By Andrew Green The Southern League announced today that six Tennessee Smokies players have been named to the league’s North Division squad for the 2014 Southern League All-Star Game, which will take place onJune 17 at AT&T Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Infielders Stephen Bruno and Kris Bryant, along with outfielder John Andreoli, starting pitcher Corey Black […]
May 15 – Postgame Recap MISSISSIPPI – Rafael Lopez hit a two-run home run to cap a three run first inning, but that was not enough as the Smokies lost the opener of a five game series at Trustmark Park 6-5 in 11 innings to the Braves. Kris Bryant was 2-for-6 with a run batted […]
Smokies third baseman Kris Bryant recorded his first two-homer game of his professional career and drove in six RBI, while starter Dae-Eun Rhee fired seven solid innings in Tennessee’s 12-1 series-clinching victory over the Birmingham Barons on Wednesday evening at Smokies Stadium. The Smokies clinched a series win with their third straight toppling of the […]
John Andreoli recently sat down with our very own Greg Young to talk about his hot hitting and facing Clayton Kershaw this season. Andreoli has hit .299, with seven RBIs and has swiped 14 bases thus far this season. He has been notorious of stealing bases as he swiped 55 in 2012 and 40 last […]
By Andrew Green / Tennessee Smokies The Tennessee Smokies kick off their 2014 campaign on the road this evening against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Smokies are coming off a 76-62 record (.551) in 2013, the […]
By Andrew Green / Tennessee Smokies In conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, the Tennessee Smokies announced their initial roster for the 2014 season, which includes three of Baseball America’s top 100 overall prospects. The roster comprises of 12 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders and five outfielders, with the team’s season opening contest set for Thursday, […]
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – In a must-win game, the Tennessee Smokies got back on the winning track in a big way by defeating the Birmingham Barons, 9-2, in Game Three of the North Division Championship Series Saturday night at Smokies Park. Tennessee stays alive in the best-of-five series, as the Smokies trail the […]
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – For the second consecutive night, the Tennessee Smokies were unable to overcome an early deficit and fell to the Birmingham Barons in Game Two of the North Division Championship Series, 7-1. The loss, in front of 5,767 at Regions Field, gives the Barons a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies (42-27, 76-62) lost their regular season finale 4-3 to the Chattanooga Lookouts (24-45, 59-80) Monday afternoon at AT&T Field in Chattanooga. Tennessee’s loss snapped a six game winning streak. The Lookouts batted around in the bottom of the first inning as the first five batters reached safely. Chattanooga leadoff […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies (42-26, 76-61) defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts (23-45, 58-80) 4-3 Sunday evening at AT&T Field as Tennessee earned a season-best sixth consecutive win. John Andreoli drew a leadoff walk in the ninth inning and advanced to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Rafael Lopez. Jonathan Mota struck out for the […]
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