League playoff preview Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:16AMDurham's Elliot Johnson tied for second in the league with a .319 average. (Tony Farlow/MiLB.com)
The Tools of Ignorance: Wednesday News Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:09AMSabathia, Pettitte and the minor leagues
Yankees open best-of-5 series against Clippers tonight Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:17AMIn the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees' clubhouse, Dave Miley's desk sits about 20 feet from his office's door. With that door closed, it's tough to hear the celebration going on outside of that room.
Yankees begin title quest tonight in Columbus Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees begin their quest for a second Governors’ Cup championship in three years when they visit Columbus tonight in Game 1 of the International League playoffs.
Yankees vs. Columbus position-by-position breakdown Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:29PMA look at the International League first-round series between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and the Columbus Clippers by position.CatcherVeteran Luke Carlin and Damaso Espino have shared the catching duties for Columbus in recent weeks, but Carlin
Yankees open best-of-5 series against Clippers tonight Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:28PMIn the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees' clubhouse, Dave Miley's desk sits about 20 feet from his office's door. With that door closed, it's tough to hear the celebration going on outside of that room.The screams of joy.The slapping of hands between overj
Bats clinch third straight West title Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:46PMBen Jukich went 6 2/3 innings for his seventh victory of the season. (Jessica Kovalcin/MiLB.com)
Clifford raising awareness for ovarian cancer Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:45PMArea sports fans remember Courtney Clifford. The 27-year-old Portsmouth High School alum, who is currently battling ovarian cancer, was hard to miss during her high school sports days, earning All...
For finale, IronPigs fall in 12 innings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:22PMReally, could it have ended any other way?
For finale, IronPigs fall in 12 innings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:12PMThey squander several scoring opportunities in 4-3 loss to Scranton to close out the season and Dave Huppert's tenure. Really, could it have ended any other way?
Bats Win IL West with 6-3 Victory Over Tribe Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Three Louisville outfielders - Dave Sappelt, Todd Frazier and Sean Henry - combined to go 6-for-11 with four runs scored and four RBI as the Bats earned a 6-3 win over the Indianapolis Indians in the 2010 regular season finale to claim their third straight International League West Division title on Monday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field.
Yanks fall to Lehigh Valley in 10 innings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:19AMUniform number 13 didn't have a good fit to it for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's George Kontos. Kontos, who wore that number instead of his usual No. 20 on Sunday, served up a leadoff home run to Cody Ransom, also wearing the usually unlucky number, in the bo
Sunday's Indians minor league roundup Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:25PM-- Thad Weber held Triple-A Columbus to six hits and one run in seven innings to lead host Toledo to a 9-1 rout of the Clippers. Designated hitter Wes Hodges was 2-for-4 with a home run, his 15th of the season, for Columbus. He is batting .270 with 60 RBI.
Hens staying hot to the finish line Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMBy JOHN WAGNER Blade Sports Writer The Mud Hens' season is coming to a close Tuesday, which probably is a disappointment to pitcher Thad Weber. Weber, who was promoted to Toledo on Aug. 23, was impressive in his third straight start in pitching the Hens to a 9-1 win over Columbus at Fifth Third Field Sunday night. Weber allowed just six hits and one walk in seven strong innings, giving him a 2-1 ...
One last chance to win the division Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:29PMThe International League West will be decided Monday.
Bats lose, but win playoff berth [Sports] Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:15PMBy Josh Cook The Louisville Bats won despite losing Saturday night. That's because although Louisville lost 4-1 at Indianapolis it clinched a playoff berth with Syracuse's 8-2 loss to Rochester. read more
Young Hens not giving up with season winding down Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:12PMBy ZACH SILKA BLADE SPORTS WRITER With just a few days remaining on their work schedule, you could forgive Andy Dirks and Michael Bertram if they decided to mail in the rest of the year. Yet the Mud Hens' duo has done the exact opposite, and both are playing some of their best baseball of the 2010 season. Dirks and Bertram each finished a hit shy of the cycle in the Hens' 6-4 win over Columbus ...
Five Millionth Fan Enters Fifth Third Field on Night Hens Beat Clippers, 6-4 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:56PMTOLEDO, Ohio - On the night the five millionth fan walked through the turn styles at Fifth Third Field, the Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Columbus Clippers, 6-4, before 10,300 cheering fans.
Another poor day for Cleveland Indians farm teams: Minor League Report Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:36PMThe Tribe's minor league teams all lose and the Lake County Captains get postponed by poor weather, although the Kinston Indians manage to take the second game of a doubleheader.
High school football: Elyria Catholic continues offensive onslaught in win over Buckeye Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:24AMELYRIA - Consider Elyria Catholic properly motivated for its momentous meeting with Elyria High on Thursday. The Panthers breezed through their final tune-up before the schools meet for the first time on the football field, improving to 2-0 with a 42-18 non-conference victory over Buckeye on Friday night at Knights of Columbus Field. If Panther fans’ jaws [...]
Friday's Indians minor-league roundup Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:40PM-- Visiting Toledo used a three-run sixth inning to defeat Triple-A Columbus, 5-3.
Loss to Erie SeaWolves eliminates Akron Aeros from postseason contention: Minor League Report Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:21PMIt's a bad day for the Cleveland Indians ... the big club loses in Seattle, and all of its minor league clubs lose as well.
Michael Brantley a hit in third tour with Tribe: Cleveland Indians Insider Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:51PMMichael Brantley didn't do much his first two times in Cleveland this year. He's been much better the third time around. Who knows, he might be here to stay.
BB&T Ballpark named Ballpark of the Year Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:41AMIt took awhile to arrive, but now that Winston-Salem's BB&T Ballpark is open, the praise is pouring in. The first-year home of the Winston-Salem Dash of the Carolina League was named Ballpark of the Year by BASEBALLPARKS.COM. Site webmaster Joe Mock made the announcement today.
Bucks report: Roster Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:44PMNBA and basketball coverage including stats, scores, standings, fantasy basketball, transactions, injury reports, schedules, team and player news.
Early Clipper start dooms Hens Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:41PMCOLUMBUS — The Columbus Clippers vs. the Toledo Mud Hens was the “other game” in Columbus Thursday. In what was certainly an effort not to interfere with “the game,” the opening of the Ohio State football season against Marshall, the Clippers moved their International League baseball game to a 4:30 p.m. start. The baseball Clippers scored fast and early, just like the football Buckeyes would do ...
Buckeye Game Not Must See For Everyone Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:49PMSome choose family and folk music over football
Jason Kipnis proving his worth as a 2009 second-round draft pick: Minor league report Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMGoing into Thursday night, Akron second baseman Kipnis was hitting .310 including his time at Kinston, with 150 runs produced and 55 extra-base hits.
Rodriguez offensive to Tribe Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:45AMJosh Rodriguez was 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Columbus Clippers past the Indianapolis Indians 4-1 on Wednesday at Victory Field.
Vacaville native Jordan Brown rejoins Cleveland Indians Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:42AMJordan Brown went right back to work Wednesday as he began his second stint with the Cleveland Indians.
Top 25: Here's what you've been waiting for Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16PMDrum roll, please ... On college football-mas eve, Dennis Dodd is finally here with his last preseason Top 25. The top two? The only teams that went undefeated last season, naturally. College football - Season - Sport - Football - American
Jukich sparkles as Bats beat Mud Hens 8-3 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:14PMBen Jukich scattered three hits over seven shutout innings, and Zack Cozart and Michael Griffin homered Wednesday night as the Louisville Bats defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 8-3.
Wednesday's Indians minor-league roundup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:00PM* Right-hander Corey Kluber, acquired from the Cardinals in the Jake Westbrook trade, allowed one run in six innings to earn the win in his first start with Triple-A Columbus in a 4-1 victory over host Indianapolis.
Kluber solid for Clippers, Aeros playoff hopes dim: Minor league report Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:43PMColumbus gets six good innings from Corey Kluber, who was part of the Jake Westbrook deal.
Clippers Triumph Over Tribe 4-1 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:57PMINDIANAPOLIS -- Shortstop Josh Rodriguez and former Tribe catcher Luke Carlin combined to go 5-for-7 with three runs and two RBI, while in his Triple-A debut starter Corey Kluber allowed just one run on four hits over six innings to lead the Columbus Clippers over the Indianapolis Indians 4-1 on Wednesday night at Victory Field.
Indians notes from Wednesday: Reinforcements arrive from Columbus Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:17PMCLEVELAND – Reinforcements from Triple-A Columbus arrived Wednesday, with the Indians promoting starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, reliever Jensen Lewis and first baseman/outfielder Jordan Brown on the first day major league rosters were allowed to expand to 40 players. Carrasco, who made his season debut against the White Sox in the series finale, and Lewis were expected [...]
Prep volleyball preview Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:59PMA preview of the 2010 prep volleyball season.
Quote of the Day II: Buck Showalter's night off Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08AMWhat does Buck do when Mrs. Showalter is away?
Healthy Hafner locked in at the plate Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:30AMHealthy Hafner locked in at the plate
Five prospects selected for AFL Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMFive prospects selected for AFL
Indians recall pitcher Carlos Carrasco to start against White Sox Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:46AMCLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians have recalled right-hander Carlos Carrasco from triple-A Columbus to start their series finale against the Chicago White Sox.
Indians expand their roster Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35AMThe club also recalled right-hander Jensen Lewis and utilityman Jordan Brown from the Clippers on the first day major league teams can expand their rosters.
Indians expand their roster Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Cleveland Indians have recalled right-hander Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Columbus to start their series finale against the Chicago White Sox. The club also recalled right-hander Jensen Lewis and utilityman Jordan Brown from the Clippers on the first day major league teams can expand their rosters.
Espino silences Tribe bats Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:31AMStarting pitcher Paolo Espino allowed just three hits over seven innings, while Jared Goedert and Cord Phelps combined to go 3-for-6 with two runs and three RBIs to lead the Columbus Clippers to a 5-2 victory over the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday night at Victory Field.
City High boys, girls cross country begin with wins Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:59AMThe City High boys and girls cross country teams opened the season with wins at the IMS Early Bird meet Tuesday in Kalona, and Iowa Mennonite School’s Bill Spencer won the boys race.
Carrasco to debut against White Sox Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:46AMRight-hander only one team will call up for now
Goedert's 20th homer of season backs Espino's strong start for Clippers: Minor league report Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMBeau Mills' 3 RBI help Akron rout Trenton, Captains win pitching duel.