Minor League Blogs

The Flying Tigers blew a three run lead but then came back in the top of the ninth to top Palm Beach 6-5.  Michael Bertram had the big hit with a two run single to win it in the ninth.  Justin Henry had a nice day at the plate in the win and he went [...]

Jeramy Laster scored on Christopher White’s ground out in the top of the tenth and that proved to be the difference as Lakeland took care of Palm Beach 7-6.  This one almost got away because Brett Jacobson gave up three unearned runs in the bottom of the eighth that allowed the game to go into [...]

I guess you can say that a little publicity can go a long ways. After doing a simple run of the mill, Q & A for the Detroit Free Press, and having them mention this little tidbit of my life (which I have to thank them ever so much for), I have received some great [...]

There are so many reasons why a person can love the game of baseball; the deep relationship and feelings towards a favorite team. The drama and story line that can play out in each game. The little intricacies which only true, hardcore fans can really appreciate, or the excitement of someone new to the game [...]

Audy Ciriaco had a monster game as the Flying Tigers took care of Brevard County 10-6.  He finished with seven RBIs including a walk off grand slam, his second homer of the game.  Kody Kaiser joined him with three hits, including a walk, a double and two runs.
Charles Furbush pitched five frames in his start [...]

One of the things Florida summers are known for besides the sweltering heat are the rainy days that seem to come out of nowhere. I’m not kidding here, it will be blue skies and no sign of weather and then, like Zeus was sitting in the sky, lightning will just start coming down. Being a [...]

Jordan Newton belted a big two run homer in the top of the fifth inning to give Lakeland the runs they needed to top Dunedin 5-3.  He also doubled in the game while Kyle Peter went two for four with a double, two RBIs and a run.
Charles Furbush had a rough start and he gave [...]

If I remember correctly, I wrote last year about what the everyday routine of a (mainly myself) minor league player contains. Well this is a new year and a new team so things have changed a little bit. Also now that I am a starting pitcher, there are some variables thrown in that I am [...]

Andrew Hess had one of his best starts of the season as he gave up just six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in six shutout innings.  Unfortunately, he didn’t pick up the win because Lakeland’s hitters were late on arrival.  The win actually went to Scott Green, who gave up the tying run [...]

Robbie Weinhardt gave up a pair of runs in the top of the tenth inning as Lakeland lost to Dunedin 6-4.  This was after a mediocre start by Lauren Gagnier.  He gave up four runs on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.
Andy Dirks went three for three with a [...]

The Flying Tigers took care of the Jays 8-5 in a game where there were plenty of hitting stars.  Christopher White was a perfect three for three with a walk and a run while Kody Kaiser went two for four with a triple, two runs and two RBIs.
Charles Furbush picked up the win and he [...]