<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Minor League Baseball</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><description>Minor League Baseball</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENTS]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49754-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49754-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   BASEBALL <br>   BAYSOX CAMPS:  The Bowie Baysox, the Class AA minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, will be hosting two baseball camps for ages 7-14. Both sessions will be hosted at Prince George's Stadium with Baysox coaches and players instructing the campers on Bowie's field. Campers will get autographs from the Baysox and a complimentary box seat to see Bowie play. Session One will be held July 18-20 (from 9 a.m. to noon). Session Two will be held Aug. 1-4 (from 9 a.m. to noon). For more information call Mike Zatchey at (301) 464-4886, e-mail <a href="mailto:mzatchey@baysox.com">mzatchey@baysox.com</a>or visit <a href="http://www.baysox.com">www.baysox.com</a>.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENTS]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59699-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59699-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  BASEBALL <br>  ABGC BASEBALL/TEEBALL: Registration for ABGC Teeball (kindergarten through Grade 2) and ABGC Baseball (Grades 3-7) is $50. Coaches, umpires and commissioners are needed. Call (703) 941-4411 or sign up at 7236 Columbia Pike in Annandale, Monday through Friday from 3-7...]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Name for Cannons]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21890-2005Feb13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21890-2005Feb13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals' Class A Carolina League affiliate in Woodbridge is no longer called the Potomac Cannons. Sunday they became the Potomac Nationals with new uniforms and stadium plans.]]></description><author> Rich Campbell</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcements]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A396-2005Feb5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A396-2005Feb5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Baseball <br>   CANNONS BANQUET:  The Potomac Cannons will hold their 10th annual Hot Stove Banquet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Hyatt Fair Lakes in Fairfax. A silent auction at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by a seated dinner and program featuring Adam Wogan, the Washington Nationals' director of player development, and Cannons Manager Bob Henley. Cost: $30 per person. Reservations must be made by Feb. 9. Call 703-590-2311, Ext. 224; or e-mail <a href="mailto:lbraswell@potomaccannons.com">lbraswell@potomaccannons.com</a>. Information: <a href="http://www.potomaccannons.com">www.potomaccannons.com</a>.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal for Maryland Minor League Teams Falls Through]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8191-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8191-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Massachusetts-based Triple Play Partners announced yesterday that it has terminated its agreement with Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor to buy the controlling interest in three of the Baltimore Orioles' Maryland-based minor league affiliates -- the Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys and Delmarva Shorebirds.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannons Silenced In Game 3 Defeat]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13376-2004Sep11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13376-2004Sep11.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Potomac's most successful season in nearly a decade came to a quiet end last night at Pfitzner Stadium as the Cannons were shut out by the Wilmington Blue Rocks in the final game of the Class A Carolina League Northern Division best-of-three playoffs, 4-0, before 849.]]></description><author> Kathy Orton</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Inning Evens Series for Potomac]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10729-2004Sep10.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10729-2004Sep10.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Class A Potomac needed just one prolific inning last night to end a streak of 15 years without a Carolina League playoff win.]]></description><author> Dustin Gouker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baysox Season Ends]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1126-2004Sep6.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1126-2004Sep6.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite losing its final game 2-1 against Norwich on Monday, the Bowie's coaching staff considers the season a success.]]></description><author> Jake Schaller</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Earning Playoff Spot, Cannons Shoot for New Heights]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64671-2004Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64671-2004Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ It has been an historic season for the Potomac Cannons, one they hope doesn't end any time soon.]]></description><author> Kathy Orton</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmitt on the Rise]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62240-2004Sep4.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62240-2004Sep4.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing Eric Schmitt has learned in his baseball career is that when you reach new heights, there is always another step in the way.]]></description><author> Sean P. Flynn</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a Difficult First Half, Keys Accentuate the High Notes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60290-2004Sep3.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60290-2004Sep3.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Frederick Manager Tom Lawless said he firmly believes that losing builds character. In a season of all-too-brief ups and lengthy stretches of downs, character is one area in which the Keys undoubtedly have led the Class A Carolina League.]]></description><author> Rich Scherr</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frederick Reliever Henington Offers a Different Look]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57826-2004Sep2.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57826-2004Sep2.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  At the beginning of the season, right-hander Justin Henington was the closer for a small college in Mississippi. As the season nears its conclusion, Henington now finds himself as a reliever in advanced Class A for the Frederick Keys.]]></description><author> Sean P. Flynn</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keys Struggle on Hill]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50253-2004Aug31.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50253-2004Aug31.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A rough week of pitching has allowed Frederick to drop into a tie for second place in the Northern Division of the Class A Carolina League.]]></description><author> Sean P. Flynn</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oakton Star Is Aching to Get Back on the Mound]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47241-2004Aug30.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47241-2004Aug30.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Matt Prendergast's routine has hardly changed. He still comes to the ballpark around 2:15, gets dressed and takes the field with the rest of the pitchers for strength and conditioning drills. He still rehearses bunt coverages, shags fly balls during batting practice and he still attends team meetings.]]></description><author> Dan Steinberg</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez Finds Nitche]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45379-2004Aug29.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45379-2004Aug29.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Gonzalez has found his place with the Bowie Baysox despite not having one at-bat all season. The infielder fills the role of bullpen catcher.]]></description><author> Jake Schaller</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mound or Off, Ex-Cav Koshansky Just Wants to Play]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42394-2004Aug28.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42394-2004Aug28.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The scouts told Joe Koshansky he would be a first baseman, and he didn't care to disagree. It didn't matter that he finished his University of Virginia pitching career tied for the most starts and the most wins in school history, and it didn't matter that he wasn't an everyday position player until his junior season.]]></description><author> Dan Steinberg</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baysox Pitcher's Looks, and Progress, Belie His Age]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40744-2004Aug28.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40744-2004Aug28.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ With his beach-blond hair tucked neatly underneath a baseball cap and wraparound sunglasses shielding his eyes, 6-foot-3, 185-pound pitcher Hayden Penn could pass for 30. But, difficult as it is to believe at first glance, Penn is just 19 years old, two years removed from his high school graduation and the youngest player on Bowie's roster by more than three years. In his first full professional season, the San Diego native has climbed from less-advanced Class A Delmarva to Class A Frederick and to the Class AA Baysox last week.]]></description><author> Jake Schaller</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penn Progresses Rapidly]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40112-2004Aug27.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40112-2004Aug27.html?nav=rss_sports/areaproteams/minorleaguebaseball</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 3:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hayden Penn, 19, has flown through the Orioles' farm system this year. After starting out at Class A Delmarva the pitcher has moved up to the Class AA Baysox.]]></description><author> Jake Schaller</author></item></channel></rss>