Astros' farm system still bubbling at the top
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. The Astros have undeniably been among the sport’s most successful organizations in recent
Skeeters Set Franchise Record with Prodigious Win in El Paso
(EL PASO, Texas) – The Sugar Land Skeeters scored a franchise-record 24 runs in a 24-15 win on Sunday night against the El Paso Chihuahuas. The previous franchise record was 18 runs, which was accomplished twice, and last done in an 18-11 win on September 9, 2016, against the Southern
Pelicans Rout Woodpeckers Behind Wilson's Blasts
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers had no answer for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans offense as the Woodpeckers dropped a lopsided game at Segra Stadium. DJ Wilson hit two home runs including a grand slam as the birds hot bats knocked a record 21 hits against Fayetteville. Jacob Meyers and Chandler Taylor did
Woodpeckers Slip Away with Ninth Inning Winner in Myrtle Beach
An extremely rare occasion on Friday night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers rallied late to overcome a two-run deficit, knocking off the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for the second consecutive night. Fayetteville squandered an early 2-0 lead, as Chad Donato allowed four runs in the fourth inning, but were bailed out by an
Woodpeckers Bludgeon Pelicans in Second-Half Opener
Marking a good start to the second half of the season, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers knocked around the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday, opening their four-game series with a win. Jacob Meyers had a career day at the plate for Fayetteville, clubbing the team's seventh grand slam of the season and
South Division Falls Short in All-Star Classic as North Launches Eight-Run Tirade
Despite a key impact on the offensive performance of their fellow South Division All-Stars on Tuesday night, representatives from the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and the Carolina League South Division, just fell short of thrilling victory over the North at Nymeo Field in Frederick at the Carolina League All-Star Classic. Leading 5-0
Woodpeckers Lauded with Seven All-Star Nods
The Carolina League has announced the official roster for the 2019 Carolina League All-Star Classic at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland on June 18th, and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers will honor seven total players, five position players and two pitchers, as mid-season all-stars. Due to player moves
Dubin Strong as Fayetteville wins Second Straight
Finding more offensive success at City Stadium in Lynchburg, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers logged their second consecutive win against the Lynchburg Hillcats on Sunday afternoon, 6-2. Shawn Dubin notched his first win on the mound since being promoted to Fayetteville while only allowing one run, and Jonathan Arauz launched his third
Woodpeckers Blank Red Sox in Series Finale
The Woodpeckers won their first series in three weeks, beating Salem 3-to-1 in front of a home crowd on Thirsty Thursday. For the 28th time this year Woodpeckers pitching combined for more than 10 strikeouts, fanning 13 as Fayetteville cemented their third shutout of the year. Jacob Meyers crushed a
Fayetteville Swept Again by Down East
The Woodpeckers lost their fourth one-run game in six tries to the Wood Ducks on the Sunday afternoon 6-5 loss. Down East never surrendered the lead they took right out the gate despite a multi-hit game from Fayetteville's Colton Shaver and a two-run bomb from Jacob Meyers. The Woodpeckers could
Woodpeckers Drop Fifth Straight to Down East
Down East hopped out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a 2-run shot from Yohel Pozo and a RBI double from JP Martinez. The Woodpeckers charged back to take a one run lead behind solo shots from Jacob Meyers and Seth Beer, however another big Down East top of
Woodpeckers Stumble at Home
The Woodpeckers held the Hillcats to just three hits but a two-run bomb in the top of the third provided enough separation for Lynchburg to get their first win over Fayetteville this year.
Woodpeckers Sweep Keys
The Woodpeckers ended the seven game tilt at Segra Stadium on a high note, holding the Keys to just one score in the 7-1 Thursday night win. The Fayetteville pitching staff combined for thirteen strikeouts and the offense blasted four solo home runs to secure the sweep of Frederick for the