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Andrew Chapman and Ryan Zimmerman Announced as 2025 Broadcast Team

March 31, 2025

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are pleased to announce its broadcast team ahead of the 2025 season, welcoming back Andrew Chapman for his fifth season as lead play-by-play voice, and adding Ryan Zimmerman to round out the two-man booth . Fans can enjoy all 66 home games this season

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are pleased to announce its broadcast team ahead of the 2025 season, welcoming back Andrew Chapman for his fifth season as lead play-by-play voice, and adding Ryan Zimmerman to round out the two-man booth . Fans can enjoy all 66 home games this season by subscribing to MiLB.tv or by listening live on the MiLB First Pitch app or at fayettevillewoodpeckers.com through the Listen Live tab.

Chapman has called over 500 Woodpeckers games across the last four seasons and begins his seventh year working in Minor League Baseball. He has been recognized as a two-time Carolina League Broadcaster of the Year by fellow broadcasters across the league circuit. Chapman has worked across the country in previous broadcast positions with the Jackson Generals, Biloxi Shuckers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He is a Stockton, California native and graduate from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Zimmerman begins his first season working in Minor League Baseball and comes to Fayetteville by way of the American Association where he was the Broadcasting and Media Relations Director for the Gary SouthShore RailCats during the 2022 and 2023 summers. He has also called games for the University of Vermont women’s basketball team over the last three years, including a pair of NCAA Tournament games. Ryan is a Chicago, Illinois native and attended the University of California Berkeley where he double majored in Applied Mathematics and Spanish.

The first regular season Woodpeckers game on MiLB.tv and fayettevillewoodpeckers.com will be Opening Day, Friday, April 4, with coverage starting at 6:50 p.m. The Woodpeckers will play host to the Lynchburg Hillcats with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Chapman and Zimmerman will also call an online only broadcast for the Battle of the Villes exhibition game against the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday, April 2nd with pregame coverage beginning at 5:50 p.m.

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. Named Official Craft Spirits Partner

Sergeant’s Valor whiskeys and Madam Colonel spirits to be featured throughout the ballpark
April 1, 2025

Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced today a local partnership, making BHAWK an Official Craft Spirits sponsor of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. "We are prioritizing the fan experience this season and are excited to collaborate with BHAWK, a husband-wife Army Retiree owned distillery, cocktail bar, and

Woodpecker Bats Break Down FredNats Bullpen

April 20, 2025

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FredNats Blank Woodpeckers in Pitchers' Duel

April 19, 2025

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Woodpeckers Comeback Bid Falls Just Shy in 12-Inning Marathon

April 18, 2025

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FredNats Fight Back Late to Eke Past Woodpeckers

April 17, 2025

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Woodpeckers Bats Break Out to Beat FredNats

April 16, 2025

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Bases Loaded Ball Four "Walks" Woodpeckers Off Over FredNats

April 15, 2025

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (5-5) returned home on Tuesday night and secured a fourth straight victory, walking off the Fredericksburg Nationals (5-5) on a bases-loaded ball four in the bottom of the ninth to lock up a 7-6 edge at Segra Stadium. Cesar Hernandez was the patient hero,

Road Trip Recap: Woodpeckers Dominate Weekend, Split Series with Delmarva

April 14, 2025

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Late Two-Run Rally Sees Hillcats Past Woodpeckers in Series Finale

April 6, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – For the second straight night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-2) took a one-run lead into the top of the ninth. However, the Lynchburg Hillcats (2-1) followed a similar script and mounted a late comeback to seal the win as well as an opening series win. Early on, the

Hillcats Rally Late to Down Woodpeckers

April 5, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-1) and Lynchburg Hillcats (1-1) went back and forth in the late innings on Saturday night, but the visitors used a two-run ninth to secure a 6-5 victory, their first of the 2025 season. Early on, both sets of pitchers held the opposing lineups

Woodpeckers Open 2025 Season with 7-0 Shutout Victory

Opening Weekend continues through Sunday
April 4, 2025

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Woodpeckers Release 2025 Opening Day Roster

17 players from last year's club return in 2025
March 26, 2025

Fayetteville, NC –The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, are excited to unveil the 2025 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Lynchburg Hillcats on April 4th at Segra Stadium. The 27-man roster breaks down to 12 position players and 15 pitchers, along with

Woodpeckers Watchlist 2025

Five pitchers and five players to watch for ahead of Opening Day
March 13, 2025

The 2025 season is around the corner and within a couple of weeks the Fayetteville Woodpeckers roster will be finalized for Opening Day, Friday April 4th at Segra Stadium. The Woodpeckers Watchlist is a projection of players that you could see on the diamond in the opening months of the

USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Returns to Fayetteville July 3rd

Segra Stadium hosts Stars vs. Stripes Series w/ Postgame Fireworks
March 11, 2025

The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team returns to Segra Stadium on Thursday, July 3rd as part of USA Baseball’s annual Stars vs. Stripes series. First pitch for the Stars & Stripes game in downtown Fayetteville is slated for 6:35 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Postgame fireworks will conclude

Segra Stadium to Host 'One Ville' Exhibition April 2nd

Woodpeckers take on the Tourists in preseason matchup
March 5, 2025

Segra Stadium will play host to the ‘One Ville’ exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd, which will feature the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Low-A, Houston Astros) matching up against the Asheville Tourists (High-A, Houston Astros) in a preseason tune-up before each team starts their respective seasons. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m.

Woodpeckers Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule

Highlights include 17 giveaways, 8 HUGE fireworks shows, and over 25 theme nights!
February 28, 2025

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their 2025 promotional schedule for their sixth season of play at Segra Stadium. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public in-person at our free Spring Fling event on Saturday, March 1st from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets will be available online later that

Fayetteville Woodpeckers Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

Carlos Lugo Named Newest Manager of Club
February 10, 2025

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ECU Baseball Returns to Segra Stadium March 4th & 18th

January 17, 2025

East Carolina University baseball returns to Segra Stadium for two games this March. The first game will be on Tuesday, March 4th when ECU takes on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs of the Big South. The second game will take place Tuesday, March 18th when ECU faces off against UNC Wilmington

Meet Bluey at Segra Stadium with Woodpeckers Newest Experience Add-On

Lock in your chance to meet Bluey at the ballpark June 29th
January 7, 2025

Everybody’s favorite Australian pup, Bluey, is coming to Segra Stadium for Bluey at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 29th. While Bluey will be available throughout the game to meet as many fans as possible, the Woodpeckers have announced an Experience Add-On that guarantees your chance to meet Bluey. This add-on

Woodpeckers Announce Additions to Front Office Staff

Will Champion, Shai Szkolnik, Noah Bard and Dustin Jessee Join Team
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2025 Woodpeckers Fireworks Shows Announced

Eight total shows; Fireworks Extravaganza dates to feature longer shows and bigger shells
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Today, the Woodpeckers announced their fireworks dates for 2025 totaling eight shows, including Opening Night and July 4th & 5th. In addition to the three mentioned, a new show lineup called ‘Fireworks Extravaganza’ will make its debut and will feature bigger and better shows once a month for fans to

Fayetteville Holiday Lights Returns To Segra Stadium November 29th

26-day event features more than 2 million lights & displays
October 22, 2024

The 4th annual Fayetteville Holiday Lights returns to Segra Stadium starting November 29th and will run daily until December 23rd. The 26-day event will feature more than 2 million lights, over a dozen large displays, the largest light-up Christmas tree in Fayetteville at 40 feet, light shows, Santa, holiday themed

Woodpeckers Announce Start Times for 2025 Regular Season

Home Opener set for April 4th at 7:05 p.m.
October 14, 2024

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their start times for the 2025 campaign, which will have a familiar feel to them. The club will start Tuesday through Thursday games at 6:35 p.m., Friday & Saturday games at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday games at 5:05 p.m. There will be a few exceptions to

Woodpeckers to Watch for in the MLB Postseason

October 1, 2024

The Houston Astros are back in the postseason for an eighth consecutive season and begin their run towards a World Series title on Tuesday afternoon in a best-of-three American League Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers. Six former Fayetteville Woodpeckers are on the Astros postseason roster with details below: