Minor League Baseball Issues Statement on the Passing of SAL Artiaga

February 16, 2019 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Minor League Baseball President Salomon B. "Sal" Artiaga at the age of 72. "It is with great sadness that the Minor League Baseball family mourns the passing of former President Sal Artiaga, who passed away last night in Palm Harbor, Florida. Sal joined the Minor League Baseball office in 1983 and became President in 1988. His time as President was the catalyst for the future ... Full Story

RailCats Sign Outfielder Boxwell

February 16, 2019 - GARY, IND. - The Gary SouthShore RailCats signed outfielder Alex Boxwell on Friday. Boxwell signed his first American Association contract with the St. Paul Saints on Aug. 25, 2018, and appeared in one game. Boxwell was a four-starter at the University of Minnesota and was named to the NCAA Minneapolis Regional All-Tournament Team as a senior in 2018. Boxwell led the Gophers with 21 stolen bases and slashed .258/.312/.412 with 32 runs, 47 hits, eight doubles, one triple, six home runs and 34 RBIs in 50 games. Defensively,... Full Story

BayBears Announce Coaching Staff for Farewell Season

February 16, 2019 - MOBILE, Ala. - The Los Angeles Angels named their minor league development staff for the 2019 season Saturday morning. This announcement included the field staff for the Mobile BayBears, the Angels Double-A affiliate. Former BayBears infielder David Newhan will serve as the team's manager for the Farewell Season. This is Newhan's first managerial position, following two years as a minor league infield coordinator for the Angels and two years as an assistant hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers. The Southern California nat... Full Story

Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels Announce 2019 Field Staff

February 16, 2019 - SALT LAKE CITY - Former Major League catcher Lou Marson was named the 11th manager in Salt Lake Bees history the Los Angeles Angels announced today. Marson will be joined on staff by returning defensive coach Ray Olmedo and athletic trainer Brian Reinker. Three new faces will be added to the staff in pitching coach Pat Rice, hitting coach Brian Betancourth and strength & conditioning coach Adam Smith. Marson previously spent the 2017 season as the hitting coach for the Bees, helping Salt Lake to a PCL-best .365 on-base pe... Full Story

• Minor League Baseball Issues Statement on the Passing of SAL Artiaga - (PCL) February 16
• RailCats Sign Outfielder Boxwell - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) February 16
• BayBears Announce Coaching Staff for Farewell Season - Mobile BayBears (SL) February 16
• Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels Announce 2019 Field Staff - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) February 16
• Duluth Huskies Announce the Signing of 2018 All-Star Billy Cook - Duluth Huskies (Northwoods) February 16
• Owlz Announce 2019 Coaching Staff - Orem Owlz (PL) February 15
• Otters Bring Back Cable, Beardsley, Cullen and Gould - Evansville Otters (FL) February 15
• NCAA Baseball Season Begins Today - HarbourCats Will be Watching - Victoria HabourCats (WCL) February 15
• Stanley Hudson, Vernon Davis, Jake the Snake Among Gems of 2019 Keys Promotional Schedule - Frederick Keys (CarL) February 15
• Intimidators to Host Job Fair on Saturday, February 23rd - Kannapolis Intimidators (SAL) February 15
• Grasshoppers New Field Manager Visiting Greensboro on Monday - Greensboro Grasshoppers (SAL) February 15
• T-Bones Add MLB Experience in Robertson - Kansas City T-Bones (AA) February 15
• Cleburne Signs Left-Hander Hill - Cleburne Railroaders (AA) February 15
• River Cats' 20th Season Brings Exciting Updates to Raley Field - Sacramento River Cats (PCL) February 15
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• Tim Tebow, Columbia Fireflies help New York Mets garner high minor-league ranking - SAL Charleston Post and Courier (February 16)
  
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