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By Bob Wirz Ryan Court, who did everything but shine manager Joe Maddon’s shoes last spring training and still could not win a spot on the Chicago Cubs’ regular season roster as an infielder, is getting another opportunity with the National League powerhouse.  Add in fresh starts with new organizations for right-hander Bo Schultz and...Read More

MOORHEAD, MINN. – The Sioux City Explorers have sold the contract of RHP Eric Karch to the Minnesota Twins organization, the American Association announced. Karch is the second player to have his contract sold to a Major League organization in 2019, and the 19th player since the start of the 2018 season. Photo Credit: Sioux...Read More

By Bob Wirz Winter league play is winding down except for the playoffs and Caribbean Series and major league spring training camps are still a month away, but that does not mean baseball fans need to fret about a total lack of activity on the diamond. Photo Credit: Winnipeg Goldeyes Wes Darvill, the everyday third...Read More

MOORHEAD, MINN. – The Kansas City T-Bones have sold the contract of RHP Robert Calvano to the San Diego Padres organization, the American Association announced. Calvano is the first player to have his contract sold to a Major League organization in 2019, and the 18th player since the start of the 2018 season. Photo Credit:...Read More

By Bob Wirz Josh Lowey has had a remarkable career, including being the American Association’s Starting Pitcher of the Year in 2012 when he won a record 15 games (15-4).  He has won 130 games and lost only 59 during an 11-year career, and that does not include postseason victories. Photo Credit: www.ligadom.com The 5-foot-11...Read More

By Bob Wirz The most recent graduate of the American Association to be invited to a major league spring training camp, southpaw pitcher Ryan Bollinger, also has one of the more intriguing resumes. (Photo Credit: Winnipeg Goldeyes) Bollinger made news last July 31 when he was activated by the New York Yankees for one day...Read More

By Bob Wirz One of the enduring aspects of the American Association is seeing players come into the league at a stage in their career when they are well below the age when the average professional peaks, and watching their talents mature. (Photo Credit: Lincoln Saltdogs) Such would seem to be the case for a...Read More

MOORHEAD, MINN. – The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have sold the contact of OF T.J. Bennett to the Chicago White Sox, the American Association announced. Bennett is the 25th American Association player to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization in 2018. (Photo Credit: Lincoln Saltdogs) Bennett signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs in 2018 following...Read More

By Bob Wirz Two major league organizations shelled out a total of $48,000 Thursday to obtain a pair of right-handed pitchers who were in the American Association within the last two seasons. Taylor Grover, who spent all of 2018 with the new Chicago Dogs before signing with Cincinnati after the season, had his contract picked...Read More

By Bob Wirz Mike Kickham once retired Coco Crisp, Chris Young and Yoenis Cespedes in order to start a game for the San Francisco Giants. (Photo Credit: Kansas City T-Bones) The problem is that was in the lefty’s major league debut, and it was a lifetime ago in May of 2013.  He has only made...Read More