Reno Aces
Aces' family affair: HR leader Kevin Cron plays for his father
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 4:31pmA father and son may bond over camping, fishing or fixing an old car in the garage. For Chris and Kevin Cron, their relationship is rooted on the diamond with the Reno Aces.
Aces manager Chris Cron has joined forces with his first baseman son in Triple-A Reno. The skipper has a front row view from the dugout of Kevin’s development into a big-league prospect with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dbacks prospect Jon Duplantier deals Aces winning hand
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:35pmOn a chilly Saturday night, Reno Aces starting pitcher Jon Duplantier resumed his torrid stretch on the mound in a 6-3 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers.
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ top pitching prospect gave up one earned run on two hits, two walks and three strikeouts in 3.1 innings pitched. He lowered his ERA to 3.55 with 13 strikeouts this season.
Vargas credits Aces fans for his performance – and smiles
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:25pmMajor League prospect Ildemaro “El Tigré” Vargas earned his nickname for quick-handed defensive play, but can he hit?
Does a tiger have stripes? The 27-year-old shortstop has more hits than any other player in Reno Aces history.
Tim Locastro time: Aces cross-country outfielder in the zone
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 2:37pmReno Aces outfielder Tim Locastro is sending baseballs back to his old East Coast stomping grounds.
The Auburn, New York, native cranked a 389-foot homer on the first pitch he saw in a 9-3 loss to the Salt Lake Bees on May 12. Locastro’s 419-foot blast on April 28 is the third-longest recorded Statcast home run by an Aces player at home this season.
Versatile Juniel Querecuto is the new No. 1 for Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 4:30pmReno Aces infielder Juniel Querecuto lives up to his name.
In Spanish, the name Querecuto resembles a person’s ambition, strength, reliability and determination despite their size. The 5-foot-9 shortstop/second baseman reflects those same qualities on the field, from his quick glove to his dependable bat in the lineup.
Ildemaro ‘El Tigre’ Vargas returns to Los Corazones de Reno
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:15pmIldemaro Vargas picked up where he left off for the Reno Aces – playing Saturday night as Los Corazones de Reno – but a comeback fell just short as the Salt Lake Bees won, 8-7.
Who are these guys? Reno Aces reveal their potential
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:17pmGetaway day came too soon for the streakin’ Reno Aces.
The Aces’ 6-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators, the minor league affiliate of the Oakland A’s, tied the Silver State Challenge at two games apiece to end a nine-game homestand. Both teams battled it out, but a talented Aviators squad with several highly touted prospects put a knot in the final game of the series.
Red-hot Reno Aces freeze out Las Vegas Aviators
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:01pmHow cold was it in Reno on Tuesday? So cold that after Yasmany Tomas blasted a home run, he ran as fast as he could around the bases and kept sprinting through a gauntlet of congratulating players across the dugout and in exhaustion dropped into a chair in front of a giant gas heater.
Aceball: Streaks end as Reno-Las Vegas series begins
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 7:23amThe season series between the Reno Aces and Las Vegas Aviators is called Silver State Diamond Challenge but to the fans, friends and family at Greater Nevada Field it’s simply baseball, and on a beautiful spring night, what could be better?
Wyatt Mathisen is all over the field for Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 4:09pmFormerly a catcher, Reno Aces Wyatt Mathisen initially was cool about playing at the hot corner.
“When I first moved to third, I wasn’t expecting every ball to come my way,” he said. “But as I’ve gotten older, I realize we can always turn on one.”
Get out of here: Three homers each for Aces’ Cron, Locastro
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:24pmTim Locastro and Kevin Cron each homered three times for the first time in Reno Aces history in a 15-5 drubbing of the Fresno Grizzlies on Thursday night.
Funky Jon Duplantier is Diamondbacks’ Ace pitching prospect
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:42pmReno Aces pitcher Jon Duplantier has funk in his arm.
“He’s just funky, no other way to put it,” Aces pitching coach Jeff Bajenaru said. “He has some nastiness to him and hitters don’t like it.”
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off May 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 10:55amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services; public safety agencies; community organizations; and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.
Fierce Chihuahuas chew up the Reno Aces, 12-4
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 4:52pmThe El Paso Chihuahuas didn’t need a come-from-behind win in a 12-4 rout of the Reno Aces Sunday at Greater Nevada Field.
Crushing with Aces, Yasmany Tomás seeks Dbacks return
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 04/13/2019 - 7:48pmJon Duplantier ‘has great stuff’ in sterling Reno Aces’ debut
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:17pmArizona Diamondacks’ top pitching prospect Jon Duplantier threw up zeros in three hitless innings of his Reno Aces debut Friday night.
Reno Aces' Kelby Tomlinson has the ‘specs’ for the game
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 9:50pmKelby Tomlinson has the eyes for the game, his glasses are just a bonus.
Rangy infielder Domingo Leyba rises, shines for Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:10pmDomingo Leyba is a rising star in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ farm system.
Reno Aces freeze out Isotopes in home opener, 4-2
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 10:20pmAces activate fan-favorite Decker; home opener Tuesday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 1:10pmToo hot: Reno Aces cook Wolf Pack with baker’s dozen
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 9:20pmThe 11th exhibition contest between the Reno Aces and Nevada Wolf Pack on Tuesday featured plenty of offense, from one side at least.
Surprise moves as Reno Aces roster named; Vargas back
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:34pmGreater Nevada Field was buzzing with sounds from groundskeepers and surprising news as the Reno Aces’ 25-man roster was announced.
Padres claim ex-Ace Socrates Brito; Vargas joins Dbacks
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 6:34pmThe San Diego Padres claimed former Reno Aces outfielder Socrates Brito off of waivers on Wednesday.
Hot-hitting infielder Ildemaro Vargas heads back to Reno
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 7:17pmThe Arizona Diamondbacks optioned switch-hitting shortstop/second baseman Ildemaro Vargas and left-handed relief pitcher Marc Rzepczynski to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Sunday.
From heart of the city, Aces unleash Los Corazones de Reno
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 3:40pmAs part of Minor League Baseball’s initiative celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture, the Reno Aces will become “Los Corazones de Reno” for four games during the upcoming 2019 season.
Talented Carson City area musicians perform March 22 to benefit Carson High bands
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 12:50pmThe Carson City Band Association will host its third annual night of music, food, and fun to raise funds for Carson High School band programs. Guests will be treated with an intimate evening of performances from talented musicians from Carson High and the community.
Aces’ Cron heads for home, will join dad in Reno
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 6:22pmThe Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Kevin Cron and right-handed pitcher Taylor Clarke to Triple-A Reno Tuesday.
Carson High School musicians achieve superior rating
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 12:15pmBoth Carson High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands achieved superior ratings, the highest possible rating.
Twelve bands from Churchill, Douglas, Fernley and Dayton competed in the Northern Zone Nevada Music Educators Association High School Band Festival at the Carson City Community Center on March 7, 2019.
Nevada's governor, dignitaries visit Carson City classrooms, guest-read during reading week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 11:49amGrade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City temporarily experienced a reprieve from their day-to-day academic endeavors last week when several community partners and local dignitaries visited classrooms to read to students.
Former Reno Aces make their pitch for Major League jobs
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 6:19pmSeveral players from last season’s Reno Aces are off to hot starts in spring training making bids to make the Arizona Diamondback’s opening day roster.