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Trayce Thompson: the baseball player in a basketball family
Father: No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft. Oldest brother: professional basketball player with NBA experience. Middle brother: No. 11 overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Looking at the list, it...
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Thompson’s big league relationships date back to childhood
Minor league players often have a chance to get to know some of the game’s great players as they make their way through an organization. For most players however, that exposure lasts for a brief time....
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Smokies Struggle, Fall to Barons 11-3
The Tennessee Smokies fell to the the Birmingham Barons 11-3 Friday night at Regions Field as Smokies starter Eric Jokisch struggled, allowing 10 hits and six earned runs in five innings pitched....
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Game Preview: June 1 @ Birmingham
Tonight is the rubber match of a five game series as the Tennessee Smokies (28-25) look to win their fourth straight series overall against the Birmingham Barons (34-20) tonight at Regions Field with...
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Birmingham’s Johnson on fast track through minor leagues
Erik Johnson’s quick ascension in baseball started during his collegiate days at California. A native of Mountain View, CA, the Birmingham Barons righty started his freshman year at Cal in the...
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Two-Sport athlete Mitchell has tasted championship success
For some athletes, winning a championship at any level is the highlight of their career. Birmingham Barons outfielder Jared Mitchell not only has two collegiate national championships, but he has...
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Smokies drop Barons Finale, Lose 9-3
BIRMINGHAM, AL. – The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Birmingham Barons Saturday night 9-3, as Dan Black led Birmingham with two home runs in the win. Smokies third baseman Christian Villanueva hit his...
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This Week In Smokies Baseball: June 6 Edition
The latest Edition of “This Week In Smokies Baseball” is now available. This edition covers the Smokies’ 5-Game Series in Birmingham against the Barons, which included the Annual Rickwood Classic, as...
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The 2013 Rickwood Classic Experience
By: Matthew Shalbrack On May 29, 2013, I stepped back into a different era in baseball history for the 18th annual Rickwood Classic between the Tennessee Smokies and Birmingham Barons. Played at...
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‘The Process’: The Rickwood Experience Part 1
‘The Process’ is the story of the 2013 Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate. In episode three, Tennessee Smokies broadcaster, Mick Gillispie, introduces the 2013 Rickwood Classic...
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The Process: The Rickwood Experience Part Two
‘The Process’ is the story of the 2013 Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate. In episode four, Tennessee Smokies players are highlighted and asked to describe the experience of playing...
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Southern League Recap: 7-11
PENSACOLA 7, MONTGOMERY 2: The Blue Wahoos also won for a second straight night as five players again had multi-hit contests. Ryan LaMarre got the scoring started in the fourth inning with a three-run...
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Baez homers twice, but Smokies fall to Barons, 8-5
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – Chicago Cubs top prospect Javier Baez hit two home runs on the night, but the Tennessee Smokies were unable to overcome a six-run deficit and fell to the Birmingham Barons...
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Rhee, Smokies take over first place with 8-4 win Monday
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – Behind a 10-hit offensive attack and a quality start by starter Dae-Eun Rhee, the Tennessee Smokies defeated the Birmingham Barons 8-4 Monday night at Smokies Park. With...
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Smokies fall 9-6 in extra innings against Barons Tuesday
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies lost in 13 innings against the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 9-6, Tuesday night at Smokies Park. Both teams were deadlocked in a 5-5 tie...
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VIDEO: Manager’s Report with Buddy Bailey July 31, 2013
In this week’s edition of ‘The Manager’s Report’, Smokies skipper Buddy Bailey talks about the important series against the Birmingham Barons. The Tennessee offense has exploded in the month of July...
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Smokies take back first place with 3-2 win Wednesday
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – Jonathan Mota’s RBI-single broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning to give the Tennessee Smokies a 3-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons Wednesday night at Smokies Park....
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Scott Snodgress strives to continue success for Cardinal athletes
Birmingham Barons starting pitcher Scott Snodgress’s time at Stanford was spent in good company. Snodgress pitched for the Cardinal from 2009-2011, during the same time Indianapolis Colts quarterback...
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Smokies take series with walk-off victory Thursday, 2-1
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – Looking to extend their lead in the Southern League North Division, the Tennessee Smokies won in walk-off fashion against the Birmingham Barons Thursday afternoon at...
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AUDIO: This Week In Smokies Baseball: August 8 Edition
The latest Edition of “This Week In Smokies Baseball” is now available. This edition covers the Smokies’ first series win this season against North Division nemesis Birmingham, as well as a 5-game...
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