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Right-Handed Pitcher Wilber Dotel Recalled by Pittsburgh

IL Indianapolis Indians April 19, 2026 - INDIANAPOLIS - The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled right-handed pitcher Wilber Dotel, the organization's No. 12 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He is set to become the second member of the 2026 Indianapolis Indians to make their major league debut, joining shortstop Konnor Griffin (April 3). Dotel, 23, began the season with Indianapolis and made three starts with a 1-2 record, 6.28 ERA (10er/14.1ip) and 13 strikeouts. He earned his first Triple-A win in his last start on April 12 vs. Louisville, tossing 5.2 innings ... Full Story

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Dash Emerge as Royalty on Princess Day

SAL Winston-Salem Dash April 19, 2026 - The Winston-Salem Dash (9-5) walked off the Asheville Tourists (4-10), 7-6 in a back-and-forth thriller. After Asheville tied the game in the top of the ninth, Winston-Salem answered immediately. With two outs and the bases loaded, T.J. McCants lined a walk-off single to left field, scoring George Wolkow and sealing the 7-6 victory. The late-game drama capped a night full of momentum swings. Winston-Salem struck first in the opening inning. After a single and a stolen base from Ryan Burrowes, Colby Shelton launched ... Full Story

Sir Loins Shut out 66ers to Take Series Lead

CalL Visalia Rawhide April 19, 2026 - Visalia, CA - The Visalia Rawhide (5-9) playing as the Central Valley Sir Loins amassed 18 hits and shutout the Inland Empire 66ers (4-9) on Saturday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. Visalia takes a three to two game series lead. Visalia pitching combined for the team's first shutout of the season. Starter Junior Ciprian pitched four shutout innings with six strikeouts and allowed just two baserunners. Teofilo Mendez earned the win with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts. Erick Reynoso did not allow a hit in two ... Full Story

Dramatic Late Comeback Lifts Quakes over Giants

CalL Rancho Cucamonga Quakes April 19, 2026 - Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. - Down to their final five outs, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (8-6) sprang to action. An eighth-inning rally flipped a one-run deficit into a one-run lead, turning the tide en route to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Giants (10-4) on Saturday night at Morongo Field. In the early stages, the Quakes utilized the long ball to draw first blood. Athanael Duarte and Kevyn Castillo launched solo home runs, propelling Rancho Cucamonga ahead 2-0. However, San Jose conjured an immediate response. A solo s... Full Story

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