Sox Scribbles: Cargo to rehab with Sox

The Rockies have officially announced that All-Star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez will be making a rehab appearance with the Sky Sox starting Wednesday August 3rd – Friday August 5th. The Sky Sox official press release is below: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Colorado Rockies officially announced this morning that outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is scheduled to begin…

Sox Scribbles: Sacramento Swoon

The Sox have had their struggles against the best team in the PCL this year. After losing on a walk-off two-run home run last night, the River Cats have now won 10-of-11 games against the Sox while outscoring them 82-44. Jai Miller has particularly enjoyed facing the Sox posting an average of .290 (9-for-31) with three…

Sox Scribbles: Rockies trade Jimenez

In case you’ve been living underground for the past few days, the Rockies traded struggling ace Ubaldo Jimenez to the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Drew Pomeranz, Alex White and Joe Gardner. Pomeranz appears to be the key to the trade for the Rockies despite the fact that he won’t be able to join the organization officially until…

Sox Scribbles: Hot Sox

With last night’s 9-5 victory against Tucson, the Sox are now 9-2 in their last 11 games which is tied with Nashville for the best record in the PCL over that span. During this hot streak, the Sox took four of five games against the Las Vegas 51s from 7/18-7/21, won three of four at…

Sox Scribbles: Johnson enters elite company

After posting a win in last night’s 6-5 victory over Tucson, Alan Johnson has moved into sole possession of sixth place on the Sky Sox all-time wins list with 24 career victories. Johnson had previously been tied with Tom Kramer and Mike Farmer with 23 career victories. With his next win, Johnson will move into a tie…

Sox Scribbles: Whoa Nelly!

The Sky Sox took the season series from the Las Vegas 51s 9-7 after yesterday’s 11-4 victory. The Sox offense was bolstered by Chris Nelson who hit two three-run home runs, one in the second to give the Sox a 6-1 lead and the other in the sixth to stretch the lead to 11-3. Nelson…

Sox Scribbles: Johnson climbing all-time lists

Sox start Alan Johnson continues to climb into the top-ten of many of the Sky Sox career pitching categories. Following last night’s start against Las Vegas, Johnson is now tied for third all time with Mike Farmer in runs allowed at 287. His six walks moved him into seventh place all-time with 135 career walks.…

Sox Scribbles: Home is where the heart is

The Sky Sox have been nearly unbeatable at home as of late. After sweeping yesterday’s twin-bill against the Las Vegas 51s, the Sox have now won seven-straight games at Security Service Field and eight of their last ten overall putting them a season-high eight games over .500 at home. The seven game winning streak is…

Sox Scribbles: EY Reaches Milestone

In last night’s 12-4 victory over Las Vegas, Eric Young Jr. collected his ninth triple of the year, good for third most in the PCL this season. However, the triple held more significance in Sky Sox history as it moved him into a second place tie with Wayne Kirby for most triples in team history with…

Sox Scribbles: All-Star Break

The Sky Sox entered the All-Star break on a high-note by sweeping the Salt Lake Bees in a series that culminated in an Alfredo Amezaga walk-off single on Sunday. The win gave the Sox a record of 41-49 as the team sits in third place in the Pacific Northern Division 12.5 games behind the first…