26th Apr | Story

Ten loads a day, and plenty more

Brad Starr worked childhood afternoons in dugouts and on diamonds. Now a few years older than most minor league players, he is one of the top clubhouse managers without a Major League job.

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16th Jun | Story

In a league of its own

AutoZone Park is the most expensive minor league park ever built. With a price tag of more than $80 million, it feels like part of the Majors, but the Redbirds have found a lavish home doesn’t make success easier.

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5th May | Story

An uncertain future

The Padres have been in limbo after moving to Tucson two seasons ago as a short-term solution. When, where and if they move, no one knows.

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17th May | Story

Seven for the books

Visalia second baseman Michael Freeman worked his way into the California League record book thanks to a seven-hit night. He wants more.

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4th May | Story

Isotopes score Homer

When baseball returned to Albuquerque, the team name was influenced by an episode of The Simpsons. Statues of the classic characters now call Isotopes Park home.

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07 Jul | Videos

Jonny Gomes

Before he played in the majors, Jonny Gomes hit 63 homers in the minors, suffered a heart attack and, on a lighter note, became a certified personal trainer.

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21 Jul | Photos

Dayton Dragons

The Dragons faltered on their way to a 9-1 loss to the Kane County Cougars, but fans were still entertained between innings ... by the ZOOperstars.

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Our 2013 schedule still is in development.