From The Big Leagues to Indy Ball
Last month the Billings Mustangs welcomed veteran MLB manager and coach Jim Riggleman as their 2022 field manager. The PBL sat down with Jim to discuss the unique and twisting path he’s taken in his baseball career, most recently from the New York Mets all the way to Billings. In
Mustangs Announce New Coaches
BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Mustangs today announced their 2022 coaching line-up. Assisting field manager Jim Riggleman will be pitching coach Dan Radison and hitting coach Mike Toomey. Both Radison and Toomey have significant coaching experience. Dan Radison has coached at every level, including 10 years in Major League Baseball
Mustangs Name Jim Riggleman Club Manager
BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Mustangs today announced their 2022 field manager is Jim Riggleman, who has, over the course of his distinguished career in baseball, managed five MLB clubs. Riggleman becomes the first Mustangs manager to have previously served as a major league manager. He replaces 2021 manager Joe
Pioneer Baseball League Announces Spring 2022 Tryout Camp
The Pioneer Baseball League (“PBL”) in partnership with the Arizona Pro Showcase announced today their pre-season tryout camp will be held from April 1st to 4th, 2022, at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, AZ. Kino Sports Complex is the summer home of the Tucson Saguaros and the former Spring
Garcia named Pioneer League Rookie of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBL ANNOUNCES POSTSEASON AWARD WINNERS All Star Team, Award Winners and Stats Champs Announced Spokane, WA – November 10, 2021 At its Annual Meetings in Las Vegas, NV, the Pioneer Baseball League (“PBL”) today announced its 2021 All Star Team, Postseason Award Winners and Statistics Champions. Zac
Mustangs Release 2022 Pioneer League Schedule
PRESS RELEASE: November 4, 2021 CONTACT: Gary Roller, General Manager PHONE: (406) 252-1241 EMAIL: [email protected] BILLINGS MUSTANGS ANNOUNCE 2022 SCHEDULE Opening Day Slated for May 25 BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Mustangs today announced their 2022 Pioneer League regular season schedule. As it did in 2021, the Mustangs schedule again
Pioneer Baseball League Announces Prospect Combine In Partnership With The California Winter League
Spokane, WA – October 19, 2021 The Pioneer Baseball League today announced that it will hold a Prospect Combine in partnership with the California Winter League (CWL) on Saturday November 6th at Mercer University’s Claude Smith Field in Macon, Georgia. Prospective players can register at the below links: Pitchers: https://pioneerbaseball.playbookapi.com/programs/register/prospectcombine/pitchers/
Paddleheads Walk-Off Mustangs to End their 2021 Season
WP- Davis Delorfice (2-2) LP- Tyshaun Chapman (1-2) S- N/A T- 3:23 A- 2,079 Missoula, MT—After the Billings Mustangs overcame a six-run deficit on Saturday night at Ogren Park, the Missoula Paddleheads won on a walk-off error 8-7. Jalen Garcia struck early for Billings with his 16th home run of
Mustangs Playoff Hopes End in 11-4 Defeat
WP- Domingo Pena (10-1) LP- Misael Castillo (0-4) S- N/A T- 3:03 A- Missoula, MT— The Billings Mustangs playoff hopes ended on Thursday night as the Missoula Paddleheads won game two 11-4 and captured the second half crown. The Mustangs needed to win at least two games in the series
Paddleheads Win in Round Two of Knockout Round
WP- LP- S- T- 3:26 A- 1,224 Missoula, MT— After both teams slugged it out for nine innings, the Paddleheads stole a win away from the Mustangs in the second knockout round. After Christian Sepulveda and Jayson Newman each belted two home runs in the first round, Dean Nevarez defeated
Alex Smith Leads Charge in 6-4 Mustangs Win
WP- Alex Smith (3-8) LP- Nick Floyd (8-2) S- Andrew Click (3) T- 3:21 A-2,410 Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs defeated the Idaho Falls Chukars 6-4 for the final 2021 regular-season game at Dehler Park. Alex Smith turned in a quality start, firing 5 1/3 innings and striking out eight. Billings
Mustangs Squeak by Idaho Falls 10-7
WP- Kollin Stone (2-0) LP- Jake Waters (3-1) S- Chapman (4) T- 3:43 A- Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs offense answered the bell every time the Idaho Falls Chukars attempted to gain momentum. The Mustangs collected 10 hits in the ballgame today but it was the Chukars pitching that struggled to
Chukars Bash 18 Hits in 13-2 Win
WP- Joe Slocum (4-5) LP- Jason Seever (0-1) S- N/A T- 3:23 A-2,703 Billings, MT—The Idaho Falls Chukars offense torched the Billings Mustangs pitching in their 13-2 win in Billings on Saturday night. The Chukars struck for three runs early in the third inning off the Mustangs starter Jason Seever.
Offense Leads the Charge for the Mustangs in 9-5 Victory
WP- Neil Lang (7-3) LP- Damon Ellis (7-4) S- N/A T- 3:31 A-2,386 Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs led from start to finish in their 9-5 win against the Idaho Falls Chukars on Friday night. The offense carried their weight by slugging 12 hits and answering every time the Chukars tried
Azuaje Sac Fly in Eighth, Caps off Late Thriller
WP- Rabon Martin (1-0) LP- Jon Nunnally (2-3) S-Tyshaun Chapman (3 T- 2:46 A-2,004 Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs scratch two across in the eighth inning to defeat the Idaho Falls Chukars 5-4. Both teams were rewarded with strong starting pitching tonight. The Chukars plated a run early in the first
Mustangs Score Four Late to Down Chukars
Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs down the Idaho Falls Chukars 9-5 to start a pivotal six-game series in Billings. Coming into tonight, all four teams were within three games of each other for the second-half division title. After both teams were shut out for the first three innings, the Mustangs scratched
Jalen Garcia’s Glove and Bat Save the Day in 6-4 Win
Great Falls, MT—After a leadoff single by Jason Matthews in the bottom of the sixth inning on Sunday, Ben Norman crushed a ball to deep center field. Matthews started running and was halfway to third base when he realized Jalen Garcia had somehow tracked the baseball down before slamming into
Voyagers Score 10 Unanswered to Shock Stangs
Great Falls, MT—After the Billings Mustangs led 6-2 in the second inning, the Great Falls Voyagers scored 10 unanswered runs to win 12-6. The Mustangs bats started hot as the first five men reached against Quincy Jones in the first inning. After an Aaron Bond walk and Jalen Garcia double,
Six Run Eighth Inning Lifts Mustangs to Win
Great Falls, MT—The Billings Mustangs snapped a two game losing skid on Friday evening at Centene Stadium, defeating the Great Falls Voyagers 10-7. Ben Norman stole the show early. The former Iowa Hawkeye blasted his 11th home run of the season to make it 2-0 Voyagers after one inning. After
Mustangs Rally Late, Fall Short in Great Falls
Great Falls, MT—The Great Falls Voyagers used a four run second inning to capture game two against the Billings Mustangs 6-5. After the first three men reached against Mustangs starter Alex Smith, Quintin Alexander lined a ball down the right field line to score all three and take a 3-0
Big Innings Hurt Mustangs in Game One Loss
Great Falls, MT—The Great Falls Voyagers used a five run first inning and seven run sixth to down the Billings Mustangs 13-4 in game one of a six game series. After an Anthony Amicangelo RBI single put the Mustangs ahead in the first inning, the Voyagers battled back with a
Strong Starting Pitching Wheel Mustangs to Doubleheader Sweep
Billings, MT—The Billings Mustangs sweep the Rocky Mountain Vibes in a doubleheader on Monday evening to tie the series and maintain their Northern Division lead. The Mustangs shutout the Vibes 7-0 in game one after Kelvan Pilot threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Jalen Garcia collected two hits including a solo-home
Vibes Sweep Away Mustangs in Double Header
Billings, MT—The Rocky Mountain Vibes sweep the Billings Mustangs on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Dehler Park. For the second straight day, the Vibes and Mustangs had to go to a knockout round in game one. Manny Olloque was the star of the show again, as he slugged three home
Vibes-Mustangs Split First Double Header
Billings, MT—After three straight rain outs, the Billings Mustangs and the Rocky Mountain Vibes finally got to meet at Dehler Park on Saturday evening for a double header. Manny Olloque gave the Vibes a win in game one, defeating Christian Sepulveda 4-0 in the first knock out round. It was