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Moss Point graduate celebrates World Series victory

A Moss Point High School graduate is celebrating today. Tony Sipp is a pitcher on the Houston Astros. Last night his team beat the Dodgers 5-1 in game seven of the World Series, earning the Astros their first World Series…

Barry Lyons Baseball Wooden Bat League Showcase

Bobby Bradley, Harrison Central alum, and third round pick of the Cleveland Indians now at the AA level with the Akron Rubber Ducks. B.A. Vollmuth, Biloxi alum and third round pick of the Oakland Athletics, now an assistant coach at…

Fall wooden bat league showcase games hosted by Barry Lyons

For high school baseball players aspiring to take their talents to the college level and beyond, the Barry Lyons Baseball Fall Wooden Bat League is the perfect starting point to furthering their careers on the diamond. Tomorrow, high school standouts…

Will the Bay Bears leave Mobile?

Early reports indicate that the Mobile BayBears could be changing ownership and location. The double A baseball team currently calls Hank Aaron Stadium home located only 57 miles away from the stomping grounds of our Biloxi Shuckers who faced off…

Biloxi Shuckers update

Today was a big day for Aaron Wilkerson and Corbin Burnes. The former has finally made his way up to the Big Leagues after being called up by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Triple AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox. The…

Shuckers pitcher named Pitcher of the Month

Some high praise for another Shuckers pitcher, Freddy Peralta, who has been tabbed as the Milwaukee Brewers Minor League pitcher of the month. In August, the right hander made himself a clear cut choice for the organizational award by giving…

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.…