Red Wings Use Long Ball, Take Down Mets in Saturday Matinée

May 9, 2026 - Playing in Minor League Baseball's earliest game on Saturday afternoon, the Rochester Red Wings (19-19) took down the Syracuse Mets (20-17) by a score of 7-4. The Red Wings used three home runs to propel themselves offensively, one each off the bat of 3B Yohandy Morales, SS Trey Lipscomb, and C Harry Ford. RHP Chandler Champlain lowered his ERA as a starter this season to 2.46 (7 ER/25.2 IP), tossing 6.0 solid innings to earn the win on the mound. On the first pitch of the game, DH Christian Franklin smoked a double the o... Full Story

Snelling Becomes Fifth Jacksonville Alumnus to Make MLB Debut in Six Days

May 9, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling became the fifth Jacksonville alumnus in six days to make his major league debut when he did so on Friday for the Miami Marlins against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park. Snelling started for Miami, working 5.0 innings. He yielded three runs on five hits with two strikeouts against four walks in the Marlins' 3-2 loss to the Nationals. A Reno, Nev., native, Snelling was a member of the Jumbo Shrimp's Triple-A National Cham... Full Story

Caleb Roberts' Contract Purchased by Minnesota Twins

May 9, 2026 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the contract of outfielder/catcher Caleb Roberts has been purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization. He will report to the team's Double-A affiliate in Wichita, Kan. "Caleb has had a magnificent start to the season, and we are happy to see him receive this opportunity," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "We wish him the best of luck in the Twins organization." Roberts has played in 15 games this season for the Flock. His .339 batting average ranks second on t... Full Story

Heston Kjerstad to Begin MLB Rehab Assignment with Baysox

May 9, 2026 - Bowie, MD - In conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, the Chesapeake Baysox announced today that Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is scheduled to begin an MLB Rehab Assignment with Double-A Chesapeake. Kjerstad begins his rehab assignment with Chesapeake following a right hamstring injury back in March. Kjerstad notched a pair of doubles and two homers in 13 Grapefruit League contests this spring prior to the injury. Kjerstad was drafted no. 2 overall by the Orioles in 2020 out of Arkansas. He made his Double-A debu... Full Story

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• Red Wings Use Long Ball, Take Down Mets in Saturday Matinée - Rochester Red Wings (IL) May 9
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• Hot Rods' Brito fans 10 in loss to Cyclones - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (May 9)
  
• Fans can meet the coaches, players and team mascot. - PL Billings Gazette (May 9)
  
• Prospect Anthony Eyanson's Sea Dogs debut pushed back because of rainout - EL Portland Press Herald (May 9)
  
• Birmingham Barons honor local baseball legend's birthday with specially designed uniforms - SL NewsBreak - Birmingham (May 9)
  
• Lookouts Score Twice In Ninth Inning For Third Straight Win - SL Chattanoogan (May 9)
  
• Emperors split DH - SAL Rome News-Tribune (May 9)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Meet the hit doctor behind the Reds' next generation - MWL Dayton Daily News (May 9)
  
• Rochester Red Wings use fiverun sixth inning to beat Syracuse Mets - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (May 9)
  
• New Indianapolis Indians jersey unveiled at Native American Heritage Night - IL NewsBreak - Indianapolis (May 9)
  
• Charleston RiverDogs' Aidan Cremarosa no-hits Augusta - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 9)
  
• How a 'rawr' fuels one of the best power hitters in minor league baseball - IL KCCI (May 9)
  
• IL BASEBALL: Worcester's 4-run fourth sinks RailRiders - IL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 9)
  
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