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January 2012
Photo: Rays announce Minor League staffs
Prospect Q&A with the Rockies’ Wilin Rosario
December 2011
Walker, Catricala on the rise for Mariners
Prospect Q&A: Parker ready to join A’s
Phelps, Banuelos among Yankees’ best
November 2011
ESPN.com Photo: Jets can’t afford post-bye letdown
Yankees.com Photo gallery: Army hosts Rutgers at Yankee Stadium
Merklinger’s three hitless innings leads Dogs
Dragon’s stopper Hayes dominates late
Photo: Rutgers wins Yankee Stadium clash with Army
Photo: Rutgers’ LeGrand refusing to let injuries tackle dreams
October 2011
ESPN.com Photo: Five key issues facing Jets after bye
Braves’ Terdoslavich knocks in four
Goldschmidt powers way to MiLBY
Rays’ Moore rides dream season to MiLBY
September 2011
Clippers hungry for second straight title
Clippers rally late on Talbot’s gem
Martinez, Clippers on the verge of repeat
Triple-A Yankees set to hit the road
Almonte spells relief for Sand Gnats
August 2011
Yankees to relocate for 2012 season
Harper, Profar honored by Sally League
Senators’ Martis no-hits Fisher Cats
Bryce Harper leaves with hamstring injury
JD Drew, Kevin Youkilis rehab for Pawtucket
Canzler, Teheran voted IL’s top players
Banuelos fans eight in Triple-A debut
Joseph gets tips from Jeter (photo)
Sanchez’s late homer lifts ‘Dogs
July 2011
Keys’ Bundy wins third straight start
Free agent VSL pitchers suspended
Pressly throws five hitless innings
Jays’ McGuire wins in Double-A debut
Carpenter unhittable in Minors debut
Arguelles loses no-hitter in seventh
Gnats’ Cuan dominates in ninth victory
Howard dominates out of Birds’ bullpen
Suns’ Grace loses no-hit bid in seventh
Moore fans seven in Triple-A debut
Scott’s six RBIs lead Baysox to win
Johnson, Bulls tee off on Red Wings
Ames throws five hitless for P-Rays
Dore busts out of slump with eight RBIs
Buchanan earns league-best 10th win
Chavez’s four hits lead Tampa rout
Upon review, PCL overturns no-hitter
Pawtucket’s Lavarnway connects again
Reds pitcher Tuttle suspended
Rehabbing Wright fuels St. Lucie rout
Reyes doubles in rehab with Brooklyn
Skaggs roughed up in Double-A debut
Wright plays five innings for St. Lucie
Two more DSL pitchers suspended
Flores skies three homers, seven RBIs
Drake K’s 10 in return to Bowie
DSL Blue Jays pitchers suspended
Nats, Indians agree to postpone games
Charlotte to host 2012 All-Star Game
Kratz waiting for latest All-Star surprise
Wheeler homers twice in Drillers’ loss
Haughian holsters career-high 12 K’s
Drake dominates again for Keys
Hatcher returns to Majors as reliever
Milone shows off All-Star talent in win
Cubs, Padres pitchers suspended
Bonilla tops Ray in walk-off victory
Pomeranz aims for promotion after gem
Nappo dominant in his first pro start
Jeter solid in rehab appearance
Royals promote Odorizzi to Double-A
Trenton braces for Jeter-mania (photo)
June 2011
Cats’ McDade among Eastern All-Stars
Perfect Evans runs streak to 19 games
Brewers, Rattlers extend PDC contract
Free agent pitcher Vizcaino suspended
Yanks’ Hughes sharp in third rehab start
Cowgill, LaHair headed to Salt Lake
Padres’ first-rounder Tate suspended
Holmberg runs scoreless streak to 34
Dominguez slugs historic grand slam
Travelers manager Mosiello resigns
Clippers’ Chisenhall continues RBI tear
Renegades’ McEachern unhittable
RiverDogs awarded Sally All-Star Game
Giants’ righty Concepcion suspended
Machado homers in Frederick debut
All-Star Game voting ends Friday
Harper ‘doesn’t care’ about critics
Gorski, Mets combine on one-hitter
Warren takes no-hitter into seventh
Kernels’ Witherspoon wins Derby
Dash to host 2012 All-Star Game
Reds Minor Leaguer Raga suspended
Hillcats’ Spruill enforces no-fly zone
Pena, Barfield top All-Star voting
Braves’ Suschak suspended 50 games
Reichenbach hurls 5 2/3 hitless innings
Indians’ House bests Ranaudo in duel
Missions seal up first-half title
Shaky Chapman hits 105 mph for ‘Cats
Skaggs, Pomeranz highlight All-Stars
Goldschmidt first to reach 20 homers
Goldschmidt, Flaherty named All-Stars
Harper, Taillon among SAL All-Stars
Captains’ Goodnight still pitching great
Recapping the first round of ’11 Draft
Ray stellar for six, Harper homers
Norris homers twice in Sens’ loss
Harper launches walk-off home run
Plantier named Lake Elsinore manager
Harvey, McGuire among FSL All-Stars
Royals’ Lamb to have elbow surgery
Blue Rocks win duel behind Odorizzi
May 2011
Kelly takes another no-no into eighth
Butler’s slam caps seven-RBI day
Buch takes no-hitter into seventh
Red-hot McDade fuels Cats’ romp
Perez riding up Frisco strikeout ranks
Teheran, Redmond lead twinbill sweep
Yanks’ Vazquez backs Warren’s gem
Teheran, Redmond lead twinbill sweep
Giants’ Sanchez homers three times
Eitel perfect for six frames in outing
Suns’ Harper connects on 10th homer
Former ‘Macho’ outfielder Poffo dies
Balcom-Miller, Salem lose one-hitter
P-Nats break out bats in slugfest win
Kurcz continues May dominance
Knuckler Wright keeps ‘Caps quiet
Indians’ Drennen suspended 50 games
Grizzlies’ Belt cashes in with grand slam
Blue Jays’ McGuire reels in third win
Mets’ Ramirez suspended 50 games
Matusz solid in four-frame rehab start
PCL notes: Redbirds’ Carpenter rolling (photo)
Brentz streaks along, Harper halted (photo)
Yanks’ Franklin released from hospital
Peacock strikes out 14 for Senators
Montero’s shot beats Parnell, Bisons
Erlin beats Pomeranz in prime matchup
Harper extends streak in grand fashion
Marlins’ Morrison homers in rehab
Major League vet Frandsen suspended
Cobb, Ruggiano help Bulls quiet Tribe
Harper extends streak in grand fashion
Viciedo collects four hits, plates five
Beckham delivers clutch RBI single
Harper runs hitting streak to 13 games
Betances cruises in fourth start
Braves prospect Teheran promoted
Wesson allows two hits in solid start
O’s optimistic about Machado’s knee
Harper stays hot, goes deep again
Pelicans’ Wieland strikes out 13
Peacock fans eight in latest gem
Coyle collects first slam, plates six
Harper reaches five times in victory
Rangers’ pitcher Doyle suspended
Mets prospect Mejia has MCL tear
April 2011
Harper connects again in twinbill
Middlebrooks, Sea Dogs pound Mets
Wilkerson caps Salem’s 10-run inning
Harper connects again for fourth homer
O’s Machado heating up at the plate
Keys’ Mummey has huge debut
Harper nearly cycles, plates six
Red Sox’s Kalish injured on catch
Suns’ Harper doubles, scores twice
Moustakas, Hosmer pace Chasers
Isotopes’ Ely loses no-hitter on last out
Greinke sails through rehab start
Green awakens with grand slam
Zaleski, Barons throw one-hitter
Dontrelle sharp in second Bats’ start
Banuelos, Sanchez, Betances hurt
Swagerty strikes out nine in gem
Harper hits first professional homer
Rasmus nearly ties strikeout record
Torres whiffs nine in Triple-A debut
Trapp, Sasaki suspended by MLB
K-Tribe’s Pomeranz fans nine in debut
Harper shows array of tools in debut
After three years, IronPigs are winners
Ten prospects to watch in the FSL
Cardinals’ Miller, Cox form elite duo
Omaha duo set to Storm through PCL
Ten prospects to watch in the PCL
March 2011
MiLB.com: Cubs DSL pair among five suspended
MiLB.com: Ten Questions with Andrew Brackman
MiLB.com: Five Dominican pitchers suspended
MiLB.com: Drabek goes five in win over Bucs
MiLB.com: Braves’ Minor throws five scoreless
MiLB.com: Drabek, Nova battle for rotation spots
MiLB.com: Ten Questions with Dellin Betances
MiLB.com: Liddi’s slam leads Mariners’ rally
MiLB.com: Flowers, Danks lead Sox past Rox
MiLB.com: Dominguez adds to spring RBI total
MiLB.com: Minors extend agreement through 2020
MiLB.com: Harper handles heckler with aplomb
MiLB.com: Belt goes deep in Giants’ rout
MiLB.com: Ramos, Norris show off in Nats’ loss
MiLB.com: Mariners’ Pineda dominates debut
MiLB.com: Harper collects first hit for Nats
MiLB.com: Angels’ Chatwood sharp in spring debut
February 2011
MiLB.com: Red Sox pitcher Abreu suspended
MiLB.com: Angels’ Trout to debut at Double-A
MiLB.com: Behind a mask, Ashford followed Robinson’s path
MiLB.com: Nationals’ catcher Taveras suspended
January 2011
MiLB.com: Ten Questions with Brandon Belt
MiLB.com: Visalia outfielder Marte suspended
MiLB.com: Path of the Pros: Jayson Werth
MiLB.com: Ten Questions with D-backs slugger Paul Goldschmidt
December 2010
MiLB.com: Beltre, Kirkman at home on the Rangers
MiLB.com (photo): Winter Meetings returning to Florida
MiLB.com: Ten Questions with Pirates prospect Tony Sanchez
Yankees.com photo galleries: Notre Dame beats Army at Yankee Stadium
MLB.com (photo): Brewers’ Cruz has career night for Culiacan
MLB.com (photo): Luna’s five-hit effort powers Aguilas
MiLB.com (photo): Trade Show is one-stop baseball shop
November 2010
The New York Times: Following Tradition at Army, After Detour at Air Force
MLB.com: Iorg’s slam lifts Surprise
MiLB.com: Hyatt, Brown among Phils’ rising stars
MiLB.com: Brewers flashed speed, power in ’10
MiLB.com (photo): Lindsey powers Dodgers affiliates
Pirates.com: Sanchez learns from Harper, goes deep
Braves.com: Braves’ Freeman has thumb sprain
MLB.com (photo): Mets’ Murphy, Aguilas remain red-hot
MLB.com (photo): Streaking Murphy powers Aguilas
MiLB.com: Stanton, Villanueva shine for Marlins
MiLB.com (photo): Perseverant Lindsey achieved dream
Indians.com: Barnes sharp as Javs clip Scorpions
Cardinals.com: Cardinals’ first-rounder Cox goes deep
Yankees.com: Laird slugs long home run for Phoenix
BlueJays.com: Jays’ Loewen sees success in Arizona
Cardinals.com: Chambers leads comeback for Rafters
SFGiants.com: Belt, Harper help Scorpions sting Sags
Brewers.com: Merklinger’s three hitless innings lead Dogs
Mariners.com: Versatile Tenbrink leads Javelinas rout
Mariners.com: First-rounder Ackley has green light to run in AFL
SFGiants.com: Culberson keeps hitting in Scorpions’ win
BlueJays.com: Jays’ Rzepczynski enjoying Arizona success
Brewers.com: Brewers’ Fiers bounces back for Surprise
October 2010
New York Daily News (photo): Army steps into national spotlight against Rutgers, Notre Dame
MiLB.com: Red Sox outfielder Nava’s journey to Majors hard to believe
U.S. Army (Army.mil): U.S. Military Academy Color Guard at Yankee Stadium (photo)
Astros.com: Houston’s Barnes nearly cycles, plates six for Peoria
MiLB.com: Morel, Short provide hope for Sox
MiLB.com: D-backs’ Goldschmidt has MVP season
MLB.com (photo): Trumbo plates career-high six runs
Astros.com: Clemens leads Peoria’s power display
TexasRangers.com: Hurley, Hosmer help Rafters past Sags
Cardinals.com: Chambers, Rafters triumph in 10 innings
MiLB.com: Mondor, Cooper remembered by MiLB
Braves.com: Harrilchak making progress in Arizona
Royals.com: Giavotella continues hot start in Arizona
Cardinals.com: Cardinals’ Cruz goes deep twice in rout
Dodgers.com: De Jesus nearly cycles in Dogs’ win
Indians.com: Indians’ Kipnis gets going in Javs’ rout
RedSox.com: Lavarnway hard at work behind the plate
Dbacks.com: Collmenter doesn’t miss a beat in AFL debut
September 2010
MiLB.com: Angels, 66ers clear up Cal changes
MiLB.com: Pujols to attend Coolbaugh event
MiLB.com: Kipnis’ cycle leads Clippers to Cup
MiLB.com: Locke, Mercer help Curve tie Finals
MiLB.com: McAllister, Clippers win away from title
MiLB.com: Pino, Clippers throw one-hitter
MiLB.com: Hamilton lifts Redbirds to division title
MiLB.com: Whiting, Cardinals claim Game 1 win
MiLB.com: Yankees clinch FSL North, playoff berth
MiLB.com: Oduber highlights Gulf Coast All-Stars
MiLB.com: Martinez, Fuller among SAL All-Stars
August 2010
MiLB.com: Arizona Fall League rosters revealed
MiLB.com: Altoona clinches EL West crown
MiLB.com: Spokane’s Hoying highlights All-Stars
MiLB.com: Warren thunders to strikeout record
MiLB.com: McLouth drives in six for Braves
MiLB.com: Rays catcher Torres suspended
MiLB.com: ‘Dogs’ Murphy drives in nine runs
MiLB.com: Ask MiLB.com: What’s the difference? (photos)
MiLB.com: Smokies’ Archer dominates in Double-A
MiLB.com: Zimmermann sharp in Triple-A start
MiLB.com: Meszaros, Hurley suspended 50 games
MiLB.com: Adleman hurls seven hitless frames
MiLB.com (photo): Pacific Coast League notebook
MiLB.com (photo): 51s’ Arencibia reaches 30-homer mark
July 2010
MiLB.com: Former Major Leaguer Lopez suspended
MiLB.com: Five more pitchers suspended for PEDs
MiLB.com: Minor Leaguers to be tested for HGH
MiLB.com: MLB suspends pair of DSL pitchers
MiLB.com: Retired veteran Weber suspended
MiLB.com: All-Star Souza banned for 50 games
MiLB.com (photo): IronPigs prove to be perfect hosts
MiLB.com (photo): IL extends recent All-Star dominance
MiLB.com: IL reveals 2010 All-Star roster
MiLB.com: PCL sets roster for ’10 All-Star Game
MiLB.com: Garcia closes in on hitting streak mark
June 2010
MiLB.com: Griffey’s legacy extends to Minors
MiLB.com: Cast your ballot for Triple-A stars
MiLB.com: Royals prospect Duffy returns to club
MiLB.com: Laird stays hot, leads Minors in RBIs
MiLB.com: Dwyer earns unusual complete game
MiLB.com: Fisher Cats to host ’11 All-Star Game
MiLB.com: Texas League reveals 2010 All-Stars
MiLB.com: Carolina, Cal Leagues reveal All-Stars
MiLB.com: Former fourth-rounder Reed suspended
MiLB.com: James, Senators no-hit Curve
MiLB.com: Yanks’ Rincon among trio suspended
MiLB.com: Royals prospect Duffy returns to club
MiLB.com: Wieters, Price became Draft steals
MiLB.com: Braves’ Redmond throws no-hitter
MiLB.com: Yanks’ Sanit suspended 50 games
MiLB.com: Pimentel throws six hitless innings
MiLB.com: McPherson dazzles in hitless effort
MiLB.com: Matzek dominates in his pro debut
MiLB.com: Tomlin continues strong start
MiLB.com: Three Braves prospects suspended
MiLB.com: Miracle’s Harrington suspended
MiLB.com: Yankees extend contract with SWB
MiLB.com: Erlin pitches five perfect innings
MiLB.com: Bulls return to legendary ballpark
May 2010
ESPN.com (photos): Army shows strength in ‘Cuse upset
Syracuse Post-Standard (photo): Henderson puts the backbone into Army’s ‘D’
MiLB.com: Braves’ Redmond throws no-hitter
MiLB.com: Matzek dominates in his pro debut
MiLB.com: Iglesias impressing with hot bat
MiLB.com: Actor Will Ferrell pitches for Express
MiLB.com: Former first-rounder Willems retires
MiLB.com: Cal League produces top MLB rookies (Longoria photo)
MiLB.com: Harrison suspended 100 games
April 2010
MLB.com: Draft prospect Aviles drawing crowds
BlueJays.com: Drabek wins third straight at Double-A
MiLB.com: D-backs cut Brito following suspension
MiLB.com: Omaha pitcher Bostick suspended
Brewers.com: Rattlers fall one out shy of Class A no-no
Orioles.com: Arrieta sharp again in second start
March 2010
MLB.com (photo): Marlins send Miller to Minors
Marlins.com (photo): Sanchez wins Marlins’ first-base job
MiLB.com: Texas League should offer big talent
MiLB.com: Path of the Pros: Ted Lilly
MiLB.com: Path of the Pros: Fausto Carmona
February 2010
MiLB.com: Black History Month | Minors, Negro Leagues grew together
MiLB.com: Orioles righty Parker suspended
January 2010
Fort Hood Sentinel (photo): Army receiver selected to play in East-West Shrine Game
MiLB.com: Buffalo to host 2012 All-Star Game (plus graphic)
MiLB.com: A’s MVP Desme retires for priesthood
MiLB.com (Hall of Fame photo): Minors fostering closer ties to Hall
December 2009
Padres.com: Path of the Pros: Kevin Kouzmanoff
MiLB.com: Path of the Pros: Prince Fielder
MiLB.com: Tigers’ Bourquin suspended 50 games
MLB.com: Scheppers, Teagarden excited for ’10
MLB.com: Morel homers in AFL Finals preview
MLB.com: Kennedy happy with progress in AFL
MLB.com: Astros’ Lopez tosses four hitless innings
MLB.com: Lemon’s slam sweet for Surprise
MLB.com: Mets’ Davis pacing himself for success
MLB.com: D-backs’ Augenstein learning in AFL
MLB.com: Giants, Lookouts earn top praise
MLB.com: Buente showing Marlins his stuff
MLB.com: Singleton remains productive in AFL
MLB.com: Path of the Pros: Adam Dunn
MLB.com: Garrison on the road back in AFL
MLB.com: May’s big day highlights progress
MLB.com: Giants’ Posey wins ’09 Spink Award
October 2009
MLB.com: Desme strikes again, homers twice
MLB.com: Ashley’s walk-off slam lifts Dogs
MLB.com: D-backs’ Allen snaps slump in win
MLB.com: Henley seeking consistency in AFL
MLB.com: Heisey heating up in Fall League
MLB.com: Carter to attend Hall of Fame ceremony
MLB.com: Sizemore stays hot in Javelinas’ win
MLB.com: Path of the Pros: Lance Berkman
MLB.com: Former second-round pick Powell dead at 35
MLB.com: Path of the Pros: Chris Carpenter
September 2009
MiLB.com: Orioles prospect Ouellette arrested for DUI
MiLB.com: Yanks’ Sanit suspended 50 games
MiLB.com: Pimentel throws six hitless innings
MiLB.com: McPherson dazzles in hitless effort
MiLB.com: Matzek dominates in his pro debut
MiLB.com: Tomlin continues strong start
MiLB.com: Three Braves prospects suspended
MiLB.com: Miracle’s Harrington suspended
MiLB.com: Yankees extend contract with SWB
MiLB.com: Erlin pitches five perfect innings
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