Category: Minor League Insider

Worcester Red Sox Looking For First Win Against Tough Columbus Clippers Pen

By Tiffany Williams - Worcester Red Sox have now lost six of their first eleven games to start the season. Four of those losses have come against the Columbus Clippers, and on Saturday they’ll meet again when they play game five of this six-game homestand. If anyone has been paying attention to this series, it’s … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Looking For First Win Against Tough Columbus Clippers Pen

Worcester Red Sox Looking For A Win Friday Night With James Paxton

By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester Red Sox, who have now lost five straight, will host the Columbus Clippers for game four of their six-game series Friday night with first pitch at Polar Park in the Canal District scheduled for 6:45PM.  Veteran James Paxton will be the starter for the WooSox Friday night. Paxton, who … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Looking For A Win Friday Night With James Paxton

Worcester Red Sox Wrapping Up 5-Game Series Against Buffalo With Sunday Doubleheader

By Tiffany Williams - On Sunday afternoon the Worcester Red Sox will wrap up their five-game series against the Buffalo Bisons at Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo. With two wins on Friday and the third win against the Bisons on Saturday, Worcester has already won the series and look for their first series sweep of … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Wrapping Up 5-Game Series Against Buffalo With Sunday Doubleheader

Worcester Red Sox Shutdown Buffalo Bison In 13-4 Win

By Tiffany Williams - After three games postponed in Buffalo, The Worcester Red Sox finally got to play some baseball on Friday, playing a doubleheader and winning game one 3-1, and game two 9-5. Coming into Saturday afternoon’s game against Buffalo, the Worcester Red Sox were 4-1 but with their 13-3 win, they improved to … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Shutdown Buffalo Bison In 13-4 Win

Double-A New England – 4/7/23

By Stephen Ur - New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7, Altoona Curve 2It was all Fisher Cats in the second game against Altoona, scoring the first five runs in the first four innings. Zach Britton scored on Damiano Palmegiani single in the top of the third, then drove in Kekai Rios on a single in the … Continue reading Double-A New England – 4/7/23

New England Double-A Baseball Recap 4/6/23

By Stephen Ur Portland Sea Dogs 7, Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 Philip Sikes and Tyler McDonough homered in the third and fourth inning respectively and the Sea Dogs built a 4-0 lead. It was 7-1 in the seventh inning when Matt Rudick hit a grand slam to close the gap to 7-5. The Rumble Ponies … Continue reading New England Double-A Baseball Recap 4/6/23

Hartford Yard Goats Home Opener Against Bowie Baysox

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday night in downtown Hartford, Connecticut the Yard Goats kickoff their 2023 season with RHP Case Williams making his first start of the season, his second career start with the Yard Goats, and his first career Opening Day start. Williams, who is listed by MLB.com as the Rockies #25 Prospect, in … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goats Home Opener Against Bowie Baysox

WooSox, Mass Pirates, and Bruins Own The Ws Sunday

By Tiffany Williams - Sunday afternoon at Polar Park in Worcester, the WooSox hosted the Syracuse Mets for game three of this weekend home opener series. The series coming into this afternoon's game was split 1-1, but the WooSox defeating Syracuse 8-1, will own this series 2-1. WooSox got their first run of the game … Continue reading WooSox, Mass Pirates, and Bruins Own The Ws Sunday

Worcester Red Sox Fall To Syracuse Mets, 16-6

By Tiffany Williams - After winning their third consecutive season opener 11-2, in their first of three meetings this weekend on Friday night against the Syracuse Mets, the Worcester Red Sox were looking to for a second win against Syracuse Saturday night but instead Worcester fell to Syracuse in a 16-6 loss.  Brett Baty opened … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Fall To Syracuse Mets, 16-6

Worcester Red Sox Open 2023 with 11-2 Win Over Syracuse Mets

By Stephen Ur - The Worcester Red Sox opened their 2023 season against the Syracuse Mets at Polar Park in Worcester, MA on Saturday night. Pitcher Whitlock took the mound for the WooSox. Syracuse got on the board first in when Carlos Cortes scored on a double hit by Francisco Alvarez in the top of … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Open 2023 with 11-2 Win Over Syracuse Mets

Polar Park-ing Options for 2023 Season

(NEWS DESK) With Opening Day at Polar Park set for tomorrow, Friday, March 31, the Worcester Red Sox today announced improved parking options for fans at Polar Park. The parking fees at the nearby Madison Street Lot, just west of Southbridge Street on the southwest corner, will drop from $15 in 2022 to $10 in … Continue reading Polar Park-ing Options for 2023 Season

WooSox To Honor North High On Opening Day

By DJ Harding - The Worcester Red Sox will honor the history-making North High School boys’ basketball state champions with the Ceremonial First Pitch on Opening Day, this Friday, March 31.  The Polar Bears made history becoming the first Worcester Public School team to win a D-1 State Championship. This happened on March 19th when … Continue reading WooSox To Honor North High On Opening Day

“Ryan Fitzgerald Bobblehead Day,” Presented By Agnelli Law, Will Be Saturday, September 16

By Jamai Ofori - Ryan Fitzgerald, who has fastly become the face of the Worcester Red Sox, will have his own bobblehead day. The WooSox confirmed Friday “Ryan Fitzgerald Bobblehead Day,” presented by Agnelli Law, will take place Saturday, September 16.   "The bobblehead, a highlight of Fan Appreciation Week, will depict Fitzgerald’s Father’s Day home … Continue reading “Ryan Fitzgerald Bobblehead Day,” Presented By Agnelli Law, Will Be Saturday, September 16

WooSox Foundation Brings Equipment To Elm Park Community School

By DJ Harding  On Valentines Day the Worcester Red Sox Will commemorate the first anniversary of the creation of the Tyler’s Teammates program  The initiative provides equipment and registration to local youngsters who may not otherwise have the money to do so in organized sports Staff members will help children sign up for Little League … Continue reading WooSox Foundation Brings Equipment To Elm Park Community School

Hartford Yard Goats to Host College Baseball Games at Dunkin Donuts Park

By Stephen Ur -  The Hartford Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, have announced that Dunkin Donuts Park, where the Yard Goats play their home games in Hartford, CT, will play host to a handful of college baseball games this Spring. "We are excited to welcome college baseball back to Dunkin Park," … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goats to Host College Baseball Games at Dunkin Donuts Park

WooSox and Juniper Outreach Foundation Addressing Food Insecurity At Elm Park Community School

By Tiffany Williams - On Tuesday, the WooSox were at Elm Park Community School in Worcester, Massachusetts to stock a food pantry that they helped create this past September in collaboration with the Juniper Outreach Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps combat food insecurity in Worcester Public Schools.   Juniper’s Executive Director, Julie McDonald and Joe … Continue reading WooSox and Juniper Outreach Foundation Addressing Food Insecurity At Elm Park Community School

Hartford Yard Goats Announce 2023 Theme Nights

By Tiffany Williams - There’s nothing like fun Spring and Summer nights at the ballpark, and with Minor League Baseball in Hartford set to kickoff in just 56 days, the Hartford Yard Goats this week announced their 2023 promotional schedule for home games at Dunkin’ Park. In addition to fans being treated to Post-Game Fireworks … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goats Announce 2023 Theme Nights

Boston Red Sox “Truck Day”, An Annual Boston Tradition

By Tiffany Williams - The Boston Red Sox "Truck Day" has become an annual tradition of the Red Sox since 2003. 20,400 baseballs, 1,100 bats, 400 pairs of socks, 20 cases of bubble gum, and yep, 60 cases of sunflower seeds are just some of the equipment and supplies loaded onto the 53-foot truck. New … Continue reading Boston Red Sox “Truck Day”, An Annual Boston Tradition

WooSox Single Game Tickets For 2023 Season To Go On Sale March 6

By Tiffany Williams - Late Friday afternoon the Worcester Red Sox announced "Single game tickets for the remainder of the 2023 season will go on sale March 6 with a pre-sale starting March 1 for fans who, during the month of February, buy tickets for Opening Day and April & May." Fans can purchase tickets … Continue reading WooSox Single Game Tickets For 2023 Season To Go On Sale March 6

WooSox to Present Second Annual Valentine’s Dinner at Polar Park

By DJ Harding The Worcester Red Sox will be holding their second annual Valentine’s Dinner at Polar Park. This event will take place on Saturday, February 11th, which is the weekend before Valentine’s Day. There will be live music in the DCU club at 6 and dinner, which includes Surf & Turf, glass of wine, … Continue reading WooSox to Present Second Annual Valentine’s Dinner at Polar Park

Buck O’Neil Exhibit Heading To Worcester Public Library

By DJ Harding - In honor of black history month The WooSox Foundation, Worcester Public Library, and United Way of Central Massachusetts have collaborated to bring Worcester its first-ever Negro Leagues Baseball Museum exhibit. The Ribbon Cutting takes place Wednesday, February 1, at 4 p.m., and features Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, City Manager Eric Batista, … Continue reading Buck O’Neil Exhibit Heading To Worcester Public Library

WooSox Announce Coaching Staff For 2023, And The Return Of Chad Tracy As Manager

(WooSox) The Worcester Red Sox and Boston Red Sox are pleased to announce that Chad Tracy will return for his second season as WooSox manager for the 2023 season.  Additionally, the clubs announced today that hitting coach Rich Gedman, pitching coach Paul Abbott, bench coach Jose David Flores, assistant hitting coach Mike Montville, and development coach Brendan Connolly will all resume their roles on … Continue reading WooSox Announce Coaching Staff For 2023, And The Return Of Chad Tracy As Manager

Hartford Yard Goats Announce Return of Entire Coaching Staff

By Tiffany Williams - Friday, the Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A Colorado Rockies) announced that the entire coaching staff from last season will be returning to Hartford in 2023.   Manager and Southington native Chris Denorfia will return for his third season as Yard Goats manager, and will again be joined by the coaches that helped guide … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goats Announce Return of Entire Coaching Staff

WooSox Infielder Ryan Fitzgerald and Hitting Coach Rich Gedman Spreading Holiday Cheer In Worcester

Photo Credit: Meghan Person By Tiffany Williams - In their off-season, Worcester Red Sox players and coaches are staying active off the ball field and in the community. On Monday and Tuesday WooSox Infielder Ryan Fitzgerald and Hitting Coach Rich Gedman are celebrating the holidays with the 2022 “WooSox Foundation Holiday Caravan” to spread some … Continue reading WooSox Infielder Ryan Fitzgerald and Hitting Coach Rich Gedman Spreading Holiday Cheer In Worcester

Worcester Red Sox Shortstop Jeter Downs Designated For Assignment

By Tiffany Williams - Worcester Red Sox Shortstop Jeter Downs has been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. Downs, who was traded to the Red Sox in 2020 along with Alex Verdugo and catcher Connor Wong in the trade for Mookie Betts, has been with Triple-A Worcester. He hit .193 with a .661 OPS … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Shortstop Jeter Downs Designated For Assignment

Inaugural “WooSox Foundation Honors” At Polar Park

By Tiffany Williams -  Saturday night in the Canal District in Worcester started with the annual Christmas tree lighting in Kelly Square, and then the Inaugural “WooSox Foundation Honors,” a gala at Polar Park.  The event featuring Red Sox Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione, recognized four local honorees in the fields of education, social justice, … Continue reading Inaugural “WooSox Foundation Honors” At Polar Park

Worcester Red Sox Announce New Fan Loyalty Program, “WooSox Rewards”

(Sports Desk) The Worcester Red Sox today announced the creation of WooSox Rewards, an all-new, all-encompassing, re-launched free fan loyalty program, presented by Window World, that allows fans to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes and unique experiences that can’t be bought anywhere else. All members of the club’s current various affinity programs—the … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Announce New Fan Loyalty Program, “WooSox Rewards”

Worcester Red Sox Launch Second Year Of Mentoring Program At Worcester School

By Tiffany Williams - Nationally, one in four public school children drop out before they finish high school. For African-American and Hispanic students, the challenge is more severe with the likelihood of graduating on time from high school only 65%. Many of these students don’t have access to positive role models, cannot envision a career, … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Launch Second Year Of Mentoring Program At Worcester School

Ryan Fitzgerald and Durbin Feltman 3 Day “WooSox Thank You Care-A-Van.”

By Tiffany Williams - Two days after wrapping up their 2022 season on the road against the Rochester Red Wings, Ryan Fitzgerald and Durbin Feltman of the Worcester Red Sox kicked off a three day "WooSox Thank You Care-A-Van." “We want to express our sincere gratitude to our players Ryan Fitzgerald and Durbin Feltman for … Continue reading Ryan Fitzgerald and Durbin Feltman 3 Day “WooSox Thank You Care-A-Van.”

Worcester Red Sox Fall 9-5 In Final Home Game Against Syracuse Mets

By Tiffany Williams - In their final home game of the 2022 season at Polar Park, the Worcester Red Sox who are the winners of game one and game five in this six-game series with the Syracuse Mets, who who won the middle three of this series and Sunday 9-5. This game got started with … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Fall 9-5 In Final Home Game Against Syracuse Mets

Worcester Red Sox Get 5-7 Walk-Off Win Against The Syracuse Mets

By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester Red Sox were back in action Saturday with 7,814 fans enjoying game five of this six-game series with the Syracuse Mets. In the eleventh inning Worcester got a walk-off 5-7 win. This was the first game at Polar Park all season that went longer than ten innings.  This game … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Get 5-7 Walk-Off Win Against The Syracuse Mets

Worcester Red Sox Drop Game 4 Against The Syracuse Mets With A 5-4 Loss

By Tiffany Williams - Friday night at Polar Park, one last Friday night in downtown Worcester for the WooSox for their 2022 season and what a way to do it by playing the Syracuse Mets in front of 8,193 fans. Unfortunately the Worcester Red Sox did not get the win in this one and will … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Drop Game 4 Against The Syracuse Mets With A 5-4 Loss

WooSox Ready To Host Syracuse Mets To Kick Off Final Weekend Home Series With Nathan Eovaldi

Worcester Red Sox, Friday night will host the Syracuse Mets for game four of their final six-game homestand of the 2022 season at 6:45 pm. Friday night is also the final Friday UniBank Fireworks of the 2022 season.  Before Friday night’s game, Jarren Duran and Jeter Downs from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m will be in … Continue reading WooSox Ready To Host Syracuse Mets To Kick Off Final Weekend Home Series With Nathan Eovaldi

Worcester Red Sox Drop Second Game With Syracuse Mets 4-2

By Tiffany Williams - Kicking off the Fall with some baseball, 5,857 fans came out to Polar Park Thursday night as the Worcester Red Sox had their third meeting this week with the Syracuse Mets. The WooSox went 32-34 this Spring (April 5 – June 19), were 40-36 during the Summer (June 21 – September … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Drop Second Game With Syracuse Mets 4-2

Worcester Red Sox Drop Game Two Against The Syracuse Mets 5-0

By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester Red Sox continued their six-game homestand Wednesday night against the Syracuse Mets at Polar Park and with 7,004 fans at Wednesday night’s game, the WooSox hit 500,000 fans in the stands since opening day in their 2021 season at Polar Park. Victor Santos started for Worcester Wednesday night and … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Drop Game Two Against The Syracuse Mets 5-0

Worcester Red Sox Win Game 1 Of Six-Game Homestand Against Syracuse Mets 3-2

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night the Worcester Red Sox were back home at Polar Park to kick off their final homestand of the 2022 season. The Worcester Red Sox with a 3-2 win Tuesday night are now 72-69 on the season and have won three of their last nine games. The first three innings … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Win Game 1 Of Six-Game Homestand Against Syracuse Mets 3-2

Worcester Red Sox “Fan Appreciation Week”

(From The WooSox) Single game tickets for each of the final six Worcester Red Sox home games in 2022 are currently on sale at WooSox.com, by phone at (508) 500-8888, or at the Polar Park Ticket Office, 100 Madison Street.  Fan/player interaction, special deals, and gifts for fans are among the highlights during the upcoming … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox “Fan Appreciation Week”

Worcester Red Sox End Final Six-Game Series Against The RailRiders With A 3-2 Win

By Tiffany Williams -  On Sunday the Worcester Red Sox wrapped up their final road trip to Moosic, PA for the 2022 season with a 3-2 win against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA-New York Yankees). Going into this game, Worcester needed this win to stay above .500 on the year. Ronald Guzman opened this game up … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox End Final Six-Game Series Against The RailRiders With A 3-2 Win

Hartford Yard Goats Get A 7-0 Shutout Win Against The Rumble Ponies

By Tiffany Williams -  The Hartford Yard Goats on Saturday defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-0. Daniel Montano got this ballgame rolling at the top of the first with a single to help get Isaac Collins over the plate and make it a 1-0 ballgame.  Top of the fourth Aaro Schunk hit a single to … Continue reading Hartford Yard Goats Get A 7-0 Shutout Win Against The Rumble Ponies