Sawyer, Peralta Jr. promoted, Nuts add debuting pair of pitchers
The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics: - Pitcher Dalton Sawyer and infielder/outfielder Elvis Peralta, Jr., promoted to Double-A Midland - Pitchers Jack Owen and Kyle Virbitsky assigned to the Lugnuts to begin their professional careers Sawyer, 27, had made one appearance
Sawyer promoted, pitcher Acton and infielder Vargas join Lugnuts
The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes today, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics: - Pitcher Dalton Sawyer promoted to Double-A Midland - Pitcher Garrett Acton received from Low-A Stockton - Infielder Yerdel Vargas received from Double-A Midland Sawyer, 27, struck out the final four Whitecaps he faced in
Lugs whiff 16 Whitecaps in 8-3 win
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Cobie Vance clubbed his second home run of the year and reached base five times, and the Lansing Lugnuts (32-35) rode a slew of strikeouts to a series-opening 8-3 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps (30-36) on Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Lansing starter Seth Shuman
Well-traveled Sawyer shines in Ports debut
After making a spot start on June 10 for Triple-A Nashville, Dalton Sawyer was sent back to the Midwest League.But he wouldn't be staying very long. "They told me I was flying back to Beloit. I had to go get my stuff and fly right out to Stockton," Sawyer said Friday.
Sounds Even Series with Win in Memphis
The Nashville Sounds rallied behind a big two-run double from Renato Nuñez in the top of the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park Saturday night.After trailing multiple times throughout the night, Nuñez stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in
Four Snappers Named Midwest League All-Stars
BELOIT, WI - Four Beloit Snappers players have earned the honor of Midwest League All-Star, the Midwest League announced on Wednesday. Infielder Nate Mondou, pitchers Dalton Sawyer and Heath Bowers along with outfielder Luke Persico will represent the Snappers on the Western All-Star roster. The Midwest League All-Star rosters are
Snappers' Sawyer thrives in newest adventure
In an age in which pitchers face the threat of Tommy John surgery, a piggyback system -- one that deviates from a traditional rotation to limit pitch counts and wear and tear on young arms -- has its benefits.Class A Beloit pitching coach Carlos Chavez witnessed one of the drawbacks