Owlz Sign Right-Handed Pitcher Luis Lopez for 2024 Season

April 22, 2024 - WINDSOR, Colo. - The Northern Colorado Owlz have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Lopez for the 2024 season. Lopez, a Florida native, played his college ball at Campbellsville University in Kentucky. During his senior season with the Tigers in 2023, Lopez pitched 21 ⅓ innings in 11 relief appearances, striking out 26 and posting a 5.48 ERA. He also picked up three wins without a loss. "It's gonna be a competitive camp, but we hope Luis will show well," Owlz manager Frank Gonzales said. Lopez said he is excit... Full Story

Six-Time All-Star J.D. Martinez Scheduled to Play for Syracuse Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday

April 22, 2024 - SYRACUSE, NY - Six-time All-Star and 2018 World Series Champion J.D. Martinez is scheduled to play for the Syracuse Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday at NBT Bank Stadium. The Mets host the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A Cleveland Guardians) in a six-game series from Tuesday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 28th. First pitch of Tuesday and Wednesday's games is slated for 6:35 p.m. Martinez signed a Major League contract with the New York Mets on March 23rd. The 36-year-old stayed at the Mets' Spring Training Complex in Florida at the... Full Story

Mendick Promoted to Chicago Today, Becomes 9th Player Promoted this Year

April 22, 2024 - INF Danny Mendick had his contract selected by the Chicago White Sox today. Mendick, 30, was in the midst of an incredible home run streak with the Charlotte Knights. The Rochester, NY native has homered in five consecutive games (April 16-20) and six consecutive home games, dating back to Charlotte's home game on Sunday, April 7. For the season, Mendick is hitting .317 (19-for-60) with 15 runs scored, six doubles, eight home runs and 20 RBI in 19 games with the Knights. He leads the International League in OPS (1.205) an... Full Story

Dodgers' Walker Buehler Scheduled for Rehab Assignment In Albuquerque this Wednesday

April 22, 2024 - Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler is scheduled for a Major League rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Baseball Club this Wednesday at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. He is scheduled to be Oklahoma City's starting pitcher against an Isotopes team which just split a six-game series in El Paso. Wednesday's game is set for 6:05 pm with gates opening at 5:00 pm. Buehler has been out since June 2023 after undergoing "Tommy John" surgery a month later. The scheduled rehab assignment f... Full Story

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• Charlotte Knights infielder riding 5-game home run streak called up to Chicago White Sox - IL WCNC (April 23)
  
• Bananas split, Isotopes' two-week homestand starts with dollar hot dogs and ends with Cinco de Mayo party - PCL Albuquerque Journal (April 23)
  
• Cedar Rapids Kernels seek to lessen their strikeout totals - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (April 23)
  
• Drillers open longest homestand Tuesday night - TL Tulsa World (April 23)
  
• TinCaps' penchant for comebacks has keyed hot start - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 23)
  
• This Week at Harbor Park: Tides to play six games vs. Gwinnett, the Atlanta Braves' top affiliate - IL Virginian Pilot (April 23)
  
• Kepler returns hoping to help kickstart Twins' offense - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press (April 23)
  
• Twins send struggling Varland to Triple-A and bring Kepler back from the injured list - IL Toronto Star (April 22)
  
• Yard Goats host Red Sox affiliate in matchup of top minor league rosters - EL Hartford Courant (April 22)
  
• Space Cowboys drop series finale against Round Rock - PCL Fort Bend Star (April 22)
  
• Trash Pandas pitcher tosses seven shutout innings to clinch series win over Pensacola - SL NewsBreak - Pensacola (April 22)
  
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