Brian Esposito To Manage Triple-A Indianapolis During 2018 Season

Former McKee/Staten Island Tech baseball star Brian Esposito has been promoted to manager of the Indianapolis Indians, the Advance has learned.

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Brian Esposito Named Short-Season Single-A West Virginia Manager

The Pirates announced their 2017 Minor League coaching assignments on Friday, officially naming a number of new managers up and down their organization.

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Larry Sutton, Gary Green, & Brian Esposito Named To 2016 Pirates MiLB Coaching Staffs

The Pirates announced their Minor League managers, coaches and development staff on Tuesday.

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Q&A With Single-A West Virginia Manager Brian Esposito

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Brian Esposito Named Manager For Single-A West Virginia

Brian Esposito, who last season managed the short-season Class A club when it was located in Jamestown, takes over the Class A West Virginia Power. Michael Ryan moves from Class A West Virginia to Class A Advanced Bradenton, whose 2014 skipper, Tom Prince, moves to Altoona.

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Brian Esposito Named Single-A Jamestown Manager

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Pirates Sign Brian Esposito To Minors Deal

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Astros Outright Brian Esposito

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Astros Call Up David Carpenter, Option Brian Esposito

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Astros Call Up Brian Esposito

Towles was struck violently in the third inning by a foul ball off his face mask for the second time in three innings Friday, opening a cut on his chin and forcing him to leave the game. He likely will miss a few games, which forced the Astros to call up catcher Brian Esposito as insurance.

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Memphis Edges Oklahoma City

The Redbirds jumped on Sergio Perez (4-4) in the first inning, getting RBI-singles from Freddie Bynum and Daryl Jones.

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Memphis Outlasts Oklahoma City On Sunday, 3-2

P.J. Walters allowed one run over seven innings leading the Memphis Redbirds (26-30) to a 3-2 win over the Oklahoma City RedHawks (24-33) before 4,048 Sunday afternoon at RedHawks Field at Bricktown.

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Springfield Completes Sweep Of Corpus Christi

Winner of a season high four straight games, the Springfield Cardinals looked to earn their first series sweep of the season against Corpus Christi Friday night at Hammons Field. Prior to the game, the Springfield Cardinals, in conjunction with the St. Louis Cardinals presented a $25,000 donation Convoy of Hope for the victims of the massive tornado that ravaged the city of Joplin.

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Jose Garcia lined a go-ahead, three-run home run in the fourth, leading a carpet-bombing of the middle innings Friday night —10 runs thanks mostly to three home runs — as the Springfield Cardinals completed three-game sweep of the Corpus Christi Hooks, winning 12-4 at Hammons Field.

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Matt Adams ETA Is Not Immediate

Springfield Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams said Friday that he might miss another three or four games as he nurses an apparent oblique injury on the left side of his torso.

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Matt Adams: Rest Prescribed For Oblique Injury

Brian Esposito Reassigned From Triple-A To Double-A

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Astros Reassign Brian Esposito, Bring Up Robinson Cancel

Manzella, an infielder, and Bogusevic, an outfielder, were optioned to the Minor Leagues, along with left-handed reliever Wesley Wright. Catcher Brian Esposito was reassigned to the Minor Leagues, and catcher Robinson Cancel was moved to Major League camp to take his place, though he won't make the Opening Day roster.

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Former Cardinals In Action 3-23-11: Russell Branyan Single, HR, 5 RBIs, & 2 Runs; Brett Wallace 3 RBIs; Brian Esposito Double & 1 RBI

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Joe Mather (Braves) entered late in then game at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Marlins & Braves tied 4-4

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with three RBIs, one run, two sac flies, and assisted in one double play.

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late at catcher and batted sixth. 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.

Astros beat Pirates 10-6

Tagg Bozied (Phillies) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth. One walk at the plate.

Felipe Lopez (Rays) started at second base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rays beat Phillies 4-1

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting ninth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Alberto Castillo (Orioles) entered in the second and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Twins beat Orioles 5-2

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 with one run.

Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-3

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Darren Oliver (Rangers) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Diamondbacks beat Rangers 9-8

Edgar Renteria (Reds) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at first base and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, and hit two batters. (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-1)

Padres beat Reds 10-7

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game third base and batted third. 2-for-2 with one run.

Dodgers beat White Sox 6-2

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Cubs beat Athletics 3-1

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Jamey Wright (Mariners) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Rockies beat Mariners 6-5

Former Cardinals In Action 3-7-11: Rick Ankiel 2-Run HR; Brad Penny Tosses 3.1 Scoreless Innings; Cesar Izturis 2 Hits & 1 RBI

Joe Mather (Braves) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-1 with one run.

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 and assisted in three double plays.

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Marlins beat Braves 4-3

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in centerfield and batted second. 0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Mark Worrell (Orioles) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits and one earned run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-0)

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs.

Red Sox beat Orioles 6-5

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-2 with one triple, two runs, two walks, and grounded into one double play.

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Nationals beat Astros 14-9

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted second. 0-for-3 and one fielding error.

Tagg Bozied (Phillies) entered late in the game at first base.

Yankees beat Phillies 7-1

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth. One walk at the plate.

Rays beat Pirates 4-2

Brad Penny (Tigers) started and pitched 3.1 innings. He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-3)

Jason Isringhausen (Mets) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Tigers beat Mets 2-1

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Orioles & Yankees tie 0-0

Dan Haren (Angels) started and pitched three innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:6-0)

Cubs beat Angels 14-13

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-4 at the plate.

Diamondbacks beat Royals 8-6

Josh Kinney (White Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter. (g/f:4-0)

White Sox beat Diamondbacks 12-1

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Indians & White Sox tied 16-16

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Brewers beat Reds 15-2

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Mariners beat Athletics 6-3

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Blake Hawksworth (Dodgers) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits and no runs. (g/f:1-1)

Dodgers beat Rockies 7-1

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted third. 1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)

Royals beat Padres 11-3

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Giants beat Rangers 4-1

Brian Esposito Resigns With Astros

Veteran catcher Brian Esposito was a feel-good story for the Houston Astros as a September call-up in 2010 after hitting .225 with two homers, 18 RBI and five doubles in 45 games at Triple-A Round Rock.

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2010 Beyond The Boxscore Catcher Defense Ratings

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