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Shuckers season in review

It was too little too late for the Biloxi Shuckers who were already out of post-season contention by the time they took the diamond for their regular season finale this afternoon. That didn’t stop them from ending 2017 on a…

Shuckers pitcher promoted to Milwaukee

In most cases, the normal progression through the Minor League Baseball farm system includes a stop at the triple a level. That’s not the case for the most recent Shucker to get called up. Today, right handed pitcher Taylor Williams…

Biloxi Shuckers outfielder wins 2017 Southern League award

Biloxi Outfielder Johnny Davis is on the receiving end of some high praise from the Southern League. Yesterday, he was named “best hustler” for the 2017 season, making him the first ever Shucker to earn that distinction and the first…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

The Biloxi Shuckers haven’t played particularly well at home this season, but after their most recent ten game road trip, it’s safe to say they were happy to get back to the friendly confines of MGM Park. Shuckers hosted the…

Former Biloxi Shucker Brandon Woodruff returns to MGM Park

Earlier this month, former Biloxi Shuckers Pitcher Brandon Woodruff made his Major League pitching debut with the Milwaukee Brewers. Today, he was back in his old stomping grounds at MGM Park. After three impressive starts with the Brew Crew, the…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Mobile Bay Bears

After letting Conference USA do a little bit of house sitting last week, the Shuckers finally returned to MGM Park after seven days away from Biloxi to take on the Mobile Bay Bears. This is the first meeting between the…

Shuckers in the playoff hunt

With 15 games left in the regular season, the Biloxi Shuckers are in a prime position to make a run at the final playoff spot in the Southern League South. All they have to do is win the second half.…

Biloxi Shuckers roster moves

On the diamond, the Milwaukee Brewers made a few roster moves today right at the start of the series for the Biloxi Shuckers. Right handed pitcher Hiram Burgos is heading back to AAA Colorado Springs where he began the season,…

Biloxi mayor’s trip to Cuba

Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is taking a swing at bringing the Cuban National Baseball team to Biloxi. Mayor Gilich takes off for Havana, Cuba tomorrow for a four day trip with four other Gulf Coast locals. Mayor Gilich and Biloxi’s…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Tennessee Smokies

Although inconvenient for scheduling purposes, the Biloxi Shuckers have actually played pretty well in double headers this year. Before today, they came in with a record of 9-3 in twin bill action, looking to improve on that as they close…

Former Biloxi Shucker to play for Nexen Heroes

Michael Choice won’t return with the Shuckers after the ten game road trip as his contract has been sold to the Nexen Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization. Choice hit nine home runs during his 48 game stint in Biloxi…

Shuckers RHP wins Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Despite the recent struggles, pitching has been a strong suit for the Biloxi Shuckers in 2017 and Aaron Wilkerson proved it again on Sunday. For the second time this season, Wilkerson has been named Southern League Pitcher of the Week.…

Gulfport catcher Blake Johnson commits to Tulane

Two months ago, the Gulfport baseball team returned to the state championship series for the first time since 2005. A big reason why was standout catcher Blake Johnson who’s now got plans to keep manning the backstop after high school.…

Brighton Sharbino throws out first pitch at Shuckers game

Brighton Sharbino, who played the character Lizzie Samuels on “The Walking Dead” threw out the first pitch at tonight’s Shuckers game. Here’s what she had to say on her day at the ballpark and how acting prepared her for this…

Dylan Burdeaux called up to Single A

The nation’s leader in hits from 2017 has already gotten a promotion with his new organization. Today, Dylan Burdeaux was called up to the single A level, joining the West Michigan White Caps from the short season Connecticut Tigers. Last…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Birmingham Barons

With the Minor League Baseball season well past the halfway point, the Birmingham Barons finally made their first trip of the entire season to visit the Biloxi Shuckers tonight. That means former Southern Miss and George County standout Mason Robbins…

Former George County standout now with Birmingham Barons

When given the choice between staying at Southern Miss for his senior season and signing a professional contract with the Chicago White Sox in 2014, Mason Robbins decided on the latter. So far, so good for the George County alum…

Traveling baseball in Ocean Springs

For most teenage boys, when school lets out for summer it’s time to hit the baseball diamond. Some families spend most of their summertime on the road traveling from tournament to tournament around the country. One team traveled to Ocean…

Biloxi Shuckers at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

As the Biloxi Shuckers can attest to, some losses hurt more than others. Last night, they fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in a ninth inning walk-off and they played another close one in the series finale earlier today. All…

Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Biloxi Shuckers

On a Good Friday where kids everywhere were hunting for Easter eggs, the Biloxi Shuckers were still busy searching high and low for a win. Four straight losses heading into tonight’s game versus the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Shuckers end the…

Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Biloxi Shuckers

After starting the season with three straight wins, the Biloxi Shuckers entered tonight’s game riding a three game losing streak that includes yesterday’s home opener which was a one-hit shutout loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The flag was at…