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This year is set to be a special one in Evansville, with the Otters celebrating their 30th anniversary as a team, all with the Frontier League. The Otters had somewhat of a down year in 2024 after making the Frontier League Championship Series the year prior. The team will be looking to make a jump back to contention in 2025 behind Andy McCauley, the second all-time winningest manager in league history. The Otters are another Frontier League team with a significant alumni presence in Major League Baseball organizations. Noah Myers, who won the Jason Simontacchi Rookie of the Year award in 2023, is currently with the Tampa Bay Rays High-A affiliate and recently appeared in the team’s 2025 Spring Breakout Game. Outfielder Patrick Lee only played 14 games with Evansville before being signed by the Detroit Tigers last summer; he appeared in multiple spring training games for the club and is currently at Double-A Erie. The Otters will be bringing out a new set of promotions to celebrate their 30th anniversary season. Headlining these new events will be their Opening Night Anniversary Celebration on May 9 that will include a jersey auction. The team will also don special themed jerseys for their Flag Day game on June 14. Other new promotions include Evansville Sports History Night on June 18 and Pirate Night on July 11. These new promotions will go along with returning fan favorites, such as Margaritaville Night on May 15 and Star Wars Night on August 23. Along with a hallmark anniversary for the team, historic Bosse Field will be turning 111 years old in 2025. The third-oldest active baseball stadium has been the home of the Otters since their inception in 1995. Bosse Field hosted more than 96,000 fans last season and was a catalyst for the Frontier League’s per-game attendance increase in 2024. The Otters will open their 30th anniversary season on May 8 when they host the Gateway Grizzlies. For tickets and more information on Evansville’s extensive promotional schedule, check out evansvilleotters.com.
WASHINGTON, PA – Jordan DiValerio, who pitched his first season in independent baseball last summer, is returning to Washington after signing a new one-year deal. The righty was on a one-year deal last season that made him a free agent in December. Jordan won 10 games in 20 starts for the Wild Things last season and appeared in a couple playoff games as well. A former Boston farmhand, DiValerio started all 20 games he appeared in during the regular season in 2024. He boasted a 10-2 record and a 3.39 ERA for the season in 122 innings, a new career high by roughly 50 frames. He surrendered 140 hits in those innings but walked only 18. He fanned 75 opposing hitters and hit just four. Twelve of DiValerio’s 20 starts were of the quality variety (six or more innings with three earned runs or fewer against), including six in a row between July 23 and August 20. At one point, DiValerio had a stretch of 17.2 consecutive innings scoreless. DiValerio made the Opening Day start for Washington against Schaumburg, posting a quality start with six innings of three-run ball. Jordan struck out a new career-best 10 batters in eight innings on June 7 versus Joliet. His best start came on August 3 at newly named EQT Park, when he went the distance and twirled a shutout against Sussex County. In the affair, he struck out five batters including two in the ninth inning. It was his first career shutout and first career nine-inning complete game. He was named Frontier League Pitcher of the Week following that start. Jordan made his way to Washington after signing as an undrafted free agent with the Boston Red Sox organization in June of 2020. He had finished his collegiate career at St. Joseph’s and went on to get as far as High-A Greeneville in three seasons as a Red Sox farmhand. In 2021, DiValerio was 9-4 in 31 games and 72.1 innings. He walked only 16 batters and fanned 72 that year before pitching in one game for Salem (Class A) and 29 for Greenville, totaling 67.2 innings in 2022. He walked 15 and struck out 67. In 2023, he won five games, starting five of the 30 he appeared in for the Drive. In 72.2 innings, he walked just 15 and fanned 68. He pitched four seasons at Saint Joseph’s and amassed a 10-10 record and a 3.97 career collegiate ERA in 40 games (23 starts). In 145 innings on the bump, he walked 47 and struck out 149. He pitched three seasons in collegiate summer leagues, two in the NECL, where he was an all-star both seasons with Upper Valley. The Berwick, Pennsylvania native played his high school ball at Berwick Area, where he was a three-time All-Wyoming Valley Conference First Team honoree. He posted a sub-2.00 ERA in each of his last three seasons and lettered in both football and basketball. DiValerio figures to be a big part of the rotation for Washington this season along with a returning Zach Kirby, as the two returners from the rotation that helped lead the Wild Things to an FLCS appearance in 2024. Camp begins with the first day of practice on April 24. The Wild Things open their season on the road Friday, May 9, and the home opener, presented by EQT and at EQT Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at 7:05 p.m. Season tickets, group packages and premium areas are available now by calling 866-456-WILD or by going to washingtonwildthings.com . Fans can also follow the team’s social media pages and site for news, including on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube. Search @WashWildThings, go to youtube.com/@WashWildThings or go to facebook.com/washingtonwildthings .
WASHINGTON, PA – Ivan Oviedo, a Dominican Republic born righty, has signed with the Washington Wild Things after spending the 2021-24 seasons in the Texas Rangers organization. He was an international free agent signing by the Rangers back in 2021 and is the son of former MLB reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo. After a season in the Dominican Summer League in 2021, where he was 2-2 with a 3.03 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) and 62.1 innings, he made his way state side. With the DOSL affiliate, Oviedo struck out 72 to just 16 walks. Once in the United States, Oviedo picked up where he left off splitting time in the 2022 season with the ACL Rangers (Rk) and Down East Wood Ducks (A). He appeared in just one game for Down East and pitched 4.1 innings, walking three, allowing two hits and fanning five in a relief outing. With the rookie affiliate, Oviedo was 3-1 with a 3.02 ERA in 11 games (five starts). He had a save in 44.2 innings and struck out 50 to 12 walks over that work. In 2023, the righty pitched in five games for Down East, two of which were starts. In 9.2 innings in Class A, Oviedo struck out 12 and allowed 15 hits, including three homers. He also appeared in 14 games (three starts and two games finished) for the ACL Rangers and walked 10 to 36 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. Last season, he split time between four different affiliates, appearing in 19 total games out of the pen, with six games finished and two saves. Oviedo was 2-1 and in 45 innings struck out 48 and walked 26 while allowing only 26 total hits. He posted a 2.20 ERA. Two games pitched were with Triple-A Round Rock (5 IP, 4 K, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 R, 1 ER). Two games pitched were with High-A Hickory (6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 K). One was with the ACL Rangers (unearned run over an inning with two strikeouts) and 14 were with Down East. He logged 32.2 innings with Down East, going 2-0 with a 2.76 ERA. He struck out 37 to 19 walks and surrendered 20 hits. Juan Carlos Oviedo, his dad, pitched parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, most of which, appearance-wise, were with the Florida Marlins. He posted a career 4.28 ERA in 349 MLB games. He was known as Leo Nunez through 2011. Ivan was released during spring training on March 26 and will now get his first taste of Indy ball, as he competes for a spot on Washington’s pitching staff, starting with the first day of practice April 24. The Wild Things open their season on the road Friday, May 9, and the home opener, presented by EQT and at EQT Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at 7:05 p.m. Season tickets, group packages and premium areas are available now by calling 866-456-WILD or by going to washingtonwildthings.com. Fans can also follow the team’s social media pages and site for news, including on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube. Search @WashWildThings, go to youtube.com/@WashWildThings or go to facebook.com/washingtonwildthings.
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC - Trois-Rivieres Aigles Manager Jonathan Albaladejo has the wind in his sails for the 2025 season! He has reached an agreement with one of the crowd's favorites, outfielder Louis-Philippe Pelletier, who will play a 4th season with the Trois-Rivières Aigles! Originally from Montreal, the 28-year-old Quebecer first came to the city of Laviolette in the summer of 2021 when he donned the Team Quebec uniform. Since 2022, the former prospect of the San Diego Padres (38th round pick in 2014) and the Houston Astros (20th round pick in 2016) has proudly defended the Eagles' colors at Quillorama Stadium. In three seasons with the Oiseaux, Pelletier played a total of 236 games and maintained an excellent batting average of .318. A spark plug for the Trois-Rivières offense, he scored 202 runs in addition to producing 130, while also generating 297 hits, including 70 doubles and 32 home runs. His speed also allowed him to add 65 stolen bases. For new manager Albaladejo, Pelletier's return was essential for the upcoming campaign to solidify the foundation of the new roster. "LP is well established in the community, he's a crowd favorite, and he provides excellent attacking power to our team. It's a privilege for the Eagles to have a player of his caliber." Louis-Philippe Pelletier's signing joins those of pitchers Nathan Landry, Mike Hansell, Harry Rutkowski, Adam Wibert and Jacob Peaden, outfielders Justin Farmer, Juan Carlos Negret and Mathieu Vallée, infielders James Smibert, Luis Curbelo, Edward Sanchez, Omar Meregildo and Brandon Hylton and catcher Chris Burgess. The Trois-Rivières Eagles will kick off their 12th season —and their 4th in the Frontier League—on May 8th with a visit to the Sussex County Miners. They will then face the Evansville Otters and the Gateway Grizzlies on the road before opening their home game on May 20th at Quillorama Stadium against the Sussex County Miners. Source: Vincent Gauthier
OTTAWA, ON - The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club announced today that they have agreed to terms on contracts with four new players: Canadian right-handed pitcher Brandon Marklund , right-handed pitcher Dazon Cole , outfielder Ren Tachioka , and outfielder Jo Oyama for the upcoming 2025 Frontier League season. Marklund, 28, inks a deal to join the pitching staff with parts of three seasons of professional experience. The Canadian right-hander began the 2024 campaign with the Québec Capitales, pitching to a 3.60 ERA over five innings. After his release, Marklund joined the Welland Jackfish of the Intercounty Baseball League – going 1-1 with a 6.42 ERA in 12 games (six starts, six in relief) over 28 innings. In the postseason, Marklund pitched to a perfect 0.00 ERA with 15 strikeouts and only 3 walks over 8.1 innings of relief. Hailing from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Marklund was signed by the Kansas City Royals in 2019 following a dominant winter pitching in Australia. Marklund suited up for the Lexington Legends in 2019, the Royals’ Class-A affiliate, posting a 0.46 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 19 walks over 39.1 innings of work. Internationally, Marklund played for the Canadian National Team at the 2019 WBSC Premier12 and the 2023 WBSC Americas Pan Am Games Qualifier. Post-pandemic, Marklund was sidelined for the entirety of the 2021 and 2022 campaigns due to two separate Tommy John surgeries. The 6-foot-2 right-hander returned to pro baseball in 2023 with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association. In 12 games for the Goldeyes, he registered nine strikeouts across 13.1 innings out of the bullpen. Marklund pitched two seasons at Bryan College (Dayton, Tennessee) from 2017-2018, going 11-6 with a 4.07 ERA in 42 games (18 starts, 24 in relief) – striking out 124 over 121.2 innings for the Lions. Cole, 28, heads north of the border to join the Titans’ bullpen with seven professional campaigns under his belt in various minor leagues and independent circuits. In 41 appearances in 2024 for the New Jersey Jackals, Cole went 2-2 with a 4.60 ERA across 43 innings pitched – walking 35 opposing hitters while striking out 36. Cole registered a team-leading six saves and posted two separate stints of five-inning scoreless streaks during his second Frontier League season. The Pontiac, Michigan product was selected in the 25th round of the 2018 June Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Angels out of Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, Michigan) – in which Cole tossed parts of two years for the Orem Owlz of the affiliated Pioneer League. Since his release from the Angels organization, Cole has pitched in three independent leagues, including the 2021 campaign under the leadership of Titans manager Bobby Brown with the Missoula PaddleHeads. Tachioka, 24, is slated to debut in professional baseball this coming summer after wrapping up a four-year collegiate career. The 5-foot-8 left-handed hitter slugged to a .363 average in 49 games a season ago at the University of Southern Indiana (Evansville, Indiana) – posting six doubles, a triple, one home run, and cashed in 23 runs. Tachioka finished in the top ten in the Ohio Valley Conference in batting average, on-base percentage (.453), and stolen bases (17). Hailing from Saitama, Japan, Tachioka suited up in 152 career collegiate games for the Screaming Eagles – hitting .318 with 22 doubles, seven triples, three home runs, and 79 RBI. Earlier this off-season, Tachioka was a member of Team Japan at the annual Caribbean Series – hitting .333 (4-for-12) with a double and three stolen bases in four games. Oyama, 24, signs his first professional contract following five seasons of collegiate baseball in California. In 2024, Oymana hit .296 with 13 doubles, four triples, slugged nine home runs, and knocked in 55 runs at the University of California, Irvine (Irvine, California) – leading the Big West with 59 games played. Oyama ranked within the top ten in the Big West in plate appearances (296), at-bats (223), runs (64), total bases (114), triples (4), RBI (55), hit by pitches (26), sacrifice hits (11), and extra-base hits (26). The 5-foot-6 left-handed hitter was named to the ABCA/Rawlings West All-Region Second Team, the Corvallis All-Regional Team, and the All-Big West Second Team last season – while also becoming the fourth Anteater to hit for the cycle on March 8 while adding a program record nine RBI in the game. The Naha, Japan product originally began his baseball journey in North America at Merced College (Merced, California) – where he was a lifetime .331 hitter with 40 doubles, 18 triples, 24 home runs, and 169 RBI across 201 games at the Junior College and Division 1 levels. The Ottawa Titans begin the 2025 season on the road versus the Down East Bird Dawgs on Friday, May 9 at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, North Carolina. The 2025 Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. against the New Jersey Jackals at Ottawa Stadium. For information on Ottawa Titans’ 2025 Season Tickets, Group Outings, and Nine-Game Mini Packs, visit the Titans’ official website at www.ottawatitans.com .
PEARL, MS — The Mississippi Mud Monsters are throwing open the gates. Single game tickets for the team’s highly anticipated inaugural season go on sale Monday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m., available online through Tixr or in person at the Trustmark Park box office. Tickets start at just $10 for General Admission, $15 for Reserved seating, and $55 for All-You-Can-Eat Reserved. Fans can also upgrade any ticket to All-You-Can-Eat for $45 on game day, based on availability. For a premium experience, the all-inclusive BCI Club starts at $75 and features in-seat service and top-tier food and drink options. Oh—and parking? That’s free. Every game. “We’ve got monster baseball, weird giveaways, and the kind of off-the-wall fun you can only find right here in Central Mississippi,” said General Manager Andrew Seymour. “And now, with Tixr, it’s easier than ever to grab your tickets and get in on the chaos.” Tixr is one of the fastest-growing ticketing platforms in sports and live entertainment. With a mobile-first design and smooth user experience, Tixr makes it easier than ever to buy, share, and upgrade your tickets in just a few clicks. Opening Night is Thursday, May 8, and it’s packed with fan favorites: a magnet schedule, inaugural season t-shirt giveaway, and a monster-sized fireworks show presented by Trustmark. But that’s only the beginning of the chaos. Highlights of the 2025 promotional schedule include: Pickleball Palooza – June 15 Bucket Hat Night – June 27, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance Red, White & Tanked – June 28, with tank top giveaway and fireworks Monster Kid Jersey Tee Giveaway – May 31 Leather Patch Cap Giveaway – May 17, presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Howl in the Park – Dog-friendly nights June 1 & June 29 Fan Appreciation Night & Final Boom – July 31 Weekly themes keep things loose and lively, including “Master Mudders Club (55+) & Bingo Night” Tuesdays, “What’s on the Stick?” Wednesdays, “Thirsty Thursdays,” and “Family Feature Sundays” with postgame kids run the bases and character appearances. “We’re not just launching a team—we’re building a party,” Seymour added. “Every game is a little weird, a little wild, and a whole lot of fun.” For full details and to snag your seats starting April 8, visit mudmonstersbaseball.com.
The New York Boulders began the 2024 season in the most ideal way, topping the standings in the Frontier League East Division leading up to the All-Star break. The Boulders sent eight representatives to the All-Star Game and had multiple names among the league leaders in various statistical categories. While the last month of the season saw them fall out of the playoff picture, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of contention for the league’s Rockland County team. Boulders tickets were one of the hottest items in the league last season, as shown by the team drawing more than 130,000 fans to Clover Stadium in 2024. New York’s average game attendance was also more than 3,000 per game, making it the league’s third-largest average crowd size in a year where the entire Frontier League’s average team attendance numbers increased. New York will enter 2025 looking for its fourth straight season with at least 50 wins. Since their first season as a part of the Frontier League in 2021, the Boulders have put together a .537 winning percentage in nearly 400 games played. In February, the Boulders released their 2025 promotional lineup, which is home schedule packed with events, giveaways and promotions for nearly every game at Clover Stadium. Outside of the numerous firework displays, the team will feature themed nights including The Office Night on May 29, Irish Heritage Night on June 21, and a special Augtober Fest on August 15. For more news, ticket information, and to view the Boulders’ entire 2025 promotional calendar, visit nyboulders.com!
SAUGET, IL - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Francis Peguero for the upcoming 2025 season, adding another highly experienced arm to their core of pitchers with Spring Training under one month away. Originally from the baseball hotbed of San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic, Peguero played two seasons in the Minnesota Twins organization, posting a 4.80 ERA in 34 appearances between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul in 2023, amassing three saves and striking out 40 batters while walking only 14 in 45 innings pitched in the upper levels of the organization. The year prior, after striking out 18 batters while walking only three over 21 appearances (mostly for Wichita), he earned a chance to play in the prestigious Arizona Fall League. He pitched to a 2.45 ERA and nine strikeouts over 11 innings against some of the top prospects in baseball, and as a result, was named to the AFL “Fall Stars” game, tossing a perfect sixth inning on just seven pitches while playing alongside players such as Mason Miller, Kumar Rocker, Jasson Dominguez, and Masyn Winn. Before his time with the Twins, Peguero spent four years in the Cincinnati Reds organization, with whom he originally signed in 2017. In his last year with the Reds at class A-Advanced Dayton, he had six saves as well as a 4.96 ERA, 36 strikeouts, and just seven walks in 32 2/3 innings before being packaged with Sonny Gray in a trade to Minnesota on March 13, 2022 for then-Twins prospect and former first-round pick Chase Petty. Stay tuned for player signings, promotions, and more in the coming weeks by following the Grizzlies on social media, and on their website at GatewayGrizzlies.com!
KINSTON, NC - The Down East Bird Dawgs are excited to announce the inaugural 2025 season promotional schedule! The schedule is packed with exciting theme nights, giveaways, community initiatives, and unforgettable ballpark experiences for fans of all ages. “Baseball season is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited about what we have in store for Bird Dawgs fans,” said Kristopher Dumschat, Director of Marketing, Promotions & Fan Experience. “Our team is dedicated to providing a fun experience for everyone, and we believe this year’s promotional schedule delivers just that.” Key promotional events for the 2025 season include: May 2025 Friday, May 9 th - Inaugural Opening Night, Friday Fireworks, Bojangles Full Season Magnets Giveaway Saturday, May 10 th - Star Wars Night, Clear Bag Giveaway by UPS Store & Medsource Sunday, May 11 th - Mother's Day Celebration sponsored by Brain West Jewelers Wednesday, May 14 th - School Dayz (First Pitch at 11AM) Wednesday, May 21 st - School Dayz (First Pitch at 11AM) Friday, May 23 rd - Mission ImPAWsible Night Saturday, May 24 th - Memorial Day Weekend, Basketball Jersey Giveaway sponsored by Walker Insurance Group Sunday, May 25 th - Memorial Day Weekend, Mini American Flag Giveaway June 2025 Wednesday, June 4 th – Military Appreciation Night Friday, June 6 th - Friday Fireworks Saturday, June 7 th - Parrot Head Night, Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway sponsored by Down East Homes Wednesday, June 18 th , Military Appreciation Night Friday, June 20 th - Superhero Night, Superhero Cape Giveaway sponsored by Kinston Police Department Saturday, June 21 st - Scouts Night, Dog Bandanna Giveaway sponsored by DEPS Security July 2025 Wednesday, July 2 nd - Camp Day (First Pitch at 11AM) Friday, July 4 th - Fourth of July Fireworks, Friday Fireworks sponsored by the City of Kinston Saturday, July 5 th - Red, White, and Blue Night, Patriotic Hate Giveaway sponsored by Stallings Friday, July 11 th – Mascot Rowdy’s Birthday Celebration Saturday, July 12 th - Giveaway Night, Baseball Jersey Giveaway sponsored by Pepsi Sunday, July 13 th - Christmas in July Wednesday, July 30 th - Camp Day (First Pitch at 11AM) August 2025 Wednesday August 6 th - Camp Day (First Pitch at 11AM) Friday, August 8 th - Friday Fireworks Saturday, August 9 th - Giveaway Night, Lunchbox Cooler Giveaway sponsored by Pizza Hut Wednesday, August 20 th – Military Appreciation Night Friday, August 22 nd - Friday Fireworks Saturday, August 23 rd - Country Night, Cowboy Hat Giveaway sponsored by Country View Western Store Sunday, August 24 th – Fan Appreciation Day The Bird Dawgs will also have weekly promotions throughout the season at their home games this year: Every Tuesday: Bark in the Park! Can you handle a whole season of Tuesdays being the ruff-est day of the week? We're paws-itive it's possible, and that's why we're unleashing Bark in the Park nights at Historic Grainger Stadium - EVERY Tuesday home game this season! Every Thursday: Thirsty Thursday! Warning: Our EIGHT Thursday home games at Historic Grainger Stadium may cause excessive cheering, spontaneous dancing, and a sudden urge to high-five strangers. Come for the Bird Dawgs, stay for the drinks (and also the Bird Dawgs)! Every Saturday: Giveaway Night! Come to a Bird Dawgs home Saturday game and leave with some swag! Every Saturday home game will have a special giveaway to the first fans into the ballpark, while supplies last! Every Sunday: Sunday FUNday & Kids Run the Bases presented by Davis Wholesale Tire Co. Who needs brunch when you can hang with the Bird Dawgs all season long? Come out to Historic Grainger Stadium for our inaugural 2025 season and join us for Sunday FUNday at every Bird Dawgs Sunday home game, where kids get to run wild (literally, they run the bases after the game) presented by Davis Wholesale Tire Co. - first pitch on Sunday's is at 1:30PM! Friday FIREWORKS! The Bird Dawgs are about to light up the sky over Historic Grainger Stadium like a bunch of crazy fireflies on steroids! We will be hosting FIVE Friday Fireworks night's throughout the inaugural 2025 season! You can purchase our special Friday Fireworks Ticket Package and reserve the same seat for all five games & post-game fireworks! Friday, May 9, 2025 (Opening Night) Friday, June 6, 2025 Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independence Day) Friday, August 8, 2025 Friday, August 22, 2025 Single-game tickets for the 2025 season are available through the Bird Dawgs website or on the Tixr ticketing platform. Tickets start at $10 per ticket for games on Sunday through Thursday and $14 per ticket for games on Friday & Saturday. The Bird Dawgs will kick off their inaugural season on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM first pitch. Additionally, the team has scheduled an exhibition game against Lenior Community College Lancers on Monday, May 5, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM.
