Welcome to Mound Talk with Sioux City Explorers Manager Steve Montgomery. Mound Talk is a weekly program that gives fans the opportunity to ask Steve questions or to send their comments into him to hear his response. Hosted by Rob Pannier of the Minor League Sports Report, Mound Talk will be recorded eachMonday and posted later that day. Enjoy! If you have […]
This Week in the Association is a program that gives fans insights from around the American Association, Independent Baseball’s premier league. Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the show not only examines the happenings with the St. Paul Saints, but also looks at events going on throughout the league.
CLEBURNE, Texas (Apr. 8, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of left-handed pitcher Eudis Idrogo (pronounced YOU-diss ih-DROE-go). The 23-year old Idrogo was released by the Detroit Tigers organization on March 26 after seven seasons in their minor league system. Idrogo split the 2018 season between Class-A West Michigan and High-A Lakeland, […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier discusses the likelihood that the Southwest League of Professional Baseball will never get off the ground and how Josh Robertson’s arrival in Cleburne may have been the death kneel in the league’s coffin.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier discusses a new father-son duo in the American Association, as infielder T.J. Bennett joins the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks, joining his father, Jim Bennett, who was named the team’s manager two weeks ago.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier continues his look back at the 2018 American Association season. Today, he looks back at the 2018 season of the Winnipeg Goldeyes
CLEBURNE, Texas (Apr. 1, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of right-handed pitcher Charles “Bubby” Rossman. Rossman, 26, comes to Cleburne with four years of professional experience, three in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The 6’5, 220 pounder last played in 2017 with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association, making […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier continues his look back at the 2018 American Association season. Today, he looks back at the 2018 season of the Sioux Falls Canaries
CLEBURNE, Texas (Mar. 11, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of infielders Patrick Palmeiro and Rafael Palmeiro. The 54-year old Rafael produced an impressive .301/.424/.495 slash line for the Railroaders in 2018, though injuries limited him to 31 games. Among Railroaders with at least 100 at-bats, Palmeiro led the team in on-base […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier examines the re-signing of right-hander Tommy Collier by the Kansas City T-Bones. Collier was the Pitcher of the Year in 2018.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier discusses the seven new rule changes that Major League Baseball has asked the Atlantic League to implement for the 2019 season.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier examines the success that Jose Sermo had in 2018 and how he may have to have an even bigger year if he is going to take the Sioux City Explorers back to the playoffs.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier examines the challenges St. Paul Saints Manager George Tsamis faces trying to repeat as North Division champs, as he has already lost five of his players to affiliate clubs over the last two months.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier continues his look back at the 2018 American Association season. Today, he looks at the Cleburne Railroaders.
CLEBURNE, Texas (Mar. 8, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of right-handed pitcher Charlie Gillies. Gillies was originally acquired by the Railroaders as part of a 12-player trade with the Wichita Wingnuts on October 5, 2018. Gillies joins the Railroaders with seven years of professional experience, three in affiliated baseball and four […]
CLEBURNE, Texas (Mar. 4, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of left-handed pitcher Alex Burgos. 2019 will serve as the ninth professional season for Burgos, who has spent time in the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations. Burgos last pitched in the United States in 2017 with the Bridgeport […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier discusses the naming of the new commissioner in the American Association, as Joshua E. Schaub will assume the duties starting immediately.
CLEBURNE, Texas (Mar. 1, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the acquisition of left-handed pitcher Martire Garcia (pronounced MAHR-tuh-ray) from the Sussex County Miners of the Can-Am League in exchange for a player to be named later. The Railroaders subsequently signed Garcia to a contract for the 2019 season. “Left-handed pitching is something that […]
CLEBURNE, Texas (Feb. 25, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of right-handed pitcher Hayden Shenefield. Shenefield has traveled an unconventional path to professional baseball. The righty enrolled at San Diego State University as a freshman, and tried out for the Aztecs team four consecutive seasons without making the squad. Shenefield still had […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier gets out of the South Division, focusing on the moves that Manager Rick Forney has made with the Winnipeg Goldeyes. If past history is any indication, 2019 should be a big year for the Goldeyes. A Season with Big Aspirations When the 2018 American […]
CLEBURNE, Texas (Feb. 20, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Wednesday the signing of utility man Logan Trowbridge. Trowbridge delivered a strong 2018 season with the Wichita Wingnuts, hitting .278 over the course of 78 games. The 25-year old racked up six doubles, four triples, and one home run while driving in 25 runs and […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier takes a look at the busiest team in the American Association as Manager Bobby Brown has already assembled a pitching staff in Lincoln that could give the Saltdogs a whole lot of bite and maybe even an American Association championship.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Reports’ Robert Pannier discusses the return of former Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks left-hander Tyler Alexander to affiliate ball, as he was signed by the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Reports’ Robert Pannier looks at the rebuilding process Sioux City Explorers Manager Steve Montgomery is undergoing with his pitching staff preparing for the 2019 American Association season.
In American Association Daily, The Minor League Sports Reports’ Robert Pannier examines the trade that sent David Palladino from the Texas AirHogs to the Lincoln Saltdogs in exchange for Travis Ballew.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier examines the hiring of Gary McClure to be the first manager of the Milwaukee Milkmen.
CLEBURNE, Texas (Feb. 11, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of outfielder Hunter Clanin. Clanin impressed in his first professional season a year ago, hitting a combined .260 with 11 doubles, two triples, and four home runs in 61 games. The strong-armed outfielder was originally signed by the Wichita Wingnuts on June […]
In today’s edition of American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier talks about the new attitude and direction of the Cleburne Railroaders since Josh Robertson became the Player Personnel Director.
CLEBURNE, Texas (Feb. 15, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of left-handed pitcher Jacob Hill. Hill made his professional debut last season with the Martinez Clippers of the Pacific Association, making 20 relief appearances and four starts. The 24-year old finished 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 53.1 innings, notching three saves […]
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Chicago Dogs Add Former Major Leaguer Carlos Zambrano
In American Association Daily, former Major Leaguer Carlos Zambrano joins the Chicago Dogs looking to resurrect his career in hopes of returning to the Big Leagues one day.