Pitching Shines in Low-Scoring Loss to Iowa

September 19, 2025 - Des Moines, IA - The Toledo Mud Hens fell to the Iowa Cubs in the Friday finale of the regular season. In a game dominated by pitching and defense, the final score was 1-0. Toledo sent Jordan Balazovic to the mound to begin the game, entering with a 5-1 record and a 3.91 ERA. Iowa countered with Walker Powell, making his first start with the Cubs. The opening three frames were quiet. Toledo collected a single in the top of the first from Akil Baddoo and a Riley Unroe double in the third, b... Full Story

Mud Hens Win 10-4 in Dominant Ninth Inning Rally

September 19, 2025 - DES MOINES, IA - The Toledo Mud Hens pulled away in an initially close game against the Iowa Cubs to earn a 10-4 victory. The Mud Hens and Cubs played closely through eight innings, but the Hens' rally in the ninth sealed the deal. After suffering a groin injury in the Majors earlier this month, Kyle Finnegan made a rehab appearance with the Toledo Mud Hens. Finnegan would face just three batters, before being pulled from the game. The Detroit closer picked up a strikeout and topped out at 97... Full Story

Navigato Shines in Wednesday Afternoon Win in Iowa

September 17, 2025 - Des Moines, IA - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Iowa Cubs in Wednesday's afternoon matchup at Principal Park. The final score in a rain-shortened game after seven innings was 5-1. Toledo sent Lael Lockhart to the mound, entering with a 4-7 record and 5.56 ERA. Iowa countered with Connor Noland, who came in at 9-5 with a 3.89 ERA. The first inning was quiet, with both pitchers issuing two walks but keeping runs off the board. Toledo broke through in the second as Andrew Navigato went y... Full Story

Walleye, Steelheads Exchange Skaters in Trade

September 17, 2025 - TOLEDO, OH - Today, the Toledo Walleye acquired forward Denis Smirnov in a trade with the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for the ECHL rights of defenseman Matt Anderson. Smirnov, of Moscow, Russia, tallied 43 points (19G, 24A), 30 penalty minutes, and a +11 in 50 games with the Norfolk Admirals last season, followed by five points (3G, 2A) and six penalty minutes in 11 playoff games. The wing has spent the last three seasons with Norfolk. The 28-year-old has played in four ECHL seasons, tota... Full Story

• Walleye, Steelheads Exchange Skaters in Trade - Toledo Walleye (ECHL) September 17
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• Mud Hens Secures Win in Series Finale to Bats - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 14
• Unroe's Late Homer Not Enough as Hens Fall in Extras - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 13
• Anderson, Jung Club Four Hits In Friday Win Over Louisville - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 12
• Mud Hens Offense Erupts for 18 Hits in 11-4 Win - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 11
• Toledo Shut out by Louisville in Series Opener - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 9
• Toledo Unloads 16 Runs against Lehigh Valley in Series Finale - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 7
• Mud Hens Late Rally Falls Short to IronPigs. - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 6
• Toledo Splits Quasi-Doubleheader Against Lehigh Valley - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 5
• Mud Hens Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 3
• Strong Start Falls Short in Tuesday Loss to IronPigs - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) September 2
• Mud Hens Rally for Walk-Off Win over Saints - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) August 31
• Nido Powers Toledo to 13-1 Victory over St. Paul - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) August 30
• Pitching Staff Leads Toledo to 2-1 Win over St. Paul - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) August 29
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September 21	IL	Toledo at Iowa	2:08 p.m.
September 20	IL	Toledo 4 at Iowa 2	Bot 7th
September 19	IL	Toledo 0 at Iowa 1	Final
September 18	IL	Toledo 10 at Iowa 4	Final
September 17	IL	Toledo 5 at Iowa 1	Final (7)
September 16	IL	Toledo 8 at Iowa 4	Final
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• Tigers reinstate Kyle Finnegan from injured list; lefty optioned to Toledo - IL MLive (September 19)
• Walleye acquire forward Smirnov in exchanged for defenseman Anderson - ECHL Toledo Blade (September 18)
• Mud Hens extend slim postseason hopes another day with win at Iowa - IL Toledo Blade (September 17)
• Mud Hens infielder Anderson embracing chance to compete in Arizona Fall League - IL Toledo Blade (September 16)
• Mud Hens rally but fall in extra innings to Bats - IL Toledo Blade (September 14)
• Mud Hens’ bats go cold in series-opening shutout loss - IL Toledo Blade (September 10)
• Photo gallery: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville - IL Toledo Blade (September 10)
• Mud Hens outside looking in playoff picture entering final home series - IL Toledo Blade (September 8)
• Mistakes cost Mud Hens as road struggles continue - IL Toledo Blade (September 7)
• Walker Buehler struggles in IronPigs debut Saturday vs. Toledo - IL Allentown Morning Call (September 7)
• Valencia’s monster game helps Mud Hens earn split - IL Toledo Blade (September 6)
• Mud Hens game suspended in middle of big inning - IL Toledo Blade (September 5)
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