Rome Emperors Announce First Ever Design-A-Jersey Contest

November 21, 2024 - ROME, GA. - To promote the annual Back To School Night promotion, the Rome Emperors are calling on local students to submit their designs for a one-off Rome Emperors jersey. Students all across the Emperor fan base are encouraged to participate regardless of age or grade. Submissions are open until February 1st, 2025. Once submissions close, five finalist will be revealed and put up to a fan vote. The jersey design with the most votes will be what players wear during the Back To School Nig... Full Story

Rome Emperors Announce 'Bigger Than Baseball Campaign' for Southeastern Hurricane Relief

October 4, 2024 - ROME, GA. - With a unique connection to each state affected by Hurricane Helene, the Rome Emperors are launching their "Bigger Than Baseball" t-shirt fundraiser to aid in the relief effort. The t-shirt features silhouettes of the states affected by Helene on top of the words "Bigger Than Baseball." Despite having competitors in each of those states, the devastation caused by the late September storms have called for a pause on the competitive spirit that we exude season to season. Bigger T... Full Story

Rome Season Ends in SALDS Sweep

September 12, 2024 - ROME, GA. - The Rome Emperors season came to an end on Thursday night at the hands of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, as they sweep the South Atlantic League Division series. Atlanta's number seven overall prospect JR Ritchie would get the ball from Emperors skipper Cody Gabella with the season on the line, marking his third start as an Emperor, his second in Rome, and his first in the postseason. Ritchie would work a clean frame before running into early trouble in the top half of the second ... Full Story

Rome Emperors Drop SALDS Opener

September 10, 2024 - BOWLING GREEN, KY - Back in the playoffs for the first time since 2022, the Rome Emperors took the trip up Interstate 24 to the Bluegrass State for the opening game of the 2024 South Atlantic League Division Series. Blake Burkhalter would get the starting nod from manager Cody Gabella. Burkhalter's start on Tuesday night would be his second postseason start for the Rome franchise. Burkhalter would join an elite list alongside Max Fried, Michael Soroka, and Kolby Allard as the only Rome pitche... Full Story

• Rome Emperors Drop SALDS Opener - Rome Emperors (SAL) September 10
• Compton's 10 Hits, Two Homers Draws SAL Player of the Week Honors - Rome Emperors (SAL) September 9
• Frey, Farris Tag Team 'Hoppers in Series Finale - Rome Emperors (SAL) September 1
• Rome Rides Ritchie's Debut to Tight Win - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 31
• Maier Masterclass, Paolini Power Gives Rome Walk-off Win - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 30
• Burkhalter Shines But Rome Nearly No-Hit Thursday Night - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 29
• Rome Drops Extra Inning Contest for Sixth Straight Loss - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 28
• Emperors Fall Short in Tavarez's Return - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 27
• Emperors Sweep Twin-Bill, Set Sights on Final Stretch - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 18
• Emperors Win Suspended and Shortened Contest, Washed out in Game Two - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 17
• Emperors and Tourists Suspended in Second Inning - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 16
• Burkhalter Records Career High K's, Emperors Drop Thursday Tussle - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 15
• Zebo's Ninth Inning Double Fuels Walk-off Versus Tourists - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 14
• Kilpatrick, Grady Lead the Way in Series Opener - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 13
• Jhancarlos Lara Named SAL Pitcher of the Week After Greensboro Gem - Rome Emperors (SAL) August 12
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• Hot Rods oust Emperors to reach SAL championship series - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 13)
• Hot Rods 4, Emperors 1 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 13)
• Hot Rods edge Rome in playoff opener - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 11)
• SLIDE SHOW: Hot Rods win first game in playoff series against Rome - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 11)
• Hot Rods 3, Emperors 1 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 11)
• Rome GA comeback spoils Hickory NC baseball season finale - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 9)
• Hickory NC Crawdads outfielder delivers victory with homer - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 9)
• Rome hands Hickory NC Crawdads baseball third straight loss - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 6)
• Hot Rods to host Emperors in first round of SAL playoffs - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 5)
• Crawdads, bullpen falter as Rome GA burns Hickory NC for win - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 5)
• Braves phenom shuts down Crawdads - SAL Hickory Daily Record (September 4)
• Curet, Jones pace Hot Rods to 5-0 road win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 5)
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