Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Indians continue to reap the benefits of a solid farm system and remain
Bart breaks out to lead week's top hitters
Promoted to the Double-A Eastern League on Aug. 9, top Giants prospect Joey Bart went hitless in seven of his first nine games with Richmond. He was still under the Mendoza line as late as the 21st before his fortunes turned for the better. A lot better. Bart was named
Scrappers Shut Down Crosscutters To Even Series
(Williamsport, PA)-The Mahoning Valley Scrappers inched closer to securing back to back Pinckney Division titles on Monday night at Bowman Field. The Scrappers topped the Williamsport Crosscutters 4-1 to lower their magic number to six. After falling behind in the first, the Scrappers would take the lead in the top
Scrappers Comeback Stalls Versus Spikes
NILES, O.H. - The State College Spikes took advantage of wild Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitching on Sunday, earning a 4-3 win to open a three-game series at Eastwood Field. State College (18-26) moved to 3-4 versus the Scrappers (29-18) with Sunday's win.Mahoning Valley manufactured the game's first run in the
Scrappers Take Rain-Shortened Series Opener Versus Cyclones
NILES, O.H. - Mother Nature did not permit a finish to Tuesday's series opener versus the Brooklyn Cyclones at Eastwood Field. However, it did permit the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to notch a 1-0 win in five innings after rain canceled the remaining four. With the Scrappers' win and Hudson Valley's
Scrappers and Muckdogs Split Two on Friday
NILES, O.H. - After Thursday's game was called in the top of the fifth inning due to rain, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers walked off as winners as the game was completed before the regularly-scheduled Friday game, 7-6. The Batavia Muckdogs limited the Scrappers to two hits in Game 2, earning
Muckdogs Tame Scrappers with Fourth of July Win
NILES, O.H. - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped a holiday divisional game at Eastwood Field on Wednesday, falling 4-3 to the Batavia Muckdogs. A seventh inning comeback was not enough as the Muckdogs were able to take the first game between the Pinckney Division foes this season. It's just the
Oviedo's Seven Dominate Innings Too Much for Spikes
(State College, PA)-Luis Oviedo, the reigning New York Penn League Pitcher of the Week, continued his domination of the league on Tuesday night. Oviedo cruised through seven innings while striking out seven to lead the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 2-0 win over the State College Spikes. All the offense that
Four Run Second Inning Pushes Scrappers Past Williamsport
(Niles, OH)-The Mahoning Valley Scrappers had a nice bounce back win one day after losing just their second game of the season. The Scrappers sent 10 batters to the plate and scored four runs in the bottom of the second to take control on the way to a 6-2 win
Scrappers Streak Snapped in State College
(State College, PA)-It is said that all good things must come to an end. That saying held true on Wednesday night in State College. The State College Spikes got three runs in the first inning and held on to top the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 4-1. The loss snapped the Scrappers
Big Inning Propels Scrappers to Series Win
Big Inning Propels Scrappers to Series Win (Niles, OH)-For the second straight night the Mahoning Valley Scrappers had to battle from behind to beat the West Virginia Black Bears. And for the second straight night the Scrappers' offense found its stride in the later innings. The Scrappers used a five run