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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Texas A&M OF Braden Montgomery promoted to AA after steady surge in A+ ball
The Chicago White Sox are promoting Braden Montgomery to the Birmingham Barons (AA). Former Texas A&M outfielder and first-round pick Braden Montgomery is on the move, as the Chicago White Sox have promoted him to AA ball. MiLB Central announced that Montgomery was called up from the Winston-Salem Dash to the Birmingham Barons. The No. 26-ranked prospect has been remarkably consistent since joining the A+ Dash team and has flashed big-league potential in his 69 games played. He boasts a slash line of .260/.348/.445, with 38 RBIs and eight home runs. One area for improvement is his strikeout rate, which sits at 27.5% with 70 strikeouts. While it's not alarming, it is slightly higher than some other Top 100 outfielders, like Colt Emerson and Blake Mitchell, who hover in the low-to-mid 20% range. Still, Montgomery makes up for it with his on-base percentage and slugging ability as a switch-hitter. He's tallied 17 doubles and three triples among his 66 hits, making him a dangerous hitter with runners in scoring position. Below is the announcement via social media. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Style Blueprint
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Style Blueprint
15 Birmingham Events & Happenings: July 2025
Share with your friends! 695 SHARES 7 Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit July is turning up the heat in Birmingham in all the best ways — and the fun doesn't stop at Independence Day. From baseball games at Regions Field to music and shows that keep the good vibes going, there's no shortage of ways to soak up the season. Check out our roundup of all the events that make July in the Magic City unforgettable. Through July 3, 2025: So So Spiffy Outdoor Shopping Event So So Spiffy is opening its showroom doors to the public for four days to host a rare, once-a-season shopping event. Known for their popular monthly events, this special edition invites shoppers to browse their exclusive outdoor line in person — no appointment required. Just in time for the 4th of July, this is the chance to upgrade your outdoor setup with pieces everyone will be talking about. Doors are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through July 6, 2025: World Police & Fire Games This Olympic-style competition brings thousands of first responders from around the globe to compete in everything from cycling and swimming to badminton and bowling. With events happening at venues across the city, like BJCC Legacy Arena, the Birmingham CrossPlex, and Rickwood Field, it's a unique chance to cheer on heroes while soaking up the energy of international competition. To see the complete schedule and learn more, visit July 1 – 3, 18 – 20 & 22 – 27, 2025: Birmingham Barons Home Games The Birmingham Barons are back in action this month, squaring off against rivals like the Montgomery Biscuits, Chattanooga Lookouts, and Knoxville Smokies. Head to Regions Field to soak up summertime fun, from post-game fireworks and themed nights to tasty ballpark bites and family-friendly festivities. To see the complete schedule and purchase tickets, visit July 4, 2025: BTC Peavine Falls Run Kick off your Fourth of July with a bit of adventure at the annual BTC Peavine Falls Run. Held at Oak Mountain State Park, the 8.2-mile race blends road and trail terrain, winding through some of the prettiest parts of the park. With just the right mix of challenge and charm, it's a Birmingham tradition that feels more like a celebration than a competition. Registration is $40 through July 2. July 4, 2025: Thunder on the Mountain Vulcan Park & Museum's Thunder on the Mountain is Alabama's biggest Independence Day fireworks spectacular. The annual event features more than 2,500 firework shells that burst to life in perfect sync with patriotic sounds. For the first time, VIPs can enjoy a ticketed viewing party atop Kiwanis Centennial Park, complete with a catered dinner, open bar, and reserved parking with shuttle service. July 4, 2025: Homewood's July 4 Festival Downtown Homewood transforms into a festive, family-friendly playground for its annual July 4 Festival. The event features rides, attractions, and a DJ. Plus, it's a prime location for viewing Thunder on the Mountain when it kicks off at 9 p.m. Admission is free, but to ride and play on the attractions, a $10 wristband must be purchased. The festival begins at 5 p.m. July 11 & 12, 2025: The Mercantile by Miller's Anniversary Celebration One of its biggest events of the year, The Mercantile by Miller hosts its annual two-day anniversary celebration this month. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can enjoy refreshments while you peruse the store's 40+ vendors. Plus, those who make a purchase are entered to win a $100 Mercantile by Miller gift card. July 15, 2025: Building A Bee Hotel This hands-on workshop is led by a volunteer expert who teaches you how to craft your own bee house. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just looking for a different kind of summertime activity, leave this two-hour class with a custom bee hotel, a deeper connection to local ecology, and a sense of pride in nurturing our pollinator population. July 17 – August 3, 2025: Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain's timeless tale sails into the Virginia Samford Theatre this month with Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The Tony Award-winning musical features a score by country legend Roger Miller and blends bluegrass flair with heartfelt storytelling to bring Huck and Jim's journey to life. July 19, 2025: The 8th Annual Firehouse Shoes and Brews Held at Avondale Brewing Company, this annual event supports Firehouse Ministries, an organization that serves chronically homeless men. The family-friendly gathering — sponsored by the Alabama Cornhole Association — is made for casual tossers and competitive teams alike, all for a great cause. The tournament starts at 2 p.m. July 26, 2025: paige Held at the picturesque John Piney's Barn, this chef-crafted, four-course dinner showcases the finest locally grown tomatoes in every dish — from appetizers to dessert. The intimate atmosphere and picturesque grounds set the perfect stage for a delightful evening. Tickets are $170 per person. July 18 – August 10, 2025: Waitress Waitress follows Jenna, a small-town waitress and pie-making pro, as she whips up courage, hope, and a little romance to change her life. A story of resilience and finding happiness in unexpected places, the musical is the perfect summer night out — full of catchy tunes, heartfelt moments, and sweet surprises. Shows take place at Red Mountain Theatre, and tickets start at $40. July 19, 2025: Mountain Brook Market Day 2025 Mark your calendars for July 19 and join the community for Mountain Brook Market Day. This all-day event, hosted by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, offers a delightful shopping experience with sales, unique finds, and the opportunity to support local businesses. July 27, 2026: 11th Annual Alabama Music Awards Celebrate Alabama's rich musical heritage at the Alabama Music Awards. Hosted at the Bessemer Civic Center, this gathering honors the state's diverse musical talents across genres, featuring live performances, red carpet interviews, and the presentation of prestigious awards. Tickets start at $35, with VIP packages offering reserved seating and refreshments for $75. July 30, 2025: Sidewalk's Book + Film Club July: Devil in a Blue Dress If you're a fan of mysteries and rich storytelling, don't miss Sidewalk's Book + Film Club's screening of Devil in a Blue Dress. This classic, based on Walter Mosley's acclaimed novel, stars Denzel Washington as Ezekiel 'Easy' Rawlins, a World War II veteran turned reluctant detective. The screening offers an opportunity to experience this cinematic gem, followed by a discussion that delves deeper into its narrative and cultural significance. Cheers to another exciting month ahead, Birmingham! ********** To see even more great Birmingham events, visit our Happenings calendar. About the Author Paige Townley Paige Townley is a Birmingham native with a soft spot for good stories, interesting people, and beautifully made things. When she's not writing about places that inspire or people who shine, she's likely spending time with her family, planning her next adventure, or cheering on the Crimson Tide.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
White Sox Minor League Update: June 21, 2025
No, Luis Reyes didn't earn a Gatorade bath on Saturday and saw his win evaporated by the bullpen, but he sure deserved one. | Luis Reyes/Instagram Charlotte Knights 4, Gwinnett Stripers 1 (Statcast Box) Not only did the Knights wrap this one up early, with four runs in the first four innings, a bullpen game squelched a tuff Stripers O, with the top of the lineup manned by Jurickson Profar and Jarred Kelenic. It was also a lucky effort, given Charlotte was out-hard hit by Gwinnett, 10-5. Thanks, C/Koreys (Julks and Lee), for your two-run shots made the difference in this one! Charlotte advances to 36-38. Birmingham Barons 7, Columbus Clingstones 3 Here's how good Shane Murphy has been in the White Sox system this year: Three runs over six innings on Saturday raised his ERA ... to 1.62. Lawdy. Murphy somehow has lost three games this year while compiling a 1.29 ERA heading into this start, so he was due a win (his sixth in 2025) in a bum game — his first having given up as many as three runs in a game this season. For once, Murphy's offense bailed him out, as he left in after the sixth down, 3-2, with late rallies delivering the southpaw a no-decision. Advertisement Otherwise, this win came courtesy of another great game at the top of the order from Rikuu Nishida and William Bergolla (a combined 4-for-8, four runs, double). Birmingham improves to 38-30. Winston-Salem Oat Milkers 6, Rome Emperors 5 Despite the tight win, the 26-41 Dash Oat Milkers never trailed in this one, and how often can that be said this season; a fair spot fewer times than 26, I'd guess. Every Dash hitter tapped at least one hit but catcher Jackson Appel, and in fact five of the nine hitters got on base twice today. Sure, the pitching did just enough to keep W-S out of the fire, but when you're at 26 wins starting the second half of the season, don't quibble. Oh, for bonus video content, how about the power-packed Jeral Perez and his 13th homer of the season? Charleston RiverDogs 6, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4 (10 innings) As this update is being prepared, Kanny starting pitcher Luis Reyes is typing a sharply-worded memo to White Sox brass asking for a better bullpen, one that will save one of his great outings rather than blow it. Too late for tonight, of course, but not for lack of Reyes' effort: an affiliate-rarity seven innings, all of them scoreless, four hits, five Ks, a walk. AARGGHH. Connor Housely and Jonathan Clark, you better be buying dinner tonight. Advertisement Kannapolis has officially entered Can't Win For Losing status, dropping a ninth straight game and tumbling to 32-36. ACL Diamondbacks 6, ACL White Sox 5 (9 innings, orignally scheduled for 7) We just have time to squeeze in one more late collapse tonight, so let's head to steamy AZ and watch our Complex Sox kick this one away. Jeremy Gonzalez had a rough start to the game, giving up four runs in the third. However, the bullpen held up for five innings to come, keeping the Dbacks scoreless while clawing back into the game. In fact, by the top of the seventh, and Alexander Albertus double resulted in the lead run, 5-4, after Albertus was pushed to third on a Grant Smith fly out and home after a throwing error on a comebacker to ACL-D hurler Austin Pope. Alas, a single-SB-double tied the game in the bottom of the seventh, the frame that should have marked game's end; the damage came against Complex Sox pitcher Gray Thomas, but with two on and two outs Gray coaxed a K to move the game into extras. In the first three half-innings, two oddities kept the game scoreless. In the bottom of the eighth, the Complex Sox scored a wild sequence on an attempted sac bunt with runners on first and second, going 3-5-4 for a third-to-first double play. Then, in the top of the ninth the White Sox saw a runner cut down at home (apparently, the play-by-play details have a gap) on an attempted first-and-third double steal. Advertisement The loss that dropped the ACL Sox to 20-16 came rather mundanely, with a single to drive in the ghost runner in the bottom of the ninth. More from
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bo Jackson, Birmingham Barons announce collaboration in 2025 menu unveiling
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Barons announced Tuesday a partnership with Auburn legend Bo Jackson. Jackson and the Barons are collaborating in the 2025 menu unveiling, which will feature foods such as 'Bo's Hometown Burger.' It's a burger crafted with angus patties from Jackson's 'Bo's Burgers' line. CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Morning Edition 3/11 Every burger will come with a Birmingham Barons Bo Jackson baseball card souvenir. Jackson will return to Birmingham on July 25 to celebrate the new item, throw out the first pitch and watch the Barons face the Montgomery Biscuits at Regions Field. The new menu items will also include Nashville hot chicken tenders, brisket nachos and fried pickle spears. The Barons start their 2025 season April 4 against the Knoxville Smokies in Birmingham. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Curt Bloom leaving booth after 30 years as the voice of the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Curt Bloom has hung up his headset as the radio broadcaster of the Birmingham Barons, ending a professional relationship spanning over 30 years. Bloom, who has been calling games for the Barons since 1992, released a statement on Tuesday, saying he had decided to let someone else be the voice of the franchise. He is the longest-tenured broadcaster in the team's history. 'One letter, one twee, one post could never capture my true feelings on what I experienced in my three decades as lead broadcaster for one of the most recognizable teams in all of MILB,' Bloom said in his statement. Bloom, who has twice been named Southern League Broadcaster of the Year, announced four Southern League championship wins for the Barons, Southern League All-Star Games and Michael Jordan's 1994 season with the club. Originally from New York, Bloom was inducted into the Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame in 2013. Five years later, he found himself in the Southern League Hall of Fame. While with the Barons, Bloom gained announcing experience with the Chicago White Sox, the Barons' parent club. On July 24, 2022, he got 'called up to the show' to call a regular season game for between the White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. He also handled play-by-play duties for Chicago on webcasts during spring training in 2019. Bloom was a special guest announcer in the majors from July 3-6, 2003, when the Montreal Expos played against the Atlanta Braves. A year later, he was a play-by-play voice for two games between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. Big games ahead for Alabama, Auburn men's basketball A 1985 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bloom broadcasted contests for the Bakersfield Dodgers, Prince William Cannons and Huntsville Stars before coming to the Magic City. In the past, Bloom called games for Samford football, as well as men's and women's basketball. He also as an assistant professor at Miles College. Despite his time with the Barons coming to a close, Bloom still works behind the microphone for UAB men's basketball games at Bartow Area as well as covering Vestavia Hills High football games, which he plans to continue doing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
