Independent Baseball Insider by Bob Wirz It took only one season and about one-third of another after putting up breath-taking numbers in the American Association for birthday boy John Brebbia (pictured) to become a major league pitcher. Brebbia, a Floridian who turned 27 today (Tuesday), made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver Sunday,...Read More
Durham, N.C. — Directorship groups in the American Association include a growing number of connections to Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer. League commissioner Miles Wolff commented, “The fact that so many of our owners have strong ties to major league organizations shows the strength of...Read More
St. Paul 8, Cleburne 3 — Final/15 Innings — Box Score With the game tied at 3-3 after nine innings, the St. Paul Saints and the Cleburne Railroaders headed to extra innings. It wasn’t until the 15th inning, when C Tony Caldwell (pictured) sent a three-run home run over the fence to spark a late-night...Read More
DURHAM, NC- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Winnipeg Goldeyes INF Wes Darvill (pictured) has been named this week’s Pointstreak Player of the Week for the week ending May 28. Darvill hit .480 (12-for-25) this week, collecting four doubles, a triple, and a home run. He drove in nine runs in helping the...Read More
DURHAM, NC- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks RHP Dylan Mouzakes (pictured) has been named this week’s Pointstreak Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 28. Mouzakes made his season debut on Monday, facing the Cleburne Railroaders in Cleburne, Tex. Over five innings, he allowed one run on two...Read More
May 28 Evening Recap Sioux City 7, Sioux Falls 1 – Box Sioux City continued to stay red hot as they notched their six-straight victory with a 7-1 decision over Sioux Falls. The Explorers rolled out to a 7-0 lead after just three innings and would cruise from there to the big win. Sioux City...Read More
Lincoln 8, Cleburne 4 – Box The Saltdogs beat the Railroaders for the second day in a row on Sunday, as they won 8-4. Both clubs started the game hot, as they each scored four runs in the first inning. However, it was the sixth inning that allowed the Saltdogs to break the game open,...Read More
Gary 1, Texas 0 – Box It was a pitcher’s duel on Saturday, as the RailCats got revenge over the AirHogs after Friday night’s defeat. The lone run was scored in the fifth inning. With the bases loaded, CF Chase Harris stepped to the plate with two outs. He was hit by a pitch, giving...Read More
Kansas City 10, St Paul 5 – Box There was not much time to relax, as both teams scored multiple runs in the first inning. The T-Bones took a 3-0 lead in the top of the inning on a three-run homer from DH Kevin Keyes. The Saints answered with a solo shot from RF Danny...Read More
Fargo-Moorhead 5, Salina 2- Box The RedHawks used strong starting pitching and the long ball to complete a three-game sweep of the Stockade with a 5-2 win. RHP Dylan Mouzakes tossed seven shutout innings for Fargo-Moorhead, scattering three hits and two walks and striking out five en route to earning the win. Offensively, the RedHawks...Read More