1. Can-Am League's POY Nick Giarraputo Signs with the Chicago White Sox

    Let’s not have the American Association have all the fun—let the other Independent Leagues make some headlines! The Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball ...

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  2. Former Yankee Shane Spencer Hired as Hitting/3B Coach for Somerset Patriots

    The five-time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have hired Shane Spencer as their hitting and third base coach...

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  3. Washington Nationals Sign Former First-Round Pick Tyler Herron

    It’s never too late to spread the good news. The Washington Nationals are ripe with talent; Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, to name a few. But prospects are never relegated to the normal talent pool...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 5 months ago 2,333 reads 1 comments

  4. Baltimore Orioles Sign Former San Francisco Giants Prospect David Quinowski

    The American Association is quite popular these days. And the Baltimore Orioles are sure taking advantage of it. A couple weeks ago they signed Sioux Falls Pheasants reliever extraordinaire Kyle Mertins ...

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  5. Toronto Blue Jays Sign Laredo Lemurs Strikeout Artist Mike Benacka

    The Toronto Blue Jays have shown once again that it doesn ’t have to be a blockbuster deal to raise some eyebrows...

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  6. Why Barry Bonds Is a First-Ballot Hall of Famer

    I am not telling anyone anything they don’t already know. Barry Bonds was a Hall of Famer before the steroids issue and he is a Hall of Famer after the steroids issue...

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  7. Toronto Blue Jays Purchase Tony Davis from the Quebec Capitales

    This isn ’t the blockbuster deal you have become used to from the Toronto Blue Jays , but it’s one that could have a serious impact down the road...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 5 months ago 5,338 reads 6 comments

  8. Scott Kazmir Inks Minor League Deal with Cleveland Indians

    It appears the comeback is complete. After spending time in the Independent Leagues with the Sugar Land Skeeters and more recently in the Winter Leagues honing his craft, Scott Kazmir is back...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 5 months ago 1,353 reads 2 comments

  9. Baltimore Orioles Sign Sioux Falls' P Kyle Mertins

    The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of Kyle Mertins . Mertins spent the entire 2012 season with the Sioux Falls Pheasants of the American Association...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 5 months ago 1,551 reads 2 comments

  10. Jason Lane Returns to the Bigs, Signs with Minnesota Twins

    One significant year in Independent baseball, and Jason Lane is back in the big leagues. During the winter meetings, the Minnesota Twins signed Jason Lane to a minor league deal...

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  11. Scott Kazmir's Progress Leads to Rumblings Throughout MLB

    Two games into Scott Kazmir’s Winter League season and he is sitting with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 6.00...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 6 months ago 783 reads 0 comments

  12. San Rafael Pacifics: New Ownership in 2013

    The San Rafael Pacifics of the Independent North American League have a new owner. According to Our Sports Central , Redwood Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC purchased ...

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  13. Scott Kazmir Makes Solid Debut in Puerto Rico

    Scott Kazmir’s comeback season isn ’t done just yet. According to MLB.com , Kazmir recently made his debut in the Puerto Rican Winter League with the Gigantes de Carolina...

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  14. Ryan Harvey: Former Chicago Cubs First-Round Pick Signs with Atlanta Braves

    Ryan Harvey, the Chicago Cubs first-round pick in the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft (6th), had such a great year with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Independent Atlantic League that ...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 6 months ago 1,634 reads 1 comments

  15. Toronto Blue Jays Interest in Anibal Sanchez Is Disturbing

    When I hear the name Anibal Sanchez one thing comes to mind… I would attempt to finish that sentence, but I can’t...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 6 months ago 2,995 reads 12 comments

  16. Office of the Commissioner Suspends Three Minor Leaguers

    According to MiLB .com , the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has once again handed down some suspensions...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 16 reads 0 comments

  17. Colorado Rockies Sign Baseball America's Indy Player of the Year Blake Gailen

    Blake Gailen had one of the greatest Independent seasons ever. In 2004, Daniel Nava , now of the Boston Red Sox , was a member of the Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League (now the North American Baseball League)...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 1,417 reads 2 comments

  18. Ricky Romero Injury: Players Hiding Injury Is a Problem for MLB

    Ricky Romero had arthroscopic surgery on his throwing elbow and platelet-rich plasma injections to his ailing knees according to Sportsnet ...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 732 reads 3 comments

  19. Miami Marlins Sign No.1 Baseball America Independent Prospect Kevin Gelinas

    Kevin Gelinas , whose contract was originally purchased by the New York Yankees , is now a member of the Miami Marlins organization, according to OurSports Central . Gelinas , who was recently rated the No...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 1,698 reads 3 comments

  20. John Farrell's Departure Turns the Toronto Blue Jays' Universe Upside Down

    It was one of the worst kept secrets in baseball: The Boston Red Sox wanted John Farrell as their manager. And in the end, all parties involved got what they wanted, except the Toronto Blue Jays...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 1,278 reads 6 comments

  21. Alex Rodriguez's Hatred Has Reached Barry Bonds Proportions

    Barry Bonds is the ultimate villain in baseball and the significance of his accomplishments never garnered the respect it deserved; 7 MVP awards, hammering a single season record ...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 7 months ago 2,468 reads 1 comments

  22. Prairie Dogs' Kevin Gelinas Rated No. 1 Independent Prospect by Baseball America

    The North American League has gone through some drastic changes this year. Since last year, it has seen a drastic 40 percent drop in attendance, and its reigning champion, the Edmonton Capitals, did not even return for the 2012 season...

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  23. New York Yankees' Derek Jeter Tops Annual MLB 'Popularity Contest'

    Love him or hate him, the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter is still the most popular player in MLB. MLBPlayers ...

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  24. Outfield Fly…whoops…Infield Fly Sparks Controversy

    According to the MLB rulebook : An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, ...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 8 months ago 1,273 reads 2 comments

  25. Joey Gathright Suspended by MiLB for Positive Drug Test

    Joey Gathright has played in parts of seven major league seasons, over 450 games, swiped over 80 bases and has a respectable .263 career average...

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