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May 9, 2026 - PEARL, MS - The Gateway Grizzlies dropped the rubber game of their season-opening series in Mississippi on Saturday night by a score of 9-4 at Trustmark Park after the Mud Monsters scored five runs in the bottom of the third inning on four walks and four hits.
Gateway gave the ball to returning right-hander Jake Burcham (0-1) to start the series-deciding contest, and he promptly mowed down the potent top of Mississippi's order. The second frame is when Burcham's struggles began, as a two-run knock by Andrew Semo with two ... Full Story
May 8, 2026 - PEARL, MS - The Gateway Grizzlies fell behind early in the middle game of their series against the Mississippi Mud Monsters, but tallied five unanswered runs in the middle frames, then warded off the home team down the stretch for a 6-5 victory at Trustmark Park on Friday night.
Mississippi ambushed Grizzlies starter Blake Peyton in his pro debut for two runs in the bottom of the first inning, taking an early 2-0 advantage. Peyton, however, would bear down for the rest of his four innings, working around traffic on the ba... Full Story
May 7, 2026 - PEARL, MISS. - The Gateway Grizzlies were unable to get their bats going on Thursday night at Trustmark Park, dropping a 5-2 decision against the Mississippi Mud Monsters in their season opener.
Ben Harris (0-1) worked around a leadoff walk in the first inning to keep the game 0-0, and almost did so in the third as well, but with two outs and the bases empty after a double-play, Brayland Skinner singled, went to second on a pickoff error by Harris, and scored on a Kyle Booker RBI single to make it 1-0 Mississippi. Travis ... Full Story
April 21, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - With the official start of Spring Training just days away, the Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Julio Ortiz along with catchers Otto Jones and Abe Valdez, continuing to round out their roster.
Ortiz joins the club after three seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Flashing a high-octane fastball in the mid- to high-90s, he struck out 69 batters in just 39 2/3 innings while allowing only 34 total hits across 28 appearances in 2025 at class A-Advanced Vancouver. He... Full Story
The Gateway Grizzlies are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Sauget, Illinois, they are a member of the Frontier League.
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Grizzlies Drop Series Finale in Mississippi
May 9, 2026 - PEARL, MS - The Gateway Grizzlies dropped the rubber game of their season-opening series in Mississippi on Saturday night by a score of 9-4 at Trustmark Park after the Mud Monsters scored five runs in the bottom of the third inning on four walks and four hits.
Gateway gave the ball to returning right-hander Jake Burcham (0-1) to start the series-deciding contest, and he promptly mowed down the potent top of Mississippi's order. The second frame is when Burcham's struggles began, as a two-run knock by Andrew Semo with two ... Full StoryMore Gateway Grizzlies stories below
Grizzlies Come Back, Notch First Win of 2026
May 8, 2026 - PEARL, MS - The Gateway Grizzlies fell behind early in the middle game of their series against the Mississippi Mud Monsters, but tallied five unanswered runs in the middle frames, then warded off the home team down the stretch for a 6-5 victory at Trustmark Park on Friday night.
Mississippi ambushed Grizzlies starter Blake Peyton in his pro debut for two runs in the bottom of the first inning, taking an early 2-0 advantage. Peyton, however, would bear down for the rest of his four innings, working around traffic on the ba... Full StoryGrizzlies' Offense Stifled at Mississippi
May 7, 2026 - PEARL, MISS. - The Gateway Grizzlies were unable to get their bats going on Thursday night at Trustmark Park, dropping a 5-2 decision against the Mississippi Mud Monsters in their season opener.
Ben Harris (0-1) worked around a leadoff walk in the first inning to keep the game 0-0, and almost did so in the third as well, but with two outs and the bases empty after a double-play, Brayland Skinner singled, went to second on a pickoff error by Harris, and scored on a Kyle Booker RBI single to make it 1-0 Mississippi. Travis ... Full StoryGrizzlies Sign Julio Ortiz, Otto Jones, Abe Valdez for 2026
April 21, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - With the official start of Spring Training just days away, the Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed right-handed pitcher Julio Ortiz along with catchers Otto Jones and Abe Valdez, continuing to round out their roster.
Ortiz joins the club after three seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Flashing a high-octane fastball in the mid- to high-90s, he struck out 69 batters in just 39 2/3 innings while allowing only 34 total hits across 28 appearances in 2025 at class A-Advanced Vancouver. He... Full StoryGateway Grizzlies News
- Grizzlies Drop Series Finale in Mississippi - May 9, 2026
- Grizzlies Come Back, Notch First Win of 2026 - May 8, 2026
- Grizzlies' Offense Stifled at Mississippi - May 7, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Julio Ortiz, Otto Jones, Abe Valdez for 2026 - April 21, 2026
- Grizzlies Add Alec Sparks in Trade - April 13, 2026
- Jose Alvarez Re-Signs with Grizzlies - April 9, 2026
- Sam Gardner Returns to Grizzlies - March 31, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Pitchers Garrett Harker, Andrew Ronne - March 23, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Luis Jerez, Yanquiel Sanchez - March 19, 2026
- Grizzlies Ink Peyton Carr, Albert Rivas for 2026 - March 18, 2026
- Claudio Galva Re-Signs with Grizzlies - February 23, 2026
- Cade Parker, Damone Hale Join Grizzlies - February 19, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Ty Good, Blake Peyton - February 9, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Bryson Horne for 2026 - February 5, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Mitchell Sanford - February 4, 2026
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League: Frontier LeagueHome: Sauget, Illinois
Class: Independent
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| Tue., May 12 | Joliet at Gateway | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sat., May 9 | L | Gateway 4 at Mississippi 9 | Final |
| Fri., May 8 | W | Gateway 6 at Mississippi 5 | Final |
| Thu., May 7 | L | Gateway 2 at Mississippi 5 | Final |
| Fri., Sep 12 | L | Schaumburg 4 at Gateway 2 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Wed., Sep 10 | L | Gateway 0 at Schaumburg 9 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
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Gateway Grizzlies Headlines
- See photos from Mississippi Mud Monsters' last home game of the season - FL Jackson Clarion-Ledger (August 29)
- Blowout win sends Schaumburg Boomers back to top of West Division standings - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 22)
- Schaumburg Boomers rally but fall short against Gateway - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 21)
- Boomers edged by Gateway - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 20)
- Crushers drop 9-5 decision to Gateway; division lead remains at one - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 15)
- Crushers rout Gateway, 13-1, maintain one-game lead in division - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 14)
- Crushers outslugged at Gateway, 13-6 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 13)
- Boomers snap Gateway's winning streak - FL Chicago Daily Herald (July 21)
- Big inning sinks Schaumburg Boomers at Gateway - FL Chicago Daily Herald (July 20)
- Schaumburg Boomers win streak ends at 9 in return from break - FL Chicago Daily Herald (July 19)
- Watkins, Quinn hit home runs to pace Crushers past Gateway, 3-2 - FL Lorain Morning Journal (July 7)
- Crushers drop 7-5 decision at Gateway - FL Lorain Morning Journal (July 6)
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