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Avelino provides walk-off as River Cats take Game 1

Pena's two-run blast sparks River Cats comeback
September 11, 2019

West Sacramento, CA. - The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) played a roller coaster ballgame in game one of the PCL Championship Series, with shortstop Abiatal Avelino giving them an 8-7 walk-off win over the Round Rock Express (0-1).It was a wild opening game to this Championship Series, as the lead

Davis walks it off for River Cats in pitchers' duel

Six Sacramento pitchers combine to allow just one run on four hits
August 31, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- After clinching their berth into the Pacific Coast League playoffs, the Sacramento River Cats (71-66) can now play spoiler. Their 2-1 defeat over the El Paso Chihuahuas (79-58) on Friday night narrowed their chances of catching the Las Vegas Aviators in the race for the Pacific

River Cats' comeback falls just short against Aces

River Cats record season-low three hits in 5-4 loss
August 28, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (69-65) will have to wait at least one more day to celebrate their 12th division title, as they drop their second straight contest to the Reno Aces (63-71) by a final of 5-4.Reno starter Bradin Hagens held the River Cats to just

Magic number shrinks to five despite defeat

Davis raises his average to .397 with another multi-hit effort
August 22, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (67-60) could not get it going offensively Wednesday night, falling 9-0 to the Albuquerque Isotopes (54-73) in just their fifth shutout loss of the season. However, with the Reno Aces 18-4 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators, the River Cats' magic number

River Cats unable to derail Express in finale

Adames homers as River Cats drop third straight for first time since June 18th
August 5, 2019

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Sacramento River Cats (61-53) dropped their third straight game to the Round Rock Express (68-45), falling 6-3 to close out their current seven-game road trip. It was the first time Sacramento has lost three in a row since June 16-18 against the Iowa Cubs.The Sacramento

Hometown Flying Squirrels lead West to All-Star Victory

Richmond draws 9,560 fans for largest crowd in E.L. All-Star Game modern history
July 10, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. - In a night of celebration for the entire Richmond community, MVP Jacob Heyward and representatives of the hometown Flying Squirrels pushed the Western Division to a 5-0 win in the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game presented by Genworth on Wednesday night at The Diamond. The game saw a

Garcia sparks Sens with four-hit night

Second-ranked Nats prospect surging since end of May
July 2, 2019

Luis Garcia has extended his white-hot June into July as he continues to adjust to Double-A pitching.The second-ranked Nationals prospect tied his season high with four hits, drove in two runs and scored one as Harrisburg rolled to an 11-2 triumph over Richmond on Tuesday at FNB Field.

Six Flying Squirrels selected for Eastern League All-Star Game

Adon, Arenado, Baragar, Heyward, Houchins, Miller to represent Richmond on July 10
June 24, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. - Six Richmond Flying Squirrels players, Melvin Adon, Jonah Arenado, Caleb Baragar, Jacob Heyward, Zach Houchins and Jalen Miller, have been selected for the Eastern League All-Star Game, the team announced in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball on Monday afternoon.

2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Rosters Announced

Flying Squirrels host All-Star Game for first time on Wednesday, July 10 at The Diamond
June 24, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball, announced the rosters on Monday for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, which will take place at The Diamond on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Flying Squirrels are hosting the event for

Toolshed: AFL players flipping scripts

Giants' Adon, Rockies' Nevin, others making most of Fall League
November 6, 2018

In the Arizona Fall League, the surprises don't end with the Saguaros. Baseball's version of a prospect finishing school is loaded with hype and justifiably so. Many of the game's best young future stars head to the Southwest to make up for lost at-bats, try to prove their worth before 40-man

Giants Prospect Primer: Shaw, Beede on cusp

Bay State natives charge into Bay Area; Ramos enters first act
March 30, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Chris Shaw, LFShaw