In this week’s edition of This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the Boys welcome Cleburne Railroaders Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Brad Allred to the show. Together, the three discuss what Brad is doing with the Railroaders season cancelled, they talk about the performance of Railroaders who were selected […]
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 looks at events from around the American Association as well as with baseball in general. Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, This Week in the Association will give […]
Welcome to Mr. Robertson’s Neighborhood with Cleburne Railroaders General Manager Josh Robertson. Mr. Robertson’s Neighborhood gives fans the opportunity to ask the GM questions about the Railroaders, baseball, or any other topic that is on your mind. If you would like to send a question to Josh to be used on the show, please email […]
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today’s edition, Robert Pannier talks about the delay to the 2020 American Association season and how fans will have to wait to have […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Apr. 17, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of infielders Grant Buck and Michael Hill and right-handed pitchers Joe Lienhard and Tyler Wilson. Buck joined the Railroaders on June 11 as a true rookie out of Cal State San Marcos. He recorded a hit in each of his first four professional games, and provided a number of clutch hits […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Mar. 20, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of left-handed pitcher Mason Melotakis. Melotakis (pronounced melo-TACK-iss) brings six seasons of professional experience to Cleburne, having pitched at the Triple-A level for parts of two campaigns. A native of Grapevine, Texas, Melotakis was drafted by the Twins in the second round of the […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Mar. 16, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of outfielder Zach Nehrir. Nehrir (pronounced NARE-ee-er) continued to cement his status as one of the American Association’s most well-rounded talents with a stellar 2019 season. Playing in 97 games as the Railroaders everyday centerfielder, Nehrir slashed .285/.364/.490 for a career-best .853 OPS. After […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Mar. 9, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Bryan Saucedo. Additionally, the Railroaders have formally signed right-handed pitcher Landon Holifield. Cleburne acquired Holifield from the New York Boulders on November 21, 2019 in exchange for right-handed pitcher John Shull. Saucedo joined the Railroaders as a spot starter in mid-July of […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Mar. 6, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of left-handed pitcher Nathan Foriest. Foriest (pronounced Forest) pitched in 10 games with the Kansas City T-Bones last season, all as a reliever. The 28-year old finished with a 5.84 ERA, allowing 12 hits in 12.1 innings with seven strikeouts. Two of Foriest’s outings […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Mar. 2, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Garrett Alexander. Additionally, the Railroaders have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce, who the club acquired from the Milwaukee Milkmen on January 3. Alexander joined the Railroaders during the stretch run last season, making five relief appearances as a true rookie. The 23-year […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 27, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Thursday the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Edward Cruz. Cruz showed flashes of dominance in his first season with the Railroaders, finishing the 2019 campaign with a 3.85 ERA in 19 relief appearances. He struck out 30 over 21.0 innings and allowed only 15 hits for a .211 […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 24, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of infielder Colton Pogue. 2020 will serve as the third professional season for Pogue, having spent time in the Washington Nationals organization and with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. The 24-year old was drafted by the Nationals in the 29th Round […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 21, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of right-handed pitcher Arlett Mavare. Mavare (pronounced mah-VAH-ray) will be entering his 11th professional season in 2020, having split his pro tenure between the Texas Rangers organization and his native Venezuela. Most recently, the righty put together a dominant season with Zulia in the […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 12, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Wednesday the signing of infielder David Gonzalez. Gonzalez joins the Railroaders having spent seven professional seasons in the Detroit Tigers organization, climbing from the Venezuelan Summer League to High-A Lakeland. The 26-year old brings a sterling defensive reputation to Cleburne, with second base and shortstop serving as […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 19, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Wednesday the re-signing of outfielder Hunter Clanin. Clanin played in 69 games with the Railroaders in 2019, slashing .227/.286/.421. The 24-year old produced a breakout season in the power department, slugging 12 home runs and 21 total extra-base hits after producing 4 and 17, respectively, in those […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 17, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of left-handed pitcher Rick Teasley. Teasley comes to Cleburne with a stellar track record in both international and independent baseball. After pitching in 17 games with as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization during his rookie year in 2013, the native of […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 14, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the signing of right-handed pitcher Osmer Morales. Morales reached the Major Leagues with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, appearing in one game and recording one out. That appearance was the culmination of a nine-year journey through the minor leagues, beginning in 2010 when Morales was […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 10, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of left-handed pitcher Michael Gunn. Gunn put together a remarkable 2019 season with Cleburne, finishing the year 5-0 with a 3.11 ERA in 15 starts. The left-hander established a new American Association record for most starts in a season without taking a loss, surpassing […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Thursday the signing of right-handed pitcher Angelo Palumbo. Palumbo brings a robust international pedigree to Cleburne, having played professionally in the Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, and his native Venezuela. The 24-year old is currently pitching in the Caribbean Series with the Cardenales de Lara, representing Venezuela. He […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 3, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of outfielder Angel Reyes. The Railroaders signed Reyes on July 25, 2019 following the conclusion of the All-Star break, and he quickly reasserted his position as one of the league’s most fearsome bats. Over the course of three games against the Chicago Dogs from […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 29, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Wednesday the signing of right-handed pitcher Alex Boshers. Boshers (pronounced Bo-SHEERS) enters 2020 as one of the most decorated pitchers in American Association history. His 36 career league wins ranks 12th all-time, while his 77 starts (T-14th) and 540.1 innings (12th) also crack the top 15 in […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of infielder Chase Simpson. Simpson delivered a record-breaking 2019 season, establishing new franchise marks for single-season home runs and RBI. He finished the year with a .272/.390/.536 slash line, blasting 20 home runs and leading the American Association with 93 RBI. The Dallas native […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 23, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Thursday the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Jesus Sanchez. Sanchez transitioned full-time to the starting rotation in 2019, and the result was an excellent campaign that earned him a Mid-Season All-Star selection. The durable right-hander finished the year 10-4 with a 3.31 ERA in 21 appearances, featuring 20 […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 17, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the re-signing of catcher John Nester. Additionally, right-handed pitchers Charlie Gillies and Stephen Johnson have elected to retire and have been placed on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting their release. Nester produced a tremendous 2019 season for the Railroaders, earning Midseason and Postseason All-Star nods. The veteran backstop […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 20, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the signing of catcher Blake Grant-Parks. Grant-Parks was re-acquired from the New York Boulders on October 28 after a career season in the Can-Am League. The 26-year old set new personal bests in batting average (.327), on-base percentage (.375), and slugging percentage (.510) for an .885 […]
In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the deal that sent American Association batting champion Alay Lago to the Cleburne Railroaders. The Sioux Falls Canaries receive three players in return, including infielder Ryan Brett, OF KC Huth, and LHP Eudis Idr0go. Cleburne Railroaders Acquire Alay Lago In a move that should have Sioux City Explorers […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 13, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the acquisition of infielder Alay Lago from the Sioux Falls Canaries in exchange for infielder Ryan Brett, outfielder KC Huth, and left-handed pitcher Eudis Idrogo. Additionally, the Railroaders have traded left-handed pitcher Braden Pearson to the New York Boulders of the Frontier League to complete an earlier […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 6, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce and future considerations from the Milwaukee Milkmen in exchange for utilityman Logan Trowbridge. Joyce put together a strong 2019 season in his first American Association campaign, posting a 2.58 ERA over 28 relief appearances with the expansion Milkmen. In 31.1 […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 3, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Friday the schedule and first pitch times for the 2020 season. 2020 marks the Railroaders fourth season in the American Association, which will remain a 12-team league and continue to utilize the two-division format that was in place for 2019. Click HERE to view the entire 2020 schedule. […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Thursday the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Landon Holifield from the Rockland Boulders of the Frontier League in exchange for right-handed pitcher John Shull. It is the ‘Roaders second trade with the Boulders in the current offseason, following the deal that re-acquired catcher Blake Grant-Parks on October 28. Holifield is a […]
