The Wichita Thunder’s losing streak reached six Saturday night (0-5-1), as the Indy Fuel got a natural hat trick from Quentin Shore in the 5-0 victory. Shore scored all three of his goals in the second period, and Ryan Rupert added two goals to complete the scoring. Gordon Defiel stopped all 31 shots he faced…
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.
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…
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.
The Tulsa Oilers-Wichita Thunder rivalry is one of the most heated in the ECHL, meaning that every contest is a battle. That was the case on Tuesday night as the two teams took a 1-1 tie into overtime, where the Oilers would win it on the second goal of the game for Jared Thomas, 2-1.…
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.
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.
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.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier discusses how the Milwaukee Milkmen have already had two players contracts purchased before the team has even thrown their first pitch.
In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier of the Minor League Sports Report looks at the changing rules for the Texas AirHogs in 2019, as they will no longer have the roster exemptions to accommodate the Chinese born players.
It has been a disappointing season for Allen Americans goaltender Kyle Hayton, who entered Tuesday night’s game 2-7-0 this season with a 3.87 goals against average. However, he was in complete command of this contest, stopping all 33 shots the Wichita Thunder took in the 2-0 victory. That was the fourth straight victory for Allen…
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report’s Robert Pannier reflects on the career of Miles Wolff, who stepped down as the Commissioner of the American Association earlier this year.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Reports’ Robert Pannier examines the possibility of the International Rule returning to the American Association. With the Atlantic League implementing the rule this season, it won’t likely be long.
The Utah Grizzlies looked like they were going to continue their domination of the Wichita Thunder on Saturday, as they jumped out to a 4-1 lead with three second period goals. However, the Thunder would rally with three goals in the final frame, forcing overtime, where Jakob Stukel would win it with his second goal…
The Utah Grizzlies came to Wichita for a two game set starting on Friday, looking to take the lead in the Mountain Division. The Grizzlies trailed the Idaho Steelheads by a single point in the standings, looking to dispatch the Thunder to jump into the lead. Thanks to a 31 save performance by Kevin Carr…
Strike Zone with George Tsamis is a weekly show that will air each Monday during the American Association League season. This gives fans the opportunity to ask questions of the St. Paul Saints Skipper and hear his insights into the Saints, baseball, sports, and even life in general.
Four times the Idaho Steelheads found themselves trailing by a goal on Sunday, but each time they battled back to tie the score before Brad McClure won it with his 18th goal of the season. Steven McParland scored two goals, and three Steelheads players had two assists apiece as Idaho snapped the Wichita Thunder win…
The Mountain Division leading Idaho Steelheads came to town looking to put some additional distance between themselves and the fourth place Wichita Thunder on Saturday night, but it would be the return of a pair of a players that would help lead Wichita to a 3-2 victory. Lane Bauer and Travis Brown had both been…
In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the list of American Association players who have already had their contracts purchased by Major League affiliates and Mexican teams since the end of the 2018 season. The list is growing, and could very well reach 20-plus before May 4 when spring training begins for the league.