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May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed outfielder Robert Chayka to the active roster, in a series of roster moves made Tuesday in advance of the season beginning on Friday in Crestwood.
Chayka is set to return to the Wild Things after playing with the club in 2023 and 2024, before a late-season trade sent him to the Windy City ThunderBolts in exchange for RHP Hunter DuPuy, who is currently on Washington's inactive list with an injury. Chayka was in camp with the Gateway Grizzlies this spring before hitti... Full Story
April 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things selected two pitchers, one righty and one lefty, in today's Frontier League Draft, which was hosted by the Windy City ThunderBolts. The team picked righty Nick McClanahan in the first round with the final overall pick of the 18-pick round. The club then grabbed left hander Jake Carroll in the second round.
McClanahan, a Union, Kentucky native, pitched for two different independent clubs in 2024. He worked 15 games for the Rocky Mountain Vibes in the Pioneer League and totaled 1... Full Story
April 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - After another successful Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game in 2024, the Wild Things, The Heyward House, Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward and The Coury Firm have teamed up for the fifth installment of the game, coming Monday, July 14 to EQT Park. The 5th Annual Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game, presented by The Coury Firm, will benefit The Heyward House: the Cameron Heyward Foundation.
This year, it's Monday Night Celebrity Softball!
"The event has become a great annual tradition for f... Full Story
April 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - Prior to the start of what was the final season on manager Tom Vaeth's contract, the Wild Things and the skipper have agreed to terms on an extension that tacks on two seasons to the end of his deal, which was a new contract for the 2022 season. Vaeth will enter his fifth season as field manager in 2025 and the new deal ties him to the club through the 2027 season.
This job is the first pro managerial job for Vaeth, who has also managed in the California Winter League for several years and on an interim ... Full Story
The Washington Wild Things are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Washington, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the Frontier League.
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Wild Things Sign OF Robert Chayka for Return, Among Series of Moves
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed outfielder Robert Chayka to the active roster, in a series of roster moves made Tuesday in advance of the season beginning on Friday in Crestwood.
Chayka is set to return to the Wild Things after playing with the club in 2023 and 2024, before a late-season trade sent him to the Windy City ThunderBolts in exchange for RHP Hunter DuPuy, who is currently on Washington's inactive list with an injury. Chayka was in camp with the Gateway Grizzlies this spring before hitti... Full StoryMore Washington Wild Things stories below
Wild Things Select Two Pitchers in FL Draft
April 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things selected two pitchers, one righty and one lefty, in today's Frontier League Draft, which was hosted by the Windy City ThunderBolts. The team picked righty Nick McClanahan in the first round with the final overall pick of the 18-pick round. The club then grabbed left hander Jake Carroll in the second round.
McClanahan, a Union, Kentucky native, pitched for two different independent clubs in 2024. He worked 15 games for the Rocky Mountain Vibes in the Pioneer League and totaled 1... Full Story5th Annual Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game Set for July 14, 2025
April 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - After another successful Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game in 2024, the Wild Things, The Heyward House, Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward and The Coury Firm have teamed up for the fifth installment of the game, coming Monday, July 14 to EQT Park. The 5th Annual Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game, presented by The Coury Firm, will benefit The Heyward House: the Cameron Heyward Foundation.
This year, it's Monday Night Celebrity Softball!
"The event has become a great annual tradition for f... Full StoryManager Tom Vaeth's Contract Extended Through 2027 Season
April 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, Pa. - Prior to the start of what was the final season on manager Tom Vaeth's contract, the Wild Things and the skipper have agreed to terms on an extension that tacks on two seasons to the end of his deal, which was a new contract for the 2022 season. Vaeth will enter his fifth season as field manager in 2025 and the new deal ties him to the club through the 2027 season.
This job is the first pro managerial job for Vaeth, who has also managed in the California Winter League for several years and on an interim ... Full StoryWashington Wild Things News
- Wild Things Sign OF Robert Chayka for Return, Among Series of Moves - May 6, 2025
- Wild Things Select Two Pitchers in FL Draft - April 23, 2025
- 5th Annual Three Rivers Celebrity Softball Game Set for July 14, 2025 - April 22, 2025
- Manager Tom Vaeth's Contract Extended Through 2027 Season - April 17, 2025
- Wild Things Add Former Marlins Farmhand Brett Roberts - April 16, 2025
- Wild Things Sign Former 6th Rounder, OF Jake DeLeo - April 15, 2025
- Wild Things Sign IF Jarrett Burney from CWL, Reinhardt University - April 14, 2025
- Washington Whiskey Runners Roster Announced for Céad Míle Fáilte Matchup - April 14, 2025
- Wild Things Set for Two Free Admission Exhibition Games - April 11, 2025
- Wild Things Sign RHP Jackson Hicks; HTN Early Bird Info - April 9, 2025
- Wild Things Bring Back RHP Jordan DiValerio, Who Made 12 Quality Starts in 2024 - April 8, 2025
- Wild Things Sign RHP Ivan Oviedo - April 7, 2025
- Frontier League, HomeTeam Network Announce Multi-Year Streaming Partnership - April 2, 2025
- Tyler Wehrle Newest Addition to Wild Things Pitching Staff - April 1, 2025
- Wild Things Sign OF Kadon Morton, Former Braves Farmhand - March 27, 2025
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League: Frontier LeagueHome: Washington, Pennsylvania
Class: Independent
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| Sat., Sep 14 | L | Washington 6 at Quebec 7 (Champ. Gm. 4) | Final |
| Fri., Sep 13 | L | Washington 6 at Quebec 8 (Champ. Gm. 3) | Final |
| Wed., Sep 11 | L | Quebec 11 at Washington 6 (Champ. Gm. 2) | Final |
| Tue., Sep 10 | W | Quebec 2 at Washington 5 (Champ. Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sat., Sep 7 | W | Lake Erie 0 at Washington 10 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Sep 5 | W | Washington 2 at Lake Erie 0 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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Washington Wild Things Headlines
- Wild take 2 pitchers in Frontier League draft - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (April 24)
- Wild Things sign former Georgia Tech outfielder - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (April 16)
- Wild Things add to roster - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (April 15)
- Wild Things sign former 2nd-round draft pick - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (March 28)
- Wild Things add another former Black Bear - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (March 13)
- Wild Things add right-handed pitcher - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (January 24)
- New pitching coach brings experience to Wild Things - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (January 11)
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