The Las Vegas 51s are Triple-A affiliates of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sounds' Schafer would run through walls to reach majors
As David Cooper's blast sailed toward the wall in right-center field at Cashman Field, Logan Schafer was in a high-speed pursuit of the ball. Add a comment!
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Lind aims to regain form during stretch with 51s
Adam Lind saw it coming. He wasn't hitting, and the bottom line was the Toronto Blue Jays weren't paying him $5 million to hit .172. So when the Jays optioned the first baseman to Las Vegas last week, Lind... Add a comment!
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MLB youth academy lifts 51s' Gose to great heights
When 51s center fielder Anthony Gose was in high school in the Los Angeles suburb of Bellflower, Calif., his childhood friend and football teammate was shot and killed. Gose played baseball with another boy who was... Add a comment!
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Carpenter's strong start follows suit for hot 51s
Hitting has long been considered contagious. Pitching, as it turns out, might also be. It was for the 51s on Sunday, when Andrew Carpenter combined with three relievers on Las Vegas' second straight six-hitter in a 5-2... Add a comment!
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Optimistic Blue Jays keeping tabs on 51s' parade of prospects
With Blue Jays director of minor league operations Charlie Wilson watching, several of Toronto's best prospects put on quite a show for the 51s on Friday at Cashman Field. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud, rated the... Add a comment!
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51s' deep, experienced bullpen brings heat, ignites resurgence
If opposing teams are going to get to the 51s, they'd better do it early. Real early. Las Vegas' bullpen hasn't just lived up to preseason expectations, it has dominated opposing batters, surrendering few hits and... Add a comment!
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Big league readiness not always clear-cut
Maybe Yan Gomes will be the next one, joining the list of players who have gone from Las Vegas to Toronto to stay far beyond the next homestand. Add a comment!
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Memphis Redbirds at 51s
Memphis Redbirds at 51s ■ WHEN: 7:05 p.m. today through Saturday, 12:05 p.m. Sunday ■ WHERE: Cashman Field ■ RECORDS: Redbirds (14-25); 51s (20-19) ■ AFFILIATIONS: Memphis, St. Louis... Add a comment!
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Four-run fifth inning powers Zephyrs to victory over 51s
Scott Cousins' two-run homer was the key blow in host New Orleans' four-run fifth inning Tuesday in the Zephyrs' 5-2 Pacific Coast League win over the 51s. 1 comment
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51s rally, top Zephyrs in 11
The 51s drew a pair of bases-loaded walks in the top of the 11th inning, and closer Chad Beck preserved the lead as Las Vegas beat the host New Orleans Zephyrs 5-3 in a Pacific Coast League game Monday. After Moises... Add a comment!
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51s fall behind early, lose at New Orleans
The 51s lost for only the third time in their last 16 games, falling to the host New Orleans Zephyrs 7-3 on Sunday in a Pacific Coast League game. Adeiny Hechavarria was 3-for-3 with a walk, but the 51s (19-18) were... Add a comment!
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51s hammer Zephyrs to remain hot
The 51s got plenty of power on offense and eight strong innings from starter Jesse Chavez in an 8-0 Pacific Coast League victory over the host New Orleans Zephyrs on Saturday. Add a comment!
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Wallace's homer carries RedHawks, ends 51s' eight-game winning streak
A blast from the 51s' recent past ended their eight-game winning streak Thursday night. Brett Wallace's leadoff homer in the third inning accounted for the lone run in host Oklahoma City's 1-0 Pacific Coast League... Add a comment!
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51s nip RedHawks, win eighth in a row
The 51s' Scott Richmond scattered three hits over seven innings, Jerry Gil and Ryota Igarashi were perfect in relief and Las Vegas won its eighth straight Pacific Coast League game, 2-1 in 10 innings over the host... Add a comment!
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Streaking 51s top RedHawks for seventh straight victory
The 51s scored all four of their runs in the first two innings, and five pitchers combined to scatter six hits in Las Vegas' 4-1 victory over the host Oklahoma City RedHawks on Tuesday in a Pacific Coast League game. Add a comment!
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Gose's blast helps hot 51s get back to .500
A virtual galloping Gose on the basepaths, speed is the trademark of Anthony Gose's game. But the 51s center fielder - who stole second base, third and home in the same inning of a spring training game for the Blue... Add a comment!
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Kids love morning game; 51s less enamored
It was only 1:15 p.m. Monday and like the U.S. Army, the 51s already had put in a full day's work, having defeated the Salt Lake Bees 7-6 for their sixth straight victory, their 10th win in their past 11 outings, in... 4 comments
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51s shut out Bees for fifth straight victory
After falling short in his bid to become the Blue Jays' fifth starter, Aaron Laffey got off to a rough start for the 51s. But the veteran left-hander turned in his best outing of the year Sunday, taking a no-hitter... Add a comment!
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D'Arnaud streaks past slow start
Making his first foray into Triple A this season, highly touted 51s catcher Travis d'Arnaud was eager to impress. Instead, he merely pressed, batting .182 through the first two weeks. Since then, the 23-year-old has... Add a comment!
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Glove, grit buoy ex-Rebel Navarro
As a 50th-round draft pick, former UNLV standout Efren Navarro overcame long odds to make it to the majors last season with the Angels. "It just shows it doesn't matter what round you go in. As long as you have a... Add a comment!
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51s jump on top early, hold off Reno
A four-run first inning, aided by a pivotal error, led the 51s to a 5-4 win over the host Reno Aces in a Pacific Coast League game Thursday night. Add a comment!
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Perales, Gose pace 51s' rout of Reno
Danny Perales had four hits, including his first home run of the season, and four RBIs to lead the 51s to a 12-4 victory over host Reno in a Pacific Coast League game Wednesday night. Add a comment!
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Aces bring end to 51s' win streak
The 51s lost to the host Reno Aces 4-3 on Tuesday night in a Pacific Coast League game, halting Las Vegas' season-best four-game winning streak. Add a comment!
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Hechavarria, Gomes power 51s past Aces
The 51s rode home runs from Adeiny Hechavarria and Yan Gomes to an 8-7 Pacific Coast League victory over the host Reno Aces on Monday. Trailing 4-1 entering the fourth inning, Las Vegas (10-15) got an RBI single from... 1 comment
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Pleasant afternoon at 51s game not exactly a priceless memory
I have this theory that if one is married, betrothed or otherwise spoken for, one can't leave the house without dropping a minimum of $40 if admission, food and an adult beverage are part of the equation. Plus tip. So... 3 comments
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Fired-up 51s extend win streak to three
After getting ejected during a pitching change Thursday night, 51s manager Marty Brown twice kicked dirt on home-plate umpire Mike Lusky. Brown's actions earned him a two-game suspension, but they also appeared to... 1 comment
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Chavez getting career back on track as starter with 51s
At a slender 6 feet 2 inches and 170 pounds, Jesse Chavez was dogged by durability concerns coming out of Riverside (Calif.) Community College. The 51s right-hander, who was drafted in the 42nd round by the Texas... Add a comment!
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Injury slows Carp's rise with Mariners
There are several nice destinations in the Pacific Coast League, and Mike Carp enjoys visiting most of them. The 25-year-old outfielder just thought he was done seeing places like Sacramento and Las Vegas in... Add a comment!
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51s eager to give new closer Beck save opportunity
Converting Chad Beck from a starting pitcher to a closer made sense. He's got a fastball that averages in the mid-90s and tops out at about 97 mph, and Beck himself acknowledged he was good for five or six innings as a... Add a comment!
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Sky Sox's Blackmon eyes return to majors
His middle name is Cobb and he hails from Georgia, but Colorado Springs outfielder Charlie Blackmon wasn't named after baseball legend Ty Cobb, "The Georgia Peach." Add a comment!
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51s fortunate fans don't judge them by record
Here is the checklist we usually banter about at home when someone mentions attending a 51s game: 2 comments
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51s' Igarashi letting pitching speak for him
51s relief pitcher Ryota Igarashi and manager Marty Brown communicate mostly in Janglish, a blend of broken Japanese and broken English. "I know enough Japanese to get by, and he knows enough English to get... Add a comment!
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Blum, 91, itching to ditch hospital, return to 51s post
I don't care much for hospitals, mostly because every time I go to one, it's to see a friend who's not feeling well. (I reserve the right to change my mind in the event it's me who's not feeling well.) I saw Bob... 3 comments
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51s back Chavez's sturdy start for first win streak
During the 51s' recent road trip, manager Marty Brown held a team meeting to tell his players not to stress too much about their slow start. "We just didn't put games together early on," he said. "Our starting pitching... Add a comment!
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Gomes eager to carry banner for Brazil
With a population of nearly 200 million, Brazil is the largest country in South America and fifth largest in the world. The soccer-loving nation has yet to produce a major league baseball player, but 51s... Add a comment!
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Richards, Trout key Bees' rout of 51s
Garrett Richards pitched six shutout innings, and Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in leading the host Salt Lake Bees to a 10-2 win over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Friday night. Richards (3-0) worked... Add a comment!
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Richmond, booming bats spark 51s' win
Scott Richmond struck out seven in six solid innings, and Moises Sierra and Travis d'Arnaud hit home runs to carry the 51s to an 8-4 victory over the Salt Lake Bees on Thursday in a Pacific Coast League game at Salt... Add a comment!
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51s start fast, then fizzle in loss to Bees
The struggling 51s dropped their fifth consecutive game, losing 6-4 to the host Salt Lake Bees on Wednesday in a Pacific Coast League contest. Add a comment!
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51s succumb in Bees' final at-bat
For the second straight day, the 51s were dealt a loss on a final-inning run, falling to the host Salt Lake Bees 3-2 on Tuesday in a Pacific Coast League game. Add a comment!
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51s dealt two losses at hands of Sky Sox
The 51s dropped a Pacific Coast League doubleheader Monday at Colorado Springs, eclipsed by a walk-off homer in a 2-1 opening loss before falling 3-2 in the second game. After Sunday's game was snowed out, the two... Add a comment!
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Wild uprising in ninth dooms 51s in loss to Sky Sox
A well-pitched Pacific Coast League game Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs, Colo., turned decidedly wild in the ninth inning as the host Sky Sox rallied past the 51s, 3-2. 2 comments
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Snider, 51s ruin Sky Sox home opener
Travis Snider went 4-for-5 with a grand slam to pace an 18-hit assault as the 51s routed Colorado Springs 14-0 in the Sky Sox's home opener Friday night. Add a comment!
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Hechavarria a hit with 51s
Two years after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays following his daring defection from Cuba, 51s shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria appears ready to play in the big leagues. Known for his outstanding defense, Hechavarria has... Add a comment!
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Right fielder takes pride in throwing
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, 51s right fielder Moises Sierra patterned his game after former All-Star and fellow countryman Raul Mondesi. Add a comment!
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Fresno's Vogelsong finding comfort zone
Last year, Ryan Vogelsong opened the season with two stellar starts in Triple A before compiling a career year for the San Francisco Giants. Add a comment!
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51s' Gil makes pitch for big league shot
Like Babe Ruth and Rick Ankiel before him, former 51s outfielder Adam Loewen last season reached the major leagues as a position player after first getting there as a pitcher. Add a comment!
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Ex-Sierra Vista star Carter awaits another swing at majors
Former Sierra Vista High standout Chris Carter has displayed prodigious power in the minor leagues, producing 144 home runs and 485 RBIs over the past five seasons. But the 6-foot-4-inch, 244-pound first... Add a comment!
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Good hops: 51s' new infield; better hops: PBRs, chilled and cheap
If you were among the 6,197 who attended the 51s' home opener against the dreaded Sacramento River Cats on Thursday night, you might have had your hat blown off and noticed that when there's a decent crowd at the old... 1 comment
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51s' Cooper doesn't mind excelling in shadows
According to Baseball America and mlb.com, 51s first baseman David Cooper isn't one of the Toronto Blue Jays' top 20 prospects. In fact, in the wake of last season -- when Cooper won the Pacific Coast League batting... 1 comment
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Latest setback won't deter 51s' Snider
Heading into spring training, the Blue Jays' starting left fielder's job shaped up as a battle between Eric Thames and Travis Snider. 1 comment
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Pitching problems still main sore spot for 51s
The 51s hit Thursday night. That's what they do. What they haven't done -- and apparently still don't -- is pitch. Sacramento pounded Las Vegas for 18 hits in an 11-6 victory at Cashman Field, and the 51s must hope... 1 comment
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Up-the-middle mix of d'Arnaud, Hechavarria, Gose sets pace for 51s
One of baseball's top prospects, catcher Travis d'Arnaud will make his Triple-A debut today for the 51s at Cashman Field. 1 comment
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51s will get sold -- eventually
When the 51s open another Pacific Coast League season tonight against the dreaded Sacramento River Cats, they will know who their pitcher and catcher is, and who's on first, second and third and in the outfield. Adeiny... 7 comments
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