Win a car for $1! Must be 18+, OR resident with valid ORDL & insurance. Winner pays taxes & fees. Register at the July 30th Eugene Emeralds home game. See full terms HERE By participating in this car giveaway, entrants agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. Sponsor: This

The Eugene Emeralds have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Manager Jeremiah Knackstedt will lead the team for the 2nd straight season. Hitting coach Jared Walker & pitching coach Mario Rodriguez will also return to Eugene for their 2nd season. Drew Martinez will be joining the staff for

Sports fans from all walks of life know that certain events transcend the game, offering moments of triumph, tradition, and excitement. For supporters of the Eugene Emeralds, we’ve curated a guide to the biggest and most prestigious sporting events worldwide. From motorsports to tennis and college athletics, each event showcases

Minor League Baseball today announced the winners of the head groundskeeper of the year and home and visiting clubhouse managers of the year awards for each of the full season Minor League teams. The Emeralds home clubhouse manager Danny Okada has been named as the Northwest League home clubhouse manager

Joe Holstedt was a little nervous for this interview. He’s the most gregarious, loud, overtly friendly person in the Emeralds’ orbit. But the very nature of his job forces him into the background, where he operates far more comfortably. Watching the game — the man only called upon by injury.

The Eugene Emeralds are excited to announce a new speciality jersey that honors the Negro League and Eugene’s Black Community. The Emeralds put together a focus group with Black community leaders to create something that represented them. The NAACP of Eugene-Springfield, the Black Cultural Initiative and former Emeralds player George

Minor League Baseball has announced the 2023 groundskeeper and clubhouse attendant awards. Travis Wong, the Emeralds visiting clubhouse attendant, has been given the award in the Northwest league. The winners were selected using the results of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2023 season. “We are extremely proud of

The Eugene Emeralds were announced as the winners of the Golden Bobblehead award for the best promotion or event after honoring their local history with the Exploding Whales identity. It was announced the Emeralds won the award at the MiLB Fall meetings that are taking place in Las Vegas. Allan

EUGENE, OREGON - October 2nd, 2023 - In accordance with the Major League Baseball (MLB) September 30th deadline, the Eugene Emeralds announce the submission of all current funding options for their proposed new multi-use facility. With approximately two-thirds of the estimated $90.4 million funding identified, the team is cautiously optimistic

We are celebrating the small yet mighty canvas that is the Minor League cap for National Hat Day. Clubs across the Minors utilize them as a fun way to represent their teams, regions and sometimes even their parent organizations. Not to mention they also look pretty sweet. Here's a close

Fans typically buy a sports jersey because of who's wearing it. But in the Minor Leagues, what’s on a jersey can often mean so much more. Teams have a way of making fans part of franchises by bringing local culture into their jersey and theme nights. “It's taking pride in

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Bryce Eldridge has plenty of ingredients to become a frontline starter. He's a 6-foot-7 left-hander with a 92-94 mph fastball that reaches 96 and a low-80s slider that misses bats, and he dominated as a reliever while helping Team USA win the 2022 World Cup at the

Bryce Eldridge feels like he always plays up to the competition. It could explain how his numbers have improved with every new level of the Minors he has reached since being drafted by San Francisco No. 16 overall in the 2023 Draft. He even has his chance to show it

In 2023, Minor League Baseball featured thrilling prospect debuts, electric performances and moments that went beyond the box score. All commemorated by the inaugural MiLB Awards on MLB Network. Let's look back on the year in MiLB.

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 third-ranked Giants prospect Carson Whisenhunt. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There’s been a lot working against Carson Whisenhunt over

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.

LAS VEGAS -- Minor League Baseball announced the winners of the 2023 Golden Bobblehead Awards for top promotional activities and events in six categories.

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.

Jerseys can be gateways. And in the Minor Leagues, there’s plenty to explore. The kit can represent the town, a favorite food, the local culture, an important issue. And with longer affiliation partnerships, more teams have used them to connect with their parent clubs. Not to mention, they’re nice to

The Eugene Emeralds dropped the series finale against the Hops by a final score of 7-1. With the loss today the Emeralds take a series split this week in Hillsboro. The Ems record now sits at 61-59 on the season and 27-27 in the 2nd half. The Hops jumped out

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Over the past week, Negro League Baseball has had a welcome presence on the Minor League landscape. Teams have taken on alternate identities, worn Negro League-inspired jerseys and welcomed special guests to the stadium in honor of Juneteenth. Declared an official holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery

As the University of Oregon baseball season was winding down, the High-A Eugene staff couldn't help but scoreboard watch. While the Ducks' success didn't directly impact the Emeralds’ standings, there’d be a ripple effect, as the two clubs share PK Park in Eugene, Ore. “It kind of just became more

Copa de la Diversión is a multi-faceted fan engagement platform focused on embracing the cultures and values that resonate most with local Latino/a communities. Indeed, some of the greatest success stories within Copa -- sponsored by Nationwide, the platform's official insurance partner -- relate to each club’s ability to make