Check out the 2024 High-A All-Stars and award winners
As Double-A and Triple-A affiliates navigate playoffs and the final week of the regular season respectively, award season in the lower levels rolls on, and its next stop is High-A. Every year, managers from across the Minors vote on All-Stars for their given league, as well as the Most Valuable
'Spokane needed a title': Indians snap championship drought
For the first time since 2008, the Spokane Indians took home the Northwest League title after a back-and-forth Championship Series against the 2023 victors, the Vancouver Canadians. After three one-run games, Game 4 followed the same script. Knotted at 1 after nine innings, Vancouver struck first in the top of
Spokane's Ward makes history with 6 steals
Braiden Ward is not the first player to successfully swipe six bags in a single pro baseball game. That feat was matched just a year ago by Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and has occurred in five separate instances in AL/NL history -- starting with Eddie Collins, who did it
Canadians stake claim to fifth NWL crown
After coming tantalizingly close to winning a title last season, the Vancouver Canadians were able to reclaim the Northwest League crown on Saturday night in manager Brent Lavallee's second season at the helm. The Blue Jays' High-A affiliate won in convincing fashion, mounting an early lead on the Everett AquaSox
The Show Before the Show: Episode 391
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Gajownik named first female High-A skipper
PHOENIX -- When Ronnie Gajownik was growing up in Orlando, Fla., her dad would sometimes take her out of school to go to a Spring Training game with him. Baseball was a passion for her, but as she would stare out onto the field, there was something she didn't see
Did you know? Northwest League edition
When it comes to size, scope and longevity, few, if any, sporting bodies can rival Minor League Baseball. With 160 teams in nearly as many markets, there are innumerable nooks and crannies to explore. This marks the 12th installment in a 14-part series dedicated to such explorations, providing one unique,
Toolshed: Recent noteworthy NWL seasons
Short-season campaigns across the Minor Leagues were scheduled to begin last week. Like everything else in affiliated ball, those seasons have been put on indefinite hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the short-season leagues right now anyway. The New York-Penn, Northwest, Appalachian
Volcanoes Alexander Canario, Franklin Labour, and Kervin Castro NWL Year-End All-Stars
On Thursday the Northwest League announced the 2019 NWL Year-End All-Star Team, along with the league's Most Valuable Player, Pitcher of the Year, and Manager of the Year. All eight Northwest League teams are represented.
Jackson powers Pioneer to All-Star win
BOISE, Idaho -- The Pioneer League brought the lumber to Memorial Stadium, hitting the home run cycle -- solo, two-run, three-run and grand slam -- to survive a back-and-forth offensive battle and take home its second straight All-Star crown with an 11-7 triumph over the Northwest League."We were swinging it
Four-star Generals!
KEIZER, OREGON - Your Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, fielding arguably their best team this decade, are sending three Volcanoes players and a reserve to the 2019 Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game Tuesday, August 6th, at Memorial Stadium in Boise.
D-backs' Robinson leads NWL All-Stars
Kristian Robinson's big season has already pushed him into MLB.com's Top-100 prospect ranking. Now, it's earned him an All-Star spot as well.The No. 93 overall prospect highlights the 2019 Northwest League All-Star roster released by the Class A Short Season circuit Wednesday afternoon. The Hillsboro outfielder will lead an NWL
Orem duo among Pioneer League All-Stars
Rookie Advanced prospects are about to face the next level without even needing a promotion.The Pioneer League revealed its roster for its half of the All-Star Game against the Class A Short Season Northwest League, highlighted by top Angels prospectsJeremiah Jackson (No. 5) and D'Shawn Knowles (No. 10). The interleague
AquaSox 2019 Coaching Staff Named
Everett, WA - The Everett AquaSox are proud to announce their coaching staff for the 2019 Northwest League season. José Moreno returns for his fifth season as manager; Ari Ronick joins the staff as the pitching coach; Joe Thurston as the hitting coach; athletic trainer is Amanda Lee and performance
Montes blasts way to All-Star MVP award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Hometown favorite Coco Montes belted two homers to power the Pioneer League to their first All-Star victory over the Northwest League in four tries, a 13-10 win before a crowd of 4,892 fans on Tuesday at Suplizio Field. The 32-hit battle featured three homers and six
Terry slugs way to Home Run Derby title
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- With an overwhelming display of power, Northwest League home run leader Curtis Terry sent 14 balls over the walls at Suplizio Field to capture the Home Run Derby title at the Northwest-Pioneer League All-Star Game. The Spokane Indians first baseman needed only seven to take the
Giants' Bart headlines NWL All-Stars
First impressions are everything.And you'd be hard-pressed to find a better first impression than the one Joey Bart is making with Salem-Keizer. The top Giants prospect has erupted onto the scene with the Volcanoes, homering twice in his debut with three hits and four RBIs, and is currently hitting .341/.389/.780.
Eight Fireworks Nights Starting Opening Night
Everett, WA - The Everett AquaSox are excited to announce that Opening Night, Friday, June 15 will include Fireworks! The Sox will have eight different nights throughout the season with post game fireworks presented by various community partners.
Northwest continues All-Star dominance
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Jipping wins All-Star Derby in bonus round
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D-backs' Smith highlights NWL All-Stars
Hillsboro first baseman Pavin Smith has hit the ground running to start his pro career, and he'll try to continue that momentum in front of his home crowd as a Northwest League All-Star.The D-backs' new top prospect headlines the Class A Short Season circuit's All-Star team, announced by the league
Three Frogs Named NWL All-Stars
Everett, WA - Andres Torres, David Banuelos and Joseph Rosa have been named to the Northwest League All-Team on Wednesday, July 26. Rosa has been announced as a probable starter for the third-ever NWL vs. Pioneer League All-Star Game.
Vilade, Heredia highlight Pioneer All-Stars
July may be nearing its end, but All-Star season isn't over yet.Ryan Vilade, the Rockies' No. 7 prospect, and Dodgers No. 13 prospect Starling Heredia headline this year's group of Pioneer League All-Stars, the Rookie-level circuit announced Tuesday. The Pioneer squad will take on its peers from the Class A