The latest in Minor League Baseball

Mauer returns from absence, gets 2 hits for Twins

2010-03-16T15:45:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Mauer returns from 4 days off for sore shoulder, gets 2 hits in Twins' 3-1 loss to Orioles</div><div><p>Minnesota star Joe Mauer is hitting in March like, well, an MVP.</p><p>Mauer got two hits in his return from a four-day absence Tuesday, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Twins 3-1.</p><p>The 26-year-old catcher ...

Lowe throws 4 hitless innings against 0-11 Nats

2010-03-15T20:15:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Lowe throws 4 hitless innings; HRs power Braves past 0-11 Nationals</div><div><p>Derek Lowe spent the winter overhauling his mechanics and is pleased with his progress.</p><p>A few more outings like Monday night's and Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox won't care how many tweaks Lowe ...

Coney Island

2010-02-16T14:48:06Z

This artist's rendering provided by the New York City Economic Development Corporation shows an aerial view of the proposed new Luna Park in Brooklyn's Coney Island neighborhood, running along the beach...

Rangers minor leaguer suspended for amphetamine

2010-02-22T10:00:47Z

<div id="subtitle">Rangers minor league pitcher Danny Gutierrez suspended 50 games for amphetamine</div><div><p>Texas Rangers minor league pitcher Danny Gutierrez has been suspended for the first 50 games next season following a positive test for an amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program.</p>&...

Cubs legend Sandberg to manage Triple-A Iowa

2010-02-22T21:57:02Z

<div id="subtitle">Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg relishes opportunity to manage with Triple-A Iowa</div><div><p>Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has never shied away from telling folks that his dream is to manage in the major leagues someday.</p><p&g...

Mariners minor league outfielder suspended

2010-02-23T18:19:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Mariners minor league outfielder suspended 50 games for performance-enhancing substance</div><div><p>A minor league outfielder in the Seattle Mariners' organization has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.</p><p>Robert Rodri...

A's boost infield in trade with Cubs

2010-02-23T21:10:50Z

<div id="subtitle">A's acquire infielders Fox, Miles from Cubs for 3 players</div><div><p>The Oakland Athletics acquired third baseman Jake Fox, second baseman Aaron Miles and cash considerations from the Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento, dies at age 58</div><div><p>Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 58.<...

Cyclones Backman Baseball

2009-11-17T16:00:48Z

This is an Aug. 13, 2007, file photo showing Wally Backman, second from right, manager of the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League, during a game against the Aiken Foxhounds, in Albany

Mets minor leaguer dies of apparent heart attack

2010-02-24T14:50:56Z

<div id="subtitle">Mets minor league pitcher Castro dies at 18 of apparent heart attack</div><div><p>New York Mets minor league pitcher Rafael Castro has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 18.</p><p>Castro died Friday at the Mets' academy in Carabobo, Henry A. Barrios / The Californian.The San Jose Giants mascot helps 4-year-old Gracie Maxwell in a race against the Blaze mascot, ''Heater.'' Gracie is Blaze pitcher, Justin Miller's, cousin....

NUTS VS 66ERS

2009-09-15T17:31:06Z

Modesto Nuts #8- Matt Repec gets a base hit vs the Inland Empire 66ers. August 12, 2009....

Fair spots for FOUL BALLS

2010-02-25T12:44:13Z

<div id="subtitle">When it comes to nabbing a souvenir at a ballgame, itÕs all about location, location, location</div><div><p> See additional photos</p><p>of the Las Vegas 51s in</p><p>action at Cashman Field</p><p>at lasvegassun.com/51s.&...

Tigers recall RHP Bonderman, 5 more from Triple-A

2010-02-25T13:03:26Z

<div id="subtitle">Tigers recall RHP Bonderman from injury rehab and 5 others from Triple-A Toledo</div><div><p>The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Jeremy Bonderman from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Toledo and reinstated him from the...

Angels finish Kazmir deal, send Triple-A 2B to TB

2010-02-25T13:08:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Angels complete Kazmir trade, send Triple-A 2B Rodriguez to Rays</div><div><p>The Los Angels Angels have sent minor league second baseman Sean Rodriguez to the Tampa Bay Rays to complete last week's trade for Scott Kazmir.</p><p...

Yankees acquire minor leaguer Guzman from Orioles

2010-02-25T13:30:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Yankees acquire minor league OF Freddy Guzman from Baltimore for player or cash</div><div><p>The New York Yankees have acquired minor league outfielder Freddy Guzman from the Baltimore Orioles.</p><p>In exchan...

Double-A pitcher hit by liner moved out of ICU

2010-02-25T18:40:46Z

<div id="subtitle">Rays minor league pitcher hit in head by line drive moved out of intensive care unit</div><div><p>The Tampa Bay Rays minor league pitcher hit in the head by a line drive this week has been moved out of the intensive care unit.</p><p>Darin Downs of Double-A Montgomery...

MiLB: AUG 18 GCL Red Sox at GCL Reds

2009-08-19T12:55:55Z

18 Aug 2009: Seth Schwindenhammer of the Red Sox during the Gulf Coast League game between the GCL Red Sox and the GCL Reds at Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City has suddenly become a haven for no-hitters in the minor leagues.</p><p>Four Colorado Springs pitchers combined to hold the 3B Alex Gordon, once Royals' top prospect, sent to Triple-A Omaha</div><div><p>Alex Gordon, regarded in spring training as one of baseball's top prospects, was demoted to the minor leagues Tuesday by the Kansas City Royals.&a...