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David Espinosa playing the field during a 2012 game with the Lincoln Saltdogs
Baseball Beyond MLB

Baseball Beyond MLB: David Espinosa

So far I have used this column to highlight all-time great careers that were worthy of more notoriety. People who excelled outside of Major League Baseball at such a high level that not only should their careers be well remembered but they should be considered among baseball’s elite. There are plenty more players like that […]

Posted on March 9, 2021March 7, 2021 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
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Three Batter Minimum

Three Batter Minimum: It’s All About That Fandom

Regardless of your thoughts on the roots of Thanksgiving (I personally am against the holiday as it was originally formed but have come to like what it represents in modern society), it is that time of year. In that respect, I figured it was a good time for a more lighthearted article about the teams […]

Posted on November 23, 2020November 22, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Todd Van Steensel on the mound for the Sydney Blue Sox
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Transaction Analysis: In Search of a Groove

The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks signed RHP Todd Van Steensel to an unknown contract I first watched Van Steensel throw a baseball in 2016. He was pitching for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League at the time. He looked electric in the few games I was able to see him pitch. He had a […]

Posted on March 11, 2020March 5, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Telvin Nash hits a dong for the York Revolution
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Transaction Analysis: St. Paul Goes for the Big Bopper

The St. Paul Saints signed 1B-R Telvin Nash to an unknown contract This signing is no doubt spurred by Nash’s Player of the Year campaign in 2019 in the Atlantic League. With the York Revolution Nash hit .294/.423/.623 with 41 home runs and 35 doubles in 603 plate appearances. It was a season worthy of […]

Posted on January 17, 2020January 13, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
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MLB and Baseball

I regularly watch Major League Baseball, I think that goes for most of us. Not just my favorite team, the Chicago Cubs, no, I try to watch as much MLB as I can in a given week. Again, this is something that I think goes for most of us. It may seem like I’m stating […]

Posted on May 22, 2019August 26, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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MarkSingelaisMark Singelais@MarkSingelais·
May 17, 2022

ValleyCats manager Pete Incaviglia said pitcher Kumar Rocker will probably arrive "in the next three or four days." He'll throw a couple of simulated games first and is projected to start his first game Saturday, June 4 at Bruno Stadium against the Trois-Rivieres Aigles.

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LBPRCinEnglishEdwin Hernández Jr.@LBPRCinEnglish·
May 17, 2022

I got clarification a moment ago, @musashi_bears are activating José Sermo, TODAY.

He'll act as the DH vs. the Shinano Grandserows.

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May 17, 2022

If he can stay healthy, watch out.

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