Pioneer League Appoints Baseball Veteran Michael Shapiro as new President
Spokane, WA – March 8, 2021 The Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), an independent MLB Partner League, announced today a new management team led by veteran baseball executive, Michael Shapiro, who will serve as the new league President. Shapiro will be assisted by Henry Hunter, the league’s new Vice President of
Mustangs Announce 2021 Schedule
BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Mustangs today announced their 2021 Pioneer League regular season schedule. The schedule features 96 games, with 48 of them in Billings and an equal number on the road. That is twenty more games – and 10 more home games – than in previous years. This
Mustangs Join MLB Partner League
BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Mustangs announced earlier today that they have agreed to be a part of a Major League Baseball Partner League. The formation of the new league assures the Mustangs continue their long and storied history of professional baseball in Billings, but without a contract with a
2020 MINOR LEAGUE SEASON CANCELED
BILLINGS, Montana – On the heels of Major League Baseball’s decision last spring to suspend the Professional Baseball Agreement with Minor League Baseball, MLB has elected not to send players to its affiliated minor-league teams. As such, there will be no professional affiliated Minor League Baseball in the calendar year
Mustangs Owner Dave Heller elected to MiLB Board of Trustees
BILLINGS, Montana - Billings Mustangs owner Dave Heller was unanimously elected by fellow Pioneer League owners on Wednesday to Minor League Baseball's Board of Trustees, the governing body of Minor League Baseball. Heller replaces Idaho Falls Chukars owner Dave Elmore, who served four years on the Board. Heller is joined
Reds name Mustangs Coaching Staff
BILLINGS, Montana - The National League Cincinnati Reds announced today that Bryan LaHair will return to Billings in 2020 for his third overall season with the Mustangs and second as field manager. LaHair compiled a 39-37 (.513) regular season record in 2019 and guided the Mustangs to a playoff appearance,
Mustangs eliminated with 6-4 loss to Chukars
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- The Billings Mustangs (1-2) were eliminated from the 2019 postseason with a 6-4 loss to the Idaho Falls Chukars (2-1) in game three of the Pioneer League North Divisional Series at Melaleuca Field.Game three had previously been suspended due to weather twice, on both Tuesday and Wednesday
Mustangs and Chukars suspended for second straight night
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- The Billings Mustangs and Idaho Falls Chukars were suspended due to weather for the second straight night in hopes of continuing game three of the Pioneer League North Divisional Series on Wednesday in Idaho Falls. Play is now scheduled to continue on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m.
PLNDS game 3 suspended due to weather
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Game three of the Pioneer League North Divisional Series was suspended during the bottom of the second inning on Tuesday due to weather. The Mustangs lead 1-0 in the game thanks to an RBI single from Victor Ruiz in the top of the first to score Quin Cotton.The
Mustangs even series with 4-3 win
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- The Billings Mustangs (1-1) kept their playoff hopes alive on Monday with a 4-3 win over the Idaho Falls Chukars (1-1) in front of 1,773 at Melaleuca Field in game two of the Pioneer League North Divisional Series. Bullpen work was again the key to the Mustangs' defensive
Three Mustangs Named to PL All-Star Team
Billings right-hander Miguel Medrano leads a trio of Mustangs teammates named to the 2019 Pioneer League end-of-season All-Star team; which included outfielder Quin Cotton and left-handed pitcher Omar Conoropo. Medrano along with being named an All-Star, was also named the Pioneer League Logan Hurlbert Pitcher of the Year.
Mustangs & City of Billings to add New Videoboard
BILLINGS, Montana -The Billings Mustangs are celebrating their 12th season of professional baseball at Dehler Park with a massive upgrade: a spectacular new 16mm HD videoboard. The new videoboard will be manufactured and installed by South Dakota-based Daktronics, the world's industry leader in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display
Reds name Mustangs Coaching Staff
BILLINGS, Montana - The National League Cincinnati Reds announced today that Ray Martinez will return to Billings in 2019 for his fourth consecutive season as field manager of the Mustangs. Martinez has compiled a 117-109 (.517) regular season record in his three previous seasons in Billings, guiding the Mustangs to
Mustangs season comes to an end with 9-2 loss to Voyagers
GREAT FALLS, Montana - The Billings Mustangs (0-2) were eliminated from the 2018 Pioneer League playoffs on Saturday in a 9-2 loss to the Great Falls Voyagers (2-0) in front of 942 at Centene Stadium.Billings started the game with an early lead, scoring two runs in the second off starter Konnor
Defensive mistakes cost Mustangs in Game One loss, 3-2 to Great Falls
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Billings Mustangs (0-1) dropped the Pioneer League North Division Series opener 3-2 to the Great Falls Voyagers (1-0) in front of 1,947 on Friday night at Dehler Park for their first playoff loss to the Voyagers since 2008.Great Falls never trailed in the game, getting two runs
Three Mustangs named to Pioneer All-Star Team
BILLINGS, MT - The Pioneer League pf Professional Baseball has announced its roster for the 4th annual PBL vs. NWL (Northwest League) All-Star Game to be played Tuesday, August 7th at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, CO.Three Billings Mustangs players were named to the Pioneer League 28-man roster. Joining the
Three Mustangs Named to Year-End All-Star Team
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Pioneer League announced today their season-end all-stars and Player of the Year award winners for the 2018 season. The Billings Mustangs had three players named to the team with Mariel Bautista, Jared Solomon and Luis Alecis receiving the honor. Jeff Limburg was also named the Turf
Mustangs earn 3,000th win on walk-off
BILLINGS, MONTANA - The Billings Mustangs (12-2, 27-25) won their 3,000th game in team history on Saturday with a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Ogden Raptors (8-7, 34-19) in front of 2,138 at Dehler Park. The Mustangs found an early lead with runs in both the first and second innings. Zeek White