SYDNEY, 8 July - The Australian Baseball League is expanding its recruiting efforts for home-grown baseball talent with the announcement that the first-ever ABL Australian Player Draft will be held on 14 August. Registration is open now for the inaugural selection process.
ST PETERSBURG, Florida, 9 July - Canberra Cavalry OF Kevin Kiermaier takes Yordano Ventura to deep right for his first career grand slam, putting the Rays on the board in the 4th inning Watch Kevin's grand slam here
MELBOURNE, 9 July - The Melbourne Aces announced on Wednesday that Tommy Thompson, currently of the Chicago White Sox organisation, will join the club as manager for the 2014-2015 Australian Baseball League season.
SYDNEY, 8 July - Former Canberra Cavalry and Adelaide Bite pitcher John Holdzkom has been promoted to Triple-A in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation, just one step below the Major Leagues. Holdzkom, 26, will be making his first appearance at the Triple-A level.
BRISBANE, 5 July - The Brisbane Bandits are proud to announce Mark Ready as their Chief Executive Officer. As the Bandits' first CEO, Mark will oversee all of the Club's operations and have a seat on the Bandits Board.
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- ABL announces first Australian Draft
- Holdzkom promoted to Triple-A for Bucs
- Bandits snag new chief in Ready
- Aces marketing campaign wins prestigious award
- Wilson refocused in season of change
- Cavalry, Canberra Elite announce naming rights partnership
- Brooke's back: Knight to return to Bite
- Crouse making his way at Double-A
- Smith gets taste of bigs in Yanks camp
- Winners announced for LA trip
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