Savannah Bananas' Baseball League to Play Series at Fifth Third Park in 2026

October 28, 2025 - SPARTANBURG, S.C. - As the Spartanburgers prepare to honor baseball's storied history in Spartanburg during the 2026 season, the 'Burgers have broken new ground. For the first time ever, "Banana Ball" is coming to the Hub City. As announced by the Bananas during their City Selection Show, Fifth Third Park will host a series of the Banana Ball Championship League August 6-8. "The opportunity to bring Banana Ball to Spartanburg was a no-brainer," said Tyson Jeffers, General Manager of the Spart... Full Story

Rangers Announce 2025 Minor League Award Winners

September 18, 2025 - Arlington, Texas - The Texas Rangers today announced the organization's 2025 minor league award winners: Tom Grieve Player of the Year - INF Cody Freeman Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year - RHP David Davalillo Reliever of the Year - RHP Eric Loomis Defender of the Year - OF Yeremy Cabrera True Ranger Award - C/1B Cal Stark Freeman, 24, batted .336 (129-384) with 19 home runs, 25 doubles, 71 RBI, and a .931 OPS over 97 games this season for Triple-A Round Rock, ranking among Pacifi... Full Story

Four Spartanburgers Named South Atlantic League All-Stars

September 17, 2025 - SPARTANBURG, S.C. - After the conclusion of the South Atlantic League season, in which Hub City finished as runners-up to the Brooklyn Cyclones, Major League Baseball has named four Spartanburgers to the SAL All-Star Team. Four former Hub City players were honored: pitchers David Davalillo, Josh Trentadue and Eric Loomis, and outfielder Keith Jones II. The Spartanburgers are one of two High-A teams to have three pitchers honored (Vancouver Canadians - Toronto). Davalillo was one of the most d... Full Story

Spartanburgers Finish as Runners-Up in Inaugural Season

September 17, 2025 - SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Spartanburgers inaugural season finished on Tuesday with a 2-1 loss to the Brooklyn Cyclones. The Cyclones claimed their first South Atlantic League title with the win. Hub City finished its season the same way it started, in front of a raucous crowd at Fifth Third Park. Starters Dylan MacLean (L, 4-2) and Franklin Gomez each came out of the gates with two scoreless innings. Brooklyn's John Bay stroked a triple the other way to begin the third inning. With one out, Mar... Full Story

• Spartanburgers Finish as Runners-Up in Inaugural Season - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 17
• Cyclones Topple Spartanburgers to Begin SAL Championship Series - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 14
• Perich Blasts Two Home Runs, Felix Escapes Bases-Loaded Jam to Send Spartanburgers to SAL Championship - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 12
• Three Spartanburgers Selected to Arizona Fall League, Three Win Rangers' August MiLB Awards - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 10
• Spartanburgers Claim Game One over Bowling Green in Divisional Round - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 9
• Hub City Reaches Playoffs and Finishes Regular Season with Win - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 7
• Hub City Heads to Sunday with Playoff Hopes in Balance - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 6
• Emperors Burn 'Burgers with Big Inning, Win Game Four - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 5
• Rome Breaks Tie in the Ninth to Take Game Three - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 4
• Simeon's Six-Out Save Helps Hub City Survive Rome - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 3
• Rome Outduels Hub City Tuesday - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) September 2
• 'Burgers Best Asheville 4-2 in Series Finale - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) August 31
• Eighth Inning Rally Propels Asheville on Saturday - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) August 30
• Offense Ignites for Blowout Hub City Win - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) August 29
• Hub City Survives Ninth Inning Scare at Asheville - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL) August 28
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September 16	SAL	Brooklyn 2 at Hub City 1 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
September 14	SAL	Hub City 1 at Brooklyn 13 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
September 11	SAL	Hub City 10 at Bowling Green 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (10)
September 9	SAL	Bowling Green 1 at Hub City 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
September 7	SAL	Rome 1 at Hub City 6	Final
September 6	SAL	Rome 3 at Hub City 0	Final (7)
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• Mets' High-A Brooklyn affiliate wins South Atlantic League title - SAL New York Post (September 17)
• Hub City Spartanburgers baseball to host Brooklyn in SAL championship - SAL Spartanburg Herald-Journal (September 15)
• Hub City bounces Hot Rods with extra-inning win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 12)
• Hot Rods fall 1-0 to Hub City in playoff opener - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 10)
• Emperors won't make playoffs - SAL Rome News-Tribune (September 4)
• See the Drive, Hub City throwback uniforms to honor Negro Leagues - SAL Greenville News (August 25)
• Spartanburgers honor Negro Baseball League - SAL Spartanburg Herald-Journal (August 22)
• EMPERORS ROUNDUP: Rome wins twice before All-Star break - SAL Rome News-Tribune (July 15)
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