Buck Coats News

The Texas Rangers' All-Star second baseman will have season-ending surgery next week to repair a sports hernia.

The Chiefs finished the season in style with a come from behind win at Alliance Bank Stadium.

Syracuse right-hander Scott Richmond struck out three and allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings as the Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Rochester Red Wings 5-3 Sunday at Alliance Bank Stadium.

On April 12, the Rochester Red Wings were two games under .500 and in third place in the International League North.

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If they had won the first two of the Cleveland series this weekend, they would have had their first six-game winning streak since 2004.

I just have to break out a special edition of "Tales" after a weird, weird night at Alliance Bank Stadium last night.

David Smith couldn't miss an opportunity to wear the New Hampshire Primaries uniform once again.

“By (Friday) we'll have something, either internally or externally”

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled utilityman Joe Inglett from triple-A Syracuse after placing shortstops David Eckstein and John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, but left a roster spot open for a ... via TSN.ca

“This is one of the best teams I've ever been on”

It's good to be a Syracuse Chief these days. Syracuse won its eighth straight game Tuesday afternoon at Alliance Bank Stadium. via Post-Standard

One pitch was the difference between a very good outing and a mediocre one, at least numbers-wise, for J.D. Durbin on Monday night. via The Morning Call

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Buck Coats to Triple-A Syracuse after Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. via CBS SportsLine

It wasn't that long ago, back in spring training, when Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay -- a guy who pitches every game like it's his last -- chastised his team for its habit of not bearing down every game, ... via London Free Press

Buck Coats enjoyed a brief moment in the sun, then ... poof. After making his first start, getting his first hit and stealing a base in Texas, the outfielder was optioned to Syracuse. via National Post

“It came down to Carlson and Wells. We know we control Carlson, that he can go to triple-A. "Our scouts did a good job on Wells. He strikes out guys and he's aggressive.”

That sometimes happens when you don't allow an earned run in six innings, regardless of the meaningless nature of Grapefruit League games. via The Globe and Mail

“I think we'll get Ryan back sooner rather than later”

"With five days remaining until Opening Day in Yankee Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their team yesterday. via The Toronto Star

When spring training opened, few would have guessed that rookies Randy Wells and Buck Coats would make the Toronto Blue Jays opening-day roster. via National Post

The Cincinnati Reds haven't made the postseason since 1995. They have also had trouble keeping managers as well. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Barajas can spell Zaun against some left-handed pitchers, and he provides strong defense behind the plate. via Major League Baseball