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Pigs and Bisons split DH on Sunday Afternoon

May 15, 2022

Dustin Peterson combined to finish 4-for-6 on the afternoon (Allentown, PA) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (19-17) and Buffalo Bisons (20-16) split their doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. The Bisons won game one 10-5, while the IronPigs won game two 7-5. Game 1 The Bisons scored five runs against Colton Eastman

Phillies' Appel taking 'indefinite break'

2013 No. 1 pick stepping away from baseball after five seasons
February 1, 2018

What once looked like one of the most promising careers in the Minor Leagues might be coming to an end. It's at least being put on hold. Phillies right-hander Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick by the Astros in the 2013 Draft, is taking an "indefinite break" from baseball. He

Phillies DFA 2013 No. 1 Draft pick Appel

Right-hander was acquired from Astros ahead of 2016 campaign
November 20, 2017

Another chapter began in the saga of Mark Appel on Monday.An hour and 57 minutes ahead of the deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to 40-man roster, the Phillies announced that the 26-year-old right-hander has been designated for assignment.

Appel rolls to new heights with IronPigs

No. 19 Phillies prospect hurls shutout ball for pro-best 8 1/3 innings
June 19, 2017

Coming off of right elbow surgery, Mark Appel knew that the first half of his 2017 season would probably include choppy waters. But after battling inconsistency for seven weeks, the right-hander finds himself in the midst of one of the best stretches of his professional career.Appel came within two outs

Appel, Hoskins Lead Pigs To Shutout Victory

Right-Hander Tossed Career-High Eight 1/3 Scoreless
June 19, 2017

Rhys Hoskins launched two solo home runs to take control of the International League lead in homers with his 17th home run, and Cameron Perkins led off the game with a solo home run as the IronPigs (46-24) shutout the Pawtucket Red Sox (34-33) Monday night at McCoy Stadium.

Pigs Hold Off RailRiders, Win 3-2

Team Holds Franchise-Best 6.5 Game Division Lead
June 8, 2017

The IronPigs (41-19) held on for a 3-2 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (33-24) Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park before 7,548 fans.

Pigs Sweep Bats, Win Finale 3-1

Appel Picks Up Third Win
May 29, 2017

The IronPigs (35-15) picked up a 3-1 victory and a four-game series sweep of the Louisville Bats (16-33) in front of 8,011 fans Monday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park.

Phillies Prospect Primer: Lots on doorstep

Crawford, Alfaro, Williams, Appel stock Triple-A; Moniak on the move
March 28, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: J.P. Crawford, SSCrawford

Phillies Triple-A Tie Pirates, 2-2

Alfaro Homers In Tie
March 25, 2017

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Phillies Triple-A Fall To Yankees, 4-2

Cozens, Kingery Both Homer In Loss
March 19, 2017

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Mets reassign top prospect Rosario

Shortstop, 21, among six players sent to Minor League camp
March 14, 2017

Amed Rosario may be the Mets' shortstop of the future, but his time with the big league club has come to an end this spring. New York's top prospect was one of six players the team reassigned to Minor League camp on Tuesday.MLB.com's No. 5 overall prospect, Rosario hit .267

Phillies' Appel ripe for return to mound

Like fans, 2013 first-overall pick looking toward Major League debut
@Kelsie_Heneghan
February 27, 2017

It comes with the territory of being the first overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. Fans have been anticipating the Major League debut of Mark Appel since he was chosen first by the Astros in 2013, and last year, it seemed like they wouldn't have to wait much longer.

Appel, Phillies hit reset button at camp

First overall pick in 2013 among prospects in Philadelphia's rebuild
February 23, 2016

When Mark Appel got to Clearwater for Spring Training, there was something different.It wasn't just the change of uniform or the new venue following his trade from the Astros. He felt different."I think that being able to hit the reset button with the new organization and go about things with

Appel leads Grizzlies to first PCL title

Astros prospect ties career high with 10 K's in Game 5 victory
September 20, 2015

The scene in the Fresno locker room late Sunday afternoon was one of elation. Players jumped around, spraying each other with Champagne, after producing the franchise's first Pacific Coast League championship. "What a great feeling," Grizzlies manager Tony DeFrancesco said. "The fans supported us every playoff game. It was a