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Somerset Patriots Pitcher Scott Copeland's Contract Purchased by New York Mets
April 19, 2018 - Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-hand pitcher Scott Copeland's contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He is expected to report to Double-A Binghamton.
The 6'3" righty broke into the big leagues in 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays. That year, Copeland went 1-1 over five games (three starts) with six strikeouts. He had gone 11-6 with a 2.95 ERA over 21 games (20 starts) for Triple-A Buffalo earlier that season to earn his promotion to the majors.
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Skeeters Pitcher Jeff Johnson's Contract Purchased by Acereros de Monclova
April 19, 2018 - SUGAR LAND, TEXAS - The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today that pitcher Jeff Johnson's contract has been purchased by the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League.
Johnson was entering his first season with the Skeeters and his sixth in professional baseball. The 28-year-old right-hander spent the 2017 season with the Cleveland Indians organization at Triple-A Columbus. In 50 relief appearances, he went 2-1 with a 3.27 ERA and three saves while recording 65 strikeouts.
The Indians drafted Johnson in the 10t... Full StoryMore from the Atlantic League
Wild Things Announce Series of Roster Moves
April 19, 2018 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - Today the Wild Things announced three roster moves, which will be the final three before next week's Frontier League Draft. Washington signed Cuban outfielder Reydel Medina. The Wild Things also acquired Washington, Pennsylvania native and outfielder Joey Havrilak from the Gary SouthShore RailCats, before placing him and 2017 All Star outfielder Rashad Brown on the suspended list.
Medina comes the Wild Things' way after his release from the Cincinnati Reds' organization, where he spent the last four seas... Full StoryMore from the Frontier League
Walker Lands in Kansas City
April 18, 2018 - KANSAS CITY, Kan.- The Kansas City T-Bones announced today that the club has signed former Minnesota Twins prospect outfielder Adam Walker for the 2018 season.
Adam Walker comes to Kansas City following a 2017 season where he saw playing time at three different AAA clubs and a pair of AA clubs. He opened the season at AAA Gwinnett with the Atlanta Braves where he played in 10 games with a homer and four RBIs. At AA Mississippi in the Southern League, Walker would play 14 games with four home runs and 12 RBIs. Walker would... Full StoryMore from the American Association
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- Somerset Patriots Pitcher Scott Copeland's Contract Purchased by New York Mets - Somerset Patriots (AtL) April 19
- Skeeters Pitcher Jeff Johnson's Contract Purchased by Acereros de Monclova - Sugar Land Skeeters (AtL) April 19
- A Chance for Dreams to Become Reality, Saints to Hold Open Tryouts May 3 - St. Paul Saints (AA) April 19
- Bees Seeking National Anthem Singers and Mascot Performers for 2018 Season - New Britain Bees (AtL) April 19
- April 18th FanBags High School Challenge Games Postponed - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) April 19
- Wild Things Announce Series of Roster Moves - Washington Wild Things (FL) April 19
- Walker Lands in Kansas City - Kansas City T-Bones (AA) April 18
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- Otters Reveal 2018 Promotional Nights - Evansville Otters (FL) April 18
- Explorers Add Two More Quality Arms - Sioux City Explorers (AA) April 18
- CKDJ 107.9 to Broadcast Champions Baseball in 2018 - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) April 18
- Wild Things Sign Slugger Brandon Dulin - Washington Wild Things (FL) April 18
- April 18th Fanbags High School Challenge Games Postponed - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) April 18
- Saltdogs Hosting Exhibtion Games Across the State - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) April 18
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