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<item><title><![CDATA[PCL squad blends power, speed]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5649216&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5649216&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[The PCL entry at the Triple-A All-Star Game features a healthy mix of power and speed, with four teams sending three players apiece to Portland.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The PCL entry at the Triple-A All-Star Game features a healthy mix of power and speed, with four teams sending three players apiece to Portland.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kira Jones</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox's Hynick tosses perfect game]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5629882&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5629882&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Brandon Hynick threw the Pacific Coast League&#39;s first perfect game in two years on Tuesday night as Colorado Springs blanked Portland, 2-0.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brandon Hynick threw the Pacific Coast League's first perfect game in two years on Tuesday night as Colorado Springs blanked Portland, 2-0.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mason Kelley</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pacific Coast League notebook]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5596334&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5596334&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Edward de la Fuente</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Elbert steals show from Manny]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090626&amp;content_id=5538520&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090626&amp;content_id=5538520&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Scott Elbert tossed a rain-shortened, six-inning one-hitter Thursday as the Albuquerque Isotopes blanked the Nashville Sounds, 4-0.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scott Elbert tossed a rain-shortened, six-inning one-hitter Thursday as the Albuquerque Isotopes blanked the Nashville Sounds, 4-0.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Torenli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rain keeps Manny out of lineup]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5534680&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:28:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5534680&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Suspended Dodgers star Manny Ramirez&#39;s brief stay with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes was even shorter than expected due to the weather.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Suspended Dodgers star Manny Ramirez's brief stay with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes was even shorter than expected due to the weather.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Manny more active for 'Topes]]></title><link>http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090624&amp;content_id=5511596&amp;vkey=news_la&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=la</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:39:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090624&amp;content_id=5511596&amp;vkey=news_la&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=la</guid><description><![CDATA[This time around, Manny Ramirez got to run the bases and trot after the ball in the field in the second game of his Minor League assignment. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This time around, Manny Ramirez got to run the bases and trot after the ball in the field in the second game of his Minor League assignment. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pacific Coast League notebook]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090622&amp;content_id=5463016&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090622&amp;content_id=5463016&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Edward de la Fuente</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barnette returns home, tosses gem]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5460974&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5460974&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Washington native Tony Barnette gave up one hit over eight scoreless innings Sunday as Reno cruised to an 11-2 victory over Tacoma.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Washington native Tony Barnette gave up one hit over eight scoreless innings Sunday as Reno cruised to an 11-2 victory over Tacoma.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mason Kelley</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Manny heading to Albuquerque]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5436658&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5436658&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez agreed to start a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night at Triple-A Albuquerque, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Saturday. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez agreed to start a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night at Triple-A Albuquerque, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Saturday. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chen tosses Minors-best third shutout]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5426870&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5426870&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Major League veteran Bruce Chen tossed a three-hitter for his Minor League-leading third shutout Friday as Omaha blanked Albuquerque, 4-0. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League veteran Bruce Chen tossed a three-hitter for his Minor League-leading third shutout Friday as Omaha blanked Albuquerque, 4-0. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Padres bring Blanks to 'The Show']]></title><link>http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090619&amp;content_id=5414048&amp;vkey=news_sd&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sd</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:26:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090619&amp;content_id=5414048&amp;vkey=news_sd&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sd</guid><description><![CDATA[Kyle Blanks, considered the Padres&#39; top prospect, arrived at PETCO Park on Friday to give San Diego&#39;s struggling offense a boost. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyle Blanks, considered the Padres' top prospect, arrived at PETCO Park on Friday to give San Diego's struggling offense a boost. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Portland's LeBlanc promoted]]></title><link>http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&amp;content_id=5377184&amp;vkey=news_sd&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sd</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&amp;content_id=5377184&amp;vkey=news_sd&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sd</guid><description><![CDATA[Portland left-hander Wade LeBlanc will start for San Diego on Friday after Chris Young was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Padres Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Portland left-hander Wade LeBlanc will start for San Diego on Friday after Chris Young was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Padres Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chacon joins Sacramento]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090618&amp;content_id=5395218&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090618&amp;content_id=5395218&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Major League veteran Shawn Chacon has reportedly signed with Oakland and was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento, where he&#39;ll start for the River Cats on Friday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League veteran Shawn Chacon has reportedly signed with Oakland and was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento, where he'll start for the River Cats on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Close races develop for Triple-A All-Stars]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090618&amp;content_id=5396984&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090618&amp;content_id=5396984&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Some interesting races have developed as the online fan voting for the 2009 Triple-A All-Star Game in Portland, Ore., enters the final week.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some interesting races have developed as the online fan voting for the 2009 Triple-A All-Star Game in Portland, Ore., enters the final week.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kira Jones</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Triple-A All-Star Game staffs announced]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&amp;content_id=5357468&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&amp;content_id=5357468&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Coast League and the International League today announced their respective field staffs for the 2009 Triple-A All-Star Game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pacific Coast League and the International League today announced their respective field staffs for the 2009 Triple-A All-Star Game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bell dominant in Triple-A debut]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&amp;content_id=5366626&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:22:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&amp;content_id=5366626&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bell tossed a two-hitter in his Triple-A debut Tuesday, pitching the Salt Lake Bees to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Trevor Bell tossed a two-hitter in his Triple-A debut Tuesday, pitching the Salt Lake Bees to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ellis heads toward Los Angeles]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5343936&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5343936&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers did some roster juggling Monday, calling up A.J. Ellis from Triple-A while sending Jamie Hoffmann back to Albuquerque.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Dodgers did some roster juggling Monday, calling up A.J. Ellis from Triple-A while sending Jamie Hoffmann back to Albuquerque.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[I-Cubs' hitting coach called up]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5342590&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5342590&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Von Joshua, a Major League veteran who was in his fourth year as the Triple-A Iowa hitting coach, is taking over the role for the big league club.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Von Joshua, a Major League veteran who was in his fourth year as the Triple-A Iowa hitting coach, is taking over the role for the big league club.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pacific Coast League notebook]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5337308&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5337308&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are notes and quotes from the week that was in the Pacific Coast League. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Edward de la Fuente</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McDonald fans 13 in seven innings]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5336310&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5336310&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[James McDonald tied a career high with 13 strikeouts over seven two-hit innings Sunday as Albuquerque blanked Round Rock, 4-0. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[James McDonald tied a career high with 13 strikeouts over seven two-hit innings Sunday as Albuquerque blanked Round Rock, 4-0. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pucetas puts defeat behind him]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5334050&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:11:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5334050&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[Kevin Pucetas bounced back from one of his worst outings of the season, allowing two hits over seven shutout innings, as Fresno edged Portland, 2-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kevin Pucetas bounced back from one of his worst outings of the season, allowing two hits over seven shutout innings, as Fresno edged Portland, 2-1.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mason Kelley</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fresno fans enjoy taking a pitch]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&amp;content_id=5272350&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&amp;content_id=5272350&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fresno Grizzlies may be about to turn TV&#39;s ever-present pitchmen into the next big thing in MiLB promotions with &quot;As Seen on TV Night.&quot;]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fresno Grizzlies may be about to turn TV's ever-present pitchmen into the next big thing in MiLB promotions with "As Seen on TV Night."]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[El Duque inks Minors deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&amp;content_id=5273472&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tex</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090611&amp;content_id=5273472&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tex</guid><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hernandez has resurfaced with the Texas Rangers. The 39-year old pitcher signed a Minor League contract with the team and is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Orlando Hernandez has resurfaced with the Texas Rangers. The 39-year old pitcher signed a Minor League contract with the team and is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend.]]></content:encoded>
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