Hillsboro Hops Set to Reveal New Mascot
Hillsboro, OR (August 25, 2023) - The Hillsboro Hops announced today that the franchise will be revealing a new mascot for their nationally recognized Copa de la Diversión identity, Soñadores de Hillsboro (which translates to “Dreamers”). There will be a pregame ceremony at Ron Tonkin Field on Saturday, August 26th
Hillsboro, OR (August 25, 2023) - The Hillsboro Hops announced today that the franchise will be revealing a new mascot for their nationally recognized Copa de la Diversión identity, Soñadores de Hillsboro (which translates to “Dreamers”). There will be a pregame ceremony at Ron Tonkin Field on Saturday, August 26th to unveil the new alebrije mascot. Tickets for the game can be purchased at HillsboroHops.com.
In March 2019, the three-time Northwest League Champions initially rebranded as Soñadores de Hillsboro for four games, as part of MiLB's national "Copa de la Diversión" initiative. The brand was first revealed at W.L. Henry Elementary School in Hillsboro, which has over 90% Latinx students. Ever since, the Soñadores brand has repeatedly received national recognition for its authentic representation of the local Latinx community.
In 2020, the Soñadores placed second in a competition for the best MiLB Copa de la Diversion hat. That same year in October, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History selected gear from Los Soñadores to be featured at their exhibition, ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues, which explores the impact of Latinos in the game of baseball.
In 2022 MLB announced the Soñadores de Hillsboro were selected as the 2022 winner of MiLB’s season-long event series, Copa de la Diversión. The award, presented by Nationwide, was announced during the Baseball Winter Meeting Opening Night Reception in San Diego, CA.
During the 2022 season The Soñadores saw a 20.7% increase in attendance over non-Soñadores games throughout the season. Additionally, the Soñadores became heavily involved in its local Latino community by:
- Providing more than $14,300 in college scholarships for first-generation Latino college students
- Forming partnerships with Bustos Media, a local Spanish media outlet, and Unitus Community Credit Union.
“Soñadores is dedicated to everyone who has a dream, and works every day to reach that dream, especialmete para mi gente Latina y mis padres,” said Ivan Hernandez, Director of community Development. Hernandez has been the driving force behind the brand and has led the Soñadores initiatives since the beginning.
Tickets to the final two Soñadores games on Saturday, August 26th and Friday, September 8th can be found at hillsborohops.com or by calling the Hops’ front office.
Hillsboro Outhits Tri-City for Fifth Straight Game, Wins 6-3
Pasco, WA (May 17, 2025) – The Hops were just 1-3 against Tri-City this week entering Saturday’s game, despite outhitting them in every game of the series. Hillsboro would again outhit the Dust Devils, but this time they got the win. Logan Clayton was solid over 3.2 innings, Gavin Logan
Hops Lose Third One-Run Game of the Week to Tri-City
Pasco, WA (May 16, 2025) – Entering the series against Tri-City this week, Hillsboro was 10-1 in one run games in 2025. The Hops would lose a one-run game on Tuesday and Thursday and unfortunately added another to the tally on Friday night at Gesa Stadium. The Dust Devils beat
Opportunity Walks And A.J. Blocks
PASCO, Wash. --- The Hillsboro Hops outhit the Tri-City Dust Devils for the third consecutive game Thursday night, but find themselves trailing the six-game series two games to one. Adrian Placencia grounded a single past second baseman Cristofer Torin with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning,
Season Ticket Seat Selection for New Ballpark Underway
Hillsboro, Ore. (May 15, 2025) – The Hillsboro Hops announced on Thursday that season ticket seat selection for the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark has officially begun. The first season ticket holders in Hops’ history, former Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway and his wife Joan have purchased their new seats for 2026.
Persistent Hops Even Series
PASCO, Wash. --- The Hillsboro Hops have looked like baseball's version of a West Coast offense, dinking and dunking their way through two games at Tri-City without ever hitting the home run ball or getting the explosive inning. Wednesday night's dinks plus dunks added up an 11-8 victory over the
You Can't Catch Me-Devils Walk Off In Series Opener
PASCO, Wash. -- Baseball may seem like a slow game to some, but the ability to make split-second decisions, to read and react quickly can often be essential to success in the grand old game. Leading 2-1 entering the last of the ninth and with lefty closer Philip Abner (0-1)
Hillsboro Walks all over Eugene in 10-4 Series-Clinching Win
Hillsboro, OR (May 11, 2025) – The Hops celebrated Mother’s Day 2025 at Hillsboro Ballpark on Sunday with one of their best offensive showings of the year. Hillsboro drew 14 walks and picked up 11 hits, in their 10-4 series-clinching victory over Eugene. Druw Jones and Junior Franco each reached
Emeralds Take Control in 8-2 Win Over Hops
May 10th (Hillsboro, OR)- One night after a valiant comeback win, the Hillsboro Hops could not recreate the magic, falling 8-2 to the Eugene Emeralds on Saturday at Hillsboro Ballpark. Tied at 2-2 in the third, Eugene pulled ahead in the fourth and took full control of the contest. The
Hillsboro Hangs Tough in 5-4 Comeback Win
May 9th (Hillsboro, OR)- The Hillsboro Hops showed resilience against the Eugene Emeralds in the Friday night battle at Hillsboro Ballpark. After being shut out for five innings, the Hops rallied to score four runs in the sixth, then took the lead for god in the eighth on an Angel
Hops Escape Late Eugene Rally, Hold on For 4-3 Win
Hillsboro, OR (May 8, 2025) – Daniel Eagen made his last start in an 11am game at Hillsboro Ballpark on April 24th and started off that game with an immaculate inning. Today, in an 11am game against Eugene he would turn in another great performance, recording the win and striking
Crisantes' Two-Homer Game Powers Hops to Win
Hillsboro, OR (May 7, 2025) – Despite leading the league in batting average and being second in total hits, the Hops were dead last in the Northwest League in home runs entering play on Wednesday. The Hops and Emeralds squared off for the fifth time 2025 at Hillsboro Ballpark and
Early Grand Slam Sinks Hops in Series Opener Against Emeralds
April 6th (Hillsboro, OR)-The Hillsboro Hops opened a six-game series at Hillsboro Ballpark on Tuesday night against the Eugene Emeralds. Eugene launched its first grand slam of the season in the opening inning, and despite several comeback efforts, Hillsboro fell short in a 9–7 loss to start the series. It
One-Hit Wonder: Hops Beat C’s, Split Series
VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 4, 2025) --- Baseball is a funny game, wrote Joe Garagiola. That was on display over the final four games of the Hillsboro Hops’ six-game series in Vancouver. The Hops tallied 32 hits in a pair of wins on Thursday and Friday. Saturday? Just two hits in
Old Adages Prove True, C’s Win 6-0
VANCOUVER, WASH. (May 3, 2025) --- There are a pair of old lines in baseball, oft-repeated because they’re true. Good pitching beats good hitting. And momentum is only as good as the next day’s starting pitcher. Those lines showed their veracity again on Saturday at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver.
Hittin’ Hops’ Surge Continues
VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 2nd, 2025) --- The Hillsboro Hops’ offensive onslaught continued for a second straight game at Nat Bailey Stadium. A day after setting a season-high with 15 hits, the Hops recorded 17 hits on Friday afternoon in a 7-4 win over the Vancouver Canadians. Cristofer Torin led the
Hops Club Canadians, End Pair of Losing Streaks
VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 1, 2025) --- The Hillsboro Hops ended their three-game losing streak --- and their ten-game losing streak in Vancouver dating to April 2024 --- with an emphatic 12-2 win over the Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium on Thursday night. Hillsboro (14-10) pounded out a season-high 15 hits,
Hillsboro's Late Rally Comes up Short in 9-6 Defeat
Vancouver, BC (April 30, 2025) – Hillsboro and Vancouver met at Nat Bailey Stadium on Wednesday night for the second game of the series and it was déjà vu for the Hops. For the second straight game, Vancouver would score in the first three innings to take a commanding early
26 Combined Walks in Marathon Series Opener Loss
Vancouver, BC (April 29, 2025) – The Hops traveled north of the border to begin a six-game set with the Vancouver Canadians on Tuesday. Nat Bailey Stadium was not kind to the Hops last season as they were 1-11 in Vancouver over 12 games and those struggles would continue to
Hillsboro Hops Release New Stadium Renderings and Amenities, Revealing a Game-Changing Experience
Hillsboro, Ore. —The Hillsboro Hops today released three new architectural renderings (New Ballpark Hub | Hops), offering a new look at the team’s future home—an innovative stadium currently under construction and slated to open for the 2026 season. The team also unveiled a suite of transformative amenities that promise to
Dust Devils Shut Out Hops for the Second Time in Series Finale
(April 27- Hillsboro, OR)- After battling back and forth all series, the Hillsboro Hops split the six-game series against the Tri-City Dust Devils. In the Sunday afternoon series finale at Hillsboro Ballpark, the Hops offense fell flat, taking the 3-0 loss against the Dust Devils. Yordin Chalas was the starting
Hops Win Seventh One-Run Game of the Year 4-3
Hillsboro, OR (April 26, 2025) – Youth Sports Weekend kicked off on Saturday at Hillsboro Ballpark as the Hops and Dust Devils squared off for game 11 of the 12-game homestand. After the first one-run loss of the season yesterday, Hillsboro would add another win to the one-run win column
Tri-City Wins Thriller, Hops Strand 10 on Base
Hillsboro, OR (April 25, 2025) – Hillsboro and Tri-City met for the fourth time in as many days at Hillsboro Ballpark and it was a thriller. Entering play on Friday, Hillsboro was 6-0 in one-run games and their streak would be tested by the Dust Devils. Ryan Nicholson was 3-for-4
Eagen Throws Immaculate First Inning in Hops’ 10-6 Victory
(April 24 — Hillsboro, Oregon) — The Hillsboro Hops racked up 13 hits and 10 runs in a Thursday morning slugfest at Hillsboro Ballpark, cruising to a 10-6 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils. Another strong outing from Daniel Eagen helped set the tone for an explosive Hillsboro offense. Jansiel
Dust Devils Blank Hops 2-0
(April 23 — Hillsboro, OR) — After a statement win in the series opener, the Hillsboro Hops dropped game two to the Tri-City Dust Devils, falling 2-0 on Wednesday night at Hillsboro Ballpark. Despite a promising start, the Hops couldn’t get the bats going after the first inning. The Hops
Hops Pour it on Dust Devils in 12-3 Win
Hillsboro, OR (April 22, 2025) – The Hops led the Northwest league in hitting and runs scored entering the series opener against Tri-City and they would extend that lead over the rest of the league with their performance on Tuesday night. Hillsboro racked up 14 hits and scored 12 runs,