Tiedemann, Barger soaring toward Toronto
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Toronto Blue Jays.
Four 2022 Fisher Cats added to Blue Jays 40-man roster
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Toronto Blue Jays added four members of the 2022 New Hampshire Fisher Cats to the 40-man roster Tuesday. Orelvis Martinez, Yosver Zulueta, Spencer Horwitz, and Addison Barger all had their contracts selected ahead of the deadline to protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft. Martinez
Bats continue to supply power in Day 3 of AFL
Mesa 19, Salt River 8 Power continued to be the name of the game in the Arizona Fall League, and Addison Barger added on with two home runs for Salt River in its 19-8 loss to Mesa. Toronto’s 13th-ranked prospect collected two of the Rafters’ four hits and drove in
Finishing strong — New Hampshire wins Friday in total team effort
Manchester, N.H. – Friday night’s game between New Hampshire and Harrisburg was tied three separate times, and the good guys pulled away to win in front of their home crowd at Delta Dental Stadium. The Fisher Cats (26-41, 57-79) scored late and secured the 5-4 victory over the Senators (Washington
Will Robertson crushes two homers in New Hampshire win
Manchester, N.H. – Four home runs, including two from right fielder Will Robertson, carried the Fisher Cats to a second straight victory over Harrisburg on Wednesday night at Delta Dental Stadium. New Hampshire (25-40, 56-78) pulled away late for a 6-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals, 21-43, 51-82).
The skid stops here! New Hampshire victorious at last
Reading, Pa. – New Hampshire fell behind three separate times against Reading on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Stadium, but they responded to tie the game each time. In the end, the Fisher Cats (22-39, 53-76) won, 11-7, in 11 innings over the Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, 28-32, 57-72). The Fisher
Fisher Cats swept in doubleheader at Reading
Reading, Pa. – The Fisher Cats losing streak has reached a season-long 10 games after a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Reading Fighting Phils. New Hampshire (21-38, 52-76) lost, 11-10 and 4-0, to Reading (Philadelphia Phillies, 28-31, 57-71) on Wednesday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Game one – Reading 11,
Fisher Cats punch back to even series at Somerset
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Addison Barger and* Zach Britton *each drove in a pair of runs and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (21-28, 52-66) beat Somerset (27-21, 71-46), 5-1, on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark. The Fisher Cats put a pair of runs on the board in the top of
Fisher Cats hit three homers but fall to Patriots
Bridgewater, N.J. – In a game of home run derby, the Somerset Patriots hit one more than the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, and won the opener of a six-game series 10-6 Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. The Fisher Cats (19-27) opened
Goodnight! Fisher Cats walk off against Richmond
Manchester, New Hampshire – New Hampshire pitching set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a game, and John Aiello played walk-off hero in an electric win on Thursday night at Delta Dental Stadium. The Fisher Cats (14-16, 45-54) fought from four-down to a 7-6 win, beating the Richmond Flying
Fisher Cats grind out win over Rumble Ponies
Binghamton, New York –The Fisher Cats had multiple hits in five consecutive innings on Saturday night, and they came through with the two runs they needed in the top of the ninth. Cam Eden drove in Luis De Los Santos to give New Hampshire (12-14, 43-52) a 5-4 win over
All smiles! Fisher Cats smoke Rumble Ponies
Binghamton, New York – New Hampshire took extended batting practice on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium, as they scored a season-high 17 runs on 18 hits in a game that lasted nearly four hours. The Fisher Cats (11-13, 42-51) had six starters register multiple hits en route to a 17-8
New Hampshire downed at the Bing
Binghamton, New York – Home runs carried New Hampshire early, but Binghamton stormed back in the latter innings to hand the Fisher Cats (9-13, 40-51) an 8-2 loss in their series opener at Mirabito Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rumble Ponies (New York Mets, 6-15, 34-56) scored four runs with
Twice is nice! Orelvis' homers make difference against Portland
Manchester, New Hampshire – As the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (9-12, 40-50) defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox, 14-7, 44-46), 9-7, 50 miles north at Delta Dental Stadium to win the series
"Force"ful homers propel New Hampshire over Portland
Manchester, New Hampshire – Fans dawned Jedi shirts and waved glowsticks to celebrate Star Wars Night at Delta Dental Stadium on Saturday, and the Fisher Cats channeled The Force to beat Portland. Three home runs powered New Hampshire (8-12, 39-50) to a 5-3 victory over the Sea Dogs (Boston Red
Fisher Cats battered by Sea Dogs in return to play
Manchester, New Hampshire – After a four-day All-Star break, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (7-12, 38-50) returned home to Delta Dental Stadium on Friday for a three-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox, 14-5, 44-44). An early Addison Barger home run was not enough, as 18 Portland
De Los Santos homers in one-run loss to Reading
Reading, Pennsylvania – Luis De Los Santos homered, but the Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays Double-A) fell 4-3 in the series finale at Reading (Philadelphia Phillies) Sunday. The Fightin Phils (11-7, 40-47) broke a 3-3 tie by scoring with a squeeze bunt in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jhailyn
New Hampshire offense breaks through
Reading, Pennsylvania – After two straight shutout losses at the hands of the Reading Fightin Phils, New Hampshire bats showed up in a big way on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Fisher Cats (6-9, 37-47) totaled 16 hits in their 7-5 win over Reading (Philadelphia Phillies, 9-6, 38-46) to
New Hampshire blanked by Lindow, Reading
Reading, Pennsylvania – New Hampshire bats were sluggish in their first game at FirstEnergy Stadium this season. The Fisher Cats (5-8, 36-46) tallied six hits and were shut out for the sixth time this season, 6-0, by the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, 8-5, 37-45) on Tuesday night. The Fisher
Frasso, Bats Provide Fireworks In July 4th Win At Everett
EVERETT, WA – An explosive High-A debut from Nick Frasso and a season-high four home runs sparked the Vancouver Canadians to an 8-4 win over the Everett AquaSox (Mariners) in front of a sellout crowd at Funko Field Monday night. Before the hard-throwing right-hander took the hill, the Canadians offense
Early Onslaught Lifts Canadians To Raucous Win
VANCOUVER, BC – Thursday night’s Canada Day Weekend kick-off at Nat Bailey Stadium gave a sellout crowd more than their money’s worth as the Vancouver Canadians broke out early and led from the first inning to the final out in an 8-4 win over the Spokane Indians (Rockies) to improve
C's Garrett Hops To Start Second Half On High Note
Garrett Spain’s first career two home run game plus three and two-thirds innings of scoreless relief from Garrett Farmer led the Vancouver Canadians to a 5-3 win over the Hillsboro Hops (Diamondbacks) in front of a sellout crowd at Ron Tonkin Field Friday night. Trailing 1-0 to start the fifth
Vancouver Brings the Force with Extra-Base Hits in 5-3 Win
Hillsboro, OR (June 24, 2022) – The biggest crowd of the season at Ron Tonkin Field (4,504) saw an early fireworks show on Star Wars Night, with a combined eight extra-base hits on Friday. The Canadians’ had six of them, with four doubles and a pair of home runs from
Late Rally Helps C's Serve Hops Their Own Medicine
HILLSBORO, OR – A ninth inning RBI single from Addison Barger broke a 3-3 tie to put the Vancouver Canadians on top of the Hillsboro Hops (Diamondbacks) 4-3 at Ron Tonkin Field Wednesday night to even the six-game series at one win apiece. Barger’s go-ahead knock was set up by
Barger's Clutch Hit Lifts Canadians Over Hops
Hillsboro, OR (June 22, 2022) – Another day, another solid outing from Ross Carver. Carver struck out nine and recorded a quality start, as he completed six innings and allowed less than three runs. Addison Barger came through in the clutch for Vancouver, as he extended his hit streak to