Baseball >> Independent Minor League Baseball >> FL >> Gateway Grizzlies
February 5, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed infielder Bryson Horne, adding an experienced power bat to their lineup for the upcoming season.
Horne is coming off a five-season career in the Atlanta Braves organization that saw him advance as high as Double-A. He played a full season for the Mississippi Braves in 2024, hitting eight homers and 15 doubles while driving in 48 runs in 107 games.
The Blountstown, Florida native also displayed consistent power and production numbers throughout his time... Full Story
February 4, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed outfielder Mitchell Sanford as they continue to build their roster for the upcoming season.
Sanford comes to the Grizzlies following his pro debut last summer with the Milwaukee Milkmen in the American Association, where he hit a pair of home runs and drove in 16 in 28 games. Prior to that, he capped his long college career in the SEC at Ole Miss, where the Berwick, Louisiana native hit an impressive .317 with 17 home runs, 13 doubles, 13 stolen bases, an... Full Story
February 3, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that outfielder Victor Castillo has been re-signed for the 2026 season, bringing one of the best all-around outfielders in the Frontier League back to the club.
After showing promise as a rookie with the Grizzlies and then-New England Knockouts in 2024, Castillo delivered on that promise in a stellar campaign last summer where he batted .298 with 11 home runs, 65 RBIs, 18 doubles, 24 stolen bases, 107 hits, 77 runs scored, and a .405 on-base percentage, walking more than he st... Full Story
February 2, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that bench coach Alex Ferguson will return to the team in 2026 as they continue to fill manager Kyle Gaedele's staff for the upcoming season.
Ferguson will be entering his fifth season on staff with the Grizzlies overall. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he serves currently as the head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. Prior to being named head coach in 2022, he served as an assistant under former longtime Grizzlies pitching coach ... Full Story
The Gateway Grizzlies are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Sauget, Illinois, they are a member of the Frontier League.
Gateway Grizzlies News
Grizzlies Sign Bryson Horne for 2026
February 5, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed infielder Bryson Horne, adding an experienced power bat to their lineup for the upcoming season.
Horne is coming off a five-season career in the Atlanta Braves organization that saw him advance as high as Double-A. He played a full season for the Mississippi Braves in 2024, hitting eight homers and 15 doubles while driving in 48 runs in 107 games.
The Blountstown, Florida native also displayed consistent power and production numbers throughout his time... Full StoryMore Gateway Grizzlies stories below
Grizzlies Sign Mitchell Sanford
February 4, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that they have signed outfielder Mitchell Sanford as they continue to build their roster for the upcoming season.
Sanford comes to the Grizzlies following his pro debut last summer with the Milwaukee Milkmen in the American Association, where he hit a pair of home runs and drove in 16 in 28 games. Prior to that, he capped his long college career in the SEC at Ole Miss, where the Berwick, Louisiana native hit an impressive .317 with 17 home runs, 13 doubles, 13 stolen bases, an... Full StoryVictor Castillo Returns to Grizzlies
February 3, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that outfielder Victor Castillo has been re-signed for the 2026 season, bringing one of the best all-around outfielders in the Frontier League back to the club.
After showing promise as a rookie with the Grizzlies and then-New England Knockouts in 2024, Castillo delivered on that promise in a stellar campaign last summer where he batted .298 with 11 home runs, 65 RBIs, 18 doubles, 24 stolen bases, 107 hits, 77 runs scored, and a .405 on-base percentage, walking more than he st... Full StoryAlex Ferguson Returns as Bench Coach
February 2, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies announce that bench coach Alex Ferguson will return to the team in 2026 as they continue to fill manager Kyle Gaedele's staff for the upcoming season.
Ferguson will be entering his fifth season on staff with the Grizzlies overall. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he serves currently as the head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. Prior to being named head coach in 2022, he served as an assistant under former longtime Grizzlies pitching coach ... Full StoryGateway Grizzlies News
- Grizzlies Sign Bryson Horne for 2026 - February 5, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Mitchell Sanford - February 4, 2026
- Victor Castillo Returns to Grizzlies - February 3, 2026
- Alex Ferguson Returns as Bench Coach - February 2, 2026
- Grizzlies Sign Jake Burcham, Sawyer Smith for 2026 - January 30, 2026
- Matt Hickey Comes Back to Grizzlies - January 29, 2026
- Cole Brannen Returns to Grizzlies - January 28, 2026
- Dale Thomas Re-Signs with Grizzlies - January 27, 2026
- D.J. Stewart Named Grizzlies' Hitting Coach - January 26, 2026
- Kyle Gaedele Named Grizzlies Manager - December 5, 2025
- Grizzlies Announce 2026 Schedule - October 6, 2025
- Grizzlies Eliminated in Playoff Classic by Boomers - September 12, 2025
- Grizzlies Smoked by Boomers in Game 2 - September 10, 2025
- Grizzlies Snowed Under in Game 1 of Midwest Finals - September 9, 2025
- Grizzlies to Host Midwest Conference Finals Next Weekend - September 6, 2025
- All Today's News
In Focus

Gateway Grizzlies' Carson Cupo
Team Photo Gallery
Gateway Grizzlies Minor League Baseball
League: Frontier LeagueHome: Sauget, Illinois
Class: Independent
Website: Gateway Grizzlies site
Schedule: Full Gateway Grizzlies Schedule Statistics: Full Gateway Grizzlies Statistics
Gateway Grizzlies Scoreboard
| 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 |
| Tue., Sep 9 | L | Gateway 6 at Schaumburg 11 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Fri., Sep 5 | W | Gateway 9 at Washington 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Wed., Sep 3 | W | Washington 5 at Gateway 6 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Aug 31 | L | Evansville 12 at Gateway 4 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Gateway Grizzlies Schedule and Results | |||
Nearby Teams
- St. Louis Ambush (MASL) - St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) - St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis City SC (MLS) - St. Louis, Missouri
- St. Louis City SC 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - St. Louis, Missouri
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)
- All Today's Gateway Grizzlies Headlines
