Minor League

On the day they lost out on top target Mark Teixeira, the Washington Nationals announced they signed five players to minor league contracts. Veteran outfielder Corey Patterson, right-hander Jorge Sosa, left-hander Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo and catcher Gustavo Molina signed with Washington on Tuesday. If Patterson is added to the 40-man roster, he will get an $800,000, one-year deal,

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton-Wilkes Barre (88-56) destroyed Durham 20-2 in game 4 to win the Governors' Cup: Box Score - RecapThe SWB Yankees won the International Leagues' Governor's Cup Championship by pounding the Durham Bul

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton (81-52) beat Lehigh Valley 13-12: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Lehigh Valley 0 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 2 12 15 4 Scranton/WB 0 1 3 0 0 0 5 2 2 13 19

================(AAA) Scranton (80-52) beat Rochester 8-7: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Rochester 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 7 13 3 Scranton/WB 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 0 X 8 8 1W: K. Igawa (13-5, 3.55); L: T. Shearn (7-3, 4.29); SV: S. Strickland (11)HR: SWB: J. Miranda 2 (12), J. Christian (6).SWB Yanks:Justin Christian: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 RMelky Cabre

================(AAA) Scranton (73-47) lost to Pawtucket 11-5: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pawtucket 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 5 11 14 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 5 9 1 W: E. Martinez (6-2, 4.03); L: A. Aceves (1-1, 4.91)HR: SWB: N. Green (9).SWB Yankees:Matt Carson: 0-fpr-2, 2 BB, REric Duncan: 1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBIJuan Miranda: 2-for-4Cody Ran

Just a quick list of minor league starters and relievers who could impact the Yankees down the stretch. It’s getting pretty obvious that a trade will not be made for a starter, so Cashman will stay in-house. What the Yankees can’t do is let Sidney Ponson and Darrel Rasner make 20+ starts for the remainder [...]

I'm sure most of you have seen the video on ESPN by now but in case you've been working too much or are a hermit or something, here it is. It happened yesterday between the Peoria Chiefs and the Dayton Dragons. This was a brawl that saw 15 players ejected, both managers ejected, and one player ARRESTED!At one point Peoria pitcher Julio Castillo fires a baseball toward the dugout, hitting a fan in

================ (AAA) Scranton (62-42) beat Richmond 6-4: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Richmond 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 7 0 Scranton/WB 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 X 6 8 0 W: K. Igawa (9-5, 3.80); L: F. Bueno (2-5, 4.97); SV: S. Jackson (2)HR: RIC: B. Canizares (11). SWB: C. Ransom (17), B. Broussard 2 (4).SWB Yanks:Eric Duncan: 0-for-3, R, BBMatt Carson: 2-

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton (53-39) lost Toledo 8-1: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Jeff Karstens got the start and took the loss (3-4). Karstens lasted 5.1 innings. He was charged with 6 runs, 8 hits. He had 3 K's-3

This incredible catch taken by a minor league ball girl, will probably be the most stunning thing you will see all day. If it looks too good to be true, you are not the only one to think so. People have claimed that this is a viral commercial for Gatorade. Related Posts:Where in the Hell is Matt ?Funny Bingo Potato Chip Commercial Dropping Out of School - Ad Campaign By Winkler+NoahCreative Manix

================ (AAA) Scranton (47-32) beat Columbus 6-0: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 2 X 6 10 0 W: K. Igawa (7-4, 3.47); L: M. Estrada (1-1, 5.25)HR: None.Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 2-for-4, 3B, R, BB (scored the run on a ground out)Chris Basek: 1-for-2, R, 2 RBIShelley Duncan:

The Yankees have signed LMFAO Sidney Ponson and his 1.50+WHIP to a minor league contract. Nice shit. He was designated fro assignment by the Texas rangers after a series of off-field incidents. What a surprise, more alcohol induced temper tantrums by Friggin Sidney.   Now Mr. Sidney Ponson will be first in line for the 5th starter [...]

================ (AAA) Scranton (44-30) lost to Norfolk 4-3: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 10 1 Norfolk 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 10 0 W: R. Novoa (1-2, 4.54); L: H. Phillips (2-3, 5.91)HR: SWB: N. Green (5). NOR: S. Moore (5), C. Roberson (3).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 1-for-5Justin Christian: 3-for-

================ (AAA) Scranton (44-29) lost to Norfolk 10-0: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 Norfolk 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 X 10 10 0W: R. Bukvich (5-2, 3.45); L: J. Karstens (1-3, 5.87)HR: NOR: M. Costanzo (6).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 1-for-4Justin Christian: 2-for-4, SBCody Ransom: 0-for-3, BBShelley Duncan: 0-

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton (44-28) beat Norfolk 4-2: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 9 1 Norfolk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 1W: J. Marque

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.Also I'm sorry for no line scores tonight. Something is wrong with MiLB.com and they have no updated the line scores for the games. I'll post them as soon as they're updated.(AAA) Scranton (43-28) beat Norfolk

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton (42-28) beat Richmond 9-3: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 9 15 0 Richmond 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 11 2 W: A. H

================ (AAA) Scranton (41-28) lost to Richmond 5-4: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 R H E Scranton/WB 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 12 1 Richmond 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 10 0 W: C. Resop (1-0, 4.50); L: S. White (4-4, 5.68)HR: RIC: S. Fasano (1).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 1-for-6, RBI, R, BBJD Closser: 1-for-5,

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton (41-27) beat Richmond 9-2: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 9 14 1 Richmond 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 2W: J. Karst

================ (AAA) Scranton (40-27) lost to Richmond 8-5: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 9 3 Richmond 0 0 2 0 3 1 2 0 X 8 9 1 W: M. Gonzalez (1-0, 3.38); L: J. Marquez (5-7, 5.13)HR: SWB: J. Lane (13).Scranton/WB:Bernie Castro: 3-for-5, 2B, RBrett Gardner: 1-for-5, RAlberto Gonzalez: 2-for-2, 2 BB, 2B, R

================ (AAA) Scranton/WB (40-25) resumed their suspended game from yesterday and beat Syracuse 3-2: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Syracuse 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 10 1 W: B. Traber (2-0, 3.92); L: B. League (2-3, 4.18)HR: None.Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 SBAlberto Gonzalez: 1-for-3, 2

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (38-25) lost to Norfolk 13-12: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Steven White got the spot start out of the bullpen. He pitched a scoreless 1st inning. In the 2nd he imploded giving up 5 runs to give

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (38-24) beat Norfolk 5-3: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Jeff Marquez pitched by far his best game of the year. Marquez went 7 innings allowing only 1 run on a solo homer. Marquez only pitched to 2

================ (AAA) Scranton/WB (37-24) lost to Norfolk 5-4: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Norfolk 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 5 16 2 Scranton/WB 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 8 0W: Z. Clark (1-1, 4.76); L: D. McCutchen (0-3, 4.76); SV: G. Aquino (5)HR: NOR: M. Costanzo (5), A. Stern (1). SWB: J. Lane (12).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 1-for-4Alberto Gonzal

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (37-23) lost to Norfolk 4-0: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Phil Coke was called up from AA Trenton to make this start. He replaced Dan McCutchen who is serving a 3-game suspension for throwing 2 pi

================ (AAA) Scranton/WB (37-22) beat Rochester 10-6: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 1 0 0 3 2 4 0 0 10 14 0 Rochester 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 10 2W: K. Igawa (5-4, 4.07); L: H. Totten (0-2, 5.79)HR: SWB: G. Porter (2), C. Stewart (1). ROC: J. Pridie (2), S. Santos (1).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 2-for-5, R, SBAlberto Gonza

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (36-22) lost to Rochester 8-7: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 11 1 Rochester 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 0 X 8 9 0 W: P. Hu

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (36-21) beat Rochester 5-2: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Jeff Karstens pitched the first 4 innings giving up both Rochester runs on 6 hits, including a solo homer in the 1st inning. The 2nd run scor

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (35-21) beat Rochester 6-3: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Jeff Marquez got the start and the win (4-6). Marquez went 6 innings giving up 3 runs, only 1 earned, on 10 hits. He had 2 K's- with 2 walks,

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions.(AAA) Scranton/WB (34-21) lost to Pawtucket 5-2: Box Score - RecapPITCHING; Dan McCuthen made his 2nd AAA start and picked up the loss (0-2) He went 4.2 innings before being ejected for throwing 2 pitches behind Je

================(AAA) Scranton/WB (34-20) beat Pawtucket 9-4: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 9 14 0 Pawtucket 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 11 0 W: K. Igawa (4-4, 3.64); L: D. Hansack (2-6, 5.62)HR: SWB: C. Ransom (8). PAW: C. Carter (7), D. Brown (5).Scranton/WB:Brett Gardner: 1-for-3, R, RBI, 2 BB, SBAlberto Gonzalez: 3-

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Today he wrote a little summary of the Trenton makeup game from 5/18. Thanks BG for the great contributions. (AAA) Scranton/WB (32-20) beat Pawtucket 9-8: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 3 2 1 2 0 1 0 0

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions. (AAA) Scranton/WB (32-20) lost to Pawtucket 11-5: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 7 0 Pawtucket 2 0 2 2 3 1 1 0 X 11 13 1W:

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions. (AAA) Scranton/WB (32-19) lost to Indianapolis 6-4: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Indianapolis 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 9 1 Scranton/WB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 10 3 W:

================ We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions. (AAA) Scranton/WB (32-18) lost to Indianapolis 6-3: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Indianapolis 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 6 14 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 6

================We are lucky enough to have SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thank BG for the great contributions. (AAA) Scranton/WB (32-17) beat Indianapolis 5-4: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Indianapolis 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 1 Scranton/WB 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 5 9 2

================(AAA) Scranton/WB (31-17) beat Indianapolis 5-1: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Indianapolis 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 2 Scranton/WB 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 5 3 0W: D. Giese (4-2, 1.01); L: T. Taubenheim (3-6, 5.03)HR: SWB: J. Lane (9), C. Ransom (7).Scranton/WB:Bernie Castro: 1-for-4, RJustin Christian: 0-for-3, R, BBBrett Gardner:

================(AAA) Scranton/WB - Off Day(AA) Trenton (29-15) beat Reading 15-5: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Trenton 4 0 0 4 3 1 0 3 0 15 18 3 Reading 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 5 10 0W: P. Coke (3-1, 3.67); L: K. Bouknight (3-5, 4.50)HR: TRE: A. Jackson (2), J. Tabata (1). REA: B. Harman (3).Trenton:Ramiro Pena: 2-for-3, 2 R, RBI, BBAustin J

================(AAA) Scranton/WB (30-17) lost to Pawtucket 3-2: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pawtucket 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 W: C. Zink (5-2, 2.47); L: J. Karstens (0-1, 5.40); SV: E. Martinez (2)HR: PAW: J. Van Every (7), C. Carter (4).SWB:Justin Christian: 0-for-4, RBrett Gardner: 1-for-2, 2 BBJason Lan

================(AAA) Scranton/WB (30-16) lost to Pawtucket 5-3: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pawtucket 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 8 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0W: D. Pauley (5-2, 3.32); L: H. Phillips (2-2, 6.75); SV: J. Switzer (2)HR: None.SWB:Bernie Castro: 1-for-4, R, BB, SBJustin Christian: 2-for-5, R, 3 SBBrett Gardner: 2-for-4, 2 RBI,

================ (AAA) Game 1: Scranton/WB (29-15) lost to Pawtucket 7-1: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pawtucket 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 7 10 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0W: D. Hansack (2-4, 5.34); L: S. White (4-2, 3.55)HR: PAW: C. Carter (3), D. Brown (2).SWB:Brett Gardner: 0-for-4Juan Miranda: 1-for-2, 2B, BBGreg Porter: 2-for-3Chris St

================ (AAA) Scranton/WB - Rained out.(AA) Trenton (276-15) beat New Hampshire 4-3: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E New Hampshire 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 3 Trenton 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 X 4 12 0 W: Z. Kroenke (3-0, 2.93); L: S. Richmond (3-5, 5.40); SV: M. Gardner (5)HR: NHM: S. Campbell (3).Trenton:Ramiro Pena: 1-for-5Austin Jackson: 2-for-

================ (AAA) Scranton/WB (29-13) Game 1 - beat Louisville 4-1: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 4 1 Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 W: D. Giese (3-2, 0.96); L: H. Bailey (4-4, 3.88)HR: SWB: J. Miranda (4).Scranton: Brett Gardner: 1-for-2, R, 2 BBJustin Christian: 1-for-4, RBI, SBJason Lane: 0-for-2, 2 BB, R

================(Big Guy will no longer be writing up the nightly SWB recaps so the reports on Scranton will not be as detailed, sorry.) (AAA) Scranton/WB: Rained out. (AA) Trenton (25-13) beat Portland 7-2: Box Score - Recapinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Portland 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 9 0 Trenton 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 X 7 9 0W: J. Jones (6-0, 2.20); L: J. Masterson (

================(Big Guy will no longer be writing up the nightly SWB recaps so the reports on Scranton will not be as detailed, sorry.) (AAA) Scranton/WB (28-13) lost to Louisville 11-6: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 11 2 Louisville 2 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 11 15 1W: J. Lehr (4-2, 2.41); L: H. Phillips (2-1, 6.0

================(Big Guy will no longer be writing up the nightly SWB recaps so the reports on Scranton will not be as detailed, sorry.) (AAA) Scranton/WB (28-12) lost to Louisville 5-3 : Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 6 1 Louisville 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 X 5 10 1W: A. Pettyjohn (4-0, 4.71); L: J. Marquez (2-5, 6.50)

================(Big Guy will no longer be writing up the nightly SWB recaps so the reports on Scranton will not be as detailed, sorry.)Game 1 (AAA) Scranton/WB (27-11) beat Indianapolis 2-1: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 9 0 Indianapolis 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 2W: D. Robertson (1-0, 2.70); L: M. Miller

================The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees lost to Indianapolis today by a score of 5-1. They remain 4 -1/2 games ahead of Syracuse for first place in the Independent League with a 26-11 record.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 Indianapolis 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 X 5 5 1Recap - Box W: T. Taubenheim (3-5, 5.67); L: D. Giese (2-2,

================The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees fought back from a 5-1 deficit at Indianapolis for a 6-5 win. The win puts the 1st place Yankees 4 -1/2 games ahead of Syracuse with a 26-10 record.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 6 12 0 Indianapolis 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 5 1 Recap - Box W: B. Hall (1-0, 0.00); L: M. Miller (0-1, 10.38); SV: S. Patterson (1)HR: IND: C. Wilson (3).PITCHING: The Yankees went with a bullpen by committee to replace Kei Igawa for this game. Heath Phillips got the start and cruised thru the first 4 batters. He then lost the strikezone, giving up 3 runs on 4 walks and 2 singles to give Indy a 3-0 lead after 2 innings. ... In the 3rd Phillips gave up a solo homer to former Yankee Craig Wilson to give In

================The Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yanks defeated Charlotte 5-4 in 11 innings to raise their record to 25-10 on the year. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E Charlotte 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 8 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 8 2 Recap - BoxW: S. Strickland (2-0, 4.60); L: M. MacDougal (0-1, 2.45)HR: None.PITCHING: Jeff Marquez got the start and continued to show progress after a dismal start to the season. Marquez went 6.0 innings allowing 1 earned run, 3 total, on 5 hits. He had 3 strikeouts and 3 walks. Marquez shutout Charlotte until the 6th inning allowing only a single and triple. In the 6th he hurt his own cause with a throwing error. A single, error and rbi single scored the 1st run. A fielders choice and rbi double scored

================The AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees defeated the Charlotte Knights (White Sox) by a score of 5-1 behind Steven White. The win raised the 1st place Yankees record to 24-10 on the year.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Charlotte 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0 Scranton/WB 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 X 5 7 1Recap - Box W: S. White (3-1, 2.68); L: T. Ohka (0-6, 6.03) HR: SWB: G. Porter (1).PITCHING: Steven White pitched 6.2 innings of 2 hit shutout ball and picked up the win to raise his season mark to 3-1. He lowered his era to 2.68. The only downfall was the 4 walks he issued. White had 3 strikeouts. White stranded a runner on 3rd base in the 1st inning after a single, stolen base, and throwing error on catcher Chris Stewart. ... In the 5th he gave up a doub

================The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees defeated the Charlotte Knights (White Sox) 4-0, behind Ian Kennedy. Kennedy making his 1st AAA start since being demoted took a big step forward with a 1-hit shutout.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Charlotte 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Scranton/WB 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 X 4 7 1Recap - BoxW: I. Kennedy (1-0, 0.00); L: W. Whisler (5-1, 1.77)HR: None.PITCHING: Kennedy had a no hitter with 2 out in the 6th inning when Jerry Owens broke it up with a bloop single. Owens stole 2nd and moved to 3rd on catcher Chris Stewart's throwing error for the only threat of the game. The only other runner to reach base was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning. Kennedy went 7.1 innings, 0 runs, 1 hit, 8 strikouts and no walks. Kennedy threw

================The Charlotte Knights (White Sox) snapped the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 5 game win streak with a 5-0 shutout. The loss drops the 1st place Yanks record to 22-10 on the season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Charlotte 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 8 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 Recap - BoxW: L. Broadway (4-1, 1.10); L: D. Giese (2-1, 1.38)HR: CHA: B. Eldred (8). PITCHING: Dan Giese made his 5th start out of the bullpen for injured Alan Horne and for the first time ran into some troubles. Giese only gave up 1 run in the 3rd inning on a double and triple, but wasn't as sharp as in previous starts. He worked out of a bases loaded jam in the 5th. Giese's line: 6.0 IP, 1 run, 5 hits, 4 K's and 1 walk. His era is at 1.3

================The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees defeated the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) 9-5 to complete a 4 game sweep. The win gives SWB a 7-1 record on the already finished season series with Durham. SWB's 1st place record is now at 22-9 on the season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Durham 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 5 9 1 Scranton/WB 3 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 X 9 10 0Recap - BoxW: K. Igawa (3-3, 3.86); L: C. Mason (1-4, 4.94)HR: DUR: R. Brignac (3). SWB: J. Lane (7), C. Ransom (5). PITCHING: Kei Igawa got the start and picked up the win (3-3). He struggled in the first inning falling behind hitters and getting pitches up in the strikezone. Durham took a 2 run lead in the 1st on a walk and 2 doubles. Igawa settled down until the 6th allowing a double and 2

================The SWB Yankees pounded the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) by a score of 15-8. The win raised the 1st place Yanks league best record to 21-9.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Durham 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 8 13 2 Scranton/WB 4 0 2 0 2 4 3 0 X 15 20 1 Recap - Box W: J. Marquez (2-4, 7.47); L: M. Prochaska (1-2, 9.00)HR: DUR: J. Rodriguez (5), D. Johnson (2), J. Weber (2), M. DiFelice (1). SWB: J. Christian (1).PITCHING: Jeff Marquez got the start and the win, but did not pitch well. He went 5.2 innings, allowing 6 runs on 10 hits. He gave up 4 homers, a 2-run shot and 3 solo shots. Durham scored 1 run in the 1st and 3rd innings on solo homers. In the 4th a run scored on a double and single. Marquez gave up 3 more runs in the 6th on a solo homer and 2-

================This is an abbreviated minor league report. Hope you guys don't mind.AAA Scranton swept a double header today against the Durham Bulls. They won the first game 6-1 and the second 4-3.Game 1 - Recap - Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Durham 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 5 1 X 6 10 0W: S. White (2-1, 3.21); L: B. Hendrickson (2-2, 2.93)HR: None.SWB: Wilson Betemit: 1-for-3, 2BBernie Castro: 1-for-3, 2 R, BBJason Lane: 2-for-3, 2B, BBEric Duncan: 0-for-3, BB, RCody Ransom: 2-for-3, R, BBNick Green: 3-for-4, R, 3B, RBIChris Stewart: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBISteven White: 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K (3.21 ERA)Game 2 - Recap - Box ScoreFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Durham 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 11 0 Scrant

================The SWB Yanks were rained out tonight and will play a doubleheader tomorrow starting at 5:30.OTHER YANKEES' AFFILIATES(AA) Trenton lost to Connecticut 5-4 - Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Trenton 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 5 1 Connecticut 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 X 5 10 5 W: S. Palazzolo (2-0, 0.96); L: D. McCutchen (3-2, 2.33); SV: S. Romo (8)HR: CT: C. Sosa (2).Trenton:Austin Jackson: 1-for-4, RBIColin Curtis: 0-for-4, RJose Tabata: 0-for-4Chris Malec: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, 3 RKevin Russo: 3-for-4, RBIDaniel McCutchen: 7 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 8 K (2.33 ERA)David Robertson: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (0.96 ERA)(High A) Tampa beat 5-2 - Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Tampa 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 5

The Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees had today off.Here's what the other Yankees minor league affiliates did:(AA) Trenton lost to Connecticut 3-2 - Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Trenton 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 6 1 Connecticut 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 X 3 4 1 W: J. Hedrick (1-2, 3.00); L: G. Kontos (0-3, 3.52); SV: S. Romo (7)HR: CT: A. Witter (6).Trenton:Ramiro Pena: 1-for-4Austin Jackson: 0-for-3, BBColin Curtis: 1-for-3, R, BBMatt Carson: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBIP. J. Pilittere: 1-for-4Reegie Corona: 1-for-3J. B. Cox: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, (0.00 ERA)(High A) Tampa lost to Sarasota 3-1 - Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Tampa 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 Sarasota 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 X 3 8 1W: J. Smith

================The first place Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees defeated the Buffalo Bisons by a score of 10-6 to improve their record to 18-9. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 10 12 1 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 6 10 2 Recap - Box W: D. Giese (2-0, 1.35); L: M. Ginter (0-4, 7.71); SV: J. Veras (9)HR: SWB: E. Duncan (3).PITCHING: Dan Giese started for SWB and pitched well. The only 2 runs he allowed came in the 5th on a 2-run double by Wyatt Toregas. In 5.2 IP Giese gave gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits 2 walks and a strike out to improve his record to 2-0 on the year. His ERA is now 1.35.Billy Traber replaced Giese and allowed one unearned run due to a throwing error by shortstop Nick Green. ... Scott Patterson then came into t

================The Buffalo Bisons (Indians) defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees by a score of 5-2. The loss drops the 1st place Yanks record on the year to 17-9.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 10 0 Buffalo 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 X 5 10 0 Recap - BoxW: B. Buzachero (1-0, 6.00); L: K. Igawa (2-3, 3.58); SV: E. Mujica (2) HR: SWB: C. Ransom (4). BUF: B. Francisco (1). PITCHING: Kei Igawa got the start and was not sharp in this game. Buffalo had runners in scoring position every inning but the 5th off Igawa. In the 3rd inning, 2 runs scored on a single and 2-run homer by Ben Francisco, making the score 2-0. In the 4th, 2 more scored on a single and back-to-back rbi doubles making the score 4-0. Ig

================GAME 1: After being rained out Saturday night at Syracuse, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse (Toronto) were forced to play a doubleheader. In the first game SWB edged Syracuse 2-1. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 Syracuse 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2 Recap - Box W: D. Rasner (4-0, 0.87); L: D. Romero (0-1, 1.84); SV: J. Veras (8)HR: None. PITCHING: Darrell Rasner had another good start going 6 plus innings and allowing only 1 run on 5 hits. He had 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. Rasner kept Syracuse scoreless until the 6th inning when a run scored on a triple and RBI sac fly. He gave up a leadoff hit in the 7th before being relieved. He left the game with a 2-1 lead and got the win. He's 4-0 with a 0.8

================Tonight's Scranton/Wilkes Barre game against Syracuse was rained out and they will be playing a double header tomorrow. Darrell Rasner goes in Game 1, and Jeff Marquez will pitch Game 2.OTHER YANKEES' AFFILIATES (AA) Trenton lost to New Britain 7-4 - Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E New Britain 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 17 0 Trenton 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 8 3 W: D. Graves (1-0, 4.15); L: M. Gardner (2-2, 4.40); SV: B. Julianel (4)HR: NBR: S. Tolleson (2). TRE: C. Ehlers (4).Trenton:Austin Jackson: 2-for-6, 2B, RKevin Russo: 2-for-5, R, BBMatt Carson: 2-for-6, R, RBICody Ehlers: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, BBChris Malec: 1-for-5Carlos Mendoza: 0-for-0, 2BB, RBIJose Tabata: 0-for-2David Robertson: 3.2 IP,

================The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees edged the Buffalo Bisons (Indians) by a 2-1 score to raise their season record to 16-7. They also gained a game over 2nd place Syracuse and now lead by 2 games. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Buffalo 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 2 Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 X 2 9 0 Recap - BoxW: S. Henn (1-0, 1.35); L: J. Stanford (2-3, 7.97); SV: J. Veras (7)HR: BUF: W. Toregas (1). PITCHING: Steven White got the start and pitched a very good game. He went 6 innings allowing just 1 run in the 5th inning on a solo homer. He gave up 4 hits, 7 strikeouts and 3 walks. White's ERA is now at 3.58. He threw 99 pitches, 58 for strikes. He left with the scored tied 1-1. Sean Henn making a rehab appearance, picked

================The SWB Yanks defeated the Buffalo Bisons (Indians) by a score of 3-1 to maintain its 1 game on first place in the Interational League. over Syracuse. SWB plays a 2 game set at Syracuse this weekend. Dan Giese's pitching and Shelly Duncan's bat were the story of this game. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 X 3 5 0Recap - Box W: D. Giese (1-0, 0.86); L: M. Ginter (0-3, 6.75); SV: J. Veras (6)HR: SWB: S. Duncan (6). PITCHING: Dan Giese who's come out of the bullpen to replace the injured Alan Horne in the rotation, made his 3rd start since Horne's injury. He was outstanding again in that role. In 3 starts he's allowed 1 run. He pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing only a single an

================The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees won a big game over Buffalo (Indians) with a comeback win 6-5. The win puts their mark at 14-7 and they back control of 1st place by 1 game over Syracuse. Brett Gardner and Shelly Duncan provided the power. Duncan with a 2-run homer and Gardner with a solo shot to win the game. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Buffalo 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 7 2 Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 6 8 1Recap - BoxW: E. Ramirez (1-0, 0.00); L: R. Santos (1-2, 5.40)HR: SWB: S. Duncan (5), B. Gardner (2).PITCHING: Kei Igawa got the start and brought a 2-2 record and 2.49 ERA into the game. He went 6 innings, 4 of which were perfect. Igawa gave up 3 runs in the 2nd inning on a hit batter, single, 2-RBI triple, RBI doubl

================The SWB Yanks were defeated by Buffalo (Indians) by a score of 4-2. The loss makes their record 13-7 on the season. It also drops them into a tie with Syracuse who's won 8 straight games. SWB visits Syracuse over the weekend for a 2 game set.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Buffalo 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 7 0 Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 0Recap - BoxW: B. Slocum (2-1, 4.08); L: J. Marquez (1-3, 8.24); SV: R. Bauer (3)HR: BUF: A. Herr (4), B. Snyder (4). SWB: N. Green (3). PITCHING: Jeff Marquez made his 4th start of the year. In his first 3 he went 14.2 innings allowing 16 runs with a 9.82 ERA. Marquez made a huge improvement in this game going 5 innings and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, 3 K and 1 walk. ... A run scored in the 3r

================The SWB Yanks shutout Rochester (Twins) by a score of 3-0. The win puts the 1st place Yanks record at 13-6 on the year. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Rochester 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 X 3 7 0Recap - BoxW: D. Rasner (3-0, 0.72); L: G. Perkins (0-1, 4.26); SV: J. Veras (5)HR: SWB: J. Lane (6). PITCHING: Darrell Rasner got the start and was outstanding. He went 8 full innings of 2 hit ball. Rasner gave up an infield hit in the 4th and single in the 8th. He threw only 90 pitches, 63 for strikes. Rasner's record is 3-0 on the year with a sparkling 0.72 ERA. ... 8.0 IP, 0 runs, 2 hits, 5 K's and a walk. 10 groundouts/9 flyouts. Jose Veras relieved Rasner and pitched a scoreless 9

================The AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees blew a 4-0 lead and lost to Rochester (Twins) by a score of 7-4. The loss puts their league best record at 12-6.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Rochester 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 7 10 1 Scranton/WB 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 1Recap - BoxW: C. Cali (2-0, 2.08); L: C. Britton (2-1, 2.70); SV: B. Korecky (4)HR: ROC: J. Morales (1), J. Pridie (1).PITCHING: Steven White started and pitched very well for the first 4 innings allowing just a 1st inning double and 2 walks. In the 5th with a 4-0 lead he gave up 2 runs on a double and 2-run homer. ... In the 6th another run scored on 2 walks and RBI single. He left the game with 1 out in the 6th with a 4-3 lead. His final line was 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, and 6 K, an

================The SWB Yanks defeated Rochester 1-0 tonight. The win moves the 1st place Yanks record to 12-5 on the year.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Rochester 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 1 5 0Recap - Box W: H. Phillips (2-0, 1.59); L: B. Duensing (1-3, 2.74); SV: J. Veras (4)HR: None. PITCHING: Dan Giese made his second start of the year and pitched very well. In 5 IP he allowed no runs on 3 hits and a walk, while striking out 4. He threw 71 pitches, 49 for strikes, and got 8 groundouts and 3 flyouts. His ERA is now 1.20.Heath Phillips came in to pitch in the 6th and was effective. Phillips threw 2.1 perfect innings while striking out 2 and picked up his 2nd win of the season. ... Scott Strickland struck out the only two

================The SWB Yanks defeated Charlotte 9-5 to complete a 6-2 road trip. The win moves the 1st Yanks record to 11-5 on the year.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 6 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 12 1 Charlotte 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 5 10 1 Recap - Box PITCHING: Kei Igawa made his 4th start and picked up his 2nd win against 2 losses. Igawa gave up a solo homer to Duane Wise to give Charlotte a run in the 2nd inning. ... In the 6th he gave up another 2 run homer to Wise and left the game leading 9-3. ... 6.1 IP, 3 runs, 5 hits, 3 K's and no walks. He threw 101 pitches, 62 for strikes. 8 groundouts/7 flyouts. Igawa's ERA is now at 2.49. Sean Henn came on to pitch the 7th, making his 2nd AAA rehab start. He got 2 quick outs and loaded

================The 1st place SWB Yankees were defeated soundly 10-2 at Charlotte (White Sox). The loss snapped a 3 game win streak and dropped their record to 10-5 on the year. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 8 1 Charlotte 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 X 10 16 1Recap - Box PITCHING: Jeff Marquez made his 3rd start and had rough game going 5.1 innings, 5 runs, 8 hits, 6 K's and 2 walks. His era is at 9.82. ... He gave up a run in the 1st inning on a walk and 2 singles. ... The big blow against Marquez came in the 4th on a double, hit batter, and 3-run homer. Marquez left the game trailing 4-2. He took the loss and is 1-2 on the year. He threw 88 pitches, 52 for strikes. Marquez got 6 groundouts/3 flyouts.

================The 1st place SWB Yanks defeated Charlotte Knights (White Sox) by a score of 4-2 to run their season record to 10-4. They're currently 2.5 games ahead of 2nd place Pawtucket Red Sox. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 6 1 Charlotte 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 4 2Recap - Box PITCHING: Darrell Rasner made his 3rd start and pitched another solid game. Rasner came into the game with a 2-0 record and sparkling 0.74 era. ... He went 5 plus innings allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, on 4 hits. 2 of the hits were of the infield variety. Rasner had 6 K's and 3 walks....Charlotte scored a run in the 5th on an infield hit. The runner moved up to second on a groundout and scored on a single to tie the game at

The Brewers reached an agreement on a minor league contract with pitcher Jeff Weaver on Tuesday. Weaver will undergo a physical and sign his contract today before reporting to Arizona where he will join Triple-A Nashville at a later date. The 31-year-old went 7-and-13 with a 6.20 ERA in 27 starts for Seattle last season.

================The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees defeated the Charlotte Knights (White Sox) by a score of 6-2. The win moves the first place Yanks record to 9-4. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 6 11 2 Charlotte 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 1Recap - Box PITCHING: Steven White recovered from a bad start his last time out when he gave up 9 runs, 6 earned, in 4 innings. He went 6.0 innings allowing 2 unearned runs, 4 hits, 2 K's---1 walk. ... Charlotte scored both its runs in the 4th when a runner reached base on an error by White. That was followed by a double. A passed ball and error by catcher Chris Stewart allowed both runs to score. ... White threw 91 pitches--50 strikes. He had 2 groundouts--14 flyouts. S

================The SWB Yanks stayed in first place with a 9-1 win over the Durham Bulls today. The win improves the Yanks record to 8-4 this season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 11 0 Durham 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0Recap - BoxPITCHING: Dan Giese got the start for SWB and pitched well. In 4.1 IP he allowed just 1 run on 3 hits. The run came in the first on a double, and steal of third, and an RBI single. Giese only allowed one hit over the next 3.1 IP. Giese's Line: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K. Giese threw 63 pitches, 38 for strikes.Scott Strickland relieved Giese in the 5th and got the final out on a groundout. Strickland pitched the 6th, 7th and 8th and only allowed 1 hit and a walk while striking out 5 and pick

================After scoring 16 runs on 21 hits Saturday at Durham, the SWB Yanks were shutout on just 2 hits losing to Durham 2-0. The loss drops the Yanks record to 7-4. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Durham 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 X 2 6 0Recap - Box PITCHING: Kei Igawa got the start and pitched another good game. ... Thru the first 4 innings he allowed only 1 single and 1 walk. Durham scored 2 runs in the 5th inning after 2 outs on a single, walk, and 2-RBI double. Igawa's line: 5.2 IP, 2 runs, 5 hits, 4 K's and 3 walks. Igawa threw 95 pitches, 65 strikes. 3 groundouts--9 flyouts. ... Igawa took the loss and dropped his record to 1-2 with a sparkling 1.72 ERA. Chris Britton relieved Igaw

The SWB Yanks moved into first place after they pummeled the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) 16-6. The win raises their record to 7-3 on the season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 3 3 0 1 0 3 2 3 16 21 1 Durham 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 6 6 3 Recap - Box PITCHING: Jeff Marquez trying to rebound from a dismal AAA debut when he allowed 8 runs in 4 innings. pitched a good game. He went 5.2 IP, 3 runs, 4 hits, 3 K's and 2 walks. Durham scored 1 run in the 1st on a single, Marquez throwing error, and RBI double. ... He didn't allow another hit until the 5th inning when he gave up a solo homer. He gave up another solo homer to start the 6th. He left leading 8-3 and got the win to even his mark at 1-1. He had 11 ground outs, and 2 fly outs. He threw 79

================The SWB Yankees started off their first road trip of the year with a 7-3 win at Durham (Tampa Bay). The win puts the Yanks early season record at 6-3. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 7 11 1 Durham 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 6 1Recap - Box PITCHING: Darrell Rasner coming off 6 shutout innings in his first start, pitched another very good game. He went 6 innings allowing 1 run. In 5 of the 6 innings he faced the minimum amount of batters. The only run scored in the 4th inning after 2 outs. He gave up 3 singles for Durham's first run. The win moved Rasner to 2-0 on the season. 6.0 IP, 1 run, 4 hits, 5 K's, and a walk. 9 groundouts/3 flyouts. He threw 84 pitches/55 for strikes.Edwar Ramirez pitched perfect 7th

================The SWB Yankees snapped a 3 game losing streak defeating Louisville 11-5. After being shut out the last two games by Louisville the bats finally woke up. Shelly Duncan sparked the offense with a 2-run homer, 3 doubles and 3 RBI. The bad news: Alan Horne the Yanks highly touted pitching prospect, left the game after the 2nd inning with a biceps injury to his right arm. PITCHING: Alan Horne making his 2nd start of the year gave up 4 runs (1 earned) in the 1st inning on a single, a throwing error by Horne on a bunt, 2 rbi singles, and a 2-rbi double. Horne pitched a 1-2-3 second inning before leaving the game with his injury. 2.0 IP, 4 runs, 1 ER, 4 hits, 2 K's, and no walks. BULLPEN: The bullpen once again was outstanding. They allowed only 1 run over the final 7 innin

================For the 2nd night in a row the SWB Yanks were shutout by the Louisville Bats (Reds). This time by the scored of 11-0. The loss was their 3rd in a row to Louisville and brings their record to 4-3 on the year.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Louisville 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 11 16 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1Recap - Box PITCHING: Steven White made his 2nd start of the year. He breezed in the 1st inning setting Louisville down in order on 7 pitches. ... In the 2nd, everything fell apart for White. He loaded the bases on a walk, double and infield single. With 2 outs 5 runs scored on a double and 2 singles giving Louisville a 5-0 lead. ... In the 3rd inning: 3 unearned runs scored, making the score 8-0 on a Nick Green throwing error,

================(We have a new feature here at Sliding Into Home. Big Guy, who contributes his Minor League reports, will not be contributing SWB Yankees Game reports from now on as well. I will add the scores, and key players of the other Yankees affiliates.)This note first before the game report. SWB shortstop Alberto Gonzalez was taken out of the game before the 7th inning tonight. Possible trip to the big club because of Jeter's injury??. The SWB team lost to Louisville for the 2nd night in a row when they were shutout by a score of 1-0. The loss drops the Yanks record to 4-2 on the young season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Louisville 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 Recap - BoxPITCHING: Kei Igawa made his 2n

(We have a new feature here at Sliding Into Home. Big Guy who contributes his Minor League reports, will not be contributing his SWB Yankees Game reports. I will add the scores of the other Yankees affiliates.)The AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yanks suffered their first defeat after starting off 4-0 by dropping a 9-2 decision to the Louisville Bats (Reds). The story of this game was the starting pitchers for both teams. Jeff Marquez made his AAA debut for SWB and Justin Lehr flirted with a perfect game into the 8th inning. Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Louisville 6 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 12 1 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 1Recap - Box PITCHING: Jeff Marquez led the Yankee minor leagues with 15 wins last season at AA Trenton but he was roughed up in his AAA

(We have a new feature here at Sliding Into Home. Big Guy who contributes his Minor League reports, will not be contributing his SWB Yankees Game reports.) The SWB AAA Yankees defeated Lehigh Valley (Phillies) 3-2. The win gave SWB a 4 game sweep over Lehigh Valley and brings their record to a perfect 4-0 to start the 08 season.Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Lehigh Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 7 0 Scranton/WB 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 3 9 0 PITCHING: Darrell Rasner got his first start of the season and pitched very well. He went 6 shutout innings allowing only 3 hits, 0 walks and had 5 strikeouts. A runner reached 2nd base in the first inning after the leadoff batter singled and moved to 2nd on a sac bunt but a nice catch in deep rightfield by Greg Porter

SWB Yankees(AAA) PreviewThe Yankees AAA team at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre opens its season Thursday night at home against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies). A lot of new faces are on this year’s team and they have a very good pitching staff that should help them defend their Division Championship from last year. Here's a brief preview of some of the players:STARTING PITCHERSThis is the team’s strongpoint. The pitching here at SWB could be better than some ML teams.Steven White: White's a holdover from last year’s rotation. White had a very good ERA in 07 --3.34. He throws hard and worked out of the pen in the fall league. He's going to start the year in the rotation but he's perfect material for the long-man, spot starter role and could be moved to the pen easily at some point.Ke

Pettitte was very impressive and looks like he'll be ready to go this Saturday.Here's Pettitte's line: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K"I threw 77 pitches, and that's what I needed," Pettitte said. "It's exactly what I wanted to do.""I feel great," Pettitte said. "Everything felt good today. Got a lot of work in. Did I have to get to 77 pitches today because I'm a little short and behind everybody? Yeah. I'm ready for my start and just looking forward to continuing to build my strength up."Ian Kennedy also pitched, here's his line: 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K. "Everything felt real good after the first couple pitches in the first inning," Kennedy said.

Darren Rovell, of CNBC is hosting the Second Annual Minor League Baseball Logo awards, something truly creative and vigorous. The thrill of this voting contest is everywhere since March 10 and will continue until March 31. The fans are enthusiastically casting their vote to appreciate the Minor Team logos they find outstandingly cool and appealing. Montgomery [...]

It's the midway point of spring training so I thought I'd take a look at how some of the minor leaguers are doing at spring training. Some of the younger kids have already been sent over to the minor league camp across the street from Legends Field.POSITION PLAYERS: Brett Gardner: Gardner has been very good so far and is currently hitting .435. He's thrown out 2 runners at the plate and has stolen 6 bases in the process. He’s also walked 4 times and driven in 3. If he doesn't make the team he'll be starting at SWB in center, but with Joe Girardi’s recent comments, there is a chance you may he could make the roster as a 5th outfielder. Justin Christian: He has been pretty good thus far hitting .250 with a HR and 4 RBI, and 2 stolen bases so far at camp. He'll be in the SWB ou

...Here is a great article from Joel Sherman at the NY Post. The article takes a closer look into the Mets depleted farm system and the lack of a safety net for the 2008 season. Sherman had this to say:The Mets are out on a dangerous high wire. They have a 25-man roster that could - and maybe should - win the NL pennant. Nevertheless, that roster is proving brittle so far this spring, raising the likelihood the Mets will need their farm system to provide reinforcements through either promotions or in trades.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

...Meet Robert Parnell - Great article from Mets.com: The article also speaks about Steven Register amongst other things.CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

I have to admit that I am set in my ways when it comes to certain things.  One of them is sports.  I not only love to play sports but for a few select sports, being a spectator is also a lot of fun. Growing up and traveling have enabled me to enjoy watching top level professional sports.  NHL, NFL, MLB, even soccer (pre-MLS) have given me a lot of enjoyment.  However, the top leagues share one thing - the tickets are expensive. Minor league sports on the other hand are much less expensive.   That is where my enjoyment of sports hits the budget.  With the cost being so much lower, I always want to be at the games.  This means that I am - and have been - a season ticket holder in one form or another for a combined 10 seasons or more.  Different sports, different cities, different situations. At $1400 a year for 2 seats to the local hockey team (Go Idaho Steelheads), plus downtown parking and playoffs it does add up.  So it is definitely not on my list of most frugal decisions ev

By David Dorsey, Florida Today FORT MYERS — The Fort Myers Miracle will pay tribute — and poke fun at — former Orlando Magic basketball coach Billy Donovan one week from today. At 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, the Miracle take on the Tampa Yankees at Hammond Stadium. Fans will be able to take part in “Billy Donovan Night.” Just as Donovan opted to get out of his signed, $27.5 million contract with the Magic a day after signing it — he returned to the University of more…

Minor League Braves manager, Phillip Wellman gets ejected from the game. Another video

Well, Roger Clemens is making another minor league start, but instead of facing Scranton or Portland, Maine, he'll face Adam LaRoche, Ronny Paulino, and the big bats of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Clemens, scheduled to pitch against the White Sox on Monday, was scratched because of a fatigued right groin, pushing his next start to Saturday night.Still more attractive than a LaRoche bobblehead. Which, ironically, was sponsored by LaRoche College. Bet they wish they could take that one back.His bad luck is the Pirates' gain, as the much-ballyhooed comeback will probably give the Pirates their first nationally televised game since Sid Bream crossed home for Atlanta in 1992 (I'm exaggerating, but you get the point). Never before has one groin meant so much to the Pirates organization.In order to fully prepare ourselves for this monumental matchup, here's the official "Yankees vs. Pirates Tale of the Tape":Records:Yankees 23-30, .426 Pirates 24-32, .429Advantage: Pirates.

Red Sox RHP Curt Schilling threw 98 pitches over six solid innings in a game featuring mostly Triple-A players at Boston's minor league complex on Sunday. Schilling mixed all his pitches and hopes his next start will prove to manager Terry Francona that he's prepared to go deep into the game during Boston's season opener at Kansas City on April 2. "I don't want to be on a pitch count," he said. "I know I'm 40, but I don't think the ace of the staff should be on a pitch count." Schilling gave up one run - a homer by highly touted Reds prospect Jay Bruce - and four hits. The right-hander struck out six and didn't walk a batter in front of general manager Theo Epstein and about 100 others, many of them young Red Sox prospects. Schilling, who pitched to regular catcher Jason Varitek, said he expects to reach 100 pitches in his next start. "I felt strong," Schilling said. "The only thing that was wrong was my fastball command. I thought I had a lot of life at the end." Schilling is