Voting for the July 10th Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso, Texas, continues for two weeks and some Aviators have made strong cases.
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Terms of Nick Quintana’s contract were not disclosed, but mlbtraderumors.com reported Quintana signed for the full pick value of $1.58 million.
The San Antonio Missions’ versatile veteran played shortstop, first base, third base and was expected to play the outfield Monday when they wrap up a four-game series vs. the Aviators.
Mauricio Dubon hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and four San Antonio pitchers checked the Las Vegas Aviators on five hits in a 4-1 Pacific Coast League victory Sunday before 7,846 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Kaden Manczuk threw out a first pitch before an Aviators game at Las Vegas Ballpark to a player from the opposing team who happened to also be at that fateful Oct. 1 concert.
David Freitas delivered a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning Saturday as the San Antonio Missions rallied for a 5-2 Pacific Coast League victory over the Aviators before 10,019 fans at Las Vegas Ballpark.
A day after giving up 24 hits and 26 runs, the Aviators pitching staff held San Antonio to just four hits in an 8-2 win.
The addition plugs a major hole for Chicago, which has been beset by blown saves but is still tied for the NL Central lead.
Round Rock pounded out 24 hits, scored 13 times in the seventh inning and the Express cruised to a 26-11 win over the Aviators in front of 9,767 fans.
The team’s 276,957 attendance total and 9,550 average per game through 29 home games is more than Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, who are averaging 9,478.
Joe Maddon said Thursday he thought the 31-year-old Craig Kimbrel might be ready to pitch in about three weeks.
The Express took control early, scoring a run in the first, two in the second and three in the third.
Desert Oasis pitcher/infielder Aaron Roberts was the first local player selected Wednesday, going to Boston with the final pick of the 15th round.
The right-hander was a first-team all-state honoree in 2016 when he went 5-1 with a 1.85 ERA and 53 strikeouts against four walks in 34 innings for the Gaels.