http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:01:55 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/24/mud-hens-squeeze-out-1-run-victory-at-worcester/stories/20260624121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/24/mud-hens-squeeze-out-1-run-victory-at-worcester/stories/20260624121#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:51:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/24/mud-hens-squeeze-out-1-run-victory-at-worcester/stories/20260624121 WORCESTER, Mass. — Corey Julks’ fifth-inning homer gave the Toledo Mud Hens the run they needed to push past the Worcester Red Sox 5-4 on Wednesday in the second game of their series at Polar Park. Toledo Muds Hens batter Corey Julks blasts a solo home run and celebrates with teammates against St. Paul in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on April 9 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/23/mud-hens-take-down-worcester-open-series/stories/20260623126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/23/mud-hens-take-down-worcester-open-series/stories/20260623126#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:46:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/23/mud-hens-take-down-worcester-open-series/stories/20260623126 WORCESTER, Mass. — Strong pitching and timely hitting helped the Toledo Mud Hens defeat the Worcester Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday to begin the six-game series. Toledo’s Brenan Hanifee pitches the ball during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens were able to salvage a series split against the Rochester Red Wings with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s finale. Toledo’s Tyler Gentry runs to third during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:53:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens fell to the Rochester Red Wings 14-1 on Saturday as an 11-run sixth inning by the hosts blew open what had been a close game. Toledo’s Max Anderson fields the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 10, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/19/slow-start-sinks-mud-hens-loss-red-wings/stories/20260619121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/19/slow-start-sinks-mud-hens-loss-red-wings/stories/20260619121#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:46:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/19/slow-start-sinks-mud-hens-loss-red-wings/stories/20260619121 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to overcome an early four-run deficit in Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Rochester Red Wings. Toledo’s Corey Julks drops his bat after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/18/mud-hens-blow-past-rochester-10-6-win/stories/20260618116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/18/mud-hens-blow-past-rochester-10-6-win/stories/20260618116#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:16:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/18/mud-hens-blow-past-rochester-10-6-win/stories/20260618116 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens caught fire in the latter innings to pull away for a 10-6 victory on the road over the Rochester Red Wings on Thursday in the third game of six-game series. Toledo’s Jace Jung eyes the ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In a back and forth battle, ultimately the host Rochester Red Wings rallied late for a 6-5 victory in 11 innings over the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday in the second game of the series. Toledo’s Matt Seelinger throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on June 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:21:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054 Corey Julks’ scouting report coming out of the University of Houston was clear. He punished left-handed pitching but struggled to make the same impact against right-handers. Toledo’s Corey Julks drops his bat after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:56:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens ended their five-game losing streak on Tuesday by taking down the Rochester Red Wings 2-1 in a series-opening victory. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field on May 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/14/toledo-mud-hens-9th-inning-rally-falls-short-5th-consecutive-loss-st-paul/stories/20260614119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/14/toledo-mud-hens-9th-inning-rally-falls-short-5th-consecutive-loss-st-paul/stories/20260614119#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:14:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/14/toledo-mud-hens-9th-inning-rally-falls-short-5th-consecutive-loss-st-paul/stories/20260614119 What nearly became a momentum-shifting comeback instead became the latest chapter of a difficult stretch for the Toledo Mud Hens. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato tags St. Paul's Tanner Schobel as Schobel slides into second base. Toledo’s Matt Seelinger throws a pitch. Toledo’s Trei Cruz eyes the ball while batting. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-st-paul-clinches-series-win/stories/20260613108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-st-paul-clinches-series-win/stories/20260613108#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:09:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-st-paul-clinches-series-win/stories/20260613108 The Toledo Mud Hens fell to the St. Paul Saints 6-1 at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, the team’s fourth consecutive loss and one that secured a series victory for the visitors. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson reaches second after he hits a double during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/time-with-one-baseballs-icons-gives-mud-hens-clark-valuable-experience/stories/20260612087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/time-with-one-baseballs-icons-gives-mud-hens-clark-valuable-experience/stories/20260612087#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/13/time-with-one-baseballs-icons-gives-mud-hens-clark-valuable-experience/stories/20260612087 Justin Verlander’s two rehab starts with the Mud Hens provided an opportunity for Max Clark, one of Detroit’s expected future franchise cornerstones, to share the stage with a no-doubt Hall of Famer who has filled that role, and then some. Toledo’s Max Clark celebrates a single during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander runs to the mound during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-fall-saints-offensive-showdown/stories/20260612105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-fall-saints-offensive-showdown/stories/20260612105#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:28:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-fall-saints-offensive-showdown/stories/20260612105 There was no shortage of offense in the Mud Hens’ 10-9 defeat to the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field on Friday, as both teams had plenty of big moments, but Toledo failed to keep pace. Toledo’s Max Anderson gives the thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/12/mud-hens-softball-day-inspires-young-girls-dream-big/stories/20260611086 For University of Oklahoma right fielder Ella Parker, watching more than 100 girls field ground balls and take swings at Fifth Third Field reminded her of her younger self — a girl with a glove, a dream, and a love for softball. The Toledo Mud Hens hosted their third annual softball day at Fifth Third Field, featuring a camp and panel led by University of Oklahoma softball player Ella Parker on June 10. Panelists at the Mud Hens Softball Day field questions from girls who attended the panel on June 10 at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. Oklahoma University softball player Ella Parker speaks to girls at the Mud Hens Softball Day on June 10 at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:10:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/11/late-home-run-pushes-st-paul-past-mud-hens/stories/20260611105 A ninth-inning run pushed the visiting St. Paul Saints over the Toledo Mud Hens 1-0 as both teams got solid pitching on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Gage Workman slides back to first as St. Paul’s Aaron Sabato jumps to make the catch during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:08:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/justin-verlander-draws-capacity-crowd-despite-toledo-mud-hens-loss-to-st-paul/stories/20260610111 A capacity crowd at Fifth Third Field saw three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander make his second rehab start with the Toledo Mud Hens. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws the ball during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. Toledo’s Max Clark hits the ball during a baseball game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. Thousands of baseball fans watch as Toledo plays St. Paul in a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/10/briggs-verlander-rocked-on-electric-night-in-toledo/stories/20260610115 The last time Justin Verlander pitched in Toledo, the dinosaur was the sideshow. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander sits in the dugout during Toledo's game against St. Paul at Fifth Third Field on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:16:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/09/mud-hens-open-homestand-with-big-win-over-st-paul/stories/20260609115 The Toledo Mud Hens began their homestand against the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday with a convincing 12-4 victory at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Jace Jung hits the ball during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/mud-hens-earn-series-win-splitting-doubleheader-vs-iowa/stories/20260606109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/mud-hens-earn-series-win-splitting-doubleheader-vs-iowa/stories/20260606109#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:01:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/mud-hens-earn-series-win-splitting-doubleheader-vs-iowa/stories/20260606109 DES MOINES — The Toledo Mud Hens cliched a series victory against the Iowa Cubs by splitting a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping the opener 7-5 and winning the second game 8-1. Toledo’s Gage Workman hits a triple during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo May 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/gentry-mud-hens/stories/20260606079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/gentry-mud-hens/stories/20260606079#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:31:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/06/gentry-mud-hens/stories/20260606079 After being released from the Kansas City Royals farm system, current Mud Hens outfielder Tyler Gentry was in search of a new organization for the first time in his six-year professional baseball career this past offseason. Toledo’s Tyler Gentry runs to third during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. Toledo’s Tyler Gentry catches a ball in the outfield during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Memphis Redbirds at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 6.