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Shawn Williams Named New Fightin Phils Manager

February 8, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - Former Clearwater Threshers manager Shawn Williams will be the R-Phils new manager for the 2019 season as announced by Josh Bonifay, Philadelphia Phillies Director, Player Development on Friday. Williams will be joined by returning hitting coach Kevin Riggs, as well as new Fightins pitching coach Aaron Fultz, assistant coach Nelson Prada, athletic trainer Michael Hefta, and strength and conditioning coach Kenny Matanane. Williams takes over in Reading after guiding the Clearwater Threshers the past two sea... Full Story

Buck Britton Returns to Bowie as Baysox Manager

February 8, 2019 - BOWIE, Md - The Baltimore Orioles announced this week that Buck Britton will be the new manager of the Bowie Baysox when the 2019 season begins. Kennie Steenstra and Keith Bodie return as the pitching and hitting coach, respectively, while Josh Conway joins the staff as an additional coach. Britton, who spent the 2018 season as the manager for the Class-A Delmarva Shorebirds in the South Atlantic League, earned his first managerial stint in Double-A after longtime Baysox manager Gary Kendall was promoted to the same role ... Full Story

Jimmy Rollins to be Inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame

January 31, 2019 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, proud double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced former R-Phils shortstop Jimmy Rollins will be inducted into the Penn State Children's Hospital Baseballtown Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:10 p.m. when the R-Phils host the Hartford Yard Goats. The first 3,500 adults will receive a Jimmy Rollins Sliding Bobble Head sponsored by FirstEnergy. Rollins played for the Reading Phillies during the 1999 season. He played in 133 games and hit .273 with 21 dou... Full Story

Harris Returning to Lead Flying Squirrels in 2019

January 25, 2019 - FUNNVILLE - Willie Harris will return in 2019 for his second season as the manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the team announced on Friday. Pitching coach Glenn Dishman, hitting coach Francisco Morales, bullpen catcher Eliezer Zambrano and strength & conditioning coach Jonathan Medici will also return from last year's staff. Additionally, former Flying Squirrels athletic trainer Garrett Havig will be back with the team this season, and former hitting coach Lipso Nava will return to Richmond as the club's fundamen... Full Story

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• Flying Squirrels to Host 2019 Job Fairs - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) February 11
  
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• Shawn Williams Named New Fightin Phils Manager - Reading Fightin Phils (EL) February 8
  
• Sea Dogs Now Accepting Nominations for Troubh Community Service Award - Portland Sea Dogs (EL) February 8
  
• SeaWolves Announce Formation of New Food & Beverage Company - Erie SeaWolves (EL) February 8
  
• Buck Britton Returns to Bowie as Baysox Manager - Bowie Baysox (EL) February 8
  
• Individual Game Tickets on Sale March 2 at Curve Fest - Altoona Curve (EL) February 7
  
• RubberDucks Unveil 2019 Promotional Calendar - Akron RubberDucks (EL) February 7
  
• Opening Night Scarf, Rookie Travel Pillow Highlight 2019 Giveaways at ARM & HAMMER Park - Trenton Thunder (EL) February 7
  
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• Player development key for rebuilding Tigers - EL Erie Times-News (February 10)
• Red Claws taking a quieter approach with Saturday's promotion - EL Portland Press Herald (February 9)
• Erie SeaWolves form Happy Howler concessionaire - EL Erie Times-News (February 8)
• Are you ready for baseball team named the Maine Whoopie Pies? - EL Portland Press Herald (February 7)
• Wednesday's Sports Digest: Tazawa signs with Cubs - EL Portland Press Herald (February 7)
• Fightin Phils hire new broadcaster - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 6)
• Shawn Williams expected to manage Fightin Phils - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 1)
• Jimmy Rollins to be inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 1)
• Former Curve Pitcher Brault says Pirates pitchers will be dangerous this season - EL WTAJ (January 27)
• Matt Pierpont looking to take closer’s mentality from Yard Goats to big leagues - EL Hartford Courant (January 25)
• Squirrels’ stars aligning in 2019 - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 24)
• Altoona Curve Reveal Alternative "Yinzer" Jerseys - EL WTAJ (January 24)
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