Revs Solidify Infield as 2021 Season Approaches

May 6, 2021 - (York, Pa.) - The Revolution continues to solidify its 2021 roster. With Opening Day now just over three weeks away, the Revs announced the return of standout Carlos Franco and the addition of Justin Twine to the infield. The signings were unveiled by Revs manager Mark Mason on Monday's Revs Hot Stove Weekly presented by Shipley Energy on SportsRadio 98.9 FM & 1350 WOYK. Franco, 29, returns to the Revolution after re-signing last March. The slugging infielder made an immediate impact on the York lineup upon first signing ... Full Story

Rockers Add MLB Vet, Triad Native Mitch Atkins

May 6, 2021 - HIGH POINT, N.C. - Mitch Atkins, one of the premier starting pitchers in the Atlantic League and a veteran of Major League Baseball, has signed with the High Point Rockers for the 2021 season. Atkins is a two-time Atlantic League All-Star, earning the nod in both 2018 and 2019. He went 12-7 as a starter with York in 2018 and followed that with an 11-6 mark and a 2.81 ERA in 2019. Atkins was second in the league in 2019 in both wins and ERA. In four seasons in the Atlantic League, including stints with Somerset in 2013 and... Full Story

Jumbo Shrimp, City of Jacksonville Agree to 121 Financial Ballpark Lease Extension

May 6, 2021 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and City of Jacksonville have agreed to terms on a 10-year lease extension to keep the Jumbo Shrimp at 121 Financial Ballpark through March 2043. The agreement is subject to pending Jacksonville City Council approval. The Jacksonville franchise has called 121 Financial Ballpark home since the park opened in 2003 as part of the Better Jacksonville Plan. In 2018, the Jumbo Shrimp entered into a long-term lease extension with the City, committing to continuing to provide gre... Full Story

Ports Top Nuts for First Win of 2021

May 6, 2021 - MODESTO, Ca. - Sahid Valenzuela drove in two runs, Lawrence Butler scored three runs and had three of the Ports' six stolen bases, and the Stockton Ports beat the Modesto Nuts by the final of 8-3 for their first win of the 2021 season. After being two-hit on Opening Night, the Ports struck first on Wednesday with two runs in the top of the 2nd inning. After Butler walked with one out against Nuts' starter Connor Phillips, he stole second base and advanced to third on a single by Kevin Richards, scoring on an error by Mode... Full Story

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