Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the organization’s 2026 minor league award winners: Tom Grieve Player of the Year – INF Rafe Perich Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year – LHP Dalton Pence Reliever of the Year – LHP Louis Marinaro Defender of the Year – INF Yolfran

When Chandler Pollard stepped into the batter’s box in Rome, Georgia in mid-August, he was greeted with cheers. For the first time as a Spartanburger, Pollard was playing about an hour north of his hometown of Winston. His entire extended family was in the crowd, except one member of the

Arlington, Texas — The Rangers today announced the club’s August Minor League Award winners: • Player of the Month – OF Dylan Dreiling • Starting Pitcher of the Month – RHP Moises Morales • Defender of the Month – INF Yolfran Castillo • Reliever of the Month – RHP Kai

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers’ season finale was shortened by rain, but Hub City came out on top. The ‘Burgers (61-71, 27-39) capped off their 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win over Jersey Shore (21-44, 47-83) in a five-inning affair. Anthony Astudillo got the start in the series finale for

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After an early 1-0 lead on Saturday, Hub City fell behind 7-2 in the middle innings to Jersey Shore. The Spartanburgers (60-71, 26-39) got the tying runs into scoring position in the ninth but fell 7-5 to the BlueClaws (47-82, 21-43). Enrique Segura (L, 1-6) got the

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers’ offense came alive on the final Fifth Third Firework Friday, churning out double-digit runs for the second time this week. The ‘Burgers (60-70, 26-38) rode the bats and a solid start from Ben DeTaeye to a comfortable 10-3 victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (46-82,

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After an 11-run outburst Wednesday, Hub City and Jersey Shore played a low-scoring tight affair Thursday. The Spartanburgers (59-70, 25-38) took down the BlueClaws (46-81, 20-42) by a 2-1 final at Fifth Third Park. Jormy Nivar made his first start at home and pitched a career-best six

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With just a one-run lead heading to the fifth, the Spartanburgers exploded for a 12-batter and seven-run inning. Hub City (24-38, 58-70) cruised past Jersey Shore (20-41, 46-80) to an 11-4 win. A.J. Russell got the game off to a rip-roaring start. The right-hander fanned all three

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City returned home after 13 games in 13 days on the road, and welcomed Jersey Shore (46-79, 20-40) to Fifth Third Park. The Phillies affiliate returned to its former home for the first time and took down the Spartanburgers (57-70, 23-38) in 10 innings 6-4. Facing

GREENSBORO, N.C. — In its final road game of 2026, Hub City almost climbed out of an early hole. The ‘Burgers trailed by nine but rallied late to bring the tying run on deck in the top of the ninth in Greensboro. The Grasshoppers (77-49, 36-24) held on to beat

GREENSBORO, N.C. — For most of Saturday night, the Spartanburgers held a lead over the Grasshoppers. What once was a 5-0 advantage disappeared in the final three innings, and Greensboro (76-49, 35-24) walked off Hub City (57-68, 23-36) on a bases loaded walk to win 6-5. With the loss, the

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a pair of lopsided results, Hub City and Greensboro battled Friday night in a back-and-forth affair. In the end, the Spartanburgers (57-67, 23-35) squeaked out a 5-4 win over the Grasshoppers (75-49, 34-24) to even the series. It did not take long for Hub City to

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a blowout win on Wednesday night, Hub City could not follow up against Greensboro on Thursday. The Grasshoppers (75-48, 34-23) attacked the Spartanburgers (56-67, 22-35) early en route to an 11-4 win. Greensboro turned to lefty Reinold Navarro on the mound against Hub City’s Jormy Nivar,

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hub City bounced back from an 11-inning loss Tuesday with a strong Wednesday showing. The ‘Burgers (56-66, 22-34) soundly beat the Grasshoppers (74-48, 33-23) 10-3 thanks to two long balls and solid showings from three arms. Maxton Martin launched his 20th home run of the season —

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hub City began its final road series of the year with a close call against playoff hopeful Greensboro. The Grasshoppers (74-47, 33-22) won 4-3 over the Spartanburgers (55-66, 21-34) on Edward Florentino’s 11th inning walk-off, two-run home run. The contest was rather evenly matched from start to

‘Burgers Pitching Dominates Series Finale in Rome Segura ties career high in strikeouts ROME, Ga. — After dropping four of the first five games in Rome, Hub City won the weekend with strong pitching performances Saturday and Sunday. Enrique Segura set the tone with five scoreless innings in the series

ROME, Ga. — After 13 bullpen appearances to begin his minor league career, Ben DeTaeye took the mound Saturday night for the first time as a starter. The southpaw started what eventually turned into a four-pitcher shutout and a 6-0 win for the Spartanburgers (20-33, 54-65) over the Emperors (24-28,

ROME, Ga. — Both offenses got off to a hot start on Friday night in Rome. The Spartanburgers and Emperors finished the fourth inning tied at five. Rome (24-27, 57-58) put up a lone run in the fifth to take a 6-5 lead over Hub City (19-33, 53-65), and the

ROME, Ga. — Hub City’s offense provided an early boom on Thursday night in Rome. The ‘Burgers put up a four spot in the top of the second inning. From that point on, the Emperors (23-27, 56-58) scored five unanswered to take down the Spartanburgers (19-32, 53-64) 5-4. Hub City

ROME, Ga. — After Rome and Hub City were forced to postpone a game earlier this year at Fifth Third Park, the teams made it up Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. The Spartanburgers (19-31, 53-63) slugged their way to a 5-1 win in game one before the Emperors (22-27,

ROME, Ga. — With three weeks remaining in the regular season, Hub City hit the road to Rome for a seven-game series. In the opener Tuesday night, the Emperors (21-26, 54-57) took down the Spartanburgers (18-30, 52-62) 5-4 despite Hub City outhitting Rome by three. The Spartanburgers could not cash

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In Sunday’s Salute to the Negro Leagues game between Greenville and Hub City, the teams wore Spartanburg Sluggers and Greenville Black Spinners jerseys. The Drive (24-24, 50-61) took an early lead over the Spartanburgers (18-29, 52-61) and held on the whole way for a 10-5 win. Starting

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Undeterred by a slow start and a near-two-hour rain delay, Hub City (18-28, 52-60) battled back to beat Greenville (23-24, 49-61) Saturday 4-2. The Spartanburgers clinched the season series over the Drive with their 13th win of the year in 23 tries. Right-hander Moises Morales took the

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Friday’s contest between Hub City and Greenville was a well-pitched affair for eight innings. One lopsided frame allowed the Drive (49-60, 23-23) to coast to an 8-3 victory over the Spartanburgers (52-60, 17-28). Spartanburgers right-hander Caden Scarborough got off to another strong start on the mound. After

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After splitting a twin-bill Wednesday, the Spartanburgers started strong against the Drive Thursday, jumping out to a 6-0 lead. Hub City (51-59, 17-27) took down Greenville (48-60, 22-23) by a 6-3 final at Fifth Third Park. Luimy Munoz was tapped as the Spartanburgers’ opener; the right-hander excelled