Left-handed reliever Andrew McKirahan was one of four former Smokies players to be selected in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, which took place at the Winter Meetings on Thursday in San Diego. McKirahan was selected in the Major League portion of the draft by the Miami Marlins, while catcher Luis Flores (Astros), outfielder Brett Jackson […]
It was a busy day for Smokies alums, with two being traded on the same day in separate transactions. 2007-08 Smokies RHP Jeff Samardzija was acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Oakland Athletics early on Tuesday, while 2005-06 C Miguel Montero was traded to the Chicago Cubs from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The trade […]
February 13th has arrived, meaning Chicago Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona has opened with pitchers and catchers reporting. The report date for Cubs position players is February 18. In total, 25 Tennessee Smokies alums will begin Major League camp with the Cubs, while 40 others have either been invited to their respective teams’ Big […]
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 […]
In August of 2012, Brett Jackson was playing center field for the Chicago Cubs three years after being drafted 31st overall by the Northsiders. But 2013 has brought many challenges for Jackson, who now finds himself at Double-A Tennessee after missing over a month with nagging injuries. The 25-year-old prospect said the adversity he has […]
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – A night after clinching the second-half North Division title, the Tennessee Smokies defeated the Mobile BayBears (36-29, 75-59) Tuesday night, 4-2, in the final home game of the regular season at Smokies Park. With the win, in front of 3,998, the Smokies improve to 38-26 on the second half, […]
By: Michael Wottreng BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Catcher Rafael Lopez cleared the bases with a double in a four-run ninth inning for the visiting team to propel the Tennessee Smokies (34-21, 68-56) to a 5-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons (27-29, 71-55) at Regions Field in Birmingham, Ala. Sunday night. Tied at one in the top […]
In this week’s edition of ‘The Manager’s Report’, Smokies skipper Buddy Bailey talks about his pitching staff’s lack of command in the past couple of weeks and also discusses his hot hitting lineup. Bailey notes the recent success of Arismendy Alcantara and Matt Szczur as reasons why the Smokies’ offense has been potent. Bailey also discusses […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Suns (26-16, 60-49) extended their winning streak to 10 games Sunday evening, defeating the Tennessee Smokies (24-18, 58-53) 10-4. With the victory, Jacksonville claimed the season series against Tennessee and used a six-run first inning to extend their longest winning streak this season. Smokies starter A.J. Morris ran into trouble […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fl.- The Jacksonville Suns (24-16, 58-49) defeated the Tennessee Smokies (24-16, 58-51) 1-0 Friday evening, using seven scoreless innings from starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (3-2, 4.36) to shut down the Southern League’s top lineup. Jacksonville broke a scoreless contest in the bottom of the fifth inning after Figueroa allowed a leadoff walk followed by […]
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