Bob Smith (1895)
Taylor Douthit (1901)
Ray Benge (1902)
Lew Riggs (1910)
Mickey Vernon (1918)
John Orsino (1938)
Steve Jones (1941)
David Clyde (1955)
Moose Haas (1956)
Dave Schmidt (1957)
Terry Francona (1959)
Jimmy Key (1961)
Jack Savage (1964)
Mickey Morandini (1966)
George Williams (1969)
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to rowsdower.
Clete Thomas was claimed off waivers from Detroit.
Scott Baker was transferred from the fifteen day disabled list to the sixty day disabled list.
Ben Revere was optioned to Rochester.
Jason Marquis was promoted to the majors from New Britain.
Luke Hughes was designated for assignment.
Darin Mastroianni was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Rene Tosoni was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brian Dinkelman was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Carlos Gutierrez was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Brett Jacobson was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.
Logan Wade was signed by the Twins organization.
Aguascalientes of the Mexican League activates Dan Serafini.
Arizona options David Winfree to AAA Reno.
Boston promotes Jason Repko to the majors from AAA Pawtucket.
Oakland organization (AA Midland) activates Tyler Ladendorf from the disabled list.
Toronto sends Yohan Pino from AAA Las Vegas to AA New Hampshire.
A big day for Miguel Sano. Drew Butera is a hero. The Snappers have another offensive explosion.
Hardy Richardson (1855)
Germany Smith (1863)
Ken Strong (1906)
Gary Peters (1937)
Dick Green (1941)
Al Bumbry (1947)
Jesse Orosco (1957)
Les Lancaster (1962)
Ken Caminiti (1963)
Kip Wells (1977)
Terry Tiffee (1979)
A member of the pro football Hall of Fame, Ken Strong played minor league baseball from 1929-1931 and played very well. He hit 41 home runs and had 130 RBIs in 1930 in what is now the Eastern League and hit .340 in 1931 in the International League.
In addition, we would like to wish a very happy birthday to twayn and to Mrs. freealonzo.
Minnesota is 4-9, fourth in the AL Central, five games behind Detroit. The Twins are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.
Rochester is 7-8, tied for third in the IL North, four games behind Lehigh Valley. The Red Wings are 4-6 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
New Britain is 10-5, second in the EL East, a half game behind Reading. The Rock Cats are 6-4 in their last ten games and are on a two game losing streak.
Fort Myers is 6-7, tied for second in the FSL South, five games behind St. Lucie. The Miracle is 6-4 in its last ten games and is on a three game losing streak.
Beloit is 7-7, tied for fourth in the ML Western, three games behind Quad Cities. The Snappers are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a one game losing streak.
Twins affiliates get swept. Mike Hollimon has a big night. B. J. Hermsen pitches well again. The Secret Agent Man sinks the Snappers. Continue reading Minor Details: Games of 4/19
Tommy Dowd (1869)
Charlie Hemphill (1876)
Charlie Smith (1880)
Mike Mowrey (1884)
Dave Bancroft (1891)
Roy Hofheinz (1912)
Preston Gomez (1923)
Tom Hutton (1946)
Milt Wilcox (1950)
Doug Clarey (1954)
Floyd Chiffer (1956)
Don Mattingly (1961)
Greg Brummett (1967)
Dan Smith (1969)
Todd Hollandsworth (1973)
Dan Smith was drafted by Minnesota in the twenty-second round in 1987, but did not sign.
Twins affiliates go 1-2. Both losses were pitchers' duels. The Rock Cats end a seven game winning streak.
Bucky Walters (1909)
Hector Maestri (1935)
Rick Miller (1948)
Ed Hodge (1958)
R. J. Reynolds (1959)
Frank Viola (1960)
Spike Owen (1961)
Scott Kamieniecki (1964)
Brent Mayne (1968)
Jose Cruz (1974)
Joe Beimel (1977)
George Sherrill (1977)
Dennys Reyes (1977)
Joe Mauer (1983)
Right-hander Hector Maestri was with the Washington franchise in 1960, making one appearance in the majors. Before the 1961 season started, however, he was selected in the expansion draft by the new Washington franchise, for whom he made one more appearance in 1961.