Wilmington Blue Rocks News

Three Former Rocks to Participate in Arizona Fall League All-Star Game

Isbel and Lynch to Play While Thorman Will Manage in Showcase Event

By Matt Janus | October 9, 2019 3:57 PM ET

Three men who helped the Wilmington Blue Rocks win their first Mills Cup Championship in two decades this will season will participate in Saturday's Arizona Fall League All-Star Game. Left-handed pitcher Daniel Lynch and outfielder Kyle Isbel have been selected to the AFL West rosters, while Blue Crew skipper Scott Thorman will manage the team. Saturday's game will be broadcast on MLB Network at 8 p.m. and will also be live streamed on MLB.com.

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Wilmington Alums Take Center Stage in October

Five Five Former Rocks Playing in Postseason While Four More Are Coaching

By Matt Janus | October 4, 2019 10:52 AM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks just completed an historic postseason as the franchise captured its first Mills Cup championship in two decades. Now a handful of Blue Crew alums are hoping for similar playoff success at the sport's highest level. Five former Blue Rocks are on active rosters in this year's MLB Playoffs, while four coaches who spent time on the Riverfront will also partake in the postseason fun.

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Blue Rocks Release 2020 Schedule

Wilmington's Home Opener Slated for April 16

By Matt Janus | September 30, 2019 12:32 PM ET

The 2019 Carolina League champion Wilmington Blue Rocks released the team's 2020 schedule on Monday. The Blue Crew will begin their Mills Cup title defense on the road in Myrtle Beach on Thursday, April 9. After a seven-game road trip to open the season, the Rocks will return to the First State for their home opener against the Salem Red Sox on Thursday, April 16 at Frawley Stadium.

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Blue Rocks Championship Celebration Set For September 24

Celebrate the team's first Mills Cup in 20 years at Wilmington Brew Works

By Matt Janus | September 18, 2019 11:58 AM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks are inviting fans to come celebrate the organization's first Carolina League championship in two decades on Tuesday, September 24. The team will bring its Mills Cup to Wilmington Brew Works in Wilmington, where fans can pose for pictures with the trophy and meet Blue Rocks outfielder and First State native Tyler Hill from 5-8 p.m. The event is free & open to fans of all ages.

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Wilmington Wins First Mills Cup in Two Decades

Rocks Post Second Straight Shutout to Capture CL Crown

By Matt Janus | September 14, 2019 9:50 PM ET

For the fifth time in franchise history, but the first time in two decades, the Wilmington Blue Rocks are Mills Cup Champions. The Blue Crew captured the Carolina League crown by beating the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 2-0, on Saturday at Segra Stadium. The Game Five triumph came courtesy of Wilmington's second straight shutout. The Woodpeckers did not score a run over their final 20 trips to the plate in the series.

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Mills Cup Championship Game Five Notes

September 14, 2019 1:52 PM ET

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Cox Helps Rocks Force Game Five

Wilmington Starter Allows Just One Hit Over Six Scoreless

Austin Cox fired six scoreless innings and allowed just one hit in the Blue Rocks' 2-0 win over Fayetteville in Game Four.

By Matt Janus | September 13, 2019 11:52 PM ET

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Mills Cup Championship Game Four Notes

September 13, 2019 2:16 PM ET

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Wilmington Offense Struggles in Game Three Setback

Rocks Manage Just a Single Score

LHP Kris Bubic struck out eight and allowed just two runs in 5.2 innings in the Wilmington's 2-1 loss in Game Three. (Brad Glazier)

By Matt Janus | September 12, 2019 10:18 PM ET

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Mills Cup Championship Game Three Notes

September 12, 2019 2:34 PM ET

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