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8 prospects who stood out in the AFL Championship Game

@JesseABorek
November 17, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- And just like that, the curtain has fallen on the 2024 Fall League campaign. The Salt River Rafters thwarted the Surprise Saguaros’ attempt at a three-peat in unconventional fashion as the road club in their home park (by virtue of Surprise finishing with the regular season’s best

Lifelong Rox fan Messinger cherishes chance to don purple pinstripes

@JesseABorek
October 23, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Niwot, Colorado, boasts a population just north of 4,000 residents, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since the turn of the century. Named for a 19th-century Arapaho tribal leader, the historic town that sits just off Highway 119 was where Skyler Messinger plied his craft on

2023 Fresno Grizzlies Season Recap

The 2023 Fresno Grizzlies finished with the best regular season mark in the California League, broke numerous individual records and rostered the league’s MVP
September 22, 2023

Fresno, CA– The 25th season of Fresno Grizzlies baseball was unforgettable, as the team and city celebrated another year of records and memories. Now in their third year affiliated with the Colorado Rockies, the 2023 Grizzlies club exceeded expectations with yet another memorable season in Downtown Fresno. All About the

Grizzlies stumble into 2nd place after 7-5 loss to Nuts on Wednesday

EJ Andrews Jr. and Skyler Messinger enjoy 2-run clouts; Fresno falls into 2nd place for the 1st time in the 2nd half with 4 games remaining in season
September 7, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, September 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (76-52, 40-22) fell to the Modesto Nuts (75-53, 41-21) 7-5 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, the Grizzlies drop into second place in the second half standings with four games remaining in the regular season. Fresno needs to win

Messinger mashes homer as Fresno falls 5-4 to Modesto  

Skyler Messinger: 17 HR, owns California League-best 76 RBI on the year; Grizzlies and Nuts are tied in 2nd half standings with 5 games left to play
September 6, 2023

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, September 5) – The Fresno Grizzlies (76-51, 40-21) were defeated by the Modesto Nuts (74-53, 40-21) 5-4 Tuesday evening from Chukchansi Park. The clubs now own the same record in the second half, with five games remaining in the regular season. The next team to win three

Betancourt, Fresno drop 7-2 contest to Modesto on Sunday 

Bryant Betancourt: 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB; Grizzlies and Nuts split series
August 21, 2023

Modesto, CA (Sunday, August 20) – The Fresno Grizzlies (68-46, 32-16) fell to the Modesto Nuts (61-53, 27-21) 7-2 Sunday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno dropped to 32-16 (.667) in the second half, 35-17 (.673) in their last 52 games and 45-20 (.692) in their last 65 contests. The

Cole Carrigg collects franchise-record three triples as Grizzlies vanquish Nuts 10-6  

Carrigg: 4-for-5, 3 3B, RBI, 2 R, SB; Fresno scores 5 unanswered runs late again
August 20, 2023

Modesto, CA (Saturday, August 19) – The Fresno Grizzlies (68-45, 32-15) overpowered the Modesto Nuts (60-53, 26-21) 10-6 Saturday night from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies improved to 32-15 (.681) in the second half, 35-16 (.686) in their last 51 games and 45-19 (.703) in their last 64 contests. With

Comeback claws glisten for Fresno in 6-5 win over Modesto

Grizzlies have 17 comeback wins in 7th inning or later; Fresno scores 3 runs in the 8th
August 19, 2023

Modesto, CA (Friday, August 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (67-45, 31-15) stunned the Modesto Nuts (60-52, 26-20) 6-5 Friday night from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies enjoyed their 17th comeback claws victory in the seventh inning or later and their third at Modesto. Fresno improved to 31-15 (.674) in the

Early pitcher’s duel turns into a 12-3 Fresno blowout of Modesto

Grizzlies scored all 12 runs in final 4 innings (7 runs in the 9th)
August 17, 2023

Modesto, CA (Wednesday, August 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (66-44, 30-14) routed the Modesto Nuts (59-51, 25-19) 12-3 Wednesday night from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 30-14 (.682) in the second half, 33-15 (.688) in their last 48 games and 43-18 (.705) in their last 61 contests. The Grizzlies

Carrigg and Messinger provide offense, but Grizzlies shell shocked 9-6 by Nuts

Cole Carrigg in Fresno debut: 3-for-5, 3 R, SB; Skyler Messinger: 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI
August 16, 2023

Modesto, CA (Tuesday, August 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (65-44, 29-14) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (59-50, 25-18) 9-6 Tuesday night from John Thurman Field. Fresno fell to 29-14 (.674) in the second half, 32-15 (.681) in their last 47 games and 42-18 (.700) in their last 60 contests. The

Hip Hip Jorge: Rockies #7 prospect enjoys career-night as Grizzlies growl past Giants 8-5 in series finale

Dyan Jorge: 4-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R (career-high in hits)
August 14, 2023

San Jose, CA (Sunday, August 13) – The Fresno Grizzlies (65-43, 29-13) outlasted the San Jose Giants (60-48, 20-22) 8-5 Sunday evening from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to 29-13 (.690) in the second half, 32-14 (.696) in their last 46 games and 42-17 (.712) in their last 59 contests.

Betancourt and Sanchez continue their strong play as Fresno stumbles to San Jose 5-1

Bryant Betancourt: 2-for-3, RBI, BB; Sergio Sanchez: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
August 13, 2023

San Jose, CA (Saturday, August 12) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-43, 28-13) suffered a 5-1 setback to the San Jose Giants (60-47, 20-21) Saturday evening from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies fell to 28-13 (.683) in the second half, 31-14 (.689) in their last 45 games and 41-17 (.707) in their

Red-hot Grizzlies rumble past Quakes 10-5 thanks to four seismic homers

Fresno wins 5th straight game against Rancho Cucamonga
August 6, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, August 5) – The Fresno Grizzlies (63-38, 27-8) vanquished the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-47, 15-20) 10-5 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 27-8 in the second half, 30-9 in their last 39 games and 40-12 in their last 52 contests. The Grizzlies

Rancho Cucamonga can’t wash the Staine out in 4-2 Fresno triumph

Connor Staine: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K; Grizzlies starters in series: 16.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 27 K
August 4, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, August 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (61-38, 25-8) stymied the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-45, 15-18) 4-2 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 25-8 in the second half, 28-9 in their last 37 games and 38-12 in their last 50 contests. The Grizzlies

Albright is Alright! Grizzlies’ lefty dazzles in debut, stops Quakes 7-2 Wednesday 

Mason Albright: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
August 3, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 2) – The Fresno Grizzlies (60-38, 24-8) conquered the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-44, 15-17) 7-2 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 24-8 in the second half, 27-9 in their last 36 games and 37-12 in their last 49 contests. The Grizzlies

Inland Empire inches past Fresno 5-4 in 10 frames

Kody Huff: 3-for-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R; Skyler Messinger: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R
July 31, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Sunday, July 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (58-38, 22-8) suffered a tough 5-4, 10-innings loss to the Inland Empire 66ers (51-42, 18-12) Sunday evening from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno fell to a Minor League-best 22-8 in the second half, 25-9 in their last 34 games and 35-12

Successful night in San Bernardino as Grizzlies conquer 66ers 7-1 for series victory   

Amaral and Mendez: 4 BB, 4 SB, 5 R; Pacheco: 6.0 IP, 1 R, 6 K
July 30, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Saturday, July 29) – The Fresno Grizzlies (58-37, 22-7) beat the Inland Empire 66ers (50-42, 17-12) 7-1 Saturday night from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 22-7 in the second half, 25-8 in their last 33 games and 35-11 in their last 46 contests.

Franzen and Amaral guide Fresno to 6-4 win over Inland Empire 

Caleb Franzen: 6.0 IP (ties career-high), 2 R, 7 K; Daniel Amaral: Career-high 3 hits with 2-RBI 3B and 3 SB
July 29, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Friday, July 28) – The Fresno Grizzlies (57-37, 21-7) inched past the Inland Empire 66ers (50-41, 17-11) 6-4 Friday night from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 21-7 in the second half, 24-8 in their last 32 games and 34-11 in their last 45

Highway to Winning: Messinger crushes 2 clouts as Grizzlies rout(e) 66ers 12-3

Skyler Messinger: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, BB; Fresno’s 1 of 2 teams to reach 20 wins in 2nd half
July 28, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Thursday, July 27) – The Fresno Grizzlies (56-37, 20-7) powered past the Inland Empire 66ers (50-40, 17-10) 12-3 Thursday evening from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to 20-7 in the second half, 23-8 in their last 31 games and 33-11 in their last 44 contests. The Grizzlies

Messinger’s 8th inning longball wheels Lowriders de Fresno past Modesto 4-3 Saturday

Skyler Messinger and Jesus Ordonez: RBI extra-base hits; Carlos Torres: 2 scoreless frames (Win)
July 23, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, July 22) – The Lowriders de Fresno (54-35, 18-5) drove past the Modesto Nuts (43-46, 9-14) 4-3 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won eight of their last 10 games against Modesto and look for the series triumph tomorrow. The Lowriders de Fresno improved to a

Jean Perez celebrates birthday with huge homer as Fresno survives Modesto 5-4 

Jean Perez on 21st birthday: HR, 2B, RBI, R
July 21, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, July 20) – The Fresno Grizzlies (53-34, 17-4) survived the Modesto Nuts (42-45, 8-13) 5-4 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won seven of their last eight games against Modesto and have taken two of the first three affairs in the current series. The Grizzlies improved

6-run 5th pushes Fresno past Lake Elsinore 8-4 for 11th straight Sunday victory

Jake Snider laces bases-clearing triple and Skyler Messinger ropes 2-RBI double in 5th; Grizzlies have won 6 straight series
July 16, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Sunday, July 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (51-33, 15-3) conquered the Lake Elsinore Storm (39-42, 8-10) 8-4 Sunday afternoon from Lake Elsinore Diamond. With the victory, Fresno won their 11th straight Sunday game dating back to April 30 and their sixth consecutive series dating back to May

Storm rain on Grizzlies winning parade with 3-2 walk-off in 10th

Fresno tied the game with 2 strikes and 2 outs in the 9th
July 16, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Saturday, July 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (50-33, 14-3) fell to the Lake Elsinore Storm (39-41, 8-9) 3-2 in 10 innings Saturday evening from Lake Elsinore Diamond. The Grizzlies dropped to 14-3 in the second half, 17-4 in their last 21 games and 27-7 in their last

Forecast for 50th W: Grizzlies bullpen bears down while offense Storm(s) back late 9-6 against Lake Elsinore 

Fresno scores 5 runs to enjoy 15th comeback claws victory in 7th inning or later
July 15, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Friday, July 14) – The Fresno Grizzlies (50-32, 14-2) enjoyed a comeback claws victory, as they weathered the Lake Elsinore Storm (38-41, 7-9) 9-6 Friday night from Lake Elsinore Diamond. The Grizzlies improved to 14-2 in the second half, 17-3 in their last 20 games and 27-6

Pilar, Grizzlies goose egg Giants 8-0 for series triumph Saturday

Fresno enjoys 4th shutout win of season; Jesus Bugarin drives in 4 runs
July 9, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, July 8) – The Fresno Grizzlies (48-32, 12-2) blanked the San Jose Giants (44-36, 4-10) 8-0 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park, earning a series victory. With the triumph, the Grizzlies improved to 12-2 in the second half, 15-3 in their last 18 games and 25-6 in their