McLeary Back to the Bigs

The Pirates recently promoted former Spinner Marty McLeary back to the Major Leagues for the first time since his three-game stint with San Diego in 2004. Congrats, Marty! And good luck in Pittsburgh!

Hattig Makes it Big, 24th Spinner in the Big Leagues

Third baseman John Hattig was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, becoming the 24th former Spinner to make the Major Leagues.
The trade that sent INF/OF Eric Hinske to the Red Sox made room for Hattig on Toronto’s roster.
Hattig, who hit .289 in 61 games with Lowell in 2000 and returned for 11 games in [...]

Watch Expo and Daeges in the All-Star Game

You can root on Lowell Spinners outfielder Zach Daeges and catcher Luis Exposito during the All-Star game tonight at www.nypennleague.com.
It’s the second annual New York-Penn League All-Star Game, taking place in Aberdeen tonight. Click the link below to watch!
http://www.nypennleague.com

Farrell, Guillen toss first Spinners No-Hitter

In a game that will go down in Lowell Spinners history, Connecticut native Jeff Farrell and reliever Jean Guillen combined for the first No-Hitter in franchise history today on August 13 at Hudson Valley.
Congratulations to the whole team!
The last nine inning no hitter by a Lowell pitcher was way back on May 1, 1915 on [...]

Papelbon Papel-Bet Launched

The Spinners and the Boise Hawks, Class A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, today announced that they have launched an inter-team promotion based on a common link: twin Papelbon pitchers. 
Both the Spinners and the Hawks roster one of the Papelbon twins, little brothers of Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, who were both drafted out [...]