From the start Sunday, Beck Way felt comfortable on the mound for the Quad Cities River Bandits.
Just like that, it was gone.
Things have changed for Adrian Alcantara.
Wisconsin starting pitcher Carlos Rodriguez used a pair of strikeouts to work out of a bases-loaded jam in the opening inning and put two more in the books in the second inning to strand River Town on third, setting a tone in Quad-Cities’ 4-1 Midwest League loss.
While the Sioux City Explorers were on the road last week, they picked up a catcher and a pitcher right out of college, hoping they can help the team get back into the playoffs. The Explorers first took Jack Kelly, a catcher from the University of Minnesota.
The Explorers signed Minnesota catcher Jack Kelly over the road trip last week, and he spoke about his first couple days with the team.
If the rest of the series goes the way it has started for Zavier Warren, the Wisconsin third baseman may never want to leave Modern Woodmen Park.
If the rest of the series goes the way it has started for Zavier Warren, the Wisconsin third baseman may never want to leave Modern Woodmen Park.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Moville Futures of the Wink-Sparks American Legion Post 303 baseball team lost to the Millard, Nebraska, team on Wednesday at the Central Plains Region Tournament.
Both Quad-City area players selected in Major League Baseball’s draft last month have signed with their organizations and a third, Ben Beutel, has made his professional debut.
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“That goes to show you right there how this team is together because (Sebastian Zawada) doesn't get an at-bat today but probably makes one of the most important throws of the of the season and tags a guy or we'd be an extra innings.”
SIOUX CITY — A win is a win, and the Sioux City Explorers earned another one of those Saturday with little drama.
The Midwest League matchup between Quad Cities and Cedar Rapids in the inaugural MiLB at Field of Dreams Game will likely be a sellout when the teams take the field at the iconic movie site near Dyersville, Iowa, and the game on Aug. 9 is only part of the attraction.
“They’re just not giving up, and they just believe in one another,” said Montgomery, who won his 431st career game. “If you ever sit in the dugout and just listen, they’re picking up one another.”
“I’m a pretty emotional guy and there have been a lot of people here over the years who I have seen in the stands almost every night,” Montgomery said.
Explorers make ninth-inning comeback again Friday vs. Chicago
The Sioux City Explorers take on the Chicago Dogs baseball, Friday.
Explorers manager Steve Montgomery talks about who deserves the credit for his 430 wins.
The Explorers and Dogs are set for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch at Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park Friday night.
Former Central DeWitt standout T.J. Sikkema will be pitching for the Quad Cities River Bandits after being dealt to the Kansas City Royals in a four-player trade which sent all-star outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees.
When the Quad Cities River Bandits and Cedar Rapids Kernels take the field at the Field of Dreams next month, the Midwest League teams will likely be playing in front of a full house.
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Jeremy Nordquist, president of the Nebraska Hospital Association, said hospitals still are seeing a staff vacancy rate of somewhere between 10% and 15%, with some as high as 20%.
In 1836, 385 acres of land were purchased for $1 in Silvis. The property has evolved over the last 184 years and is now known as TPC Deere Run, thanks to a generous donation.
Photos from the final round of the 51st annual John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Silvis.
The Jackie Robinson Museum opened in Manhattan with a gala ceremony attended by the widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and two of his children.
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's goal of an international amateur draft was thwarted again when the players' association rejected management's final offer on Monday and retained direct draft-pick compensation for free agents.
There was nothing flashy or outlandish about David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame induction speech, but there didn’t need to be.
Major League Baseball made what was termed a “final offer” for an international draft, increasing proposed money for the first year in 2024 by $10 million on Sunday to $191 million.
The Quad Cities River Bandits' William Fleming is adjusting to a new team and organization after being traded in a deal between the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners last month.
Montgomery won his 427th game at Haymarket Park, and he knew that he was close. But, when it actually happened, he thanked his coaching staff and his players.
Tyler Tolbert's triple was the key blow as the River Bandits broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the seventh inning and Quad Cities held on to win the pitchers' duel 3-1.
Dylan Phillips said it was "pure happiness" when he was picked in the MLB draft. Those around Omaha Creighton Prep felt the same way after it two of its graduates were taken in back-to-back rounds.