Games of April 4

Brandon is Waring well in New Britain.  Big innings carry Fort Myers.  Rain stops the Red Wings and the Kernels.

ROCHESTER AT BUFFALO

Rained out.

NEW BRITAIN 4, RICHMOND 3 IN NEW BRITAIN

Batting stars:  Brandon Waring was 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and a home run, scoring twice.  Reynaldo Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.  Nate Hanson was 1-for-3 with a walk, scoring twice.

Pitching stars:  Ryan O'Rourke pitched 1.2 scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out one, to get the win.  Lester Oliveros pitched a perfect ninth to get the save.

Opposition stars:  Clayton Blackburn pitched five innings, giving up one run on five hits and one walk with three strikeouts.  Jarrett Parker was 2-for-4 with a run.  Angel Villalona was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

The game:  It was close all the way.  Villalona came through with a two-out single in the first to give Richmond a 1-0 lead.  The Rock Cats tied it in the fourth on an RBI double by Rodriguez.  Richmond got single runs in the fifth and sixth to go ahead 3-1, but New Britain scored twice in the bottom of the sixth, getting three walks in the inning, to tie it at three.  It stayed tied until the eighth, when Waring hit a one-out homer for what turned out to be the winning run.

Of note:  Kennys Vargas was 1-for-4.  D. J. Baxendale started and pitched 4.2 innings, giving up two runs on six hits and one walk with two strikeouts.

FORT MYERS 11, JUPITER 6 IN JUPITER

Batting stars:  Niko Goodrum was 3-for-4 with a double, scoring twice and driving in two.  Adam Brett Walker II was 1-for-5 with a three-run homer, scoring twice.  Levi Michael was 1-for-4 with a double and a sacrifice fly, scoring once and driving in three.

Pitching stars:  Tyler Duffey pitched six innings, giving up three runs on eight hits and no walks with two strikeouts.

Opposition stars:  Ryan Goetz was 3-for-5 with a double and scored twice.  Terrence Dayleg was 3-for-5 with three RBIs.  Austin Barnes was 2-for-5 with a run and two RBIs.

The game:  Fort Myers broke a scoreless tie with a five-run second.  A two-run double by Michael and an RBI double by Jorge Polanco capped off the inning.  Jupiter scored one in the third and two in the fifth to close to 5-3, but the Miracle put the game away with a four-run seventh.  Goodrum drove in one with a double and Walker II hit a three-run homer in the inning.

Of note:  Polanco was 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.  Dalton Hicks was 0-for-4 with a walk and a run.  Max Kepler was 0-for-4 with a walk and a run.

CLINTON AT CEDAR RAPIDS

Rained out.

TODAY'S TILTS

12:35  Richmond (Adalberto Mejia) at New Britain (Taylor Rogers)

1:05  Buffalo (Ricky Romero) at Rochester (Alex Meyer)

2:05  Clinton (Eddie Campbell) at Cedar Rapids (Randy Rosario)

Game 2  Clinton (Carlos Misell) at Cedar Rapids (Ryan Eades)

5:05  Jupiter (Jake Esch) at Fort Myers (Brett Lee)

Games of April 3

A rough outing for Diamond.  Kepler takes driving in runs to the max.  Bryan Haar hits a walk-off.

BUFFALO 6, ROCHESTER 3 IN BUFFALO

Batting stars:  Darin Mastroianni was 2-for-5 with two RBIs.  James Beresford was 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI.  Deibinson Romero was 1-for-3 with a walk and a run.

Pitching stars:  Yohan Pino pitched two perfect innings with one strikeout.  Deolis Guerra pitched 1.1 perfect innings with one strikeout.  Matt Hoffman pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout.

Opposition stars:  Anthony Gose was 2-for-4 with a double and a walk, scoring twice.  Matt Tuiasosopo was 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI.  Ex-Twin Liam Hendriks pitched two perfect innings with one strikeout, getting the win.

The game:  Buffalo put together a two-out rally in the first inning, getting a single, a walk, two more singles, another walk, and another single to score four runs.  Mastroianni had a two-out two-run single in the second to cut the lead to 4-2, but the Bisons scored again in the second when Gose doubled and Tuiasosopo singled.  Rochester did not get closer than three runs again.

Of note:  Scott Diamond started but pitched only two innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and four walks with one strikeout.  Chris Parmelee was 1-for-4.  Wilkin Ramirez was 0-for-2 with a walk and a run.

NEW BRITAIN 10, RICHMOND 2 IN NEW BRITAIN

Batting stars:  Tony Thomas was 3-for-4 with a double, scoring twice and driving in two.  Reynaldo Rodriguez was 2-for-2 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch, scoring four times.  Daniel Ortiz was 3-for-4 with a walk, scoring once and driving in one.

Pitching stars:  Pat Dean struck out seven in 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk.  A. J. Achter struck out five in 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk.  Cole Johnson gave up two hits but no runs in one inning, striking out one.

Opposition stars:  Mario Lisson was 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk.  Jarrett Parker was 2-for-4 with a double and a run.

The game:  Lisson hit a two-run homer in the first to give Richmond a 2-0 lead, but Rock Cats pitching shut down the Flying Squirrels the rest of the way.  New Britain tied it in the bottom of the first on a two-run double by Nate Hanson and took the lead in the third on a hit batsman, a single, and a pair of infield outs.  The lead went to 4-2 in the fourth and a three-run sixth, consisting of three singles and a double, put the game away.

Of note:  Kennys Vargas was 1-for-5 and scored once.  Aderlin Mejia was 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.

FORT MYERS 5, JUPITER 1 IN JUPITER

Batting stars:  Max Kepler was 1-for-3 with a triple, scoring once and driving in three.  Jorge Polanco was 2-for-5 and scored twice.

Pitching stars:  Jason Wheeler pitched 5.2 innings, giving up one run on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts.  Steven Gruver struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing two walks.  Tim Shibuya struck out two in two perfect innings.

Opposition stars:  Chipper Smith struck out seven in five shutout innings of relief, giving up two hits and one walk.  James Nygren pitched two shutout innings, giving up one hit and one walk.

The game:  The Miracle took a 2-0 lead in the first on a double by Levi Michael, singles by Polanco and Dalton Hicks, and a sacrifice fly by Kepler.  Jupiter scored one in the bottom of the first, and it stayed 2-1 until the eighth.  In that inning, Polanco and Adam Brett Walker II singled, Kepler tripled them in, and Mike Gonzales singled in Kepler to make it 5-1.

Of note:  Hicks was 1-for-4 with an RBI.

CEDAR RAPIDS 4, CLINTON 3 IN CEDAR RAPIDS (10 INNINGS)

Batting stars:  Zach Larson was 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI.  Joel Licon was 2-for-3 with a double and two walks, scoring once.  Bryan Haar was 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.

Pitching stars:  Aaron Slegers struck out five in five innings, giving up two runs on five hits and no walks.  Christian Powell pitched two shutout innings despite allowing two hits and two walks.  Hudson Boyd also pitched two shutout innings, allowing three hits while striking out one.

Opposition stars:  Mark Bordonaro struck out four in 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing two hits.  Jack Reinheimer was 2-for-4 with a run.

The game:  Clinton scored single runs in the first and third to take a 2-0 lead.  In the fourth, doubles by Licon and Larson, a wild pitch, and a sacrifice fly tied the score.  Engelb Vielma tripled and scored in the seventh to give the Kernels a 3-2 lead, but a single and a pair of throwing errors allowed Clinton to tie the game in the eighth.  It remained tied until the tenth, when with one out, Haar hit a home run over the left field fence to win the game for Cedar Rapids.

Of note:  Zack Granite was 1-for-4 with an RBI.  Vielma was 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.  Miguel Sulbaran pitched one inning, allowing an unearned run on one hit with one strikeout.

TODAY'S TILTS

10:30  Richmond (Clayton Blackburn) at New Britain (D. J. Baxendale)

1:05  Rochester (Alex Meyer) at Buffalo (Ricky Romero)

5:35  Fort Myers (Tyler Duffey) at Jupiter (Josh Hodges)

6:35  Clinton (Eddie Campbell) at Cedar Rapids (Randy Rosario)

Today's Tilts

The full-season minor leagues open today!  Here are today's games and pitching matchups:

1:05  Rochester (Scott Diamond) at Buffalo (Marcus Stroman)

5:35  Fort Myers (TBA) at Jupiter (Trevor Williams)

5:35  Richmond (Ty Blach) at New Britain (Pat Dean)

6:35  Clinton (Edwin Diaz) at Cedar Rapids (Aaron Slegers)

Midwest League Preview

Your handy guide to the Midwest League.  "Notables" is not intended as a scouting report.

EASTERN DIVISION

Bowling Green Hot Rods

Affiliate:  Tampa Bay Rays

Stadium:  Bowling Green Ballpark

Manager:  Michael Johns

Coaches:  Dan DeMent, Bill Moloney

Notables:  German Marquez, Kean Wong, Hunter Wood, Yoel Araujo, James Harris

Dayton Dragons

Affiliate:  Cincinnati Reds

Stadium:  Fifth Third Field

Manager:  Jose Nieves

Coaches:  Luis Bolivar, Tony Fossas

Notables:  Nick Travieso, Sal Romano, Carlton Daal, Tanner Rahier, Alejandro Chacin

Fort Wayne TinCaps

Affiliate:  San Diego Padres

Stadium:  Parkview Field

Manager:  Michael Collins

Coaches:  Morgan Burkhart, Burt Hooton

Notables:  Adrian De Horta, Franmil Reyes, Jose Urena, Jimmy Brasoban, Franchy Cordero

Great Lakes Loons

Affiliate:  Los Angeles Dodgers

Stadium:  Dow Diamond

Manager:  Bill Haselman

Coaches:  Johnny Washington, Bill Simas

Notables:  Victor Arano, Zachary Bird, Greg Harris, Jonathan Martinez, Justin Chigbogu

Lake County Captains

Affiliate:  Cleveland Indians

Stadium:  Classic Park

Manager:  Mark Budzinski

Coaches:  Shaun Larkin, Rigo Beltran

Notables:  Mitch Brown, Luis Lugo, Dorssys Paulino, Nellie Rodriguez, Anthony Santander

Lansing Lugnuts

Affiliate:  Toronto Blue Jays

Stadium:  Cooley Law School Stadium

Manager:  John Tamargo

Coaches:  Ken Huckaby, Vince Horsman

Notables:  Jairo Labourt, Roberto Osuna, Alberto Tirado, Dawel Lugo, D. J. Davis

South Bend Silver Hawks

Affiliate:  Arizona Diamondbacks

Stadium:  Four Winds Field

Manager:  Mark Haley

Coaches:  Jason Camilli, Doug Bochtler

Notables:  Ben Eckels, Felipe Perez, Andrew Velazquez, Jamie Westbrook, Stryker Trahan

West Michigan Whitecaps

Affiliate:  Detroit Tigers

Stadium:  Fifth Third Ballpark

Manager:  Andrew Graham

Coaches:  Nelson Santovenia, Mike Henneman

Notables:  Javier Betancourt, Zac Reininger, Jose Zambrano, Tyler Gibson, Austin Schotts

WESTERN DIVISION

Beloit Snappers

Affiliate:  Oakland Athletics

Stadium:  Pohlman Field

Manager:  Rick Magnante

Coaches:  Lloyd Turner, Jimmy Escalante

Notables:  Ronald Herrera, Sam Bragg, Andy Paz, B. J. Boyd, Herschel Powell

Burlington Bees

Affiliate:  Los Angeles Angels

Stadium:  Community Field

Manager:  Bill Richardson

Coaches:  Nathan Haynes, Ethan Katz

Notables:  Ranyelmy Mendoza, Victor Alcantara, Garrett Nuss, Kody Eaves, Erick Salcedo

Cedar Rapids Kernels

Affiliate:  Minnesota Twins

Stadium:  Perfect Game Field

Manager:  Jake Mauer

Coaches:  Tommy Watkins, Ivan Arteaga

Notables:  Felix Jorge, Yorman Landa, Randy Rosario, Kohl Stewart, Miguel Sulbaran

Clinton LumberKings

Affiliate:  Seattle Mariners

Stadium:  Ashford University Field

Manager:  Scott Steinmann

Coaches:  Brent Johnson, Cibney Bello

Notables:  Edwin Diaz, Tyler O’Neill, Tommy Burns, Lars Huijer, Martin Peguero

Kane County Cougars

Affiliate:  Chicago Cubs

Stadium:  Fifth Third Bank Ballpark

Manager:  Mark Johnson

Coaches:  Tom Beyers, David Rosario

Notables:  Jen-Ho Tseng, Carlos Penalver, Paul Blackburn, Daury Torrez, David Bote

Peoria Chiefs

Affiliate:  St. Louis Cardinals

Stadium:  Dozer Park

Manager:  Joe Kruzel

Coaches:  Jobel Jimenez, Jason Simontacchi

Notables:  Alex Reyes, Carson Kelly, Steve Bean, Juan Herrera, Kenneth Peoples-Walls

Quad Cities River Bandits

Affiliate:  Houston Astros

Stadium:  Modern Woodmen Park

Manager:  Omar Lopez

Coaches:  Joel Chimelis, Dave Borkowski, Vince Coleman

Notables:  Brett Phillips, Michael Feliz, Adrian Hauser, Jandel Gustave, Chris Lee

Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers

Affiliate:  Milwaukee Brewers

Stadium:  Fox Cities Stadium

Manager:  Matt Erickson

Coaches:  Chuckie Caufield, Elvin Nina, Ken Dominguez

Notables:  Zach Quintana, David Denson, Victor Diaz, Angel Ortega, Omar Garcia

Florida State League Preview

Your handy guide to the Florida State League.  "Notables" is not intended as a scouting report.

NORTH DIVISION

Brevard County Manatees

Affiliate:  Milwaukee Brewers

Stadium:  Space Coast Stadium

Manager:  Joe Ayrault

Coaches:  Ned Yost IV, David Chavarria, Reggie Williams

Notables:  Damien Magnifico, Brandon Macias, Orlando Arcia, Tyrone Taylor, Jorge Lopez

Clearwater Threshers

Affiliate:  Philadelphia Phillies

Stadium:  Bright House Field

Manager:  Ramon Henderson

Coaches:  Frank Cacciatore, Bob Milacki

Notables:  Angelo Mora, Daniel Child, Lino Martinez, Miguel Nunez, Kevin Walter

Daytona Cubs

Affiliate:  Chicago Cubs

Stadium:  Radiology Associates Field

Manager:  Dave Keller

Coaches:  Mariano Duncan, Ron Villone

Notables:  Starling Peralta, Wilson Contreras, Gioskar Amaya, Rock Shoulders, Pin-Chieh Chen

Dunedin Blue Jays

Affiliate:  Toronto Blue Jays

Manager:  Omar Malave

Coaches:  Stubby Clapp, Darold Knowles

Stadium:  Florida Auto Exchange Stadium

Notables:  Taylor Cole, Efrain Nieves, K. C. Hobson, Shane Opitz, Marcus Knecht

Lakeland Flying Tigers

Affiliate:  Detroit Tigers

Stadium:  Joker Marchant Stadium

Manager:  Dave Huppert

Coaches:  Larry Herndon, Mike Maroth

Notables:  Endrys Brecino, Yorfrank Lopez, Will Startup, Jake Thompson, Dixon Machado

Tampa Yankees

Affiliate:  New York Yankees

Stadium:  Steinbrenner Field

Manager:  Al Pedrique

Coaches:  P. J. Plittere, Danny Borrell, J. D. Closser

Notables:  Jose Campos, Joseph Maher, Angel Rincon, Greg Bird, Jake Cave

SOUTH DIVISION

Bradenton Marauders

Affiliate:  Pittsburgh Pirates

Stadium:  McKechnie Field

Manager:  Tom Prince

Coaches:  Kory DeHaan, Justin Meccage, Rudy Pena

Notables:  Jhondaniel Medina, Jacob Stallings, Jose Osuna, Jin-De Jhang, Max Moroff

Charlotte Stone Crabs

Affiliate:  Tampa Bay Rays

Stadium:  Charlotte Sports Park

Manager:  Jared Sandberg

Coaches:  Joe Szekely, Steve Watson

Notables:  Bruedlin Suero, Tyler Goeddel, Patrick Leonard, Hector Guevara, Andrew Toles

Fort Myers Miracle

Affiliate:  Minnesota Twins

Stadium:  Hammond Stadium

Manager:  Doug Mientkiewicz

Coaches:  Jim Dwyer, Gary Lucas

Notables:  Jose Berrios, Alex Wimmers, Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, Adam Brett Walker II

Jupiter Hammerheads

Affiliate:  Miami Marlins

Stadium:  Roger Dean Stadium

Manager:  Brian Schneider

Coaches:  Corey Hart, Joe Coleman

Notables:  Angel Morales, Austin Brice, Trevor Williams, Colby Suggs, Noah Perio

Palm Beach Cardinals

Affiliate:  St. Louis Cardinals

Stadium:  Roger Dean Stadium

Manager:  Dann Bilardello

Coaches:  Roger Lafrancois, Ace Adams

Notables:  Kyle Hald, Ildemaro Vargas, Breyvic Valera, Adam Ehrlich, Charlie Tilson

St. Lucie Mets

Affiliate:  New York Mets

Stadium:  Tradition Field

Manager:  Ryan Ellis

Coaches:  Joel Fuentes, Phil Regan

Notables:  Cody Satterwhite, Robbie Shields, Ty Williams, Michael Fulmer, Gilbert Gomez

Eastern League Preview

Your handy guide to the Eastern League.  "Notables" is a listing of players whose names I thought I recognized, and is not intended to be a scouting report.

EASTERN DIVISION

Binghamton Mets

Affiliate:  New York Mets

Stadium:  NYSEG Stadium

Manager:  Pedro Lopez

Coaches:  Luis Rivera, Glenn Abbott

Notables:  Chase Hutchingson, Xorge Carillo, Alonzo Harris, Travis Taijeron, Cory Vaughn

New Britain Rock Cats

Affiliate:  Minnesota Twins

Stadium:  New Britain Stadium

Manager:  Jeff Smith

Coaches:  Stu Cliburn, Chad Allen

Notables:  D. J. Baxendale, Alex Wimmers, Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano, Kennys Vargas

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Affiliate:  Toronto Blue Jays

Stadium:  Northeast Delta Dental Stadium

Manager:  Bobby Meacham

Coaches:  Jon Nunnally, Jim Czajkowski

Notables:  Austin Bibens-Dirkx, Deck McGuire, Jon Berti, Ryan Schimpf, Brian Van Kirk

Portland Sea Dogs

Affiliate:  Boston Red Sox

Stadium:  Hadlock Field

Manager:  Billy McMillon

Coaches:  Rich Gedman, Bob Kipper

Notables:  Chris Balcom-Miller, Jeremy Kehrt, Derrik Gibson, Peter Hissey, J. C. Linares

Reading Fightin Phils

Affiliate:  Philadelphia Phillies

Stadium:  FirstEnergy Stadium

Manager:  Dusty Wathan

Coaches:  Rob Ducey, David Lundquist

Notables:  Brody Colvin, Severino Gonzalez, Jay Johnson, Sebastian Valle, Matt Tolbert

Trenton Thunder

Affiliate:  New York Yankees

Stadium:  Arm & Hammer Park

Manager:  Tony Franklin

Coaches:  Marcus Thames, Tommy Phelps

Notables:  Pat Venditte, Ben Gamel, Mason Williams, Bryan Mitchell, Robert Refsnyder

WESTERN DIVISION

Akron Rubber Ducks

Affiliate:  Cleveland Indians

Stadium:  Canal Park

Manager:  Dave Wallace

Coaches:  Rouglas Odor, Jeff Harris

Notables:  Kyle Davies, Toru Murata, Giovanni Soto, Tyler Naquin, Joe Wendle

Altoona Curve

Affiliate:  Pittsburgh Pirates

Stadium:  Peoples Natural Gas Field

Manager:  Carlos Garcia

Coaches:  Ryan Long, Stan Kyles, Austin McClune

Notables:  Alen Hanson, Gift Ngoepe, Drew Maggi, Keon Broxton, Junior Sosa

Bowie Baysox

Affiliate:  Baltimore Orioles

Stadium:  Prince George’s Stadium

Manager:  Gary Kendall

Coaches:  Butch Davis, Blaine Beatty, Joel Polanco

Notables:  Matt Bischoff, Juan Morillo, Buck Britton, Ronald Bermudez, David Freitas

Erie SeaWolves

Affiliate:  Detroit Tigers

Stadium:  Jerry Uht Park

Manager:  Lance Parrish

Coach:  Gerald Perry, Jaime Garcia

Notables:  Matt Crouse, Warwick Saupold, Steven Moya, Alwin Delgado, Corey Knebel

Harrisburg Senators

Affiliate:  Washington Nationals

Stadium:  Metro Bank Park

Manager:  Brian Daubach

Coaches:  Mark Harris, Chris Michalak, Brian Dorta

Notables:  Gabriel Alfaro, A. J. Cole, Sandy Leon, Justin Bloxom, Matt Purke

Richmond Flying Squirrels

Affiliate:  San Francisco Giants

Stadium:  The Diamond

Manager:  Russ Morman

Coaches:  Ken Joyce, Ross Grimsley

Notables:  Daryl Maday, Taylor Rogers, Brett Krill, Jarrett Parker, Ethan Miller

International League Preview

Your handy guide to the International League, which starts play Friday.  "Notables" is a listing of names you might recognize, not a scouting report.

NORTH DIVISION

Buffalo Bisons

Affiliate:  Toronto Blue Jays

Stadium:  Coca-Cola Field

Manager:  Gary Allenson

Coaches:  Richie Hebner, Randy St. Claire

Notables:  Kyle Drabek, Liam Hendriks, Bobby Korecky, Radhames Liz, Deck McGuire

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Affiliate:  Philadelphia Phillies

Stadium:  Coca-Cola Park

Manager:  Dave Brundage

Coaches:  Sal Rende, Ray Burris, Mickey Morandini

Notables:  Jonathan Pettibone, Koyie Hill, Reid Brignac, Maikel Franco, Clete Thomas

Pawtucket Red Sox

Affiliate:  Boston Red Sox

Stadium:  McCoy Stadium

Manager:  Kevin Boles

Coaches:  Dave Joppie, Rich Sauveur

Notables:  Rubby De La Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Garin Cecchini, Heiker Meneses, Jackie Bradley

Rochester Red Wings

Affiliate:  Minnesota Twins

Stadium:  Frontier Field

Manager:  Gene Glynn

Coaches:  Tim Doherty, Marty Mason

Notables:  Deolis Guerra, Trevor May, Alex Meyer, Danny Santana, Deibinson Romero

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Affiliate:  New York Yankees

Stadium:  PNC Field

Manager:  Dave Miley

Coaches:  Butch Wynegar, Scott Aldred, Luis Sojo

Notables:  Graham Stoneburner, Austin Romine, Zoilo Almonte, Adonis Garcia, Ronnier Mustelier

Syracuse Chiefs

Affiliate:  Washington Nationals

Stadium:  NBT Bank Stadium

Manager:  Billy Gardner

Coaches:  Joe Dillon, Paul Menhart

Notables:  Tyler Robertson, Josh Roenicke, Brock Peterson, Eric Komatsu, Brian Jeroloman

SOUTH DIVISION

Charlotte Knights

Affiliate:  Chicago White Sox

Stadium:  BB&T Ballpark

Manager:  Joel Skinner

Coaches:  Andy Tomberlin, Richard Dotson

Notables:  Javy Guerra, Deunte Heath, Alex Liddi, Jordan Danks, Brian Omogrosso

Durham Bulls

Affiliate:  Tampa Bay Rays

Stadium:  Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Manager:  Charlie Montoyo

Coaches:  Dave Myers, Neil Allen

Notables:  Erik Bedard, Roman Ali Solis, Wilson Betemit, Hak-Ju Lee, Kevin Kiermaier

Gwinnett Braves

Affiliate:  Atlanta Braves

Stadium:  Coolray Field

Manager:  Brian Snitker

Coaches:  Garey Ingram, Marty Reed, Billy Nicholson

Notables:  Wirfin Obispo, Ervin Santana, Christian Bethancourt, Matt Kennelly, Joey Terdoslavich

Norfolk Tides

Affiliate:  Baltimore Orioles

Stadium:  Harbor Park

Manager:  Ron Johnson

Coaches:  Denny Walling, Mike Griffin, Jose Hernandez

Notables:  Brock Huntzinger, Caleb Joseph, Johnny Monell, Alexi Casilla, Henry Urrutia

WEST DIVISION

Columbus Clippers

Affiliate:  Cleveland Indians

Stadium:  Huntington Park

Manager:  Chris Tremie

Coaches:  Jim Rickon, Tony Arnold

Notables:  Trevor Bauer, Matt Capps, Jesus Aguilar, T. J. House, C. C. Lee

Indianapolis Indians

Affiliate:  Pittsburgh Pirates

Stadium:  Victory Field

Manager:  Dean Treanor

Coaches:  Mike Pagliarulo, Tom Filer

Notables:  Jared Hughes, Jameson Taillon, Duke Welker, Chase d’Arnaud, Gregory Polanco

Louisville Bats

Affiliate:  Cincinnati Reds

Stadium:  Louisville Slugger Field

Manager:  Jim Riggleman

Coaches:  Tony Jaramillo, Ted Power

Notables:  Jeff Francis, Mike Leake, Corky Miller, Ruben Gotay, Hernan Iribarren

Toledo Mud Hens

Affiliate:  Detroit Tigers

Stadium:  Fifth Third Field

Manager:  Larry Parrish

Coaches:  Leon Durham, Al Nipper

Notables:  Duane Below, Ronny Paulino, Jordan Lennerton, Trevor Crowe, Ben Guez