Rocky Top to the Lilac City: Tracing the Special Connection Between Tennessee and Spokane
The distance between Spokane and Knoxville is vast—nearly 2,300 miles or 33 hours by car—but through the magic of baseball, the two feel like next door neighbors sharing some sweet tea on a porch swing. Since becoming the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in 2021, Spokane has always had
The Road to The Show™: Rockies’ Beck
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Rockies prospect Jordan Beck. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It’s been just a little more than a week
Our Jordan Year: '23 Season Recap
Spokane, Wash. - The 2023 season started with enormous expectations as Spokane’s Opening Night roster featured five of Colorado’s top 10 prospects, two top 10 overall draft picks, and highly-regarded international talents like Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez. Fate intervened early for Spokane, as three consecutive rainouts in Vancouver allowed
Jordan Beck Named Northwest League MVP
Spokane, Wash. - Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced today the league awards and All-Star teams for the three leagues that make up the High Class-A classification, with Spokane Indians outfielder Jordan Beck taking home the Northwest League's MVP award. Votes were cast by league managers, and final decisions were determined
The 2023 High-A All-Stars and award winners
Award season is in full swing in the Minors. On Wednesday, Minor League Baseball announced the High-A end-of-season award winners and All-Star rosters, as voted on by the managers of the three leagues. In the Midwest League, MVP went to Twins outfielder Kala'i Rosario, Ian Bedell of the Cardinals locked
Indians Top Hops with Pair of HomersÂ
Hillsboro, OR (June 7, 2023) – Joe Elbis was making his Ron Tonkin Field debut on Wednesday for Hillsboro and Blake Adams was making his High-A debut for Spokane and both of them turned in gems. Elbis lasted 6.2 innings and struck out eight, while Adams pitched seven complete while
Revenge is Sweet: Grizzlies advance to Championship Series with 7-3 win over GiantsÂ
Fresno, CA (Thursday, September 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (2-0) advanced to the California League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over the San Jose Giants (0-2) Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno finished 19-13 against San Jose in 2022 and enjoyed some sweet, sweep revenge after last year’s Championship
Grizzlies thrash Giants 12-3 in Game 1 of Divisional Series
San Jose, CA (Tuesday, September 13) – In Game 1 of the California League Northern Divisional Series, the Fresno Grizzlies (1-0) routed the San Jose Giants (0-1) 12-3 Tuesday night from Excite Ballpark. Fresno improved to 18-3 on Tuesdays and 20-4 in the first game of a series this season.
Season finale slugfest goes Fresno’s way; outlast San Jose 12-10
San Jose, CA (Sunday, September 11) – The Fresno Grizzlies (83-49, 42-24) finished the 2022 regular season on a high note, outlasting the San Jose Giants (74-58, 34-32) 12-10 Sunday evening from Excite Ballpark. Fresno picked up their 83rd victory of the season, the second most wins in Grizzlies history
Beck and Fernandez go deep as Grizzlies claw past Giants 4-3
San Jose, CA (Thursday, September 8) – The Fresno Grizzlies (81-48, 40-23) slipped past the San Jose Giants (73-56, 33-30) 4-3 Thursday night from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies have won 18 of their last 21 contests and improved to 22-13 in one-run affairs. Fresno moved to 38-6 when allowing three
Menacing Fresno lineup makes Modesto miserable in 12-5 mashingÂ
Fresno, CA (Saturday, September 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (79-46, 38-21) beat the Modesto Nuts (61-64, 31-28) 12-5 Saturday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won 16 of their last 17 games with seven contests left in the regular season. The Grizzlies brought their Minor League best run differential to
En Fuego: Fresno blazes past Modesto 11-6
Fresno, CA (Friday, September 2) – The Fresno Grizzlies (78-46, 37-21) conquered the Modesto Nuts (61-63, 31-27) 11-6 Friday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won 15 of their last 16 games as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. The Grizzlies brought their Minor League best
Fresno locks up Modesto 7-4 with key double plays and impressive hitting
Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (75-46, 34-21) vanquished the Modesto Nuts (61-60, 31-24) 7-4 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won 12 of their last 13 games heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Grizzlies finished undefeated at home on Tuesdays (9-0)