Waldschmidt, Eagen Named Diamondbacks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
AMARILLO, TX (October 3, 2025) – The Arizona Diamondbacks today announced that Ryan Waldschmidt and Daniel Eagen were named the organization’s Minor League Player of the Year and Minor League Pitcher of the Year, respectively. As the Diamondbacks’ top minor league performers for 2025, the duo were instrumental additions to
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.
McLaughlin Walks Off Midland In 11-Inning Shootout
AMARILLO, TX (September 11, 2025) -- The Yellow City Pigweeds (70-65) defeated the Midland RockHounds (64-71), 13-12, in 11 innings on Thursday night at HODGETOWN. The hit barrage went the way of the home squad with the Pigweeds climbing out of an early six-run hole in the victory. Midland kicked
Soddies Skid Continues In Rout By Arkansas
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR (September 4, 2025) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (66-63) fell to the Arkansas Travelers (65-64), 11-1, on Thursday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Amarillo pitching plunked six batters as they fell for the sixth consecutive game following a seven-run Arkansas fourth inning. After Amarillo left the top
Groover Tallies Another Multi-Hit Effort In Soddies Victory
AMARILLO, TX (August 28, 2025) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (66-57) defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (61-62), 5-3, on Thursday night at HODGETOWN. The Soddies stay hot in the Second Half, bringing their magic number to eight as they inch closer to a postseason berth. The Amarillo sticks came to
Eagen Shines In Debut As Missions Walk It Off
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 22, 2025) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (62-56) fell to the San Antonio Missions (58-60), 1-0, in 10 innings on Friday night at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium. The hosts used a walk-off sacrifice fly to win a pitcher’s duel in which Daniel Eagen shined in his
Waldschmidt, Groover Tally Four Hits Each In Soddies Win
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 21, 2025) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (62-55) defeated the San Antonio Missions (57-60), 10-1, on Thursday night at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium. Soddies hitters stay hot with three players tallying at least three hits in the contest to gain a game in the Texas League
Lights-Out Eagen Overpowers Everett With 11 Strikeouts
August 15 (Hillsboro, OR)- Daniel Eagen pitched a gem for the Hillsboro Hops on Friday night at Hillsboro Stadium. He struck out eleven Everett AquaSox batters in seven innings, never facing more than four batters in an inning. The Hops took advantage of the dominant start, beating the AquaSox 3-1.
Yankees' Jones, Angels' Guzman headline July's Minor League Players of the Month
Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July in Major League Baseball’s player development system.
Eagen’s Six No-Hit Innings Not Enough in 6-1 Hillsboro Loss
July 10 (Hillsboro, OR)- The Hillsboro Hops took a tough loss 6-1 on Thursday night at Hillsboro Ballpark against the Vancouver Canadians. Hops' starter Daniel Eagen pitched a gem, throwing six innings of no-hit ball. The Hillsboro bullpen allowed six earned runs, striking out only two, both strikeouts coming from
Cubs' Rojas, Mets' Tong headline May's Minor League Players of the Month
Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for May in Major League Baseball’s player development system.
Hops Take Shutout to the Ninth, Hold on to 3-2 Win
Vancouver, BC (May 29, 2025) – Hillsboro was clinging to a one-game lead in the Northwest League entering Thursday’s game at Nat Bailey Stadium against Vancouver. Needing a win badly, the Hops would have one of the best pitching performances of the season as a team and hold off a
Hops Right the Ship with Walk-Off Win
Hillsboro, OR (April 17, 2025) – Hillsboro entered game three of the series versus Spokane on a three-game losing streak after winning seven in a row to start the season. Daniel Eagen made his second start in a Hops’ uniform on Thursday night at Hillsboro Ballpark and was dominant, striking