Connor Nelson

Sports Broadcaster | Knoxville, TN @smokiesbaseball

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Going, Going, Garriola! A team high 19th of the year 💣

[Connor Nelson @cjn_5]

Drew Bowser is starting find a groove in AA, 2nd homer in his last 4 games with 7 RBI in that stretch 🔥

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A BOWSER BLAST FOR THE LEAD 💥

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One of the most underrated players in the Cubs system right now, Useche has posted a 1.017 OPS in 18 games in AA

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MIGUEL USECHE IS ON FIRE 🔥

3 GAMES. 3 HOMERS 💣

[Klein25 @Klein25]

Mookie Betts traded bc Red Sox were cheap with their extension
Braves chose Olson over Freeman
Angels refused to win around Ohtani
Yankees wouldn’t pay Yamamoto more than Cole
Arte vetoed a Pages trade
Rays didn’t want to pay Glasnow
Cardinals gave up on Edman
A’s DFA’d Max Muncy
& now Tigers refused to pay Tarik Skubal.
These baseball GMs make it too easy.

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring Tarik Skubal for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith, sources tell ESPN.

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Alex Ramirez x2 💣 💣

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LIFT-OFF IN ROCKET CITY 🚀

Alex Ramirez homers to lead off game one, his 11th of the season to tie his career high

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What happens when one of the biggest events of the year is behind a paywall…

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Netflix's first swing at broadcasting the Home Run Derby resulted in its lowest viewership in more than two decades, per @AustinKarp 😳

[Jesse Rogers @JesseRogersESPN]

New and EXCLUSIVE at ESPN: Last Friday, I was given unprecedented access to the White Sox draft room where they debated taking Roch or Grady. It was fascinating and a close call. And all of it was on the record. It's a story of team collaboration: https://t.co/1ivEUcQa83

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Ever marked a 2-6-2-5-1 in your scorebook? 👀

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Friday night in Knoxville 🤝 MiLB’s FREE Game of the Day

Whether you’re at the ballpark or watching from home, don’t miss the Smokies take on Biloxi tomorrow at 7 PM! 🔥 #SmokiesBaseball #MiLB

[Trevor McGee @TrevorMcGee12]

Owen Ayers has changed the trajectory of the Cubs’ farm system with a breakout season.

The journey has been untraditional, but rooted in confidence.

On the human side of @OwenAyers10, who always believed in himself: https://t.co/iMMEbwh3bm

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One dominated at the plate. One dominated on the mound.

Southern League:
🏆 Player of the Month: @OwenAyers10
🔥 Pitcher of the Month: @jace_beck_2

June belonged to the Smokies. 😤

#smokiescountry #milb #baseball

[Baseball America @BaseballAmerica]

Owen Ayers is one of the most fascinating breakouts in the minors.

He has 20 homers through 66 games. His previous career high was six 😳

And he can defend his position ⤵️

https://t.co/oKQfSEqIRR

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🎙️ We're taking the show on the road!

Join us LIVE before first pitch this week as we count down to Smokies Baseball with giveaways, special guests, and your chance to win tickets (and maybe even a mystery bobblehead 👀)!

Who's pulling up? ⬇️

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Edgar Alvarez goes the other way for his 8th homer of the season 🚀

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The Smokies score 7 RUNS in the 8th inning to take the lead 🤯

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ROJAS DOES IT AGAIN 🤯

His 2nd in as many innings gives him 13 homers on the season

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#Cubs No. 1 prospect with a towering shot to give the Smokies a 2-0 lead 💣

[Connor Nelson @cjn_5]

This team is special…

At one point trailing first place by seven games, 22 comeback wins propelled the Smokies to securing their first playoff ticket since returning to Knoxville