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Greensboro Grasshoppers Announce Pittsburgh Pirates as New Major League Affiliate

September 21, 2018 - GREENSBORO, NC - The Greensboro Grasshoppers are proud to announce a two-year player development contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates that will run through the 2020 season. This marks an exciting time as this will be the first time in 16 years the Grasshoppers have a new Major League affiliate. "We are proud to partner with an organization that has a long history of outstanding achievements. We look forward to working with Larry Broadway and his entire staff for the next two seasons. Our players will represent Pittsburgh ... Full Story

Lexington Legends Take Series Lead in SAL Championship Series

September 13, 2018 - FIRSTENERGY PARK (Lakewood, NJ) - The Lexington Legends were able to hold on to an early lead in game three of the South Atlantic League Championship series and beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 6-3. The Legends now take a 2-1 series lead over the BlueClaws in the best-of-five-series. Lexington plated their first runs in the top of the second inning. Cristian Perez reached on a single then advanced to second on a fielding error by Lakewood. An RBI double by Jeison Guzman drove in Perez and the Legends led 1-0. Ricky Aracena the... Full Story

Melendez Mashes Legends to Game Two Victory in SAL Championship Series

September 11, 2018 - WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - Led by a home run in the first inning by MJ Melendez, the Lexington Legends took game two of the South Atlantic League Championship series over the Lakewood BlueClaws, 5-2. The best-of-five-series is now split, 1-1. MJ Melendez, the second batter of the first inning, blasted a solo homer to left field and the Legends led 1-0. In the bottom of the third, Kyle Isbel led off with a single to right field then advanced to second when Kyle Young balked. Nick Pratto then lined a double... Full Story

West Virginia Power 2018 Season in Review

September 11, 2018 - CHARLESTON, W.V. - The 2018 West Virginia Power gave it their all as they fought valiantly for a spot in the South Atlantic League playoffs. Though they came up short of securing the club's first postseason berth since 2015 this season, the team still left a lasting impact both on and off the field with the fans and the city of Charleston. A PROSPECT-LADEN ROSTER COMES TO CHARLESTON The Power returned to Charleston in 2018 heralding a strong group of prospects, headlined by outfielder Lolo Sanchez, 2016 and 2017 second... Full Story

• Pints at the Park 2.0 Returns to Spirit Communications Park on Friday, October 19 - Columbia Fireflies (SAL) September 21
  
• Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite for Storm Relief - Hickory Crawdads (SAL) September 21
  
• Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite for Storm Relief - Asheville Tourists (SAL) September 21
  
• RiverDogs, Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite for Storm Relief - Charleston RiverDogs (SAL) September 21
  
• Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite for Storm Relief - Columbia Fireflies (SAL) September 21
  
• Greensboro Grasshoppers Announce Pittsburgh Pirates as New Major League Affiliate - Greensboro Grasshoppers (SAL) September 21
  
• Great Smokies Shootout has Positive Economic Impact on the Community - Hickory Crawdads (SAL) September 17
  
• Claws Fall 2-1 as Legends Take SAL Title - Lakewood BlueClaws (SAL) September 14
  
• Baseball America's All-Star Teams Announced - Hickory Crawdads (SAL) September 14
  
• Claws Fall 6-3 on Thursday as Legends Take 2-1 Series Lead - Lakewood BlueClaws (SAL) September 13
  
• Lexington Legends Take Series Lead in SAL Championship Series - Lexington Legends (SAL) September 13
  
• Melendez Mashes Legends to Game Two Victory in SAL Championship Series - Lexington Legends (SAL) September 11
  
• Claws Fall 5-2; Legends Level Series at 1-1 - Lakewood BlueClaws (SAL) September 11
  
• West Virginia Power 2018 Season in Review - West Virginia Power (SAL) September 11
  
• Comeback Claws Come from Five Down in Ninth, Win Game One 6-5 at Lexington - Lakewood BlueClaws (SAL) September 10
  
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Rome Braves - Rome, Georgia
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• Reports: Power now minor league affiliate of Seattle Mariners - SAL Charleston Gazette Mail (September 21)
• Greensboro Grasshoppers agree to two-year deal with Pittsburgh Pirates - SAL Greensboro News and Record (September 21)
• The greatest Grasshoppers during the Marlins affiliation - SAL Greensboro News and Record (September 21)
• Local Roundup: Lenoir-Rhyne volleyball falls to undefeated Wingate - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 15)
• Phillies prospect update: Lakewood’s season comes to an end with loss to Lexington - SAL Allentown Morning Call (September 15)
• Lexington Legends win South Atlantic League championship - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (September 15)
• Texas Rangers: Hans Crouse is Star-Telegram’s No. 1 prospect - SAL Fort Worth Star-Telegram (September 14)
• The Lexington Legends beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 6-3 Thursday - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (September 14)
• Minor League Baseball, Charleston RiverDogs outperform big leagues in key area - SAL Charleston Post and Courier (September 12)
• Brewer Hicklen has helped the Lexington Legends make a championship run. - SAL Lexington Herald-Leader (September 12)
• Lakewood BlueClaws home for decisive games in championship series - SAL Asbury Park Press (September 12)
• Phillies prospect update: Lakewood leaves Lexington losers - SAL Allentown Morning Call (September 12)
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