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Brian Snitker Named National League Manager of the Year

November 13, 2018 - ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves congratulate manager Brian Snitker on winning the 2018 National League Manager of the Year award. Snitker captured 17 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), which has presented the award since 1983. The Braves will hold a press conference with Snitker beginning at 8 p.m. in the Delta Club at SunTrust Park that will stream live on Braves.com. FOX Sports Southeast will also broadcast the entire event live. In his second full season as manager and his ... Full Story

M-Braves Alum Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins National League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award

November 12, 2018 - PEARL, MS - 2017 Southern League All-Star and Mississippi Braves alum Ronald Acuña Jr. claimed the National League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award on Monday night after helping lead the Braves to the postseason in his first campaign. Acuna received 27 of the 30 first-place votes. Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto and Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler were also finalists. Acuña appeared in 111 games hitting .293 with 26 home runs overall. Acuna debuted on April 25 and the Braves won seven of the first eight games o... Full Story

Cubs and Smokies Renew Player Development Agreement Through 2022

October 31, 2018 - SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE - The Chicago Cubs and Tennessee Smokies announced an extension to their Player Development Contract (PDC) for a two-year term. The agreement means the Smokies will be the Cubs' Double-A affiliate through the 2022 season. "We are thrilled to announce the extension of this great partnership with the Chicago Cubs," stated Tennessee Smokies President and COO Chris Allen. "It is very exciting to continue to work with one of the most recognized teams in all of sports, as well as to continue to be a part ... Full Story

Ten Former Shuckers on Brewers NLCS Roster

October 12, 2018 - BILOXI, MS - Ten former Biloxi Shuckers players and coaches are part of the Milwaukee Brewers 2018 NLCS roster that was announced by the Brewers on Friday. The list includes six Minor League players, three Major League rehab players and former manager Carlos Subero as members of the N.L. Central Champions playoff roster for the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. INF Orlando Arcia, RHP Corbin Burnes, LHP Josh Hader, RHP Freddy Peralta and RHP Brandon Woodruff all keep their spots on Brewer... Full Story

• Brian Snitker Named National League Manager of the Year - Mississippi Braves (SL) November 13
  
• M-Braves Alum Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins National League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award - Mississippi Braves (SL) November 12
  
• Pelican Drop Returns to Kazoo's Rockin' Eve - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (SL) November 8
  
• Jumbo Shrimp to Host Family Holiday Event at the Baseball Grounds December 8 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (SL) November 6
  
• PCX and Tennessee Smokies to Co-Host Smokies eSports Challenge - Tennessee Smokies (SL) November 2
  
• Cubs and Smokies Renew Player Development Agreement Through 2022 - Tennessee Smokies (SL) October 31
  
• Blue Wahoos Announce Front Office Additions - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (SL) October 25
  
• Shadrack Christmas Wonderland Back at the Ballpark - Jackson Generals (SL) October 18
  
• M-Braves Collecting Food and Supply Donations for Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts - Mississippi Braves (SL) October 18
  
• Ten Former Shuckers on Brewers NLCS Roster - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) October 12
  
• Troy Stokes Jr. Awarded Rawlings Gold Glove - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) October 8
  
• Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest Returns to Smokies Stadium - Tennessee Smokies (SL) October 5
  
• Generals Announce Staff Promotions and Additions - Jackson Generals (SL) October 4
  
• Ten Former Shuckers on Brewers NLDS Roster - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) October 4
  
• Lookouts Release 2019 Schedule - Chattanooga Lookouts (SL) October 3
  
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• Rookie of the Year: Braves' Ronald Acuna gets National League award - SL Jackson Clarion-Ledger (November 13)
• Chattanooga FC links to Lamp Post, may be going pro - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (November 11)
• Turner Ward leaves Dodgers for Reds - SL Mobile Register (November 8)
• Tennessee Smokies hosting eSports tournament with Fortnite, Call of Duty - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 30)
• Baseball team's name makes a stink, takes off like a rocket - SL Decatur Daily (October 29)
• Baseball team's name makes a stink, takes off like a rocket - SL Daily Oklahoman (October 28)
• Rocket City Trash Pandas show off new baseball logos - SL Huntsville Times (October 28)
• Pensacola's pro athletes finding greater trust to invest in community - SL Pensacola News Journal (October 27)
• Lookouts Announce 2019 Schedule - SL Chattanoogan (October 4)
• Pensacola Blue Wahoos make right choice, fans' choice with Twins - SL Pensacola News Journal (October 3)
• Blue Wahoos choose Twins as new MLB affiliate - SL Pensacola News Journal (October 1)
• Blue Wahoos fans decide: Twins or Padres? - SL Pensacola News Journal (September 29)
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