TRENTON, NJ – Just a short year ago, Tyler Austin seemed ready to make his move. Coming off a year in which he hit .322 (133-for-413) combined for Single-A Charleston and Tampa, along with a short stint at Double-A Trenton, he was rated the No. 3 Yankees prospect by Baseball America and the 68th-best overall. Able to […]
TRENTON, NJ - MiLB.com, the official website of Minor League Baseball, has named the Trenton Thunder, Double-A affiliate of the Yankees, “Team of the Year” following a three-week online voting period this month. The honor is part of the annual “MiLBY” Awards which are presented by MiLB.com each fall. The Thunder were the champions of […]
I’ve managed to watch all 20 years of Trenton Thunder baseball. First the Tigers, then the Red Sox and now the Yankees supply players. The team will continue its 20th season celebration Friday night with the distribution of a commemorative All-Time Team card set, presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, for […]
TRENTON, N.J. – Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez emerged from the Trenton Thunder clubhouse Thursday afternoon just as a reporter asked a question. “Is there anybody in this (Yankees) organization who isn’t injured?’’ was the queery. “Sometimes I wonder,’’ said the 26-year-old native of Santo Domingo, flashing a sheepish grin in the process. Nunez, part of […]
TRENTON, N.J – Tony Franklin is presently in his seventh season as manager of the Trenton Thunder, the Yankees’ Double-A Eastern League affiliate. Over the years, what Franklin has done with the players the Yankees have sent to Trenton has not been noticed by the average fan. Certainly Franklin is mentioned among the best managers […]
TRENTON, N.J. – Almost any Yankees fan knows the story behind the story of Slade Heathcott, blue-chip outfield prospect with a world of talent. Heathcott, whose faith and girlfriend have shown him a path he can follow with comfort and confidence, is facing a key season with the Double-A Trenton Thunder. The 22-year-old native of […]
My home state of New Jersey is home to two affiliated minor league franchises, the Double A Eastern League Trenton Thunder, a New York Yankee affiliate, and the Low A South Atlantic League Lakewood Blue Claws, a Philadelphia Phillies affiliate. The Trenton home field is about 40 minutes away, while the Lakewood field is a […]
TRENTON, N.J. – Every so often, it all falls into place for a starting pitcher. A pregame bullpen session with a good feel brings about a better feel on the mound, What results is a dominating performance Yankees’ No. 26 prospect – according to Baseball America – left-hander Matt Tracy turned in Monday night vs. […]
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Charleston RiverDogs right-hander Gabe Encinas admits his time in Staten Island wasn’t all that enjoyable last summer. Oh, he liked Richmond County Bank Ballpark and the outfield views of Lower Manhattan and the freighters chugging past the outfield wall. The 21-year-old native of Whittier, Calif., rated the Yankees’ No. 30 prospect by […]
TRENTON, NJ - Trenton Thunder first baseman Kyle Roller hails from Rockingham, N.C, where NASCAR used to hold the race after the Daytona 500. Now the track, affectionately known as “The Rock,’’ hosts the Fast Track High Performance Driving School, which serves as a venue for NASCAR’s testing. So far this season, Roller has proven […]