Hickory Crawdads Power Past Augusta GreenJackets 3-1 with Homers and Stellar Pitching
The Hickory Crawdads notched a 3-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets, driven by solo home runs from Maxton Martin (his 2nd) and Pablo Guerrero (his 2nd). In the 6th inning, Chandler Pollard added a crucial run with an RBI single. Martin went 1-for-3 with a homer, Guerrero contributed 2-for-3 with a homer, and Pollard went 2-for-4, accounting for 5 of Hickory’s 6 hits in a balanced offensive effort. Perry’s No-Hit Gem Sets the Tone Nineteen-year-old starter Kamdyn Perry (W, 1-2) was electric,
Leody Taveras claimed by the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners have picked up Leody Taveras off waivers. He will add to the outfield depth as the Mariners have Victor Robles and Luke Raley on the injured list. Taveras hit .241 with a .601 OPS along with one home run and eight RBIs. He was not doing well this year along with the rest of the Rangers lineup. He was out of minor league options, so he couldn't be sent down to Triple A. The Mariners will pick up the rest of his salary, which will be around 3 million dollars of his deal. So
When will Evan Carter return?
It seems like Evan Carter could be back in Arlington as soon as today. Carter has spent his season in Triple A with the Round Rock Express as he has tried to get comfortable with his back condition, which cost him most of last year. Carter struggled in Spring Training and in the beginning of the minor league season. Up to April 13, Carter's batting average sat at just .138. However, that is when he picked it. His batting average has picked up to .221, in this span he is batting .270 (13-48). H
Texas Rangers fire Offensive Coordinator Donnie Ecker
The Texas Rangers made the decision to fire Offensive Coordinator Donnie Ecker. He has been with the team since 2021 and was a big part of their World Series run. This comes to due their inability to hit as many of the Rangers top hitters have failed to meet expectations. This struggles go back to last year as the Rangers unperformed and the bats couldn't get going. The team ranks 25th in batting average with .228, they are in 27th in OPS with .643, they are 29th in runs scored with 113, and th
RoughRiders Cast a Spell on Wind Surge with 5-2 Win on Harry Potter Night
On a picture-perfect evening at Riders Field, with 8,800 fans rocking Harry Potter house scarves and 72-degree weather greeting the first pitch, the Frisco RoughRiders conjured up a 5-2 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge. Mitch Bratt’s dazzling mound work and a balanced offensive attack ensured the magic was all Frisco’s. Mitch Bratt’s Mastery Continues Mitch Bratt, the RoughRiders’ southpaw sensation, was pure wizardry again, earning his second win of 2025. Against the Wind Surge (Twins aff
Round Rock Express Blanked 2-0 by Sugar Land Space Cowboys
The Round Rock Express managed only 3 hits in a 2-0 loss to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros affiliate), with Ezequiel Duran accounting for 2 of them. There was exciting news of Blaine Crim’s call-up to the Major Leagues, marking a significant milestone for the standout player. Garabito Battles on the Mound Starting pitcher Gerson Garabito (L, 0-3) kept the game close, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing 1 hit, 2 walks, while striking out 4. Cole Winn Continues Dominant Run Relie
Soddies by Morning: Amarillo Stumbles in Series Opener in Midland
The Sod Poodles drop the first game of the series for the fourth time in five openers this season as Midland's 5 extra base hits are more than enough to take down Amarillo. After last weeks series win against San Antonio the Sod Poodles looked to continue their momentum but Midland starter James Gonzalez had other plans. Gonzalez continued some momentum of his own, coming into Tuesday's contest having tossed 9.1 scoreless innings in his previous 2 starts. that trend would continue this week. Th
RoughRiders Shut Out Hooks Behind Stephan’s Gem and Walcott’s Power
The Frisco RoughRiders leaned on a lights-out performance from Josh Stephan and a hot night from Sebastian Walcott to blank the Corpus Christi Hooks 4-0 last night, stretching their win streak to four games. Stephan spun his first quality start of 2025, and Walcott, the 19-year-old, smashed his second homer of the season. For Stephan, this season is huge. After being limited to just 58.1 innings last year due to injury, a healthy season is a priority. The righty tossed 6 scoreless innings, givi
Hickory Crawdads Blank Salem Red Sox 8-0 with Dominant Pitching
Three Hickory Crawdads pitchers combined for a masterful 7-hit, 8-0 shutout victory over the Salem Red Sox. The stellar pitching, combined with the Crawdads strong showing at the plate, showcased the Crawdads’ potential in Game 3 of this 6-game series. Scarborough and Ireland Shine on the Mound Twenty-year-old right-hander Caden Scarborough, the Texas Rangers’ #28 prospect, set the tone with 4 innings, allowing 5 hits and striking out 6. Scarborough threw 62 pitches, 36 of them strikes. He w
