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Cubs to face Rangers during Big League Weekend in Las Vegas: Nov. 29, 2011; By Kyle B. Hansen; The Chicago Cubs will return to Las Vegas in March for their 11th appearance during Big League Weekend at Cashman Field. The Cubs will face the Texas Rangers for games on March 17 and 18.

Giants outfielder Cody Ross recalls days with the Las Vegas 51s: April 19, 2011; By Ray Brewer; Cody Ross was overlooked. An outfielder for the Las Vegas 51s during the 2004 and ’05 seasons, the power-hitting Ross went from one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospects to a player who was constantly skipped over for a chance to stick in the major leagues. Ross doesn’t have that problem anymore.

Chad Cordero working for return to big leagues with Las Vegas 51s: April 16, 2011; By Ray Brewer; Chad Cordero didn’t expect to be in the minor leagues at this stage of his baseball career. Drafted in June 2003 with the 20th overall pick by the Montreal Expos out of Cal-State Fullerton, he earned a spot in the majors by late August. From college to Montreal in two months is very rare — but so was the ability of the talented relief pitcher.

Blue Jays' top prospect Brett Lawrie ready for minor league season with Las Vegas: April 6, 2011; By Ray Brewer; Las Vegas 51s infielder Brett Lawrie was just an infant when Joe Carter hit the game-winning home run for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1993 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old Lawrie, a native of British Columbia, Canada, could soon be in the position to produce more memorable moments. He was traded to the organization in December from the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal that sent established starter Shaun Marcum to Milwaukee.

Former Las Vegas minor leaguer elected to baseball hall: Jan. 5, 2011; Staff and wire reports; Roberto Alomar has made Las Vegas minor league baseball history. Alomar, who played nine games in 1998 with the Triple-A Las Vegas Stars, on Wednesday became the first player who suited up for the Las Vegas affiliate to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Pitcher Bert Blyleven was also elected.

J.P. Arencibia and 51s start season's last home series: Aug. 26, 2010; By Case Keefer; Frankly, J.P. Arencibia hopes he’s done with Las Vegas forever after this week. Arencibia has enjoyed his two years playing catcher and serving as one of the staples in the middle of the lineup for the Las Vegas 51s, but doesn’t desire a third go-around.

Big league veteran Mike Jacobs should help 51s as season winds down: Aug. 6, 2010; By Case Keefer; The Las Vegas 51s lost almost all of their power in the last two weeks. It started when outfielder Chris Lubanski was placed on the disabled list. Then, the Toronto Blue Jays organization traded first baseman Brett Wallace to the Houston Astros. Wednesday, the Pacific Coast League’s leading homerun hitter J.P. Arencibia got called up to the big leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays move 51s standout Brett Wallace to Houston Astros: July 29, 2010; By Ryan Greene; The Toronto Blue Jays organization on Thursday dealt one of its top prospects - Las Vegas 51s first baseman Brett Wallace - to the Houston Astros. In return, the Jays receive 19-year-old outfield prospect Anthony Gose, who was acquired by the Astros just hours earlier in the club's deal that sent star pitcher Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia.

San Diego State's Tony Gwynn concerned about six-team league: June 26, 2010; By Ray Brewer; If it were up to baseball legend and San Diego State coach Tony Gwynn, Utah would not be leaving the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-10.

51s stay confident entering second half of season: June 25, 2010; By Case Keefer; The Las Vegas 51s couldn’t complain about a lack of chances in a 4-3 loss to the Sacramento River Cats on Thursday night at Cashman Field. The 51s had the tying run on base in each of the final three innings but came up short every time.

New president on board with the 51s: June 5, 2010; By Case Keefer; Drew Dondero considers his interaction with Southern Nevada residents the most enjoyable part of his move to Las Vegas from Detroit six months ago. “It’s actually surprising how easy it is to talk to people,” Dondero said. “Everyone moved from somewhere and is in the same situation.” Dondero hopes connecting with the community is something that will continue to come easy in his new role as president of the Las Vegas 51s.

Slugger Chris Lubanski back on track after hamstring injury: June 1, 2010; By Ray Brewer; Chris Lubanski is finally healthy. The Las Vegas 51s outfielder was limited to 36 games last year after tearing his hamstring, but has shown no lingering influences of the injury in the first two months this spring.

51s suffer lopsided defeat at annual School Day game: May 18, 2010; By Case Keefer; The parking lot consisted almost entirely of school buses and the entrance line stretched all the way back to center field with screaming youngsters. This was no ordinary day at Cashman Field. Tuesday was the seventh annual Cox Communications School Day, where area fifth graders are welcomed to the ballpark to enjoy some matinee baseball.

51s' series at Reno will be a homecoming for Las Vegas outfielder: May 3, 2010; By Ray Brewer; Chris Aguila’s professional baseball career has included stops in destination locations such as Miami, New York, Japan and Las Vegas. He’s played in front of thousands of fans in some of the sport’s most impressive venues.

Wild 51s win features a cycle, game-winning grand slam: April 25, 2010; By Case Keefer; Baseball teams can go weeks without experiencing the excitement the Las Vegas 51s enjoyed in one game Sunday afternoon. Las Vegas second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir hit for the cycle in his first four at-bats and Brian Dopirak pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth with two outs to deliver a walk-off grand slam.

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51s slugger promoted to big leagues: Tue., Aug. 11 · 4:33 p.m.; Las Vegas 51s slugger Randy Ruiz on Tuesday was promoted to the Toronto Blue Jays and is in the starting lineup at designated hitter for a road game at the New York Yankees. Read more »; 51s' Snider named PCL Player of the Week (Aug. 3); 51s notes: Inglett honored by PCL, Delucci promoted (Jul. 6)