These rookies could win a Gold Glove in '25
Defense is increasingly becoming a young man’s game. From 1957, the year they were first handed out, to 2012, only nine rookies won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. The same amount have captured the game’s top defensive prize since 2013, including six in the past three seasons alone. Red Sox right
Goodman, Fernandez headline Rockies' 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 Colorado Rockies.
Indians' Big Second Inning Costs Hops
Hillsboro, OR (August 13, 2022) – Both teams had double digit hit totals in the game, but a five-run second inning was the difference for the Indians, in their 9-4 win. Jordan Lawlar reached base four times and Ryan Bliss extended his hit streak to nine games on his ninth
Prospect Q&A: Rockies catcher Romo
In his second full season, Drew Romo is proving that his game is not one dimensional. Coming out of the Draft in 2020, the consensus opinion of Romo was that the Rockies had selected a glove-first catcher whose bat needed to catch up with his defensive talents. But Colorado’s third-ranked
English Has a Father's Day to Remember Despite Loss
Spokane, WA (June 19, 2022) – Hillsboro had Luke Albright on the bump in the finale against the Indians on Father’s Day in Spokane. The second start of the series for Albright went a lot better than the first, as he gave up just two runs on Sunday. Tristin English
Hillsboro Takes Five-of-Six From Spokane
Hillsboro, OR (May 15th, 2022) - The Hops walked it off for the sixth time this season at Ron Tonkin Field, as they take five-of-six from the Spokane Indians. Spokane came into the series in sole possession of first place and with one game still pending today, Hillsboro will be
Not the Hops' Night as Spokane Coasts to 10-0 Win
Hillsboro, OR (May 11th, 2022) - For the second time this season, a starter threw six no-hit innings against the Hops. Canadians' pitcher Trent Palmer did that on May 1st and Indians starter Tony Locey did it on Wednesday night at Ron Tonkin Field. In both games, Hillsboro was held
Hops' Bats Come Alive in Series Finale Win vs. Indians
Spokane, WA (April 24, 2022) - Hillsboro came into the game looking to avoid losing five of six vs Spokane on the first road trip of 2022. 15 hits and 11 runs later, that's exactly what they did, beating the Indians 11-9. All nine hitters in the Hops’ order recorded
Veen, Romo provide Rocky Mountain hope
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Three Grizzlies Earn 2021 Low-A West Honors
Fresno, CA – Fresno Grizzlies manager Robinson Cancel, catcher Drew Romo, and outfielder Zac Veen earned Low-A West All-Star honors and league awards, Minor League Baseball announced Friday morning. Votes were casted by league broadcasters, Minor League Baseball executives and select members of the media. Robinson Cancel was named Low-A
2021 Fresno Grizzlies Season Recap
Fresno, CA– It took 610 days between pitches for Fresno Grizzlies baseball to return to Chukchansi Park. During that stretch, the organization went through some major changes, which included a new affiliate (Colorado Rockies), level (Low-A) and group of players and coaches. Under the leadership of manager Robinson Cancel, development
Thank you Growlifornia: Grizzlies season ends with loss to Giants
San Jose, CA (Friday, September 24) – The Fresno Grizzlies (0-3) 2021 season came to an end with a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Giants (3-0) Friday night from Excite Ballpark. Despite the defeat, Fresno still finished the regular season with the best record in Low-A West (74-41) and
Fresno loses 5-2 to San Jose in penultimate game of regular season
Fresno, CA (Saturday, September 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (73-41) stumbled to the San Jose Giants (76-43) 5-2 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno dropped to second place in the division for the first time since July 8th. The Grizzlies also lost their first series since June
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 11-5 triumph over Nuts
Modesto, CA (Tuesday, September 7) – For the first time since 2018, the Fresno Grizzlies (72-37) are headed back to the postseason after defeating the Modesto Nuts (59-50) 11-5 Tuesday evening from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies become the first of two teams to clinch a playoff bid in Low-A
Fresno falls to Stockton 9-3 despite tallying 11 hits
Stockton, CA (Thursday, September 2) – The Fresno Grizzlies (68-37) dropped their first ever contest at Banner Island Ballpark (8-1) on Thursday, sinking to the Stockton Ports (40-62) 9-3. Despite the defeat, Fresno still holds a three-game lead over San Jose for the best record in Low-A West and pushed
Gotsis and Romo lead Fresno past Stockton 5-3 to end August on high note
Stockton, CA (Tuesday, August 31) – The Fresno Grizzlies (67-36) inched past the Stockton Ports (39-61) 5-3 Tuesday night from Banner Island Ballpark. With the win, Fresno improved to 7-0 at Stockton, 47-7 when allowing three runs or fewer and 14-4 in the first game of a series. Four Grizzlies
Martin’s clout gives Grizzlies a series split against Nuts
Fresno, CA (Sunday, August 29) – The Fresno Grizzlies (66-36) defeated the Modesto Nuts (56-46) 7-3 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies and Nuts split both series against one another in Fresno, with one more set to go in Modesto. With the win, the Grizzlies improved to 46-7 when
Romo’s late double helps Fresno knock down Modesto 10-9 in back-and-forth slugfest
Fresno, CA (Saturday, August 28) – In a back-and-forth slugfest, the Fresno Grizzlies (65-36) outlasted the Modesto Nuts (56-45) 10-9 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. The clubs combined for five lead changes, 19 runs, 26 hits and the Grizzlies enjoyed their 11th comeback win of the year. Fresno improved to
Fresno falters 6-3 to Modesto on Wednesday
Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-34) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (54-44) 6-3 Wednesday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno fell to 10-2 in three-run contests, 12-5 in the second game of a series and 34-22 against the Low-A West North Division. The Grizzlies offense notched eight
Locey dazzles and Gil goes yard as Grizzlies split series with Rawhide
Visalia, CA (Sunday, August 22) – The Fresno Grizzlies (63-33) earned a series split after defeating the Visalia Rawhide (27-69) 5-2 Sunday afternoon from Valley Strong Ballpark. With the victory, Fresno has yet to lose a road series in 2021 (5 wins, 3 ties) and have won 24 of their
Tacos shelled by Stockton 6-1 on Sunday
Fresno, CA (Sunday, August 15) – The Stockton Ports (38-52) took a bite out of the Fresno Tacos (60-30) 6-1 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. Despite dropping the contest, Fresno still won the series and remained five games up on San Jose for the best record in Low-A West. The
Case Closed: Williams, Tacos sizzle past Ports 8-1
Fresno, CA (Saturday, August 14) – The Fresno Tacos (60-29) diced up the Stockton Ports (37-52) 8-1 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. With the triumph, Fresno becomes the third team in Minor League Baseball to reach 60 victories, joining the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Charleston RiverDogs. The Tacos also
Friday Fun: Fresno Growers plant 19 hits in 14-3 landslide of Stockton
Fresno, CA (Friday, August 13) – There was a lot of celebrating going on Friday night from Chukchansi Park. First, the Fresno Grizzlies transformed into the Growers to commemorate the rich agriculture of the Central Valley. Second, the Growers (59-29) overwhelmed the Stockton Ports (37-51) 14-3 after a season-high 19
Romo rips walk-off single in 10th as Grizzlies down Ports 4-3
Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 11) – The Fresno Grizzlies (58-28) walked-off on the Stockton Ports (36-50) 4-3 in 10 innings Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno enjoyed their fifth walk-off of the season and 10th comeback in the seventh inning or later. The Grizzlies improved to 5-2 in extras, 20-8
Fresno routs Stockton 12-4 after season-high 17 hits
Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 10) – It was a hit parade Tuesday night at Chukchansi Park as the Fresno Grizzlies (57-28) trounced the Stockton Ports (36-49) 12-4. Fresno has beaten Stockton seven straight contests and have outscored them 68-20 in those games. The Grizzlies improved to 11-4 in the first