Baseball >> Affiliated Minor League Baseball >> MLBDL >> Trenton Thunder

The Trenton Thunder are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Trenton, New Jersey, they are a member of the Major League Baseball Draft League.

Trenton Thunder Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

April 7, 2026 - Trenton, N.J. - The Managing Partners and shareholders of the Trenton Thunder announced today that they have agreed to sell the club to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates professional baseball teams across North America. The Thunder will continue to compete in the MLB Draft League, a six-team league featuring a split-season amateur-professional format, and remain guided by their existing front office staff, led by President Jeff Hurley and General Manager Jon Bodnar. Founded in 1994, t... Full Story

Trenton Thunder Announce 2026 Coaching & Field Staff

April 2, 2026 - (Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are pleased to announce their coaching staff for the 2026 season in the MLB Draft League under second-year manager Shawn Chacon. The 2006 Thunder alum returns for his fifth season coaching in Trenton and welcomes a pair of new coaches to his staff this summer. During his three prior seasons as pitching coach for the Thunder, Chacon helped produce 17 pitchers who earned MLB Draft selections. In 2025, Shawn saw 10 of his players selected in the draft (Mi... Full Story

Three-Time Defending Champ Geoffrey Esper Returns to Annual Trenton Thunder World-Famous Case's Pork Roll-Eating Championship

September 10, 2025 - (Trenton, NJ) -- Following a narrow victory in 2024 of a quarter of a sandwich, Geoffrey Esper, three-time Case's Pork Roll-Eating Champion of the World, will return to Trenton, NJ, to compete against other top-ranked eaters from around the nation, seeking his third consecutive title at the ninth-annual World Famous Case's Pork Roll-Eating Championship at the home of the Trenton Thunder. The competition will take place at 2:30pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Trenton Thunder Ballpark -- 1 Thunder Rd., Trenton, NJ. Th... Full Story

RiverFest 2025 Offers Wide Array of Case's Pork Roll Dishes

September 8, 2025 - (Trenton, NJ) -- The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, are excited to announce that River Fest will return to Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday, September 13th from 11-4PM. The fun-filled and action-packed day will feature a variety of craft beer selections, live music, lawn games, a Case's Pork Roll culinary extravaganza, and the ninth annual World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship at 2:30 PM. Food Items In addition to your ballpark favorites, new Case's Pork Roll food items making their ... Full Story

• Trenton Thunder Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner - April 7, 2026
  
• Trenton Thunder Announce 2026 Coaching & Field Staff - April 2, 2026
  
• Three-Time Defending Champ Geoffrey Esper Returns to Annual Trenton Thunder World-Famous Case's Pork Roll-Eating Championship - September 10, 2025
  
• RiverFest 2025 Offers Wide Array of Case's Pork Roll Dishes - September 8, 2025
  
• Fall Craft Beers Roll into RiverFest 2025 - September 8, 2025
  
• Thunder Win Fifth Straight in Final Home Game of 2025 - August 31, 2025
  
• Sold out Crowd on Hand as Thunder Win Fourth Straight - August 30, 2025
  
• Thunder Split with Crosscutters, Fall in Series Finale - August 23, 2025
  
• Victory Secured on Final Pork Roll Friday of 2025 - August 22, 2025
  
• Thunder Offense Erupts to Secure Series Win vs Keys - August 22, 2025
  
• Goldens Even Series with Keys, Snap Four Game Skid - August 20, 2025
  
• Thunder Fall to Keys in Series Opener - August 19, 2025
  
• Trenton Thunder's Grand Slam We Care Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients - August 18, 2025
  
• Thunder Bats Stay Hot, Win Fourth Straight over Crosscutters - August 14, 2025
  
• Game Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather - August 13, 2025
  
• All Today's News

Trenton Thunder celebrate the 2019 Eastern League Championship
Team Photo Gallery
League: Major League Baseball Draft League
Home: Trenton, New Jersey
Class: Amateur
Website: Trenton Thunder site
Schedule: Full Trenton Thunder Schedule
Statistics: Full Trenton Thunder Statistics

Wed., Sep 3	L	Trenton 6 at Frederick 7	Final
Tue., Sep 2	L	Trenton 3 at Frederick 9	Final
Mon., Sep 1	T	Trenton 4 at Frederick 4 (Fre wins SD)	Final
Sun., Aug 31	W	State College 3 at Trenton 7	Final
Sat., Aug 30	T	State College 5 at Trenton 5	Final
Fri., Aug 29	W	Trenton 8 at Frederick 5	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Trenton Thunder Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Trenton Thunder:

• Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL) - Lakewood, New Jersey
  
• Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey Jackals (FL) - Paterson, New Jersey
  
• New Jersey Titans (NAHL) - Middletown, New Jersey
  
• New York Cosmos (USL1) - Paterson, New Jersey
  
• New York Sirens (PWHL) - Newark, New Jersey
  
• NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL) - Harrison, New Jersey
  
• Philadelphia Union (MLS) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Union II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Waterdogs (PLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Wings (NLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Red Bull New York (MLS) - Harrison, New Jersey
  
• Red Bull New York II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Harrison, New Jersey
  
• Somerset Patriots (EL) - Bridgewater, New Jersey
  
• Staten Island FerryHawks (AtL) - Staten Island, New York
  
• Lehigh Valley (MASL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• North Jersey Pro Soccer (GSL) - Paterson, New Jersey
  
• Philadelphia (WNBA) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Trenton Ironhawks (ECHL) - Trenton, New Jersey
  

• The Trenton Thunder have a new owner. What does that mean for the capital city's baseball team? - MLBDL Trentonian (April 8)
  
• Trenton Thunder acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings - MLBDL Trentonian (April 7)
  
• Trenton Thunder set for ownership change in latest push to get back to affiliated ball - MLBDL Trentonian (April 7)
  
• Construction on Phase 2 of Trenton Thunder Ballpark renovation underway as team excited to showcase upgrades - MLBDL Trentonian (January 14)
  
• Thunder wrap up home slate with 5th straight win - MLBDL Trentonian (August 31)
  
• Second phase of Trenton Thunder Ballpark renovations to begin in offseason - MLBDL Trentonian (August 25)
  
• Trenton Thunder hosting Capital City Day, will feature Isles youth programs - MLBDL Trentonian (August 21)
  
• Williamsport Crosscutters fall to Trenton on the road - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 15)
  
• Success with Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League is latest stop on Connor Maryniak's interesting career path - MLBDL Trentonian (August 14)
  
• Former Thunder groundskeeper Nicole Sherry inducted into Trenton Baseball Hall of Fame - MLBDL Trentonian (August 3)
  
• Jackson Tucker gets 4 hits, Thunder top Black Bears - MLBDL Trentonian (July 30)
  
• Scrappers stay strong at home with win over Trenton - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (July 28)
  
• All Today's Trenton Thunder Headlines