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 […]
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Chicago Dogs first baseman Keon Barnum had already been honored as the best in his league — he was named the American Association’s Most Valuable Player in September. Now, he has been selected as the top talent in all of Independent League baseball. The 2019 Chicago Dogs slugger is Baseball America’s Independent Baseball Player of […]
In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier looks back on the 2019 American Association season of the Chicago Dogs. This includes looking at the top player and pitcher as well as what to expect in 2020.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association name Chicago Dogs first baseman Keon Barnum the American Association Most Valuable Player. Barnum finished the season with 31 homers and 90 RBI.
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Dogs first baseman Keon Barnum and outfielder Victor Roache were each selected to the American Association’s Postseason All-Star Team, the league announced Monday. Sunday night, Barnum broke the league’s single-season home run record by mashing his 31st longball of the year. The former Chicago White Sox first-round draft pick leads the league […]
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum broke the American Association single-season record with his 31st home run of the year, but the Chicago Dogs could not muster enough additional runs as they fell to the St. Paul Saints, 4-2, on Sunday night at Impact Field. Barnum’s blast, a solo home run, came in the fourth inning […]
In this edition of American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for August 28, 2019. There were six games played on Wednesday, including the St. Paul Saints defeating the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, and the Sioux City Explorers pulling into a first place tie in the South Division.
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum and Victor Roache tallied three RBI each to key offensive fireworks, guiding the Chicago Dogs to a 10-3 victory over the Milwaukee Milkmen on Wednesday night at Impact Field. In a complete team effort, four Dogs recorded multi-hit games, and three recorded multi-RBI games. Luke Westphal (W, 11-2) worked five […]
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for August 19, 2019. There were six games played on Monday, including the Sioux City Explorers snapping the Kansas City T-Bones 12 game winning streak. In other action, Keon Barnum tied the American Association record for homeruns in a season when he homered in the 10th to give the Chicago Dogs a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Milkmen.
FRANKLIN, Wis. — Keon Barnum launched the go-ahead home run in the tenth inning and Rich Mascheri closed it out to lead the Chicago Dogs to a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Milwaukee Milkmen on Monday night at Routine Field. Barmum’s blast was his 30th of the season, tying the American Association’s single-season home run […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association name their Pitcher and Player of the Week for Week 14 of the 2019 American Association season. This week, Chicago Dogs 1B Keon Barnum was selected as the Player of the Week, the second time he has received the honor. Winnipeg Goldeyes left-hander Mitch Lambson was named the Pitcher of the Week, also the second time he has been chosen.
In today’s edition of American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for August 18, 2019. There were six games played on Sunday, including the St. Paul Saints crushing the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Kansas City T-Bones doubling up the Sioux City Explorers.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Keon Barnum made it three homers in three days, and the rest of the offense piled it on as the Chicago Dogs cruised past the Lincoln Saltdogs, 8-1, on Wednesday night at Haymarket Park. D.J. Snelten (W, 6-3) turned in his third straight of seven or more innings with one earned run […]
LINCOLN, Neb. — Keon Barnum homered and Trey Vavra sped home on a wild pitch for the go-ahead run late, fueling the Chicago Dogs to a 5-4 win over the Lincoln Saltdogs on Monday night at Haymarket Park. Down 4-2 entering the eighth, Chicago rallied for three runs on three hits to retake the lead. […]
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association have named their Player and Pitcher of the Month for July in the American Association. The Cleburne Railroaders Jesus Sanchez was selected as the Pitcher of the Month after going 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in five starts. The Chicago Dogs Keon Barnum was named the Player of the Month after hitting .381 with seven homers and 32 RBI in 26 games.
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum mashed his 19th home run and David Olmedo-Barrera extended his hitting streak to 25 games, but the Chicago Dogs came up short as they fell to the Cleburne Railroaders, 13-6, on Saturday night at Impact Field. The Railroaders struck first in the second inning, as a home run by Hunter […]
In American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the first half of the 2019 American Association season for the Chicago Dogs. This includes a recap of what has gone right and wrong for the team, as well providing the top pitcher and player to this point. Plus, a prognosis of what to expect in the remaining two months is included.
In American Association Daily, the Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association name their Pitcher and Player of the Week for Week 10 of the 2019 American Association season. This week Chicago Dogs infielder Keon Barnum is selected as the Player of the Week after hitting .500 with five homers. Texas AirHogs starter Kevin Hilton is named the Pitcher of the Week after his outstanding start against the Milwaukee Milkmen.
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for July 19, 2019. There were seven games in the league on Friday, including the Sioux City Explorers sweeping the Sioux Falls Canaries, and the St. Paul Saints beating the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks to move into a tie for first in the North Division.
GARY, Ind. — Keon Barnum drove in seven runs and smacked two homers to lift the Chicago Dogs to a 16-6 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats on Friday night at the U.S. Steel Yard. The Dogs rewrote their offensive record books, setting new franchise records in runs (16), hits (21), RBIs by a single […]
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for July 16, 2019. There were six games on Tuesday, including the St. Paul Saints winning on a walk-off grand slam by Josh Allen and the Chicago Dogs downing the Sioux City Explorers.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Keon Barnum blasted two home runs to back an offensive explosion by the Chicago Dogs as they defeated the Sioux City Explorers, 11-4, on Tuesday night. In a complete team effort, Every Dog recorded at least one hit to support a solid start from Austin Wright (W, 4-5). The Schaumburg native […]
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for July 12, 2019. There were six games in the league on Saturday, including the Winnipeg Goldeyes blasting the St. Paul Saints, 15-1 and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks sweeping the Lincoln Saltdogs.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Tony Rosselli crushed a game-tying homer, and then Keon Barnum mashed a go-ahead RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the ninth, pushing the Chicago Dogs past the Sioux Falls Canaries, 4-3. Wes Torrez turned in a gem of a start, and the Dogs offense delivered late for their series-clinching […]
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for June 27, 2019. Six games were played on Thursday, including the Kansas City T-Bones and Chicago Dogs splitting a double-header, and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks winning their 10th straight.
Game One: Dogs 11, T-Bones 4 ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum mashed two home runs as the Dogs’ offense exploded to defeat the Kansas City T-Bones, 11-4, in game one of the Thursday doubleheader at Impact Field. The Dogs’ eleven runs were their most since June 7. With the win, Chicago snapped a six-game losing […]
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum extended his hitting streak to eight games, but the Dogs’ late rally fell short as they bowed out to the Texas AirHogs, 5-3, on Monday night at Impact Field. The Dogs’ bats were shut out for seven innings before igniting in the eighth. Jordan Dean singled later scored on a […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Keon Barnum hit his seventh home run of the season, but the Chicago Dogs could not overcome a late rally by Kansas City as they fell to the T-Bones, 6-5, on Saturday night at T-Bones Stadium. Dogs starter D.J. Snelten was sharp, allowing just two earned runs on four hits and […]
In this American Association Daily, Robert Pannier examines the highlights, transactions and news from the American Association for May 31, 2019. This includes the St. Paul Saints Eddie Medina tossing the second no-hitter in franchise history and the Winnipeg Goldeyes nearly blowing an eight run lead. Plus, notes and transactions from around the league.
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Keon Barnum launched two towering home runs and a double to back a quality start by Trevor Simms, and the Chicago Dogs defeated the Sioux City Explorers, 9-2, on Friday night at Impact Field. On Superhero Night at the ballpark, Barnum was Mr. Incredible. The Tampa, Florida native hit his fourth and […]
