Carter Cunningham Named NWL Player of the Month

May 5, 2026 - VANCOUVER, BC - Minor League Baseball has named Canadians utilityman Carter Cunningham as the Northwest League Player of the Month for April after he slashed .299/.431/.609 with a 1.040 OPS, five doubles, two triples, six home runs, 20 runs scored, 23 RBI, 15 walks and two steals in 23 games played. He was the only C's player to appear in every game to begin the season. Cunningham, 25, was hitless in three of the first five game of the year but broke out with a four-hit, four-RBI game on April 9 that started a stretch in ... Full Story

Chris Cortez Promoted to Rocket City, Najer Victor Promoted to Salt Lake

May 5, 2026 - MADISON, AL - The Angels announced on Tuesday the addition of starting pitcher Chris Cortez to the Trash Pandas roster. In addition, the Angels have promoted relief pitcher Najer Victor to Triple-A Salt Lake and released pitcher Aneurys Zabala from his contract. Cortez, 22, entered the 2026 season ranked as the No. 12 prospect in the Los Angeles Angels system by Baseball America. Over his first five starts with High-A Tri-City, he has posted a 4.67 ERA, allowing nine earned runs across 17.1 innings with 26 walks and 13 st... Full Story

Ramírez Named International League Player of the Week

May 5, 2026 - DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Cubs infielder Pedro Ramírez was named the International League Player of the Month for April the league announced today. He becomes the first I-Cub to win the award since Christopher Morel in April of 2023. Ramírez slashed .323/.398/.625 (31-for-96) with 24 runs scored, six doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 28 RBI in 24 April games. He led the International League in home runs, RBI, runs and total bases during this span. Ramírez recorded a career-high eight RBI on April 22 vs. ... Full Story

Tonight's Loons Game Postponed, Doubleheader Set for Thursday

May 5, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - The Great Lakes Loons (17-10) and Lake County Captains (13-14) Tuesday night game has been postponed due to inclement weather at Classic Auto Group Park. The Loons and Captains will play a doubleheader Thursday, May 7th. Game one will start at 4:30 p.m. ET, with game two shortly after game one concludes. Both games will be seven innings. It will be the fourth doubleheader for Great Lakes in 2026, the first on the road. The next game is tomorrow Wednesday May 6th, with a first pitch at 12:05 p.m. ET. ... Full Story

• Carter Cunningham Named NWL Player of the Month - Vancouver Canadians (NWL) May 5
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• Chris Cortez Promoted to Rocket City, Najer Victor Promoted to Salt Lake - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL) May 5
• Ramírez Named International League Player of the Week - Iowa Cubs (IL) May 5
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• Tonight's Loons Game Postponed, Doubleheader Set for Thursday - Great Lakes Loons (MWL) May 5
• Game 1 of Captains-Loons Series Postponed Due to Inclement Weather - Lake County Captains (MWL) May 5
• South Bend Cubs RHP Brooks Caple Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Month - South Bend Cubs (MWL) May 5
• Gabe Mosser Named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) May 5
• Seth Hernandez Named FSL Pitcher of the Month - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) May 5
• Manuel Pena Named Texas League Player of the Month - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL) May 5
• Smith Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for April - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) May 5
• Jacob Friend Named Florida State League Player of the Month - Daytona Tortugas (FSL) May 5
• Alex McCoy Named Midwest League Player of the Month - Fort Wayne TinCaps (MWL) May 5
• Minor League Baseball Announces April Players and Pitchers of the Month - (IL) May 5
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