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Hardman Homers As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Binghamton

June 16, 2024

The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-2 on Father’s Day in their series finale Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, NY. Sunday marked Somerset’s fifth double-digit strikeout performance over the six-game set vs. Binghamton, where Patriots pitchers fanned 75 Rumble Ponies in 53 IP. RHP Bailey

Selvidge Shoves, Seigler Homers In Diners Debut Win

June 8, 2024

The Somerset Patriots, playing in their inaugural game as the Jersey Diners, defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 4-1 on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series in front of 8,002 at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset’s pitching staff, comprised of Brock Selvidge (6 IP), Kevin Stevens (1 IP), Ryan

Offensive Struggles Continue in Third Straight Loss to Reading

April 25, 2024

The Somerset Patriots were shut out by Reading Fightin’ Phils on Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-0 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA. The loss marks the first time Somerset has been shut out this season. The Patriots went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position for a second

Jones Goes Deep Again, Somerset Falls in Reading Opener

April 23, 2024

The Somerset Patriots were defeated by Reading Fightin’ Phils on Tuesday night by a final score of 10-4 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA. RHP Zach Messinger (6.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 1 HR) matched his career-high mark of nine strikeouts for the

2021 slugger Díaz becomes 12th Nut to reach MLB this year, 173rd all-time

September 20, 2022

On September 17, 2021, 21-year-old Jordan Díaz went 1-for-4 with his team-leading 13th home run for the Lansing Lugnuts in a 6-4 home victory against West Michigan. On September 18, 2022, 22-year-old Jordan Díaz made his MLB debut for the Oakland Athletics, going 1-for-3 with a single. Díaz, named to

Groshans, Moreno and Soderstrom named MLB Top 100 Prospects

March 21, 2022

2019 Lugnuts sluggers Jordan Groshans (pictured above) and Gabriel Moreno and 2020 Oakland Athletics first-rounder Tyler Soderstrom, expected to be a Lugnut in 2022, ranked among MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 Prospects, as released over the weekend. Infielder Groshans came in at No. 80, catcher Soderstrom ranked No. 56, and

Six former Lugnuts head to Hohokam, and more spring training Nuts news

March 14, 2022

See that photo? That's Christian Lopes, who played with Bryce Harper while growing up, was drafted out of high school by the Blue Jays in 2011, and played 129 games with the Lugnuts in 2013. Nine years later, Lopes has Triple-A experience in Toronto's, Texas's and Arizona's organizations, and just

In the On-Deck Circle: 16 candidates to become the next Major League Lugnuts

March 11, 2022

Seven former Lansing Lugnuts made their MLB debut in 2021 — Josh Palacios, Ty Tice, Tayler Saucedo, Conner Greene, Kirby Snead, Otto Lopez and Kevin Smith — bringing the total to 161 all-time Major League Lugnuts alumni since the Nuts first arrived in Lansing 26 years ago. Which brings us

Prospect season in review: Blue Jays’ Groshans

No. 55 prospect tested at hot corner, flourished when healthy
@Gerard_Gilberto
October 26, 2021

MiLB.com's Prospect Season in Review series spotlights players who shined brightest during the 2021 campaign. Here's a look at third-ranked Blue Jays prospect Jordan Groshans. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. Jordan Groshans is too talented to let his time on the injured list

The Show Before the Show: Episode 296

Blue Jays' Groshans shares spring expectations, 2020 growth
February 19, 2021

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify,

The Road to The Showâ„¢: Jordan Groshans

Blue Jays infield prospect blends skill and aggression at plate
January 11, 2021

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jordan Groshans. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

State of the System: Toronto Blue Jays

Pearson, Martin soaring among balanced group of prospects
November 30, 2020

Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021.

Prospects in the Blue Jays’ 2020 player pool

Pearson, Woods Richardson ready to soar north of the border
@RobTnova24
July 15, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Ready and waiting: Jordan Groshans

No. 75 overall prospect staying simple during hiatus
June 10, 2020

Players at all levels of the Minor Leagues missed significant playing time in 2019 due to injury only to have their return interrupted by the global pandemic. Each week, MiLB.com checks in on an elite prospect’s road back from injury. This week, we focus on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jordan

Farm system rankings: Position players, 30-21

Witt leads next-gen Royals; Tigers' Greene striving for more
February 10, 2020

With the 2020 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them in several different ways. This first installment, broken into three parts, focuses on position players and considers the quality and quantity of top talent currently in each system. So, without further

Lugnuts Player Spotlight: Jordan Groshans

May 30, 2019

LANSING, Mich. via TORONTO, Ont. - It's no secret that the Blue Jays system is stacked with infielders, all with excellent potential and youthful skill that excites every baseball fan.Even beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and Cavan Biggio lie names like Kevin Smith, Santiago Espinal, and Logan Warmoth, all

Groshans returns with two hits in Lugnuts loss

May 8, 2019

IOWA CITY, Ia. -Jordan Groshans returned from the Injured List with a two-hit game and Nick Podkul extended his on-base streak to 18 games but the Lansing Lugnuts (14-18) fell to the Quad Cities River Bandits (21-10), 6-0, on Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field.The result completed a three-game sweep

Kirk promoted, Groshans placed on IL

May 3, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - In conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, Lansing Lugnuts catcher Alejandro Kirk was promoted to A-Advanced Dunedin, shortstop Jordan Groshans was placed on the Injured List backdated to May 1st, and infielder Rafael Lantigua and outfielder Tanner Kirwer have been transferred to the Lugnuts from Extended Spring.Kirk,

Cubs outslug Lugnuts, 10-8

April 24, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - The South Bend Cubs (10-9) broke a 5-5 tie with a five-run sixth inning and held off the Lansing Lugnuts (10-9), 10-8, on Wednesday afternoon at Cooley Law School Stadium.Jordan Groshans and Alejandro Kirk crushed two-run homers and Reggie Pruitt reached base five times on a single, double and

Murray K's 10 before Cubs win in 10, 13-10

April 22, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - Joey Murray set a new career high with 10 strikeouts, but a four-run 10th inning lifted the South Bend Cubs (9-8) to a rollercoaster 13-10 series-opening victory over the Lansing Lugnuts (9-8) on Monday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The game featured 28 hits, five errors, 23 runs, two

Three's a charm as Lugnuts blank Dragons

April 20, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - Josh Winckowski combined with three relievers on a three-hitter and the Lansing Lugnuts (9-7) used a three-run first inning to roll past the Dayton Dragons (6-10), 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Lugnuts took two of three in the series and have won five of their

For the first time since 2017, Dragons win in Lansing

April 19, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - The Dayton Dragons (6-9) rallied from a pair of two-run deficits, defeating the Lansing Lugnuts (8-7), 9-4, on a blustery, chilly Friday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Dragons snapped a 12-game losing streak in Lansing, picking up their first win in Michigan's state capital since September 4, 2017.

SWEEP: Lugnuts finish off Whitecaps, 8-2

April 17, 2019

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - Johnny Aiello homered, Jordan Groshans collected three hits, and the Lansing Lugnuts (7-6) completed a three-game sweep at the West Michigan Whitecaps (5-8), 8-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark.With the win, the Lugnuts went over the .500 mark for the first time in 2019.

Lugnuts halt skid with late rally, 5-4

April 12, 2019

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - D.J. Neal singled home pinch-runner Reggie Pruitt in the ninth, and the Lansing Lugnuts (4-5) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the South Bend Cubs (4-5) on Friday night at Four Winds Field.The Cubs had brought a 4-3 lead into the eighth inning,

Kirk and Pruitt homer, but Nuts come up short

April 9, 2019

LANSING, Mich. - Alejandro Kirk and Reggie Pruitt slugged their first home runs of the year, but a five-run deficit proved too much to overcome in a Lansing Lugnuts (3-3) 7-6 loss to the West Michigan Whitecaps (3-3) on Tuesday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Whitecaps built an early 7-2