Press Releases from the 2019 West Virginia Power season

Julio Rodriguez promoted to High-A Modesto

The Seattle Mariners' second-best prospect, Julio Rodriguez, was one of the staples of the West Virginia Power in 2019, especially in the second half. After missing two months with an upper body injury, J-Rod came back and dominated the South Atlantic League before earning a promotion to the High-A Modesto Nuts in the middle of August. Julio's numbers were mythical, but his season was all too real.

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​Outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been promoted to the High-A Modesto Nuts, the Seattle Mariners announced Thursday afternoon. Rodriguez leaves the South Atlantic League after spending the entire season with the West Virginia Power, averaging .293 with 10 homers and 50 RBI in 67 games.

Julio started off incredibly hot with West Virginia, reaching base safely in his first seven games and notching a six-game hitting streak. However, a hairline fracture in his wrist that he suffered after getting hit by a pitch in mid-April derailed the prospect's progress for two months, as he did not return to the team until June 10. 

2019 SAL All-Star Game Rosters Unveiled

The 2019 South Atlantic League All-Star Game was hosted in Charleston, West Virginia, the third time in the city's history that the league's Midsummer Classic has been played in The Capital City. The two divisional rosters included some of Minor League Baseball's premier players, including four from West Virginia, with catcher Jake Anchia earning the starting nod. While the game was not as offensive-heavy as one might have expected, the players selected to the rosters made for one of the most highly-anticipated ASGs in history, and it delivered.

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The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League and President Eric Krupa, is excited to announce the 2019 South Atlantic League All-Star rosters for the Northern and Southern Divisions. Four West Virginia players were tabbed with All-Star nods, as starting catcher Jake Anchia and right-handed pitchers Dayeison Arias, Clay Chandler and Bryan Pall all earned Midseason accolades.

Press Releases from the 2018 West Virginia Power season

Cruz and Mitchell tabbed as SAL Annual All-Stars

Oneil Cruz and Calvin Mitchell were two of the Power's most dynamic players in 2018. Both superstars headlined the offensive statistics for West Virginia this season, with the two of them combining to lead all three Triple Crown categories and place themselves amongst the top sluggers in Pittsburgh's system.

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The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League and league President Eric Krupa, is proud to announce that Oneil Cruz and Calvin Mitchell have been selected as two of the league's Annual All-Stars for the 2018 season. Cruz was selected as the SAL's Most Outstanding Major League Prospect and top shortstop, while Mitchell was chosen as the designated hitter.
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The Annual All-Star Team was voted on by the 14 South Atlantic League Team's Field Managers, General Managers, Sports Writers and Broadcasters for a total of 56 votes.

2018 Power Promotional Schedule Unveiled

The 2018 season was littered with exciting promotions both familiar and foreign to the West Virginia Power fan base. From BrewFest CharlieWest III to Legends of Wrestling Night and Tinder Thirsty Thursday, every night proved to be a unique experience at Appalachian Power Park in 2018.

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The West Virginia Power, Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is excited to release their 2018 promotional schedule. Over the course of the 2018 season, fans will be treated to spectacular fireworks shows, special discounts, one-of-a-kind giveaways and unique appearances at Appalachian Power Park.

Single-game tickets are on sale now for all of these exciting promotional nights and will remain at the Dime-Per-Degree price of $2.80 through Sunday, March 11, at 11:59 p.m. Tickets will only be available on the Power website throughout the weekend and can be purchased in person at the West Virginia Power box office or over the phone beginning at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 12.

Press Releases from the 2017 Winston-Salem Dash season

Collins, Jimenez promoted to Double-A Birmingham

​Two key pieces of the Chicago White Sox rebuilding process, Zack Collins and Eloy Jimenez both earned the bump to the Double-A level on August 15. These phenomenal athletes put together eye-popping numbers during their stints in the Triad, ones that have most White Sox fans eager to see this pair on the South Side of Chicago very soon.

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Catcher Zack Collins and outfielder Eloy Jimenez, two of the top prospects in the White Sox system, have earned their first career promotions to Double-A Birmingham, the White Sox announced on Tuesday.

Collins, the White Sox first-round pick a season ago, hit .223 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs with the Dash in 2017, with his 17 homers tied for third in the Carolina League. 

FOX Fall Fanfest coming to BB&T Ballpark on Saturday

On August 26, FOX brought their Fall Fanfest to the downtown facility in Winston-Salem in order to promote three television shows on the network's new fall programming lineup.

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The Winston-Salem Dash and FOX are partnering this Saturday, August 26, for FOX Fall Fanfest at BB&T Ballpark, which will feature an incredible night filled with special giveaways, previews of FOX's new fall television lineup and much more.

For tickets, which start as low as $8, to the Dash's 6:30 p.m. game against the Buies Creek Astros, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com. Gates will open at 5:15 p.m. to allow fans to enjoy all of the festivities on tap for the evening.