18th Jun | Story

A natural teacher

Northwest Arkansas manager Brian Poldberg loves his job, his office and his boss. Here in the minors, he might just be the closest thing to a company man.

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14th Jun | Story

What does Ben Hill do all day?

After close to a decade of covering the minors, the most famous bush league chronicler of them all knows more about promotions and business than he ever thought he would. This is a perfect job for him.

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18th May | Story

The Hawaiian way

Lenn Sakata is 58 and in his eighth season as a California League manager. Remembered as the second Asian-American in the Majors and the last Orioles shortstop before Cal Ripken Jr., he still loves the game.

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15th May | Story

Turkey Mike’s Sweet Sauce

On the field, the San Jose Giants do little more than win and develop players. So why are they more famous for the meat they grill behind third base?

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19th May | Story

Love in the minor leagues

Almost four years ago, two strangers met in an office building in the biggest little city in the world. Their love story has played out ever since in a baseball stadium.

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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.