http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:13:24 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:53:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/30/early-advantage-powers-columbus-mud-hens/stories/20260730107 COLUMBUS — The Toledo Mud Hens outhit the host Columbus Clippers but could not pay it off on the scoreboard, falling 9-5 in the third game of the series on Thursday. Toledo’s Jace Jung hits the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/29/mud-hens-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-clippers/stories/20260729124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/29/mud-hens-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-clippers/stories/20260729124#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:50:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/29/mud-hens-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-clippers/stories/20260729124 COLUMBUS — The Toledo Mud Hens nearly overcame a nine-run deficit but ultimately fell to the Columbus Clippers 9-7 on Wednesday. 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 May 24 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/28/mud-hens-open-road-trip-loss-columbus/stories/20260728122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/28/mud-hens-open-road-trip-loss-columbus/stories/20260728122#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:11:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/28/mud-hens-open-road-trip-loss-columbus/stories/20260728122 COLUMBUS — The Toledo Mud Hens fell into an early hole on Tuesday and never recovered, opening a road trip against the Columbus Clippers with a 6-4 loss that ended a four-game winning streak. Toledo’s Corey Julks eyes the ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/27/with-productive-mlb-debut-mud-hens-valencia-continues-power-surge/stories/20260727061 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/27/with-productive-mlb-debut-mud-hens-valencia-continues-power-surge/stories/20260727061#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:24:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/27/with-productive-mlb-debut-mud-hens-valencia-continues-power-surge/stories/20260727061 Eduardo Valencia’s development into the Mud Hens’ premier home run threat helped him earn his first chance in the major leagues before returning to Toledo, and with proven power numbers at both levels, the 26-year-old is continuing to flourish within the organization. Eduardo Valencia at-bat. Toledo’s Eduardo Valencia, right, tags out Memphis’ Brody Moore at home during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Memphis Redbirds at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/26/consistent-offense-lifts-mud-hens-over-bats-series-finale/stories/20260726117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/26/consistent-offense-lifts-mud-hens-over-bats-series-finale/stories/20260726117#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:22:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/26/consistent-offense-lifts-mud-hens-over-bats-series-finale/stories/20260726117 A sixth-run eighth inning lifted the Mud Hens past the Bats, 10-2, as an Eduardo Valencia grand slam and Tyler Gentry two-run blast, along with four one-run frames, helped Toledo win its fifth contest against Louisville in the finale of a six-game set. Toledo’s Trei Cruz makes contact with the ball. Toledo’s Lael Lockhart throws a pitch. Detroit’s Javier Báez runs to third. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/25/perez-baez-help-mud-hens-clinch-series-9-4-win-over-bats/stories/20260725111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/25/perez-baez-help-mud-hens-clinch-series-9-4-win-over-bats/stories/20260725111#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:42:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/25/perez-baez-help-mud-hens-clinch-series-9-4-win-over-bats/stories/20260725111 A go-ahead grand slam by Carlos Perez and a three-double night by Javier Baez helped the Toledo Mud Hens defeat the Louisville Bats 9-4 on Saturday and clinch a series victory at Fifth Third Field. Max Clark runs into third base during a game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-files-longest-start-season/stories/20260724100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-files-longest-start-season/stories/20260724100#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:48:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-files-longest-start-season/stories/20260724100 Starting pitcher Dylan File produced the Toledo Mud Hens longest outing of the season, as big hits from Jace Jung and Tyler Gentry supported his efforts, helping the team power past the Louisville Bats 7-2 in a home win on Friday. Dylan File throws a pitch. Right fielder Tyler Gentry runs to third base. Third baseman Jace Jung runs to first base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-offense-goes-off-late-in-13-3-victory-over-louisville/stories/20260723115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-offense-goes-off-late-in-13-3-victory-over-louisville/stories/20260723115#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:23:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/24/mud-hens-offense-goes-off-late-in-13-3-victory-over-louisville/stories/20260723115 The Toledo Mud Hens turned a back and forth game early on into a lopsided win, pounding the Louisville Bats 13-3 on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson hits a foul ball during an International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/22/mud-hens-stifled-bats-blowout-loss/stories/20260722131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/22/mud-hens-stifled-bats-blowout-loss/stories/20260722131#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:49:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/22/mud-hens-stifled-bats-blowout-loss/stories/20260722131 The Toledo Mud Hens couldn’t get much of anything going on Wednesday in a 9-0 loss to the Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field. Gage Workman steals third base after throwing error by the Iowa Cubs' pitcher during a game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:57:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099 A pair of runs in the first inning, along with three runs in the eighth, helped the Mud Hens take the series opener against the Louisville Bats on Tuesday, 5-1, as a fast start on Max Clark’s leadoff home run and additional run support from a Bennett Lee triple in the eighth provided the Max Clark, center fielder for the Toledo Mud Hens, runs the bases after an inning-opening home run. Bennett Lee, catcher for the Toledo Mud Hens, shatters his bat. Gage Workman, shortstop for the Toledo Mud Hens, slides into second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:27:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Gwinnett Stripers 6-5 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sunday. Toledo’s Max Clark catches the ball end the top of the first inning. Toledo’s Jace Jung follows through on his swing. Toledo’s Corey Julks swings. Toledo’s Trei Cruz catches a ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Trei Cruz swings at the ball. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson, left, tries but fails to pick off Gwinnett’s Ha-Seong Kim at first. Toledo’s Corey Julks celebrates a single. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch. Toledo’s Max Clark hits a foul ball. Toledo’s Brett Callahan swings. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120 For six innings, the Toledo Mud Hens’ dugout was as quiet as their bats. They had been outscored 18-3 in the series at that point and were 3-for-16 with runners in scoring position against the Gwinnett Stripers, who swept both games of a doubleheader Saturday. Facing a four-run deficit in Toledo’s Jace Jung follows through on his swing. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/mud-hens-offense-cant-get-going-loss-gwinnett/stories/20260718107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/mud-hens-offense-cant-get-going-loss-gwinnett/stories/20260718107#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:00:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/mud-hens-offense-cant-get-going-loss-gwinnett/stories/20260718107 The Gwinnett Stripers continued to tack on runs throughout the game as they pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Toledo Mud Hens in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Max Clark makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/briggs-mud-hens-smoke-delay-forgivable-gaffigan-show-shameless/stories/20260718098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/briggs-mud-hens-smoke-delay-forgivable-gaffigan-show-shameless/stories/20260718098#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:57:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/18/briggs-mud-hens-smoke-delay-forgivable-gaffigan-show-shameless/stories/20260718098 On Friday night, the Mud Hens announced their game against Gwinnett had been postponed just minutes before first pitch because of the poor air quality. And, naturally, the reaction was fast and furious.  Why now?  Why after fans had already paid for parking, bought hot dogs and cold Graham Hill, 13, covers his face with his shirt while waiting for the International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Gwinnett Stripers to begin at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/17/mud-hens-game-postponed-wildfire-smoke/stories/20260717113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/17/mud-hens-game-postponed-wildfire-smoke/stories/20260717113#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:25:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/17/mud-hens-game-postponed-wildfire-smoke/stories/20260717113 The Toledo Mud Hens became the latest baseball team to postpone its Friday night contest because of poor air quality conditions caused by Canadian wildfires. Major League Baseball and the Mud Hens (44-48 overall, 10-8 second half) cited dangerous conditions for players and fans, instead Smoke blankets Fifth Third Field before the International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Gwinnett Stripers is postponed because of air quality conditions July 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/15/5-standout-mud-hens-performers-as-season-reaches-mlb-all-star-break/stories/20260715077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/15/5-standout-mud-hens-performers-as-season-reaches-mlb-all-star-break/stories/20260715077#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:25:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/15/5-standout-mud-hens-performers-as-season-reaches-mlb-all-star-break/stories/20260715077 With the MLB season reaching its All-Star break, professional baseball’s best-earned recognition for their standout performances so far. At the Triple-A level, Toledo also had some notable individual campaigns. The Mud Hens (44-48 overall, 10-8 second half) are in the hunt for the Gage Workman steals third base after throwing error by the Iowa Cubs' pitcher during a game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 5. Toledo’s Max Anderson fields the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8. Toledo’s Max Clark, right, celebrates with teammate Eduardo Valencia after scoring a run 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/2026/07/12/indianapolis-blanks-toledo-to-claim-series-win-in-finale/stories/20260712118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/12/indianapolis-blanks-toledo-to-claim-series-win-in-finale/stories/20260712118#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:29:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/12/indianapolis-blanks-toledo-to-claim-series-win-in-finale/stories/20260712118 INDIANAPOLIS — The Toledo Mud Hens were only able to muster a hit and a walk in a 5-0 loss to the Indianapolis Indians as the hosts claimed a series victory in Sunday’s finale. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/11/mud-hens-hold-off-indians-4-3-win/stories/20260711117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/11/mud-hens-hold-off-indians-4-3-win/stories/20260711117#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:38:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/11/mud-hens-hold-off-indians-4-3-win/stories/20260711117 INDIANAPOLIS — The Toledo Mud Hens stopped their two-game skid, erasing an early deficit to hang on for a 4-3 victory over the Indianapolis Indians on Saturday. Dylan File pitches for the Toledo Mud Hens during game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on June 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:29:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099 INDIANAPOLIS — An eighth-inning home run helped the Indianapolis Indians regain a three-run lead and secure a 6-3 win over the visiting Toledo Mud Hens on Friday at Victory Field. Max Anderson runs through third base during a Toledo Mud Hens game against the Iowa Cubs on June 30 at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:53:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117 INDIANAPOLIS — Host Indianapolis took advantage of a lack of command by Mud Hens reliever Tanner Rainey in the ninth, as Jesus Castillo’s leadoff walk later came around to score on a wild pitch to help the Indians earn a 6-5 walkoff win Thursday at Victory Field. Toledo’s Brett Callahan eyes he ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo July 1.