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These prospects rebounded in a big way in 2023

A dozen players got their careers back on track with big seasons
December 25, 2023

Some prospects never struggle on their way to the Major Leagues. For example, the first two guys on our Top 100 Prospects list, Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday and Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, have yet to taste failure in pro ball. They're the exceptions, however. Most prospects face adversity at some

Robberse, Kloffenstein traded to Cardinals

Duo of Fisher Cats pitchers exchanged for MLB reliever Jordan Hicks
July 31, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Toronto Blue Jays made a trade Sunday with the St. Louis Cardinals involving right-handed pitchers Sem Robberse and Adam Kloffenstein of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate. Robberse and Kloffenstein head to the Cardinals organization in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks. Robberse, 21,

Fisher Cats offense erupts in series opening win 

New Hampshire scores 11 runs in first three innings
July 25, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, erupted on offense and defeated the Hartford Yard Goats on Tuesday night by a score of 11-8 at Delta Dental Stadium. After being no-hit on Sunday by Portland, New Hampshire (7-13, 42-46) scored 11

Fisher Cats shut out on Wednesday night

New Hampshire shut out for fifth time this season
July 19, 2023

PORTLAND, M.E — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, were shut out on Wednesday night by a score of 4-0 against the Portland Sea Dogs from Hadlock Field. New Hampshire (4-11, 39-44) had no answer against Portland starting right-hander Isaac Coffey (4-0) who

Fisher Cats shut down by Hartford in Thursday defeat

Kloffenstein strikes out 10 but bats provide little spark
July 6, 2023

HARTFORD, C.T — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, could not generate much offense on Thursday night, losing to the Hartford Yard Goats 5-1 from Dunkin’ Park. New Hampshire (2-7, 37-40) recorded only three hits in the game with Leo Jimenez crushing a

Fisher Cats drop both games of doubleheader to Portland

New Hampshire still looking for first win of second half
June 30, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, lost both games of their doubleheader on Friday night to the Portland Sea Dogs, dropping game one 6-2 and game two 7-3 from Delta Dental Stadium. In the first game, Portland scored six runs

Fisher Cats offense sputters for second straight night in defeat

Two runs scored in last two games
June 24, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, could not find much of an answer offensively against the Somerset Patriots on Saturday night, losing their third straight by a score of 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark. The Fisher Cats have collected just

Fisher Cats can’t solve RubberDucks in series loss

New Hampshire drops both games of Sunday doubleheader
June 18, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, dropped both games of the doubleheader to the Akron RubberDucks on Sunday afternoon, losing the first game 4-2 and the second game 5-2. For the first time in six doubleheaders this season, New Hampshire

Fisher Cats claim second straight series over Harrisburg

New Hampshire scores five in the seventh to take finale
June 11, 2023

HARRISBURG, P.A — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, won their second straight series against the Harrisburg Senators on Sunday afternoon, winning 6-4 at FNB Field. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, New Hampshire scored five in the inning to take the lead for

Fisher Cats can’t hold four-run lead in Sunday defeat

New Hampshire gives up winning runs in ninth
June 4, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, could not hold their four-run lead late as they fell to the Reading Fightin’ Phils 6-4 at Delta Dental Stadium on Sunday afternoon. New Hampshire (26-24) led 4-0 through five innings but two runs

Fisher Cats flex muscles to take series finale 

New Hampshire collects season-high 16 hits in Sunday win
May 28, 2023

PORTLAND, M.E — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, hit three more home runs and defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 10-8 on Sunday afternoon from Hadlock Field in the series finale. New Hampshire recorded a season-high 16 hits in the game and the

Fisher Cats fall on walk-off home run to Sea Dogs

Three run ninth inning lead erased in heartbreaker
May 23, 2023

PORTLAND, M.E — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, lost to the Portland Sea Dogs 6-4 in walk-off fashion on Tuesday night from Hadlock Field in the series opener. The Fisher Cats held a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth

Fisher Cat arms dazzle to even series

New Hampshire uses small ball and pitching in victory
May 17, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, quieted the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Wednesday night, winning 3-1 at Delta Dental Stadium to even the series a game apiece. Starting pitcher Adam Kloffenstein (3-2) threw five strong innings, allowing four hits, one

Fisher Cats flex power in victory over Reading 

New Hampshire hits season-high five home runs in win
May 11, 2023

READING, P.A — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, hit a season-high five home runs on Thursday night, defeating the Reading Fightin’ Phils 9-2 at FirstEnergy Stadium. Orelvis Martinez collected his first multi-home run game of the season, hitting two in the victory

Strong pitching paves way as Fisher Cats even series

New Hampshire shuts out Harrisburg
May 5, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, shut out the Harrisburg Senators on Friday night, winning 3-0 to even the series two games apiece. The New Hampshire (11-13) pitching staff combined to punch out 14 Senator hitters, matching a season-high for

Bats silent in third straight loss to Hartford

New Hampshire shut out for second time in series
April 28, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, had their bats silenced on Friday night, losing their third straight to the Hartford Yard Goats 2-0 at Delta Dental Stadium. On the mound, Adam Kloffenstein (1-2) got the start for New Hampshire (9-10)

First-inning offense delivers in rain-shortened win

Game ends in five innings due to weather
April 22, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, defeated the Somerset Patriots 3-1 in five innings on Saturday night at TD Bank Ballpark. The game was called after five innings due to inclement weather. In his very first at-bat with the Fisher

Fisher Cats Salvage Series Finale over Portland

Strong pitching performance gives Fisher Cats Sunday victory
April 16, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H— The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, picked up a series finale win on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs 3-2 at Delta Dental Stadium. Trevor Schwecke picked up two more hits on Sunday, hitting an RBI single in the first

Fisher Cats bring power in home win versus Harrisburg

Orelvis Martinez hits 29th homer in fifth inning
September 13, 2022

Manchester, N.H. – The Fisher Cats returned to Delta Dental Stadium on Tuesday night for their final series of the 2022 season, and a five-run inning carried them to victory. Robert Robertis and Orelvis Martinez homered for New Hampshire (24-40, 55-78) in their 7-2 win over the Harrisburg Senators (Washington

Golden! Ryan Gold mashes in Fisher Cats win

New Hampshire scores 13 against Yard Goats
August 18, 2022

Hartford, Conn. – Ryan Gold crushed two homers and matched a career-high four hits on Wednesday night, carrying the Fisher Cats in their second straight victory. New Hampshire (18-23, 49-61) won, 13-10, over the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies, 20-20, 63-46) at Dunkin Donuts Park. Gold finished 4-for-5 with six

Orelvis strikes again! Martinez ties home run record in New Hampshire win

Fisher Cats snap seven-game skid
August 16, 2022

Hartford, Conn. – Orelvis Martinez led the Fisher Cats back to winning ways on Tuesday night at Dunkin Donuts Park, as he had his fourth two-homer game of the season. New Hampshire (17-23, 48-61) got their first win in 10 days with a 5-1 victory over the Hartford Yard Goats

New Hampshire slips late, falls again to Erie

Adam Kloffenstein turns in quality start
August 10, 2022

Manchester, N.H. – The Fisher Cats lost, 5-3, in a back-and-forth game on Wednesday afternoon in front of 5,846 fans at Delta Dental Stadium. Several local camps came out to enjoy the midday fun, and New Hampshire (16-19, 47-57) fought back from an early deficit but ultimately fell in their

Goodnight! Fisher Cats walk off against Richmond

John Aiello hits solo shot to cap off thrilling win
August 4, 2022

Manchester, New Hampshire – New Hampshire pitching set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a game, and John Aiello played walk-off hero in an electric win on Thursday night at Delta Dental Stadium. The Fisher Cats (14-16, 45-54) fought from four-down to a 7-6 win, beating the Richmond Flying

"Force"ful homers propel New Hampshire over Portland

Orelvis Martinez hits 20th homer in victory over Sea Dogs
July 23, 2022

Manchester, New Hampshire – Fans dawned Jedi shirts and waved glowsticks to celebrate Star Wars Night at Delta Dental Stadium on Saturday, and the Fisher Cats channeled The Force to beat Portland. Three home runs powered New Hampshire (8-12, 39-50) to a 5-3 victory over the Sea Dogs (Boston Red

Cats avoid no-hit disaster in rain-shortened loss

Adam Kloffenstein impressive in close game at Reading
July 16, 2022

Reading, Pennsylvania – The Fisher Cats bats struggled on Saturday night but were able to break up a no-hit bid that lasted into the top of the eighth inning. New Hampshire (7-10, 38-48) lost, 2-0, to the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, 10-7, 39-47) in their third shutout loss this