SWB AAA Yankees Game 6-3-11 SWB Yankees 4 - Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) 3BOX SCORE The SWB Yankees returned home to face the Toledo Mud Hens and former Yankee Phil Coke. The Yankees got a 4-3 walkoff win to bring their season record to 29-23. SWB is in 2nd place, 4 games behind Lehigh Valley and 1 game ahead of 3rd place Pawtucket. Pitching: David Phelps got the start...

At McCoy Stadium, the Pawtucket Red Sox offense continued to struggle this afternoon, as the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees (NYY) beat the PawSox, 2-1. The PawSox managed just 7 hits and went scoreless until the bottom of the ninth inning, when they squandered a great opportunity to (at least) tie the contest and send it to extra innings. The Yankees trio of Lance Pendleton, Ryan...

Via Chad Jennings:Rotation: David Phelps, Hector Noesi, Adam Warren, D.J. Mitchell, Andrew Brackman Bullpen: Kevin Whelan, Buddy Carlyle, George Kontos, Lance Pendleton, Amaury Sanit, Andy Sisco, Eric Wordekemper Catchers: Jesus Montero, Jose Gil Infielders: Doug Bernier, Brandon Laird, Ramiro Pena, Kevin Russo, Jorge Vazquez Outfielders: Dan Brewer, Chris Dickerson, Greg...

Pitchers: Manuel Banuelos, D.J. Mitchell, David Phelps, Adam Warren, Eric Wordekemper, Luis Ayala, Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia and Warner Madrigal. Catchers: Jose Gil, Kyle Higashioka, Jesus Montero, Austin Romine. Infielders: Bradley Suttle, Jorge Vazquez, Ronnie Belliard and Eric Chavez Outfielders: Daniel Brewer, Austin Krum, Jordan Parraz.

Via LoHud, the Yanks released the names of their Spring Training non-roster invitees. The total number of players scheduled to report is 67. In addition to the 40-man roster and the guys they gave minor league deals to earlier this offseason, these prospects will be at camp: Manuel Banuelos, LHP, 19 Jesus Montero, C, 21 Austin Romine, C, 22 Daniel Brewer, OF, 23 Jose Gil, C, 24...

This list comes from Donnie Collins (hat-tip to SteveB):Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA): LHP Kei Igawa, RHP George Kontos, RHP Lance Pendleton, RHP Kevin Whelan, RHP Eric Wordekemper, 3B Brandon Laird, OF Edwar Gonzalez.Trenton (AA): LHP Wilkins Arias, RHP Dellin Betances, RHP J.B. Cox, LHP Wilkin De La Rosa, RHP Grant Duff, RHP Alan Horne, RHP Tim Norton, RHP Adam Olbrychowski, RHP...

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (1-2) lost Columbus (2-1) 1-0: Box - Recap ............ SWB now trails the best-of-five series 2 games to 1. Hector Noesi will start for SWB tomorrow in game 4.Batting: SWB pick up just one hit tonight.Reid Gorecki CF: 1-for-4Kevin Russo 2B: 0-for-2, BBJuan Miranda 1B: 0-for-3Jorge Vazquez DH: 0-for-3Chad Huffman RF: 0-for-3Eric Bruntlett...

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (82-52) beat Buffalo (72-63) 5-1: Box - RecapSWB clinched their 4th straight North Division title with the win.Batting:Kevin Russo 2B: 2-for-4, RGreg Golson CF: 1-for-3, BB, RJesus Montero C: 2-for-4, 2 HR (18), 4 RBI (65), 2 RJuan Miranda 1B: 0-for-4Jorge Vazquez DH: 0-for-4, 4 K'sColin Curtis RF: 1-for-3, HR (4), RBI (24), R...

================Keith Law was asked during a chat today which of the Yankees 'Killer B's'--Dellin Betances, Manual Banuelos & Andrew Brackman--would crack the top 100 prospect list..... His answer was "All three".Onto the games... A lot of games tonight thanks to twodoubleheaders, so I'm just going to post key performances.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes...

2010 MiLB Season Statistics: Scranton Jesus Montero: .271AVG 11HR 47RBI .346OBP .460SLG .806OPS Brandon Laird (TRN & SWB): .300AVG 25HR 94RBI 2SB .361OBP .547SLG .908OPS Ivan Nova: 125.1IP (W-L, 10-2) 2.80ERA 39ER 94K .257BAA Zach McAllister: 115.1IP (W-L, 7-8) 4.76ERA 61ER 71K .305BAA Eric Wordekemper: (TRN & SWB) 53.0IP (W-L, 4-0) 3.23ERA 19ER 53K .237BAA [...]

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (63-46) lost to Syracuse (56-53) 3-1: Box - RecapBatting:Kevin Russo 2B: 1-for-5Eric Bruntlett SS: 0-for-5Eduardo Nunez 3B: 0-for-4Juan Miranda 1B: 1-for-3, BBJesus Montero C: 1-for-4 --- average at .271Colin Curtis: 0-for-3, HBP, SB (1)Jorge Vazquez DH: 0-for-3, BBChad Huffman LF: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI (28), BBGreg Golson CF: 1-for-3,...

Sergio Mitre made a rehab start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday night and did pretty well for himself, despite going on three day’s rest. Meat Tray, who is expected to start on Saturday against the Royals in place of the injured Andy Pettitte, went 4 2/3 innings and gave up four hits — all singles — with four strikeouts to two walks. He came out with runners...

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees lost to the Pawtucket Red Sox by a score of 5-1. Scranton/WB Recap – Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees official Scranton/WB Box Score - Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees official Scranton/WB Player AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG Christian LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283 Thames RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273 Gorecki RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 Nunez...

Here is a look at how some of the Yankees top prospects are doing thus far: Scranton Jesus Montero: .250AVG 6HR 32RBI .313OBP .414SLG .727OPS Mark Melancon: 44.2IP (W-L, 5-1) 6SV 3.43ERA 17ER 51K .280BAA Ivan Nova: 84.0IP (W-L, 5-2) 3.00ERA 28ER 64K .266BAA Zach McAllister: 85.0IP (W-L, 6-5) 4.24ERA 40ER 52K .275BAA Eric Wordekemper: [...]

================There were seven games on the schedule, plus I'm a little tired, so I'm just going with highlight performances and key players tonight. (Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (44-34) lost to Pawtucket (35-43) 7-1: Box Score - RecapBatting:Eduardo Nunez SS: 0-for-4Jesus Montero C: 1-for-4 - now hitting .251, and also went 1-for-2 throwing out baserunnersJorge...

That's the season folks. It was a very good year for the Yankees minor-league system. Tampa and Staten Island won their league championships. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre just fell short of repeating as International League champs, but still had a good year. Remember to check back for my Arizona Fall League and Winter League reports starting next month.================We are lucky...

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lost to Gwinnett 8-5 in game 3 of their five-game series (SWB leads series 2-1): Box Score - RecapThe SWB Yanks were defeated by the Gwinnett Braves 8-5 in game...

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (79-59) beat Rochester (69-72) 10-0 in game 1 of their doubleheader: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Rochester 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 Scranton/WB 1 0 0 1 0 0 X 2 7 0 W: Igawa (10-8, 4.15); L: Gabino (6-4, 2.94)HR: None.Offense:Brett Gardner: 0-for-3Kevin Russo: 3-for-3, 2B, R, SB (13)Ausin...

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (78-59) beat Rochester (69-71) 4-3 in 10 innings: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 7 11 0 Rochester 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 3 W: Sanchez, H (1-0, 0.00); L: Henn (1-1, 2.33)HR: SWB: Duncan, S (30), Corona (2).Offense:Brett Gardner: 0-for-3, BB, R, SB (2...

Last night we learned that Mike Dunn, Mark Melancon, Ramiro Pena, and Francisco Cervelli would be joining the Yankees. Today, Chad Jennings informs us that Edwar Ramirez will also be added to the roster.In 29 games for SWB Ramirez is 1-5 with 4 saves and a 3.18 ERA. In 51 IP he's allowed 18 ER on 39 hits, he's walked 16 and struck out 62. Oppenents are hitting .205 against...

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (72-57) beat Syracuse (70-62) 2-1: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Syracuse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0 Scranton/WB 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 X 2 5 2W: Sanchez, Ro (5-5, 4.24); L: Martis (3-4, 5.43); SV: Albaladejo (10)HR: SWB: Miranda (19).Offense:Kevin Russo: 2-for-4Austin Jackson: 1-for-3Shelley...

Eric Wordekemper is a middle relief pitcher for the Trenton Thunder. He started the 2009 season with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees but didn’t perform all that well so they moved him down to Trenton and he has responded. In his last 10 appearances for Trenton he has been pitching great. In his last 18.1 innings he is [...]

================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (68-52) vs. Lehigh Valley (58-65) was postponed.(Double-A) Trenton (60-61) beat Erie (63-57) 7-6 in 10 innings in the completion of yesterday's suspended game: Box Score - Recap Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Erie 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 10 1 Trenton 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 18 1W: Wordekemper...

================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (65-50) lost to Norfolk (63-54) 4-2 in game one of their doubleheader: Box Score - RecapThe SWB Yanks were defeated 4-2 at Norfolk (Orioles) in game 1 of a doubleheader...

================Dan Tomasino of the New York Post had a nice article on SI Yanks outfielder Neil Medchill in Sunday's Post. Check it out.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (63-48) beat Lehigh Valley (55-58) 6-1: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 6 12 0 Lehigh Valley 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 1W: Hirsh ...