A New Home for Hillsboro Hops Baseball Opens Its Gates for Opening Day
(Hillsboro, OR)- On Tuesday, April 7th, the wait finally gave way for the Hillsboro Hops to play their first-ever game in their brand-new home, Hillsboro Hops Ballpark. Fans filtered in early, eagerly awaiting the first pitch as the Hops took on the Spokane Indians. The Indians took game one of
Payton Jacks Place Eugene In First
EUGENE, Ore. -- The Eugene Emeralds fell short of their third Advanced-A Northwest League championship in five years last season, but all indications are the Giants' affiliate is in the running for another one. Veteran Emerald Jack Payton--back for his third go-around in an Ems uniform--smacked two home runs in
Kilen Em, But Not Softly
EUGENE, Ore. -- Is there a hotter hitter in professional baseball right now than San Francisco Giants' first round pick Gavin Kilen? One day after torching Hillsboro in one of the best debuts in Northwest League history, the second-year shortstop from the University of Tennessee reached base five times, including
Ems Shock Hops With 8-Run Rally In Opener
EUGENE, ORE. -- Everything seemed to be going swimmingly in Hillsboro's season-opener: a strong start on the mound, a big inning, a pair of early home runs. Then came the bullpen and a familiar sinking feeling in the south Willamette Valley. P.K. Park continues to haunt Hillsboro baseball. The Hops
Hillsboro Hops Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster
Hillsboro, Ore. (April 3, 2026) – The three-time Northwest League champion Hillsboro Hops (@HillsboroHops)—in conjunction with their parent club, the Arizona Diamondbacks—released their 2026 Opening Day roster on Friday. The Hillsboro roster will feature the Diamondbacks’ 2024 first round-pick Slade Caldwell, 2025 Diamondbacks’ third-round pick Brian Curley and a pair
Former Hop Jose Fernandez Has Historic MLB Debut
Hillsboro, OR (March 31, 2026)- On Tuesday night at Chase Field 2024 Hillsboro Hops infielder Jose Fernandez became the 68th former Hop to make their MLB debut. It was a historic debut for Fernandez, as he finished the game 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI, including a go-ahead
Hillsboro Hops Announce Partnership with Argyle Winery
Hillsboro, Ore. (February 10, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops announced today a new partnership with Argyle Winery. Located locally in the heart of downtown Dundee, Oregon --- Argyle remains the only winery in the world to be named to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list for Sparkling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
20 Hops Alumni to Represent 10 Countries in World Baseball Classic
Hillsboro, Ore. (March 3, 2026) – The rosters are set for the 2026 World Baseball Classic and the Hillsboro Hops will be well represented on baseball’s biggest international stage. A total of 20 former Hops players and coaches have earned spots on rosters across 10 different countries. The two-week tournament
Lights On: A First Look, Historic First Event at Hops Ballpark
Hillsboro, Ore. (March 2, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops opened the new Hops Ballpark to the public for the first time on Saturday night for the “Lights On: A First Look” event, benefiting the Hillsboro Hops Fund. The inaugural event offered a first look at the long-awaited stadium — from
Hops Single Game Tickets On Sale Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Hillsboro, Ore. (February 19, 2026) – Tickets for the 2026 Hillsboro Hops home schedule will go on sale Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. The inaugural season at the new Hops Ballpark will be highlighted by 66 regular season games at the state-of-the-art venue. The first game at the new
Oregon and Oregon State to Match Up at Northwest Elite Baseball Classic
Hillsboro, Ore. (February 10, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops announced today that the University of Oregon and Oregon State University will be playing in the Northwest Elite Baseball Classic at the brand-new Hops Ballpark on April 14th at 6:00 PM. The game will be played as a neutral-site contest, bringing
Oregon State University & University of Portland to Play at New Hops Ballpark
Hillsboro, Ore. (February 4, 2026) – It was announced today by the Hillsboro Hops that Oregon State University and the University of Portland will be playing a non-conference baseball game at the brand-new Hops Ballpark on May 5th. The matchup will be played as a University of Portland home game
Hillsboro Hops Announce 2026 Coaching Staff
Hillsboro, Ore. (January 23, 2026) – It was announced today by the Hillsboro Hops and Arizona Diamondbacks that Mark Reed will be returning as Hops’ manager in 2026. Reed was a coach on the Hops’ staff in 2024 and will be entering his third season in Hillsboro. Also returning to
Hops Make Senior-Level Additions to Front Office Staff
Hillsboro, Ore. (January 21, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops announced on Wednesday some senior-level additions to the front office staff. Lauren Wombacher (Director of Finance) re-joined the Hops’ front office after being with the team from 2006-2022. Wombacher was the Director of Merchandise for the Yakima Bears from 2006-2012 and
HOPSpitality Team "Draft Day" Dates Announced
The Hillsboro Hops are excited to announce the dates for their 2026 Draft Days, a series of on-site hiring events for the highly anticipated HOPSpitality Team. These events offer prospective candidates the opportunity to interview in person with members of the Hops Front Office—right inside the team’s brand-new stadium. Draft
New Hillsboro Hops Ballpark Reaches Substantial Completion Mark
Hillsboro, Ore. (December 23, 2025) – The Hillsboro Hops announced on Tuesday that the new Hops Ballpark has reached its substantial completion mark. In March of 2023 the Hops announced plans to build a new Ballpark that will meet all MLB standards. The team led by Mortenson Construction broke ground
Turf Installation Complete at New Hillsboro Hops Ballpark
Hillsboro, Ore. (December 15, 2025) – The Hillsboro Hops announced on Monday that the turf installation at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark has been completed. This is a major milestone toward the completion of the project, which is scheduled for the end of December 2025. The turf surface is the
Hops x MLB Account Update
We’re Making It Easier to Manage Your Tickets We’ve updated our ticketing system to improve your experience at the ballpark. Your ticketing account is now connected to MLB.com’s account services, giving you a simpler way to purchase, access, manage, and scan your tickets, all through your MLB account. What Does
Year in Review: Hops 2025 Community Impact Report
Hillsboro, Ore. (November 20, 2025) – The Hillsboro Hops & Hops Fund announced their 2025 community impact report on Thursday, highlighting the impact made in the community over the past year. It was a record-breaking year in many categories for the fund, including awarding 64 grants for over $125,000, presenting
Hillsboro Hops Announce Partnership with adidas
Hillsboro, Ore. (September 24, 2025) – The Hillsboro Hops announced today at a press conference that they have agreed to terms with adidas to be the fifth “Founding Partner” for the new ballpark. The adidas North American headquarters is located in Portland, Oregon which enables collaboration between the two local
Daniel Eagen Named Northwest League Pitcher of the Year
Hillsboro, Ore. (September 17, 2025) –Minor League Baseball announced their Northwest League All-Star team on Wednesday and Hillsboro Hops’ right-hander Daniel Eagen was named Northwest League Pitcher of the Year. Eagen was drafted in 2024 102nd overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks and made his pro-debut with the Hops this year.
Prospect-Rich Hops Finish 2025: Season Summary
Though the final standings weren’t what the 2025 Hillsboro Hops envisioned --- they finished 60-71 --- the club featured a higher-than-usual number of players who are on track to make an impact in the major leagues. One of them, 20-year-old shortstop Cristofer Torin, hit two home runs on Sunday afternoon
Paredes and Luis Lead Hops to 4-0 Win at Tri-City
PASCO, WASH. (Sept. 6, 2025) --- Left-hander Wilkin Paredes tossed five one-hit shutout innings and second baseman Jansel Luis went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in the Hillsboro Hops’ 4-0 win at Gesa Stadium on Saturday. Paredes and relievers Kyle Ayers, Joangel Gonzalez and Edgar Isea combined on a three-hitter. It
Friday Night's Hops Game (9/5) at Tri-City Canceled
PASCO, WASH. (Sept. 5, 2025) --- Friday night's game at Gesa Stadium between the Tri-City Dust Devils and the Hillsboro Hops has been canceled. The Tri-City Dust Devils offered this statement on Friday afternoon: "The thoughts and prayers of the entire Dust Devils organization are with Rio Foster who was
Devils Go To Rio, Dump Hops 7-4
PASCO, Wash. -- Tri-City outfielder Rio Foster went bananas in August, earning Northwest League Player Of the Month for his efforts, which included an OPS over 1.000 and a ten-game hit streak to close the month. The turning of the calender has done little to slow down the athletic Georgian.