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The Bowling Green Hot Rods are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, they are a member of the South Atlantic League.

Hot Rods Host Annual Fanfest on March 14

February 27, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods have announced the annual Fanfest at Bowling Green Ballpark on March 14 from 10:00 AM to Noon CT. All fans are invited to collect or purchase season-ticket and mini-plan packages, along with sampling new concession items, shop for new merchandise, or enter a special giveaway for the first time in 2026. With the season fast approaching, just 35 days until Opening Day, don't miss out on seeing your Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2026. Along with purchasing season-ticket and mi... Full Story

Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18

February 23, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce the fourth annual Tequila and Tacos on April 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM CT to 4:00 PM CT at Bowling Green Ballpark. Tickets will go on sale today, February 19, for patrons 21 years and older. Come join the fiesta and enjoy local craft vendors, samples, regional cervezas, local food, and much more. Secure your spot by choosing one of three tiers of tickets to decide how you want to spend your party time. General Admission - $35 Tickets come wit... Full Story

Cronenworth, Lowe, McClanahan Inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame

February 23, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced that Jake Cronenworth, Brandon Lowe, and Shane McClanahan, have been inducted into the Hot Rods Hall of Fame. These players will join Matt Moore, Kevin Kiermaier, and Blake Snell, bringing the Hot Rods Hall of Fame total to six. Cronenworth, a seventh-round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, spent the 2016 season in Bowling Green. The Hot Rods became one of many award-winning stops in his quick rise through the MiLB. Dur... Full Story

Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18

February 19, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce the fourth annual Tequila and Tacos on April 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM CT to 4:00 PM CT at Bowling Green Ballpark. Tickets will go on sale today, February 19, for patrons 21 years and older. Come join the fiesta and enjoy local craft vendors, samples, regional cervezas, local food, and much more. Secure your spot by choosing one of three tiers of tickets to decide how you want to spend your party time. General Admission - $35 Tickets come wit... Full Story

• Hot Rods Host Annual Fanfest on March 14 - February 27, 2026
  
• Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18 - February 23, 2026
  
• Cronenworth, Lowe, McClanahan Inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - February 23, 2026
  
• Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18 - February 19, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Unveil New "White Squirrels" Alternate Identity - February 6, 2026
  
• 2026 Staff Revealed, Valenzuela Jr. Returns for Fourth Season - January 29, 2026
  
• Bowling Green Revamps Bootleggers for 10th Anniversary - January 22, 2026
  
• Bowling Green Announces 2026 Ballot for Hot Rods Hall of Fame - November 3, 2025
  
• 2018 MWL Champion Craig Albernaz Named Orioles Skipper - October 27, 2025
  
• Hot Rods Season Ends in Heartbreaking Extra-Innings Loss, 10-5 - September 11, 2025
  
• Hot Rods Game Notes South Atlantic League Divisional Round Game Two - September 11, 2025
  
• Offense Slows in Opener, Series Moves Back to Bowling Green - September 9, 2025
  
• Hot Rods Game Notes South Atlantic League Divisional Round Game One - September 9, 2025
  
• Hot Rods Close out Regular Season in 6-2 Win over Tourists - September 7, 2025
  
• Bowling Green Bats Fall Quiet in 8-0 Defeat to Asheville - September 6, 2025
  
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League: South Atlantic League
Home: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Class: High A
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Website: Bowling Green Hot Rods site
Schedule: Full Bowling Green Hot Rods Schedule Statistics: Full Bowling Green Hot Rods Statistics

Thu., Sep 11	L	Hub City 10 at Bowling Green 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (10)
Tue., Sep 9	L	Bowling Green 1 at Hub City 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Sep 7	W	Asheville 2 at Bowling Green 6	Final
Sat., Sep 6	L	Asheville 8 at Bowling Green 0	Final
Fri., Sep 5	W	Asheville 0 at Bowling Green 10	Final
Thu., Sep 4	W	Asheville 4 at Bowling Green 9	Final
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• Trio inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (February 23)
  
• Bowling Green Hot Rods honor rare animal with White Squirrels identity - SAL Sports Logos Net News (February 9)
  
• Hot Rods announce Valenzuela back as manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (January 29)
  
• Bowling Green Hot Rods celebrate 10 years of Bootleggers with anniversary logo - SAL Sports Logos Net News (January 25)
  
• Hot Rods announce 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (November 3)
  
• Ex-Hot Rods skipper Albernaz named Orioles' new manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (October 27)
  
• 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)
  
• Hot Rods beat Asheville 6-2 to close out regular season - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 8)
  
• Hot Rods take aim at another title - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 7)
  
• Hot Rods drop 8-0 decision to Tourists - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 7)
  
• Six-run inning, shutdown pitching lifts Hot Rods to 10-0 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 6)
  
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