Chris Ellis and Dan Straily Have Contracts Purchased

April 25, 2024 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced that right-handed pitchers Chris Ellis and Dan Straily have had their contracts purchased by Major League organizations. Ellis will join the Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces, while Straily will head to the Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs. "We'd like to congratulate both Chris and Dan on this exciting opportunity," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "Both pitchers have reached the Major Leagues before, and we wish them luck in thei... Full Story

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2024 Season

April 25, 2024 - NILES, OH - Joining Scrappers Manager, Quinten McCracken, for the 2024 season are former Major League relief pitcher, Ron Mahay, former MLB catcher, Mike DiFelice, along with Cleveland Guardians 2017 second round pick, outfielder Quentin Holmes. Ron Mahay made his Major League debut in 1997 with the Boston Red Sox and spent two years with them, followed by time with the Oakland Athletics (1999-2000), Florida Marlins (2000), Chicago Cubs (2001-2002), Texas Rangers (2003-2007), Atlanta Braves (2007), Kansas City Royals (200... Full Story

Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Washington Outfielder Braeden Terry

April 25, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signing of University of Washington outfielder Braeden Terry. The junior will join returner, Colin Blanchard, as one of two Huskies coming to Kalamazoo this summer. "I'm fired up, I'm really excited. Summer ball is always a great time," Terry said. "I'm really fired up to play with (Colin) and get out to Michigan, a place I've never been before, and play some baseball." A native of Bellevue, Wash., Terry began his collegiate career 30 minutes south at Everett... Full Story

Back, Back, Back: Tri-City Rallies Three Times to Even Series

April 25, 2024 - The Tri-City Dust Devils (6-11) came back three times from deficits Wednesday night to take an 8-4 win over the Everett AquaSox (5-12) at Gesa Stadium and even the series at a game apiece. Down 4-3 in the bottom of the 7th inning, Tri-City tied the game on an RBi single by 1B Matt Coutney that scored SS Denzer Guzman. Both had three-hit games for their squad, the first time the Dust Devils have had two such performances in a game in 2024. Coutney advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt laid down by RF Jadiel Sanchez and... Full Story

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