Bailey, Ramirez & Arauz Selected in Rule 5 Draft
CORPUS CHRISTI - Right-handed pitchers Brandon Bailey and Yohan Ramirez and shortstop Jonathan Arauz were taken in the Major League Phase of the Rule 5 Draft, held Thursday morning during the final day of the 2019 Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego.Baltimore garnered Bailey with the second overall pick while
Garcia, Bailey highlight 2019 Rule 5 picks
SAN DIEGO -- Eleven Minor Leaguers moved to new organizations Thursday with newfound hope of cracking a Major League roster.The Tigers selected Yankees right-hander Rony Garcia with the first overall pick in the 2019 Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. Astros righty Brandon Bailey went to
Woodpeckers Lauded with Seven All-Star Nods
The Carolina League has announced the official roster for the 2019 Carolina League All-Star Classic at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland on June 18th, and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers will honor seven total players, five position players and two pitchers, as mid-season all-stars. Due to player moves
Prospect Roundup: Games of May 19
White Sox LHP Konnor Pilkington, Class A Advanced Winston-Salem: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 12 K - Chicago's 20th-ranked prospect spun a gem in the Dash's 1-0 loss to Down East, recording a career-high 12 strikeouts in his second Carolina League start after a May 11 promotion from Class A
Ramirez Shines in Lopsided Win Over Carolina
The Woodpeckers earned their fourth shutout of the year and blanked an opponent for the second time this week in the series finale win over Carolina. With the victory, the Peckers snap the Mudcats three game streak while also avoiding a sweep at Segra Stadium. Fayetteville starter Yohan Ramirez completed
Woodpeckers Offense Stalls in Fourth Straight Loss
Hoping to bounce back after being swept by Down East over the weekend, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers were still unable to log a win on Tuesday as they opened a six-game roadtrip at Five County Stadium, falling to the Carolina Mudcats 5-1. The contest featured a few interesting turns throughout, including
Woodpeckers Stumble at Home
The Woodpeckers held the Hillcats to just three hits but a two-run bomb in the top of the third provided enough separation for Lynchburg to get their first win over Fayetteville this year.
Woodpeckers Drop Afternoon Rubber Match
For the second straight game, the Woodpeckers failed to hold on to a three-run lead in Zebulon, dropping their rubber match with the Carolina Mudcats 5-4. The speedy contest on Education Day featured four home runs, including three from Fayetteville, but a solo shot by Mario Feliciano in the eighth
Fayetteville Takes Series Opener in Myrtle Beach
Picking up where they left off in Frederick, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers took the first of a four-game series against Myrtle Beach, 3-2 on Thursday night. For the third time in four games, Fayetteville was tied with their opponent heading into the ninth inning. The Woodpeckers have now won all three