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The Gateway Grizzlies are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Sauget, Illinois, they are a member of the Frontier League.

Grizzlies Bring Back Leoni De La Cruz

April 7, 2025 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed left-handed pitcher Leoni De La Cruz, with the flamethrower returning to the club after a stellar 2024 campaign to further bolster a strong pitching staff. De La Cruz initially started last season with the Evansville Otters, but struggled over his first 14 appearances. He was then traded to the Tri-City ValleyCats on June 25, but immediately placed on waivers by his new club. The Grizzlies claimed the southpaw from the Dominican Republic, and he immedi... Full Story

Grizzlies Add Francis Peguero to Pitching Staff

April 3, 2025 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Francis Peguero for the upcoming 2025 season, adding another highly experienced arm to their core of pitchers with Spring Training under one month away. Originally from the baseball hotbed of San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic, Peguero played two seasons in the Minnesota Twins organization, posting a 4.80 ERA in 34 appearances between Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul in 2023, amassing three saves and striking out 40 ... Full Story

Braggin' Rights 2025

March 14, 2025 - Braggin' Rights returns on March 25th! Get ready for an epic baseball showdown as powerhouse teams Mizzou and the University of Illinois face off. This highly anticipated game begins at 6:00pm, and gates open at 5:00pm. The stakes are high! Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable battle for bragging rights - secure your seats now for a night of intense rivalry and thrilling plays! Tickets start at just and $16 for field box. College students who show their ID at the box office window can redeem a $5 picni... Full Story

Grizzlies Sign Former MLB Pitcher Sam Coonrod

March 7, 2025 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod for the upcoming 2025 season, adding a seasoned veteran with significant Major League experience to their staff. He is the second player to have appeared in MLB to join the club in their history after Josh Lucas in 2023. Born in St. Louis and having grown up in Carrollton, Illinois approximately one hour north of Grizzlies Ballpark, the 32-year-old has appeared in parts of four MLB seasons with the New York Mets (2023), Ph... Full Story

• Grizzlies Bring Back Leoni De La Cruz - April 7, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Add Francis Peguero to Pitching Staff - April 3, 2025
  
• Braggin' Rights 2025 - March 14, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Sign Former MLB Pitcher Sam Coonrod - March 7, 2025
  
• Zan Rose, Jett Thielke Sign with Grizzlies - March 3, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Sign Tanner Garrison, Jonathan Largaespada - February 24, 2025
  
• Robert Chayka, Paxton Wallace Join Grizzlies - February 18, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Sign Local Product Mark Shallenberger - February 11, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Ink Donovan Burke, Sam Rochard for 2025 - February 4, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Sign Brayan De Paula, Elvis Jerez - January 28, 2025
  
• Tyler Cornett, Kaleb Hill Return to Grizzlies - January 21, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Bring Back Keegan Collett, Gage Vailes - January 17, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Bring Back Alec Whaley, Teague Conrad - January 15, 2025
  
• Dale Thomas, Tyler Shelnut Re-Sign with Grizzlies - January 13, 2025
  
• Grizzlies Bring Back Victor Castillo, Tate Wargo - January 10, 2025
  
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League: Frontier League
Home: Sauget, Illinois
Class: Independent
Website: Gateway Grizzlies site
Schedule: Full Gateway Grizzlies Schedule Statistics: Full Gateway Grizzlies Statistics

Tue., Sep 3	L	Lake Erie 10 at Gateway 8 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Sep 1	W	Florence 8 at Gateway 16	Final
Sat., Aug 31	W	Florence 10 at Gateway 11	Final
Fri., Aug 30	L	Florence 4 at Gateway 2	Final
Thu., Aug 29	L	Gateway 2 at Lake Erie 4	Final
Wed., Aug 28	L	Gateway 4 at Lake Erie 5	Final
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• Epic rally keeps Crushers' campaign alive, 10-8 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 4)
  
• One hit all Crushers need to beat Grizzlies, stay in playoff hunt - FL Chronicle-Telegram (August 30)
  
• Byrd Jr.'s triple lifts Crushers, who remain a half-game out of playoff spot - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 30)
  
• Crushers rally to end skid, get huge win over Gateway - FL Chronicle-Telegram (August 29)
  
• Crushers win in walk-off, but remain half-game out of playoff spot - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 29)
  
• Crushers' woes continue with loss to Gateway - FL Chronicle-Telegram (August 28)
  
• Grizzlies halt Crushers, 6-4 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 28)
  
• Kuncl closes door on Grizzlies as Crushers win, 2-1 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 15)
  
• Crushers shut out at Gateway, 5-0 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 14)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers clipped by Gateway at home - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 4)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers surpass 2 million fans in loss to Gateway - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 3)
  
• Boomers rally comes up short - FL Chicago Daily Herald (July 29)
  
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