12/27/05: Kit Pellow signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

12/15/05: Cody Clark had his contract sold to the Atlanta Braves organization by the Golden Baseball League.

11/15/05: The San Diego Surf Dawgs exercised their 2006 option on Cody Clark.

10/24/05: This years six year minor league free agents: Matt Carnes (Tampa Bay), Matt Erickson (Florida), Rodney Nye (New York Mets), Andy Wilson (Pittsburgh).

9/19/05: Scott Roehl named 2005 Hognation.net Minor League Player of the Year

9/13/05: Brady Toops and the Palm Beach Cardinals won the Florida State League Championship.

9/8/05: Playoff Homerun Tracker -- Haas Pratt (1).

9/4/05: Cody Clark was named Golden Baseball League tournament MVP on the way to winning the GBL Championship.

9/4/05: Playoff Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (1).

9/3/05: Robert Person was put on the inactive list by Bridgeport.

9/2/05: The Golden Baseball League announced that Cody Clark was awarded the 2005 Golden Glove at Catcher.

9/2/05: Peter Eberhardt was promoted from Pulaski (SS-R) to the Auburn DoubleDays (SS-A) .

8/29/05: Casey Rowlett was activated from the temporary inactive list by Quad Cities.

8/27/05: Casey Rowlett was placed on the temporary inactive list by Quad Cities.

8/27/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (12).

8/27/05: Matt Carnes was activated from the Disabled List by the Durham Bulls.

8/26/05: Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (8).

8/26/05: Matt Erickson was activated from the DL by the Albuquerque Isotopes.

8/25/05: Homerun Tracker -- Devin Day (5).

8/24/05: Homerun Tracker -- Haas Pratt (6).

8/23/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (11).

8/21/05: Homerun Tracker -- Casey Rowlett (1).

8/17/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (7).

8/17/05: Andy Wilson was promoted from Lynchburg (A) to the Altoona Curve (AA).

8/16/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell 2 (10, 11), Cody Clark (7), Haas Pratt (5).

8/15/05: Matt Erickson was placed on the DL by the Albuquerque Isotopes.

8/12/05: Matt Carnes was placed on the Disabled List by the Durham Bulls.

8/10/05: Kevin Sheredy was released by the Mesa Miners.

8/7/05: Peter Eberhardt had his contract sold to the Toronto Blue Jays organization by the Mid-Missouri Mavericks (Frontier league).

8/7/05: Homerun Tracker -- Devin Day (4).

8/6/05: Matt Erickson signed with the Albuquerque Isotopes (AAA) of the Florida Marlins organization.

8/3/05: Matt Carnes was activated from the Temporary Inactive List by the Durham Bulls.

8/2/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (6).

8/2/05: Casey Rowlett was promoted from New Jersey (SS) to the Swing of the Quad Cities (A-).

8/1/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (9).

8/1/05: Charlie Isaacson was put on the DL (retroactive to July 30) by the Trenton Thunder.

7/31/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (8).

7/30/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (5).

7/26/05: Matt Carnes was placed on the Temporary Inactive List by the Durham Bulls.

7/26/05: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (4).

7/24/05: Kevin Sheredy was activated from the DL by the Mesa Miners.

7/24/05: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (3).

7/23/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (7).

7/22/05: Kevin Sheredy was placed on the DL, retroactive to July 17, by the Mesa Miners.

7/22/05: Scott Hode announced his retirement.

7/20/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (8).

7/20/05: Gary Hogan was signed by the River City Rascals of the independent Frontier League.

7/19/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (7).

7/18/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (10).

7/17/05: Brady Toops was promoted to the Palm Beach Cardinals (A+) of the Florida State League

7/17/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (9), Cody Clark (6).

7/15/05: Jud Kindle announced his retirement.

7/15/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (6).

7/15/05: Cody Clark was named to the Golden Baseball League's California Division All-Star Team.

7/14/05: Homerun Tracker -- Devin Day (3).

7/10/05: Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (5), Brady Toops (3).

7/8/05: Homerun Tracker -- Haas Pratt (4), Cody Clark (4).

7/7/05: Peter Eberhardt signed with the Mid-Missouri Mavericks of the independent Frontier League.

7/7/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (8).

7/7/05: Gary Hogan was released by the Lincoln Saltdogs of the independent Northern League.

7/6/05: Kevin Sheredy signed with the Mesa Miners of the indy Golden Baseball League.

7/4/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (6), Jud Kindle (2).

7/4/05: Haas Pratt was named the Vancouver Canadians Player of the Month for June.

7/3/05: Matt Carnes was activated from the Temporary Inactive List by the Durham Bulls.

7/3/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (7), Brian Kirby (4).

7/2/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (3).

7/1/05: Scott Roehl was moved from Akron (AA) to the Kinston Indians (A+).

7/1/05: Homerun Tracker -- Scott Hode (1), Kirk McConnell (5).

6/30/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (6), Kirk McConnell 2 (4).

6/29/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (5).

6/28/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (2), Brian Kirby (2).

6/27/05: Haas Pratt was named the Northwest League Player of the Week.

6/26/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (4).

6/24/05: Robert Person signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League.

6/23/05: Scott Roehl was promoted from Lake County (A) to the Akron Aeros (AA).

6/23/05: Matt Erickson was released by the Nashville Sounds.

6/22/05: Homerun Tracker -- Haas Pratt (2), Brian Kirby (1), Jud Kindle (1).

6/21/05: Homerun Tracker -- Haas Pratt (1).

6/20/05: Matt Carnes was placed on the Temporary Inactive List by the Durham Bulls.

6/18/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (5).

6/17/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (3).

6/16/05: Scott Hode was assigned to the Boise Hawks of the Northwest League (A).

6/13/05: Ryan Fox and Brian Kirby were assigned to the Tri-City Dust Devils of the Northwest League (A).

6/13/05: Casey Rowlett officially signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

6/12/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kirk McConnell (1), Cody Clark (2).

6/10/05: Matt Erickson was activated from the DL.

6/8/05: Kirk McConnell signed with River City of the independent Frontier League.

6/7/05: Brady Toops was selected to the 2005 Midwest League All-Star game.

6/7/05: Brian Kirby was sent from Colorado Springs (AAA) to extended spring training.

6/6/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (4).

6/6/05: Jud Kindle was traded from the Gary SouthShore RailCats to the Evansville Otters of the indy Frontier League.

6/5/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (2), Devin Day (2).

6/5/05: Jarrett Gardner was transferred from Wilmington (A+) to Greenville (A-).

6/4/05: Brian Kirby was promoted from extended spring training to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA).

6/3/05: Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (1).

6/2/05: Robert Person was released by the Charlotte Knights.

6/1/05: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (1).

5/31/05: Matt Erickson was placed on the DL, retroactive to May 29 with right knee tendinitis.

5/24/05: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (2).

5/19/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (3).

5/18/05: Cody Clark signed with the San Diego Surf Dawgs of the independent Golden Baseball League.

5/17/05: Michael Conner re-signed with River City of the independent Frontier League.

5/17/05: Jud Kindle was traded from the Evansville Otters to the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the indy Northern League.

5/16/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (2).

5/13/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brady Toops (2).

5/11/05: Charlie Isaacson was transferred from Columbus (AAA) to Trenton (AA).

5/11/05: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (1).

5/5/05: Dan Wright signed with the Seattle Mariners organization.

5/5/05: Homerun Tracker -- Devin Day (1).

4/30/05: Cody Clark was released by the Clinton LumberKings.

4/28/05: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (1).

4/26/05: Rodney Nye was promoted from Brooklyn (A) to Norfolk (AAA) by the Mets.

4/25/05: Devin Day was reassigned to Rancho Cucamonga (A+) from Arkansas (AA).

4/24/05: Charlie Isaacson was promoted from Trenton (AA) to Columbus (AAA).

4/23/05: Devin Day was promoted to the Arkansas Travelers (AA).

4/17/05: Homerun Tracker -- Brady Toops (1).

4/13/05: Kit Pellow had his contract bought by the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization.

4/11/05: Rodney Nye was sent down from Norfolk (AAA) to Brooklyn (A).

4/11/05: Jarrett Gardner was transferred from Lowell (SS-A) to Wilmington(A-).

4/10/05: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (1).

4/8/05: Jarrett Gardner was transferred from Wilmington (A-) to Lowell (SS-A) to free a roster space.

4/8/05: Brady Toops was activated from extended spring training by the Swing of the Quad Cities (A-).

4/8/05: Rodney Nye was promoted from Brooklyn (A) to Norfolk (AAA) by the Mets.

3/31/05: Gary Hogan signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the independent Northern League.

3/31/05: Robert Person signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.

3/29/05: Gary Hogan was released by the Texas Rangers organization.

3/18/05: Kit Pellow was reassigned to the Seattle Mariners minor league camp and Matt Erickson was assigned to the Milwaukee Brewers minor league camp.

2/22/05: The San Angelo Colts (Central league) sold the contract of Brian Kirby to the Colorado Rockies.

2/10/05: Jud Kindle was traded from the Ohio Valley Redcoats to the Evansville Otters (Frontier League) in a seven player deal.

1/27/05: The San Angelo Colts (Central league) sold the contract of Andy Wilson to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

1/25/05: Brian Kirby officially signed with the San Angelo Colts (Central league).

1/19/05: Kit Pellow was invited to major league spring training with the Seattle Mariners.

1/14/05: The San Angelo Colts (Central league) purchased the contract of 1B-OF Brian Kirby from Ohio Valley of the Frontier League.

1/10/05: Pensacola (Central league) traded OF Andy Wilson and RHP Charlie Griffin to San Angelo (Central league) for OF Nestor Smith.

1/7/05: Brad Chedister was released by the Houston Astros organization.

11/10/04: Kit Pellow signed as a minor league free agent with the Seattle Mariners.

11/5/04: BaseballAmerica's 2004 Draft Report Cards Overview named Clint Brannon as having the third best pro debut among college players and as being the number one second-day pick in the draft.

11/2/04: BaseballAmerica's 2004 Texas Rangers Draft Report Card mentioned Clint Brannon under the Best Pro Debut section.

11/1/04: BaseballAmerica's 2004 Minnesota Twins Draft Report Card mentioned Jay Sawatski under the Best Pro Debut section and he was one of two mentioned in the Closest To The Majors section.

10/28/04: Matt Carnes signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization.

10/27/04: The Milwaukee Brewers signed Matt Erickson to a minor league contract.

10/27/04: Minor League Free Agents: Matt Carnes (Tampa Bay), Matt Erickson (Milwaukee), Mike Oquist (Oakland).

10/4/04: Andy Wilson had his 2005 option picked up by the Pensacola Pelicans.

9/23/04: Matt Erickson was outrighted to Indianapolis by the Milwaukee Brewers in order to take him off their 40-man roster.

9/16/04: Jarrett Gardner named 2004 Hognation.net Minor League Player of the Year

9/15/04: The Quebec Capitales exercised their 2005 option on Lance Franks.

9/14/04: Jarrett Gardner was named the Augusta (A) Pitcher of the Year by the Boston Red Sox organization.

9/13/04: Scott Roehl and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers won the 2004 New York Penn League Championship.

9/10/04: Because of the approach of Hurricane Ivan, the Florida State League canceled its championship series and named the Tampa Yankees (Charlie Isaacson) and Daytona Cubs co-champions.

9/10/04: Kevin Sheredy was placed on the inactive list by the Long Island Ducks.

9/6/04: Clint Brannon was promoted to the Clinton LumberKings (A-).

9/5/04: Clint Brannon captured the Northwest League ERA Crown and set the NWL record for lowest ERA. Brannon finished his year with an amazing 0.59 ERA, the previous record was 0.73 by Eugene Campbell in 1987.

9/4/03: Matt Erickson was awarded the Hustle Award by the Indianapolis Indians when their team awards were announced.

9/2/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (12).

8/31/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (14).

8/31/04: Kit Pellow was assigned to Colorado Springs (AAA).

8/30/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (11).

8/26/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (11).

8/25/04: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (5), Ryan Fox (10).

8/23/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (10).

8/20/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (9).

8/20/04: Bubba Carpenter was released from the inactive list of the Lincoln Saltdogs (Northern League).

8/19/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (9).

8/19/04: Ryan Fox was named to the Pioneer League All-Star team as an honorable mention.

8/18/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (8).

8/18/04: Gary Hogan was transferred from Clinton (A-) to Stockton (A+).

8/18/04: Jud Kindle re-signed with Springfield/Ozark of the independent Frontier League.

8/10/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (7).

8/9/04: Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (2).

8/7/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (16).

8/6/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (13).

8/5/04: Scott Roehl was sent down from Lake County to Mahoning Valley.

8/2/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andy Wilson (5), Michael Conner (6), Brian Kirby (15).

8/1/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (5).

7/30/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (12), Cody Clark (1).

7/29/04: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (4).

7/28/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (14).

7/26/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (8).

7/25/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andy Wilson GS (4).

7/23/04: Devin Day signed a free-agent contract with the Anaheim Angels organization.

7/22/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (11).

7/20/04: Andy Wilson was awarded the 2004 Central League All-Star Game MVP. He went 2-for-2 with four RBI in the Central League's 9-4 victory over the Northeast League.

7/20/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (10).

7/20/04: Jay Sawatski was promoted from Elizabethton (R) to the Swing of the Quad Cities (A).

7/18/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (4).

7/18/04: Matt Erickson was sent down to Indianapolis (AAA) by Milwaukee.

7/17/04: Charlie Isaacson was named to the 10th Anniversary All-Franchise Team for the Battle Creek Yankees.

7/11/04: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (3).

7/10/04: Gary Hogan was sent down from Stockton (A+) to Clinton (A-).

7/9/04: Matt Erickson had his contract purchased from Indianapolis (AAA) by the Milwaukee Brewers.

7/9/04: Jud Kindle was released by Springfield/Ozark.

7/8/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (13), Michael Conner (2).

7/8/04: Kevin Sheredy was actived from the DL by Long Island.

7/7/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (7), Michael Conner (1).

7/7/04: Brian Kirby was named to the Frontier League All-Star team.

7/6/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (6).

7/5/04: Andy Wilson was named to the Central League All-Star team.

7/4/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (12), Ryan Fox (5).

7/3/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (11).

7/2/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (4).

7/2/04: Kit Pellow was recalled by the Colorado Rockies.

7/1/04: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (3).

6/30/04: News Story: Pitcher gets late call to team (Jarrett Gardner).

6/28/04: Michael Conner signed with the River City Rascals of the independent Frontier League.

6/28/04: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (3).

6/26/04: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (2).

6/25/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (10), Kit Pellow GS (1).

6/25/04: Jud Kindle signed with Springfield/Ozark of the independent Frontier League.

6/24/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (9), Andy Wilson (3).

6/22/04: Haas Pratt signed a minor league contract with the Oakland A's, Jay Sawatski signed with the Minnesota Twins, Brady Toops signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and Clint Brannon signed with the Texas Rangers.

6/21/04: Kit Pellow was sent down from Colorado to Colorado Springs (AAA).

6/20/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (9), Ryan Fox 2 (2).

6/18/04: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (3), Matt Erickson (2).

6/18/04: Charlie Isaacson was promoted from Tampa (A) to Columbus (AAA).

6/18/04: Jarrett Gardner was chosen as a replacement to the Southern Division team of the South Atlantic League All-Star team

6/16/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (8).

6/16/04: Brad Chedister signed with the Houston Astros. He was drafted in the 37th round on June 8.

6/14/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (7).

6/13/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (8), Andy Wilson (2).

6/12/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (6).

6/12/04: Andy Wilson had a 23 game hit streak come to an end. He was 37-95 (.389) during the streak.

6/10/04: Jarrett Gardner was transferred from Portland (AA) to Augusta (A).

6/8/04: Jarrett Gardner was transferred from Augusta (A) to Portland (AA).

6/6/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (7).

6/5/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (6).

6/4/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (5).

6/4/04: Matt Carnes signed with the Durham Bulls (AAA) of the Tampa Bay organization.

6/4/04: Jarrett Gardner was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for May 28-June 3 after going 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts.

6/2/04: Jarrett Gardner was named the 'Topps' South Atlantic League Player of the Month.

6/2/04: Matt Carnes was named the Atlantic League Pitcher of The Month.

5/29/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (4), Andy Wilson (1).

5/27/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (5).

5/26/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (3).

5/23/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (2).

5/21/04: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (1).

5/21/04: Kevin Sheredy was placed on the DL (shoulder discomfort) by Long Island.

5/20/04: Brian Kirby was signed by Springfield/Ozark of the independent Frontier League.

5/17/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (4).

5/16/04: Charlie Isaacson was sent down from Trenton (AA) to Tampa (A).

5/15/04: Charlotte (AAA) placed Dan Wright on the disabled list.

5/14/04: Lance Franks was re-signed by Quebec of the independent Northeast League.

5/14/04: Jarrett Gardner was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for May 7-13 after going 2-0 with a 0.68 ERA in two starts.

5/11/04: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (2).

5/6/04: Homerun Tracker -- Matt Erickson (1), Andrew Wishy (3).

5/3/04: Andy Wilson signed with Pensacola of the independent Central League.

5/3/04: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (2).

5/1/04: Dan Wright was demoted from the Chicago White Sox to the Charlotte Knights (AAA).

4/28/04: Gary Hogan was sent from Frisco (AA) to the Stockton Ports (A).

4/27/04: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (1), Andrew Wishy (1).

4/27/04: Jarrett Gardner was recalled from Lowell by Augusta.

4/26/04: Ryan Lundquist was released by Schaumburg (indy).

4/22/04: Gary Hogan was sent from extended spring training to the Frisco RoughRiders (AA).

4/22/04: Jarrett Gardner was sent from Augusta (A) down to Lowell (A).

4/20/04: Kevin Sheredy re-signed with Long Island (Atlantic League).

4/18/04: Charlie Isaacson was promoted from Tampa (A) to Trenton (AA).

4/9/04: Tides' Nye refuses to feel squeezed out at third base (Rodney Nye)

4/8/04: Greg Blum was released by the Twins organization and Brian Kirby was released by the Indians organization.

4/2/04: Matt Carnes signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League.

3/30/04: Matt Erickson was assigned to the Milwaukee Brewers minor league camp.

3/5/04: Robert Person was released from his minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.

2/26/04: Bubba Carpenter was placed on the inactive list by Lincoln.

2/14/04: Robert Person ruptured his Achilles tendon while working out and will likely miss the 2004 season.

2/13/04: The River City Rascals sold the contract of OF Michael Conner to Colorado of the NL.

1/28/04: Kit Pellow and Culiacan won the Mexican Pacific League Championship Series.

1/18/04: Kevin Vent was promoted to San Francisco's Norwich Navigators (AA).

1/16/04: Mark Burnett was released by New Haven of the Northeast League.

1/15/04: Robert Person signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.

12/19/03: The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Matt Erickson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

11/20/03: Brian Kirby was tranferred to Akron (AA).

10/30/03: Matt Erickson has left Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League.

10/29/03: Quebec exercised their 2004 option on Lance Franks.

10/26/03: Robert Person filed for free agency from the Boston Red Sox.

10/24/03: Two former Hogs have been declared free agents in conjunction with baseball's six-year renewal program. They are: Matt Erickson (Florida) and Matt Carnes (Minnesota).

10/11/03: Kit Pellow is playing for the Culiacan Tomato Growers of the Mexican Pacific League this winter. Matt Erickson is playing for the Hermosillo Orange Growers.

10/2/03: Cliff Lee was ranked #8 in BaseballAmerica's Top 20 players in the International League.

9/23/03: Mike Oquist and the Somerset Patriots won the 2003 Atlantic League Championship.

9/18/03: The Mets announced their Sterling Award winners, emblematic of the team MVP for each of their six minor league affiliates. Third baseman Rodney Nye won at Binghamton after hitting .312 with 10 homers and 70 RBIs. He was voted by his teammates as the club's MVP and was named in a Baseball America poll as the best defensive third baseman in the Eastern League.

9/17/03: Berkshire exercised their option on Mark Burnett for the 2004 season.

9/14/03: Rodney Nye named 2003 Hognation.net Minor League Player of the Year

9/9/03: The Spokane Indians (Cody Clark & Andrew Wishy) won the 2003 Northwest League Championship.

9/4/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (8), Andrew Wishy (6).

9/2/03: Kit Pellow was called up by the Colorado Rockies.

9/1/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (19), Ryan Fox (7).

9/1/03: News Story: Palmdale Resident Wilson Joins Hawks

9/1/03: News Story: Patience wears thin for B-Mets' Nye

8/31/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (10).

8/31/03 Greg Blum was placed on the DL by Fort Myers.

8/29/03: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (5).

8/29/03: Andy Wilson signed with the Lancaster JetHawks (A) of the Diamondbacks organization.

8/29/03: Michael Conner was named to the Frontier League post-season All-Star team.

8/28/03: Robert Person was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day DL by the Boston Red Sox.

8/26/03: Jarrett Gardner had his streak of not allowing a walk this season come to an end at 52 1/3 innings.

8/25/03: Brian Kirby was put on the DL.

8/24/03: Lance Franks was removed from the DL by Quebec and placed on the inactive list.

8/23/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (6).

8/22/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (9).

8/21/03: Matt Carnes was activated from the Suspended List by Rochester.

8/20/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow GS (18).

8/20/03: Kevin Vent was sent down from Fresno (AAA) to San Jose (A).

8/18/03: Lance Franks was put on the DL by Quebec.

8/18/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (19), Ryan Lundquist (10).

8/18/03: Matt Carnes was placed on the Suspended List by Rochester.

8/17/03: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (4), Cody Clark (2).

8/16/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (8).

8/16/03: Cliff Lee was recalled by the Cleveland Indians.

8/15/03: The Newark Bears (Atlantic) traded Matt Wagner to the Atlantic City Surf.

8/15/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (18), Rodney Nye (7).

8/12/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (17), Kit Pellow (17), Ryan Fox (5), Greg Blum (5), Mark Burnett (1).

8/12/03: Michael Conner's 4th inning homerun set a record for the most single season homers by a River City Rascal in an 8-2 win over Kalamazoo. Conner finished 4-4 with 3 RBI, 3 runs scored and 2 stolen bases (29).

8/11/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox GS (4).

8/9/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (16), Bubba Carpenter (1).

8/7/03: Robert Person was transferred from the GCL Red Sox (R) to Sarasota (A) on a rehab assignment.

8/5/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Fox (3).

8/5/03: Kevin Sheredy signed with Long Island of the indy Atlantic League.

8/4/03: Rodney Nye was voted Best Defensive Third Baseman in the Eastern League in a survey done by Baseball America.

8/4/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (15).

8/3/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (16).

8/3/03: Bryan King was released by Springfield / Ozark.

8/1/03: Brian Kirby was promoted to Kinston (A).

8/1/03: Dan Wright was recalled by the Chicago White Sox.

8/1/03: Bubba Carpenter signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the Northern League.

7/31/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (14), Ryan Lundquist (9).

7/30/03: Wes McCrotty was released by Rockford.

7/29/03. Justin Riley was placed on the DL by Batavia.

7/28/03: Kevin Vent was transferred from Norwich (AA) to Fresno (AAA).

7/28/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (6).

7/27/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (15).

7/26/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow 2 (13, 14), Ryan Lundquist GS (8).

7/25/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (7), Ryan Fox (2).

7/23/03: Homerun Tracker -- Bubba Carpenter (2).

7/22/03: Charlie Isaacson was transferred from Tampa (A) to Trenton (AA).

7/22/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (5).

7/21/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner 2 (12, 13), Kit Pellow (12).

7/19/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (11).

7/18/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (11), Ryan Fox (1).

7/17/03: Homerun Tracker -- Andy Wilson (2).

7/17/03: News Story: Conner Wins Derby When It Matters Most (Michael Conner)

7/16/03: The Frontier League All-Star game was decided by a tie breaker after the scored was tied at two through nine innings. The West Division won 2-1 over the East Division at GMC Stadium on a pair of home runs by River City's Michael Conner. Conner won the All-Star game MVP Award. Earlier in the game he had an RBI double and then scored.

7/15/03: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (4).

7/13/03: Binghamton (Eastern) RHP Bob Keppel spun a one-hit shutout, the first of his career, in the opening game of a doubleheader at the New Haven Ravens, 10-0. Keppel allowed a third-inning single, issued four walks and struck out one to improve to 4-1, 1.60 in nine appearances. 3B Rodney Nye went 3-for-3 with a triple and four RBIs for the victors. In the second game, Nye laced an RBI single and scored on a two-run double by OF Virgil Chevalier during a four-run sixth inning to help the Mets sweep, 6-4.

7/13/03: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (3), Andrew Wishy (3).

7/11/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (10), Michael Conner (10), Greg Blum (4).

7/11/03: Dan Wright was optioned to Charlotte (AAA) by the White Sox.

7/9/03: Michael Conner has been selected to the Frontier League West Division All-Star team.

7/8/03: Colorado Springs (PCL) 1B Kit Pellow launched a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to power the Sky Sox over the Iowa Cubs, 9-7. Pellow, who singled in a run in the eighth to begin a four-run rally and cut the Iowa lead to 6-3, followed a single by SS Clint Barnes and a walk to 3B Garrett Atkins with a two-out drive off of RHP Justin Kaye to give Colorado Springs its first lead. Pellow, who has four home runs in his last eight games, is now batting .400-3-7 vs. the Cubs. The 29-year-old, who has gone deep at least 20 times in each of his last five seasons, is batting .367 (11-30) in the month of July to raise his season average 12 points.

7/8/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (9), Rodney Nye (4).

7/7/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner 2 (8, 9), Brian Kirby (2).

7/7/03: News Story: B-Mets' Nye is having quietly productive year (Rodney Nye)

7/6/03: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (1), Bubba Carpenter (1).

7/6/03: Josh Glynn signed a free agent contract with the Florida Marlins.

7/6/03: News Story: Vent providing relief (Kevin Vent)

7/5/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (8).

7/5/03: News Story: Gators grab honors (Kevin Vent)

7/4/03: Kevin Vent has been selected to the Eastern League Midseason All-Star team.

7/4/03: Michael Conner's two-run homer in the top of the 14th inning led River City to a 4-2 win over the Gateway Grizzlies. Conner was 3-7 in the game with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI to go with his game winning homerun.

7/4/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (7), Andrew Wishy (2).

7/3/03: Brian Kirby was sent down from Kinston (A) to Lake County (A).

7/2/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (7).

7/2/03: Matt Wagner (P) was named to the Atlantic League South Division All-Star Team.

7/1/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (6), Andy Wilson (1-GS).

7/1/03: News Story: Scrappers-Auburn rivalry becoming a hit (Scott Roehl)

6/30/03: Bubba Carpenter signed with the Monclova Acereros of the Mexican League.

6/30/03: Cliff Lee made an emergency start for Cleveland and was sent back to Buffalo (AAA) after the game.

6/29/03: Cliff Lee was recalled by the Cleveland Indians.

6/28/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (6).

6/26/03: News Story: RailCats say bye-bye to Bubba

6/25/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (5), Rodney Nye (3), Eric Hinske (1 - AAA rehab).

6/25/03: Bubba Carpenter was released by Gary.

6/24/03: Charlie Isaacson was promoted from Battle Creek (A) to Tampa (A).

6/24/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (4), Michael Conner (6).

6/24/03: Jarrett Gardner was activated from the Temporarily Inactive list by Lowell.

6/23/03: Eric Hinske was assigned to Syracuse (AAA) on a rehab assignment.

6/23/03: Mark Burnett was traded to Berkshire of the Northeast League.

6/23/03: Homerun Tracker -- Andrew Wishy (1).

6/22/03: Jarrett Gardner was placed on the Temporarily Inactive list by Lowell.

6/22/03: Kit Pellow was activated by Colorado Springs (AAA).

6/22/03: Homerun Tracker -- Matt Erickson (2).

6/21/03: Homerun Tracker -- Cody Clark (1).

6/20/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (5).

6/19/03: Andy Wilson signed with San Angelo of the Central League.

6/18/03: Joe Jester was first demoted to Hagerstown (A), then placed on the voluntarily retired list.

6/16/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (3), Greg Blum (3).

6/16/03: Lance Franks signed with the Quebec Capitals of the independent Northeast League.

6/16/03: Ryan Lundquist was named the Northern League Player of the Week for June 9-15. He was 10-23 (.435) at the plate with two homeruns and six RBI.

6/14/03: Mike Oquist was activated from the DL.

6/13/03: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (3).

6/13/03: Andy Wilson was released by Sioux City.

6/13/03: Cody Clark signed with the Texas Rangers.

6/13/03: Jarrett Gardner signed with the Boston Red Sox.

6/12/03: Kit Pellow was sent to the Asheville (A) on a rehab assignment.

6/12/03: Cliff Lee was transferred from Akron (AA) to Buffalo (AAA).

6/11/03: Robert Person was placed on the DL (hip) retroactive to June 8 by Boston.

6/10/03: Scott Roehl was transferred from Burlington (R) to Mahoning Valley (A).

6/10/03: Andrew Wishy signed with the Texas Rangers. Scott Roehl has also signed a pro contract.

6/10/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (2).

6/9/03: Justin Riley signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

6/9/03: Ryan Fox signed with the Colorado Rockies.

6/9/03: Homerun Tracker -- Ryan Lundquist (1).

6/8/03: Homerun Tracker -- Bryan King (1).

6/7/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (4).

6/6/03: Lance Franks has been released by Kansas City of the Northern League.

6/2/03: Homerun Tracker -- Matt Erickson (1).

6/1/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (3).

5/30/03: Cliff Lee was activated from the DL by the Indians and assigned to Akron (AA).

5/28/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (2), Brian Kirby (2).

5/24/03: Homerun Tracker -- Joe Jester (2).

5/23/03: Homerun Tracker -- Michael Conner (1).

5/23/03: RiverCity's Michael Conner was 3-3 with a homerun, a walk and a stolen base in the season opener.

5/21/03: Matt Erickson was activated from the DL (hip pointer) by Albuquerque.

5/18/03: Homerun Tracker -- Greg Blum (2).

5/17/03: Rodney Nye was sent back down to Binghamton.

5/17/03: Kyle Washburn was released by Evansville.

5/16/03: Kevin Vent was named one of the Giants' organization's Minor League Players of the Month for April. He was 3-0 with a 2.79 ERA out of the bullpen.

5/15/03: Rodney Nye was promoted from Binghamton (AA) to Norfolk (AAA).

5/14/03: Ryan Lundquist signed with Schaumburg of the independent Northern League.

5/14/03: Michael Conner signed with the RiverCity Rascals of the independent Frontier League.

5/14/03: Homerun Tracker -- Brian Kirby (1).

5/13/03: Robert Person was activated from the DL by the Boston Red Sox.

5/12/03: Bubba Carpenter signed with Gary of the independent Northern League.

5/12/03: Andy Wilson signed with Sioux City of the independent Northern League.

5/12/03: Matt Riethmaier was released by Lakewood.

5/12/03: Matt Erickson was placed on the DL (hip pointer) by Albuquerque.

5/9/03: The Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA) recalled pitcher Matt Carnes from New Britain of the Eastern League (AA).

5/8/03: Colorado Springs first baseman Kit Pellow was placed on the seven-day disabled list retroactive to May 5 with a strained rib cage.

5/6/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (2).

5/4/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (5).

5/1/03: COLORADO SPRINGS (PCL) 1B Kit Pellow had four RBI as the Sky Sox scored eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Sacramento River Cats, 13-10. Pellow, who had hit a three-run homer in the first inning, led off the ninth with a double before scoring the first run of the rally. In his second at-bat of the inning, Pellow notched his fourth hit of the game with an RBI single up the middle.

5/1/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (4).

4/29/03: The Red Sox transferred Robert Person from Sarasota (A) to Pawtucket (AAA) to continue his rehab.

4/28/03: Ryan Lundquist was activated from the DL by Chattanooga (AA, Reds), then released.

4/28/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (3).

4/27/03: Homerun Tracker -- Rodney Nye (1).

4/24/03: Mark Burnett signed with the Quebec Capitals of the independent Northeast League.

4/20/03: Robert Person made a start for Class-A Sarasota in a Florida State League game against Tampa, pitching one perfect inning and striking out two.

4/20/03: BINGHAMTON (EAST) C Mike Jacobs crushed a lead-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to help the Mets edge the Trenton Thunder, 8-7. Jacobs, who is playing in his first season in the Double-A Eastern League, pinch-hit for C John Wilson and ripped a pitch over the center field fence to knock in the game-winning run. 3B Rodney Nye finished 4-for-5 with three doubles, including a two-run double in the first inning to give Binghamton a 2-0 lead.

4/17/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (2).

4/17/03: Dan Wright made a rehab start for AAA Charlotte, pitching three no-hit, no-run innings.

4/13/03: Homerun Tracker -- Greg Blum (1).

4/11/03: Matt Erickson hit a grounder to right field in the bottom of the first for the first hit in Albuquerque's new park.

4/9/03: Matt Wagner signed with the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League.

4/5/03: Homerun Tracker -- Kit Pellow (1).

4/4/03: Matt Riethmaier was placed on the DL to start the season and is not expected to pitch this year.

4/3/03: Ryan Lundquist was placed on the DL by Chattanooga.

4/3/03: Matt Erickson recorded the first hit in Albuquerque Isotopes history in their opener at Memphis.

3/28/03: Greg Blum signed with the Minnesota Twins organization.

3/28/03: Greg Blum was released from Harrisburg by the Montreal organization.

3/28/03: The Boston Red Sox placed Robert Person on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right elbow injury.

3/27/03: The San Angelo Colts of the Central Leagues sold the contract of Andy Wilson to Sioux City of the Northern League.

3/26/03: Mark Burnett was released from Tennessee (AA) by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

3/23/03: The Colorado Rockies assigned Kit Pellow to their minor league camp.

3/21/03: Robert Person was added to Boston's 40-man roster.

3/19/03: Bryan King signed with Springfield / Ozark of the independent Central League.

2/28/03: Wes McCrotty signed with Rockford of the independent Frontier League.

2/22/03: Robert Person signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.

1/29/03: Kyle Washburn signed with Evansville of the independent Frontier League.

1/7/03: Rodney Nye was transferred from Binghamton (AA) to Norfolk (AAA).

12/19/02: Mark Burnett was transferred from New Haven (AA) to Tennessee (AA)

12/19/02: Gary Hogan was transferred from Pulaski (R) to Spokane (R).

12/11/02: Cliff Lee was rated the number three prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America.

12/7/02: The Philadelphia Phillies declined to offer arbitration to Robert Person.

11/24/02: Kit Pellow signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.

11/19/02: Mark Burnett was transferred from Potomac (A) to New Haven (AA).

11/19/02: Matt Carnes was transferred from Edmonton (AAA) to New Britain (AA).

11/12/02: ESPN.com listed Robert Person as #40 on their list of the Top 50 free agents this winter and predicted he would sign with Baltimore.

11/8/02: Andy Wilson signed with the San Angelo Colts of the Central League.

10/28/02: Robert Person of the Philadelphia Phillies has filed for free-agency.

10/24/02: Four former Hogs were declared free agents on October 15 in conjunction with baseball's six-year renewal program. They are: Jason Stephens (Anaheim), Kit Pellow (Kansas City), Kevin Sheredy (St. Louis), and Scott Pose (Texas).

10/23/02: The Gary Southshore Railcats of the Northern League exercised their 2003 option on Bubba Carpenter.

10/21/02: Kit Pellow is playing for Culiacan of the Mexican Pacific League this winter.

10/18/02: Wes McCrotty was released by the Florida Marlins.

10/16/02: Kit Pellow has been released from his major league contract by the Royals. They are going to try and resign him to a minor league contract.

10/15/02: The Springfield / Ozark Mountain Ducks of the independent Central League exercised their 2003 option on Bryan King

9/27/02: Kevin Vent will be inducted into the Sikeston (Mo.) Public Schools' Hall of Fame on October 4.

9/20/02: David Walling was transferred to the Restricted List by the Yankees.

9/15/02: Cliff Lee started his for Major League game!

9/12/02: Cliff Lee was named the 2002 HogNation Player of the Year. He was also called up to the Cleveland Indians.

9/11/02: Matt Riethmaier was reinstated from the DL by Lakewood.

9/5/02: The Phillies transferred Robert Person from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

9/3/02: Jason Stephens was transferred from Salt Lake (AAA) to Arkansas (AA).

9/2/02: Calgary (Pacific Coast) 2B Matt Erickson collected an RBI and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Cannons edge Edmonton, 14-13. Erickson, who finished 5-for-6 with four doubles and three runs scored, tied the game at 13-13 on a double with two outs in the ninth and scored when C Brandon Marsters dropped a third strike on SS Kevin Hooper and committed a throwing error. Erickson also capped a seven-run fifth inning with a run-scoring double. SS Derek Wathan went 4-for-5 with three triples and three RBIs for the victors. OF Mike Ryan hit a pair of home runs with three RBIs for the Trappers. Ryan, a fifth-round pick in 1996, had a breakout season, finishing first in the league in extra-base hits with 73, tying for second with 31 home runs and ranking fourth in RBIs with 101. Erickson had the last hit and scored the last run in Calgary Cannons history as the team is moving next year. Matt Carnes took the loss for Edmonton.

9/2/02: Matt Erickson won the Fan Favorite award when the Calgary Cannons announced their end of season awards.

9/1/02: Jason Stephens was transferred from Arkansas (AA) to Salt Lake (AAA).

8/31/02: Homerun Tracker-- Andy Wilson (6), Greg Blum (7).

8/29/02: Mark Burnett was named the offensive player of the month for August by the Potomac Booster Club.

8/28/02: Lance Franks was named to the Western League's end of season All-Star team.

8/26/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (11), Bubba Carpenter (8).

8/26/02: News Story: Jester rebounding from slow start

8/26/02: News Story: Carnes closing on first in majors

8/25/02: Homerun Tracker-- Andy Wilson (5).

8/23/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (10).

8/22/02: Potomac second baseman Mark Burnett was named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the period of August 15-21. For the week Burnett batted .375 (12 for 32) in eight games. He also had three doubles, a triple, and a homerun along with 15 RBI.

8/20/02: Homerun Tracker-- Bubba Carpenter (7).

8/20/02: The Kansas City Royals played at the Toronto Blue Jays. Kit Pellow started at third for KC while Eric Hinske started at third for Toronto!!

8/18/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (13).

8/18/02: Potomac (Carolina) RHP Josh Axelson captured a win in his fifth straight start as the Cannons defeated Myrtle Beach 15-3. Axelson allowed three runs and eight hits, striking out four and walking one, over nine innings for the third complete game of his three-year career. The Michigan State product improved to 6-5, posting a 2.25 ERA and walking just nine over his last 36 frames. 2B Mark Burnett finished with a career-high six RBI in the victory. The 25-year-old doubled home a run in the fifth inning, laced a two-run single in the sixth and drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. He then highlighted a six-run ninth with another two-run single.

8/18/02: News Story: Burnett flirts with cycle in win

8/17/02: Homerun Tracker-- Mark Burnett (2).

8/16/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (12), Brian Kirby (14).

8/14/02: Kit Pellow made his Major League debut, going 0-4 in KC's loss to the New York Yankees.

8/13/02: Kit Pellow was promoted to the major leagues by the Kansas City Royals.

8/12/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow 2 (27).

8/12/02: Omaha (Pacific Coast) 3B Kit Pellow finished 3-for-6 with a triple, a pair of home runs and seven RBI in a 15-9 victory at Colorado Springs. Pellow drove home a run on a groundout in the fifth inning, connected on the first of his two three-run homers in the seventh and tripled and scored in the eighth. In the ninth, the 28-year-old connected on his 27th longball of the season. Pellow, who last knocked home seven runs in a game back in 1999, has averaged 27 homers and 82 RBIs over his last five seasons without being promoted to the major leagues. Since July 25, four separate players have collected seven RBIs against the Sky Sox.

8/11/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (25).

8/10/02: Scott Pose was signed by the Oklahoma RedHawks (AAA).

8/7/02: Homerun Tracker-- Greg Blum (6) - Grand Slam.

8/5/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (24).

8/5/02: Lance Franks was named Western League Pitcher of the Week.

8/5/02: Joe Jester was named Player of the Week in the Texas League. He hit .429 (9-21) with 5 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3 homers, 8 RBI, and a .952 slugging percentage.

8/4/02: News Story: Ex-Razorback Kirby fitting in nicely

8/4/02: Homerun Tracker-- Ryan Lundquist (3).

8/3/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (11), Kit Pellow (23).

8/2/02: Bryan King signed with Springfield / Ozark of the independent Central League.

8/1/02: Jason Stephens was assigned to the Arkansas Travelers after rehabing in extended spring training.

8/1/02: Homerun Tracker-- Bubba Carpenter (6), Joe Jester (9), Kit Pellow (22).

7/31/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (13).

7/31/02: Bryan King was released by Canton.

7/31/02: Kyle Washburn was released by Yuba-Sutter due to season ending injury.

7/31/02: News Story: Heat's Franks shuts down Gold Sox

7/31/02: Mark Burnett was sent back down to Potomac (A).

7/29/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (8).

7/30/02: Lance Franks pitched a one hit complete game shutout in Chico's 6-0 win over Yuba-Sutter. He walked three and struck out five.

7/30/02: News Story: Rob White: Perry's promotion another slap in face to Pellow

7/29/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (7), Rodney Nye (10).

7/28/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (21).

7/28/02: News Story: Burnett gains material

7/27/02: Homerun Tracker-- Bubba Carpenter (5).

7/26/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow 2 (20).

7/25/02: Cliff Lee was named the fifth best left lefthanded starter in the minor leagues in Baseball America's Top 25 Leftanders. Also listed as having the third best breaking ball of the top 25.

7/24/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (18), Ryan Lundquist (2).

7/24/02: Kevin Sheredy and Kyle Washburn were put on the DL by their respective teams.

7/23/02: Robert Person was placed on the DL with a shoulder and elbow injury.

7/22/02: Homerun Tracker-- Bubba Carpenter (4).

7/21/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (6), Rodney Nye (9), Bubba Carpenter 2 (3).

7/20/02: Homerun Tracker-- Andy Wilson (4).

7/19/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby 2 (12).

7/18/02: Cliff Lee was promoted to Buffalo (AAA).

7/17/02: Gary Hogan made his professional debut, pitching one inning in relief (giving up only two hits) in Pulaski's 6-3 loss to Bluefield.

7/17/02: Homerun Tracker-- Greg Blum (5), Bubba Carpenter (1).

7/16/02: Mark Burnett was promoted to New Haven (AA).

7/15/02: Kyle Washburn was 3-4 with three doubles and five RBI in Yuba-Sutter's 11-8 loss to Yuma.

7/15/02: Mark Burnett was sent back to Potomac (A).

7/13/02: Michael Conner was released by Lincoln.

7/12/02: Mark Burnett was promoted to New Haven (AA).

7/12/02: Bryan King was signed by Canton of the Frontier League.

7/12/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (8).

7/10/02: Kyle Washburn was activated from the DL.

7/10/02: Alan Mahaffey pitched one scoreless inning in the Atlantic League All-Star game.

7/10/02: Cliff Lee pitched one inning in the AA All-Star game and had one strikeout.

7/8/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (10).

7/8/02: Mark Burnett was activated from the DL.

7/8/02: Gary Hogan officially signed with the Texas Rangers.

7/7/02: Kevin Sheredy was activated from the DL.

7/7/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (17).

7/6/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (16).

7/4/02: Bubba Carpenter signed with Gary of the independent Northern League.

7/4/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (9).

7/2/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (15), Brian Kirby (8).

7/1/02: Homerun Tracker-- Andy Wilson 2 (3), Brian Kirby 2 (7).

7/1/02: The Atlantic League All-Star teams were announced and Alan Mahaffey was selected to pitch for the North team.

7/1/02: Kyle Washburn was placed on the disabled list by Yuba-Sutter.

6/30/02: Gold Sox catcher Kyle Washburn was lost for the game, and possibly more, after a foul tip hit his hand. Gloyd said Washburn had a chipped bone in his wrist and might be out for 2 to 3 weeks. Washburn was seventh in the Western Baseball League with a .340 average.

6/30/02: News Story: Mahaffey makes Dowd look like a genius

6/30/02: News Story: Pitcher has left Clippers to seek professional help

6/30/02: News Story: Lundquist has warm memories of days at Arkansas

6/29/02: Alan Mahaffey pitched his first complete game shut out of 2002 to tie teammate Brad Cornett for the Atlantic League-lead in victories (9). The left-hander was outstanding in scattering three hits while striking out five Bears as the Bridgeport Bluefish (33-21) defeated the Newark Bears, 6-0.

6/28/02: Michael Conner was signed by the Lincoln Saltdogs of the Northern League.

6/28/02: Charlie Isaacson earned his first professional win by pitching six shutout innings in Staten Island's 4-0 win over Tri-City. He gave up two hits, walked one, and struck out seven batters.

6/27/02: The Cleveland Indians sent Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew to the Montreal Expos for Lee Stevens and three minor league prospects -- shortstop Brandon Phillips, pitcher Cliff Lee and outfielder Grady Sizemore. Cliff was assigned to the Akron Aeros, Cleveland's AA team.

6/27/02: Greg Blum was 3-3 with four runs scored, four RBI, two walks, and a homerun in Brevard County's 10-5 win over Charlotte.

6/27/02: Kyle Washburn was 4-4 with two runs, two RBI, a homerun and a double in Yuba-Sutters 7-6 win over Solano.

6/27/02: Homerun Tracker-- Greg Blum (4), Kyle Washburn (2).

6/27/02: Cliff Lee was selected for the AA All-Star game which will take place July 10 in Norwich, Connecticut.

6/26/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow 2 (14), Rodney Nye (7).

6/25/02: Homerun Tracker-- Greg Blum (3), Kit Pellow (12).

6/24/02: Lance Franks was named the Western League Player of the Week for June 17-23. He was 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA in 13.0 innings, walking two and striking out 14.

6/22/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (5).

6/21/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (5).

6/20/02: Kevin Sheredy was placed on the DL due to a shoulder injury.

6/20/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (11).

6/19/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (10).

6/19/02: Charlie Isaacson made his major league debut on as Staten Island lost to Brooklyn 6-4. He pitched two innings in relief, gave up one hit, no runs, no walks, and had two strikeouts.

6/18/02: Harrisburg (Eastern) LHP Cliff Lee struck out 10 batters to help the Senators edge Erie, 3-2. Lee yielded a run, three hits and a walk over seven innings in the win, improving to 7-2 with a 2.87 ERA, fourth-best in the league. The 23-year-old struck out four of the first five batters he faced, retired 15 of the first 17 over five hitless frames and fanned a pair in both the fifth and seventh innings for a league-leading 98 K's in 81 2/3 innings.

6/16/02: News Story: Lee's full focus on family now

6/14/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow 2 (9).

6/14/02: Omaha (PCL) 3B Kit Pellow belted two home runs and collected six RBIs to lead the Royals to a 14-6 victory at Tacoma. Pellow drilled a two-run shot in the third inning and launched a grand slam to highlight a nine-run fourth. The 28-year-old is hitting .266 with 54 hits, 12 doubles and 31 RBIs through 55 games of his fifth season with Omaha.

6/13/02: Alan Mahaffey set the Bridgeport team record by winning his seventh consecutive start.

6/12/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (6), Ryan Lundquist (1).

6/11/02: Rodney Nye came off of the DL.

6/10/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (7).

6/9/02: Cliff Lee was named the Montreal Expos minor league pitcher of the month for May.

6/7/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (12).

6/6/02: Matt Carnes was promoted from New Britain (AA) to Edmonton (AAA).

6/5/02: Scott Pose was released by Las Vegas.

6/4/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske 2 (11).

6/4/02: David Walling took a leave of absence from Columbus for personal reasons.

6/3/02: Homerun Tracker-- Andy Wilson (1).

6/2/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (9), Robert Person 2 (2).

6/2/02: Robert Person went 2-3 with two homeruns (grand slam and three run) and seven RBI. Person's slam was the 13th by a Phillies pitcher. Jeff Juden had the last one against Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 1995. Person's seven
RBIs are a team record for a pitcher. He is the sixth pitcher in team history to hit two homers in one game. Randy Lerch was the last to do it against Pittsburgh on Sept. 30, 1978.

6/1/02: Robert Person was activated from the DL.

6/1/02: Kyle Washburn was 4-6 with four RBI and three runs scored in Yuba-Sutters 14-7 win over Chico. He also hit his first professional homerun.

6/1/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (6), Kyle Washburn (1).

5/31/02: Rodney Nye was placed on the DL with a broken finger.

5/30/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (5).

5/29/02: Lance Franks was signed by the Chico Heat of the independent Western League.

5/28/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (4).

5/27/02: Mark Burnett was placed on the DL after breaking his middle finger on the last play of the game.

5/26/02. Scott Pose was activated from the DL.

5/25/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (3).

5/23/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (4).

5/22/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (8), Kit Pellow (2).

5/22/02: Ryan Lundquist was reinstated from the DL.

5/22/02: Kit Pellow became Omaha's all-time leader in home runs, after hitting his 81st long ball for the club Wednesday night at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Pellow had hit only one home run in his first 114 at bats this season when he came to the plate with one out in the 8th inning and the Royals trailing the 51s 4-3. Pellow belted a 1-1 pitch from lefty Shane Nance over the left field wall, putting Omaha in front 6-4. The Royals scored twice more in the same frame to win 8-4. The home run was Pellow's first since a May 1st game at AutoZone Park in Memphis, when he pulled into a tie atop the club's career home run chart with Joe Vitiello.

5/21/02: Harrisburg (EAST) LHP Cliff Lee struck out 12 batters over six innings in the Senators' 7-1 loss to Trenton. The 23-year-old retired the first nine batters, including seven by strikeout, before yielding a hit leading off the fourth inning. He then set down seven of the next eight before allowing a two-out, RBI single to SS Freddy Sanchez in the sixth. A fourth-round selection of the Expos in the 2000 draft, Lee allowed two runs, four hits and issued a walk in the loss, falling to 4-1 with a 2.66 ERA in nine starts. The Arkansas native fanned two batters in the first, second and fifth frames and struck out the side in order in the third to become the league-leader in strikeouts with 60 over 50 2/3 innings.

5/21/02: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (INT) RHP Robert Person made his first rehab start in the Red Barons' 6-1 loss at Durham. The 33-year-old, who is rehabbing a strained elbow, gave up two runs and three hits with three strikeouts and a walk over 3 1/3 innings to suffer the loss. The veteran righthander retired eight of the first 10 batters he faced over three scoreless innings before yielding back-to-back solo shots to open the fourth.

5/18/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (7), Brian Kirby (4).

5/16/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (5).

5/15/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (4), Eric Hinske (6).

5/14/02: Homerun Tracker-- Matt Erickson (1).

5/12/02: Homerun Tracker-- Greg Blum (2), Eric Hinske (5).

5/9/02: Homerun Tracker-- Mark Burnett (1).

5/9/02: News Story: Walling relates to hitting wall

5/9/02: Wes McCrotty was assigned to Kane County (A) from extended Spring Training by the Marlins.

5/8/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (4), Rodney Nye (3).

5/7/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester (3).

5/6/02: Brad Bohannon has decided to retire from baseball.

5/3/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (3).

5/3/02: The Phillies place Robert Person on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 30, with a strained right elbow.

5/2/02: Homerun Tracker-- Eric Hinske (2).

5/1/02: Homerun Tracker-- Kit Pellow (1).

5/1/02: Kit Pellow hit his first homerun of the season. It was Pellow's 80th career homerun for Omaha, tying him with Joe Vitiello for the franchise record.

5/1/02: Scott Pose was placed on the DL with a quadriceps injury.

4/30/02: Ryan Lundquist was ejected from Stockton's game for arguing a called third strike.

4/29/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (2).

4/29/02: Ryan Lundquist was 2-7 with five strikeouts and the game winning RBI in the 15th inning of a 4-3 game.

4/25/02: Brad Bohannon was reassigned from Birmingham (AA) to Winston-Salem (A).

4/25/02: Jason Stephens was placed on the DL by Salt Lake with shoulder stiffness.

4/20/02: Homerun Tracker-- Rodney Nye (1), Eric Hinske (1).

4/20/02: Eric Hinske hit his first Major League homerun, it was a gamewinner in Toronto's 5-4 win over the Yankees in ten innings.

4/20/02: Cliff Lee pitched seven scoreless innings in Harrisburg's 9-2 victory over Erie yesterday. He gave up three hits, struckout five, and walked none in earning his first victory of the season.

4/19/02: News Story: Matt at Bat (Matt Erickson)

4/19/02: Wichita (Texas) OF Alexis Gomez went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a homer and three RBIs in the Wranglers' 9-8 victory at Shreveport. Gomez drew a walk in his first plate appearance and doubled with one out in the second. The 21-year-old lined an RBI double in the third and crushed a three-run blast in the sixth before singling in the eighth. Gomez is now batting .429 with 10 RBIs, 10 runs scored, eight stolen bases. He has fanned only six times in first 56 at-bats. 2B Joe Jester belted a pair of solo shots for the Swamp Dragons in the third and eighth innings.

4/18/02: Homerun Tracker-- Joe Jester 2 (2), Brian Kirby (3).

4/18/02: David Walling made another encouraging start for Triple-A Columbus last night, going 7 1/3 innings with seven hits, two runs (one earned), no walks and three strikeouts. He suffered his second loss without a victory, but lowered his ERA to 1.69. After missing most of last season with Double-A Norwich due to a mental block that prompted him to continually throw to first base instead of home plate, the Yankees 1999 first-rounder hasn't issued a walk in his first 21 innings this season. He has 14 strikeouts and has given up 18 hits.

4/17/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (2).

4/16/02: Alan Mahaffey signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League.

4/15/02: Mark Burnett was recently released by Cincinnati and signed by St. Louis.

4/13/02: Bubba Carpenter broke his right shoulder blade diving for a ball in the outfield.

4/11/02: Homerun Tracker-- Brian Kirby (1).

4/8/02: The Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox of the independent Western Baseball League signed Kyle Washburn.

4/6/02: Homerun Tracker-- Bubba Carpenter (2), Greg Blum (1).

4/6/02: Bubba Carpenter is playing for the Saltillo Saraperos of the Mexican Baseball League.

4/4/02: Matt Riethmaier began the season on the DL due to a shoulder injury and Mark Burnett also began the season on the DL.

4/2/02: Greg Blum was transferred from Jupiter Hammerheads to Brevard County Manatees.

4/1/02: Eric Hinske played in his first ever Major League game.

3/31/02: Cliff Lee was transferred from Jupiter Hammerheads to Harrisburg Senators.

3/27/02: Scott Pose was signed by the L.A. Dodgers and assigned to Las Vegas (AAA).

3/26/02: Scott Pose was released from the Astros minor league camp.

3/25/02: Wes McCrotty was placed on the Voluntary Retired List by the Marlins.

3/23/02: The Houston Astros reassigned Scott Pose to their minor league camp.

3/18/02: Kit Pellow was reassigned to the Royals minor league camp.

3/16/02: The Phillies announced that Robert Person would be their opening day starter in 2002.

3/15/02: Ryan Johnston announced his retirement from baseball.

314/02: Andy Wilson was traded to the Sioux City Explorers (Northern League) in a six player trade with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on March 14. Sioux City sent infielder Josh Patton to the X's in exchange for RHP Jimmy Hooper, outfielder Andy Wilson, outfielder Kevin Kay, LHP Nat Stoner, and LHP Toby McDermott.

3/6/02: Les Lancaster signed a two-year contract to manage the Lincoln Saltdogs of the independent Northern League.

2/27/02: The Kalamazoo Kings released Mike Moriarity and announced that Ike Pohle retired.

2/16/02: Six former Hogs will be taking part in major league spring training this season. Eric Hinske and Dan Wright are both on 40 man rosters. Matt Erickson (Marlins), Kit Pellow (Royals), Scott Pose (Astros), and David Walling (Yankees) are non-roster invites to spring training.

2/5/02: Kit Pellow has been invited to spring training with the Kansas City Royals.

1/17/02: Scott Pose was signed to a minor league contract by the Houston Astros and invited to spring training.

1/12/02: Dan Wright married Robin Alpe at the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Former Hogs Rodney Nye and Bart Hester were some of the Groomsmen.