Lawlar, Saalfrank lead D-backs' Organization All-Stars
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 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Arizona Diamondbacks. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Reno: 88-62 Double-A
11 Former Hillsboro Hops on Diamondbacks’ NLCS Roster
Hillsboro, OR (October 16, 2023) – The Hillsboro Hops’ parent club, Arizona Diamondbacks, will square off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. The Diamondbacks released their 26-man roster for the series that includes 11 former Hillsboro Hops. In the Hops’ ten-year history, 50 former Hillsboro players
Sod Poodles Muscle in Front of RockHounds Early, Secure Game Two
Amarillo, Texas (May 10, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles clipped the RockHounds, 6-3, and evened their series in game two following dominant outings from the Amarillo pitching staff. The Sod Poodles plugged five of their six runs on five hits in the first two innings. The Soddies tallied their
Amarillo Scores Three Late Runs to Earn Extra Inning Win
Springdale, Arkansas (April 20, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles earned the first extra-inning win of the season thanks to some late heroics from Tristin English and company. Down to the final strike in the top of the ninth inning, English scorched a two-RBI single for the first Amarillo lead
Albright Shines in Double-A Debut for Amarillo
Frisco, Texas (April 7, 2023) – Amarillo (1-1) evened the three-game set against Frisco with a 3-1 victory on Friday night. Amarillo was helped by a strong starting effort from right-hander Luke Albright (1-0) who got all of the run support he would need thanks to a two-RBI triple off
Vukovich Provides Game-Tying and Winning Runs in 6-2 Win
San Antonio, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles earned their third straight win over San Antonio to start the season's final regular-season series. The club's playoff hopes remain alive for at least another game with the comeback win and a Frisco loss to Northwest Arkansas. A pitcher's duel transpired over
Sod Poodles Held To Two Runs In Lopsided Loss
Amarillo, Texas - After falling behind early, the Sod Poodles dropped Friday night's tilt against the Frisco RoughRiders 21-2. The RoughRiders jumped out to a seven-run advantage after their first three at-bats. Right-hander Bryce Jarvis got the start on the hill for Amarillo and surrendered three runs on three hits
Jarvis Strikes Out 10, Sod Poodles Fall In Extras
Amarillo, Texas – Starting pitcher Bryce Jarvis racked up 10 strikeouts as the Amarillo Sod Poodles (45-47) fell to the Corpus Christi Hooks (41-51) in a 10-inning contest on Wednesday night, 7-2. Corpus Christi plated five runs in the top of the 10thto take game two. The Arizona Diamondbacks' No
Two-Out RBI Single by Hunter Bishop Enough for Emeralds
Hillsboro, OR (July 6, 2022) – Hillsboro pitching struck out 15 Eugene hitters, but the offense couldn’t get the timely hit as they left nine runners on base in a 1-0 loss. Scott Randall struck out six, Andrew Saalfrank struck out five and Gerald Ogando struck out four, with Ogando
Stellar Outing from Bullpen as Dust Devils' Bats Silenced
Pasco, WA (July 2, 2022) – Marcos Tineo turned in a solid outing in his 20th appearance of the season and was followed by one of the best showings this year from the bullpen. Andrew Saalfrank came on to record the final two outs of the fifth and then had
Hillsboro Wins in Extra Innings on Jose Curpa Walk-Off
Hillsboro, OR (April 16th, 2022) - Hillsboro came into the game looking to return to .500 on the season, after taking three of the first four vs Everett. Hops’ starter Deyni Olivero had another solid outing, going 5.2 innings giving up just one run and two hits while striking out