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The Sussex County Miners are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Augusta, New Jersey, they are a member of the Frontier League.

Miners Retain Core Baseball Staff Ahead of Upcoming Season

December 22, 2025 - The Sussex County Miners have announced the return of their core baseball staff, re-signing Field Manager Chris Widger and Assistant Coach Simon Walters as the organization builds on recent on-field success and looks ahead to the upcoming season. Widger returns after guiding the Miners through one of the most successful stretches in franchise history. A former major-league catcher with 12 seasons of MLB experience, Widger played for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees, bringing a wealth of profe... Full Story

Miners to Honor America's 250th Anniversary with "Sons of Liberty" Alternate Identity

November 24, 2025 - The Sussex County Miners are proud to announce their 2026 alter ego-the Sons of Liberty-to commemorate the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary. In honor of the nation's semiquincentennial, the Miners will take the field as the Sons of Liberty on four Alter Ego nights during the 2026 season, paying tribute to the spirit of independence, unity, and rebellion that shaped America's founding. Saturday, May 9: Opening Weekend and Fireworks Night Friday, July 3: Fourth of July Weekend and New Jersey's Biggest and Bes... Full Story

Champions Way Sports Academy Welcomes Pat Pinkman as New General Manager and Lead Instructor

October 28, 2025 - The Sussex County Miners and Skylands Stadium are proud to write the next chapter in Champions Way Sports Academy's distinguished history with the appointment of Pat Pinkman as general manager and lead instructor. Pinkman, one of the region's most respected instructors and coaches, brings more than 20 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and guiding athletes to the collegiate and professional levels. His track record includes helping more than 250 players advance to college baseball and mentoring 15 athletes who went ... Full Story

Despite Late Rally, Miners' Season Ends in Wild Card Round Heartbreaker

September 9, 2025 - AUGUSTA, NJ - The Miners fell to the Tri-City ValleyCats, 4-3, in Game 2 of the Frontier League Playoffs Wild Card Round at Skylands Stadium. Sussex County has been eliminated from the playoffs while Tri-City advances to face the Québec Capitales in the Conference Finals. Tri-City jumped out to an early lead thanks to third baseman Ian Walters' two-run blast in the second inning. The ValleyCats stifled the Miners for much of the game, taking a 4-0 advantage into the eighth inning. In a bid to extend their season, ... Full Story

• Miners Retain Core Baseball Staff Ahead of Upcoming Season - December 22, 2025
  
• Miners to Honor America's 250th Anniversary with "Sons of Liberty" Alternate Identity - November 24, 2025
  
• Champions Way Sports Academy Welcomes Pat Pinkman as New General Manager and Lead Instructor - October 28, 2025
  
• Despite Late Rally, Miners' Season Ends in Wild Card Round Heartbreaker - September 9, 2025
  
• Hensey Brilliant But Miners Drop Game 1 - September 9, 2025
  
• Hensey Brilliant But Miners Drop Game 1 - September 4, 2025
  
• The Playoffs Are Here: Join Our Watch Party Tonight and Get Your Game 2 Tickets - September 3, 2025
  
• Miners Clinch First Division Title in Frontier League - August 28, 2025
  
• August 20 Game Postponed - August 20, 2025
  
• Pitching Struggles as Miners Lose Rubber Match - August 18, 2025
  
• Johnson, Smith, and Roby Shine as the Miners Rout Down East - August 17, 2025
  
• Free Youth Baseball Clinic this Saturday - August 13, 2025
  
• Detroit Tigers Purchase Contract of Pitcher Matt Stil - August 5, 2025
  
• Thornton Sets New Franchise Record in Strikeouts, Miners Win with Only One Run - August 3, 2025
  
• Miners' Offense Bounces Back After a Tough Game One - August 2, 2025
  
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League: Frontier League
Home: Augusta, New Jersey
Class: Independent
Website: Sussex County Miners site
Schedule: Full Sussex County Miners Schedule Statistics: Full Sussex County Miners Statistics

Fri., Sep 5	L	Tri-City 4 at Sussex County 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Sep 3	L	Sussex County 1 at Tri-City 5 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Aug 31	L	New York 4 at Sussex County 2	Final
Sat., Aug 30	L	New York 6 at Sussex County 2	Final
Fri., Aug 29	L	New York 4 at Sussex County 3	Final
Thu., Aug 28	L	Sussex County 11 at Quebec 12	Final
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• Bobby Jones, former Mets pitcher from NJ, named Jackals manager - FL Morristown Daily Record (November 21)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: Cats sweep Miners, host Quebec in Conference Finals starting Tuesday - FL Troy Record (September 6)
  
• Wilford Shuts Down Sussex County, ValleyCats take Game One of Wild Card Series - FL CBS6 (September 4)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: Connor Wilford dazzles in Tri-City ValleyCats Game 1 Wild Card win over Sussex County - FL Troy Record (September 4)
  
• Calarco makes his first pro homer count in Boomers' victory - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 14)
  
• Schaumburg Boomers set franchise record for home runs in a season - FL Chicago Daily Herald (August 13)
  
• ValleyCats Win Streak Snapped at Five in Loss to Miners - FL CBS6 (May 19)
  
• FRONTIER LEAGUE: Back-to-back jacks power Cats to fourth straight win - FL Troy Record (May 17)
  
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