Former UNO baseball player Brian Snitker named NL Manager of the Year
After taking over as interim manager to end the 2016 season, Snitker led the Braves to a playoff appearance in his second full season as the skipper in Atlanta.
view moreAaron Nola named 2018 Cy Young Award finalist
Former LSU star Aaron Nola was named on Monday a finalist for the 2018 Cy Young Award, presented annually to the best MLB pitcher in each league.
view moreFormer LSU star D.J. LeMahieu wins third Gold Glove with Rockies
Colorado Rockies infielder DJ LeMahieu, who helped lead LSU to the 2009 College World Series title, was named the winner Sunday night of the 2018 National League Gold Glove Award at second base.
view moreFormer LA Tech star Charlie Montoyo named Toronto Blue Jays manager
Montoyo agreed to a three-year deal through 2021 with a team option for 2022.
view moreNola and Bregman headline 2018 MLB Hometown Heroes from LSU
This year’s crop of former LSU Tigers in the major leagues numbers 13
view moreFormer UNO letterman Snitker leads Braves to NL East crown
A 1976-77 letterwinner for the Privateers, Snitker became the second UNO student-athlete to manage a Major League team (Mike Quade managed the Chicago Cubs from 2010-11).
view moreBenson ownership of new minor league team best for New Orleans moving forward
It is a long time to be a lame duck.
view moreMayor: New Orleans Triple A franchise planning move to Wichita
The ownership of the New Orleans Baby Cakes has filed a relocation application seeking to move the club to Wichita, Mayor Jeff Longwell announced Thursday.
view moreReports: New Orleans AAA baseball franchise could be on way to Wichita, replaced by AA team
After 26 years of Class AAA baseball in the Crescent City, New Orleans may be moving down a level in the very near future.
view moreHall of Fame slugger Mel Ott figured out launch angle, exit velocity 90 years ago
One of the remarkable facts about Ott’s propensity for hitting home runs was that he stood only 5-foot-9 and only weighed between 160-170 pounds, not exactly the physique one would typically associate with a record-setting power hitter.
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