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Woodpeckers Launch 2024 Season Bunker’s Buddies Program 

December 1, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers were excited to share an exclusive unveiling of the brand-new Bunker’s Buddies program on Black Friday, November 24th with the participants of a social media waitlist. The kid’s club program features four new levels and is available today to the public, for registration. Marketing

Alpha Jones Named Carolina League, Single-A Groundskeeper of the Year

November 28, 2023

Fayetteville, NC - Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday that Fayetteville’s Alpha Jones has been named the Carolina League and Single-A Groundskeeper of the Year. The award winners across Minor League Baseball were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2023 season. “We are

Trey Dombroski Named MLB Pipeline's Astros Pitching Prospect of the Year

October 16, 2023

Woodpeckers left-handed pitcher Trey Dombroski earned recognition over the weekend from MLB.com and MLB Pipeline as the Houston Astros Pitching Prospect of the Year following a stellar 2023 season in Fayetteville. During his first professional season, Dombroski topped the Carolina League in strikeouts (148 in 119 innings), strikeout rate (11.2

Woodpeckers in the MLB Postseason

October 7, 2023

RHP J.P. France - Houston Astros 2019 Fayetteville Woodpeckers pitcher JP France established himself as a key piece within the Houston Astros starting rotation as a rookie in 2023. France helped stabilize the rotation which lost Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr. for the season due to injury, pitching to

Zach Cole, Jose Fleury and Tyler Guilfoil Named Carolina League All-Stars

September 20, 2023

Fayetteville, NC - Minor League Baseball has announced Carolina League All-Star teams following the conclusion of the 2023 season and three Woodpeckers have been named to the south division squad. Outfield Zach Cole, RHP Jose Fleury and RHP Tyler Guilfoil represent Fayetteville following strong campaigns with the Woodpeckers. Cole was

Third Annual ‘Fayetteville Holiday Lights’ Returning to Segra Stadium

September 12, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will host the third annual Fayetteville Holiday Lights for 16 nights at Segra Stadium. The event will take place December 8-23, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Fayetteville Holiday Lights welcomes guests to admire tens of thousands of holiday lights around Segra

Woodpeckers Take Two From RiverDogs in Season Finale 

September 10, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (60-72) played 15 innings of baseball in Sunday’s regular season finale after Saturday night’s game against the Charleston RiverDogs was suspended due to weather. Fayetteville closed the season strong, winning both games and securing its first 60-win season since 2019. GAME 1 Brayden Taylor

Woodpeckers Pull Off Two Comebacks in Win Over RiverDogs 

September 8, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – In front of the largest crowd of the season at Segra Stadium, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (58-72, 28-36 2nd Half) erased a pair of one-run deficits before grabbing the winning run in the eighth inning to defeat the Charleston RiverDogs (66-64, 39-23 2nd Half) 5-4 on Friday night.

Ferreras Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Eighth to Give Woodpeckers Thrilling Win

September 7, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – With his team down a run and with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth Thursday night at Segra Stadium, Astros 2023 20th round pick Pascanel Ferreras picked the perfect time for his first professional home run. Ferreras ripped an 0-1 fastball over everything in

Taylor Strikes Out 11 in Loss to RiverDogs 

September 6, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (56-72, 26-36 2nd Half) never recovered after falling behind early in a 4-2 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs (66-61, 39-22 2nd Half) on Wednesday night at Segra Stadium. Multiple scoring chances fell short with the Woodpeckers going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The

Fisher’s Ten Total Bases Power 3-2 Win Over Charleston 

September 5, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (56-71, 26-35 2nd Half) kicked off the final homestand of the season with a power display, homering three times to prop up a 3-2 win over the Charleston Riverdogs (66-60, 38-22 2nd Half) Tuesday night at Segra Stadium. Leadoff hitter Cam Fisher had a

Matthews Records Three-Hit Game as Woodpeckers Win Road Finale 

September 4, 2023

Kannapolis, NC – Houston Astros first round pick Brice Matthews tallied three hits and reached base four times Sunday night at Atrium Health Ballpark as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (55-71, 25-35) took down the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (64-61, 29-31), 7-3. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Woodpeckers and

Woodpeckers Split Doubleheader in Kannapolis

August 31, 2023

Kannapolis, NC – After a rain out on Wednesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (54-69, 24-33) played a pair of seven-inning games against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (62-60, 27-30) on Thursday. Fayetteville took home the opener with a 3-2 extra innings victory before Kannapolis responded with a

Fayetteville Woodpeckers Donate Ticket Proceeds on September 6 for Maui Fire Relief

August 30, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Following the recent catastrophic fires in Maui, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers have created a ticket link for the game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, through which $5 of each ticket sold will be donated to Aloha United Way’s Maui Relief Fund. Maui Fire Relief Ticket Link: Aloha United Way

Dombroski Sets Record, Tosses Four Scoreless Innings in Woodpeckers Shutout of Ballers

August 30, 2023

Kannapolis, NC – History was made Tuesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark as Trey Dombroski broke the Fayetteville Woodpeckers single season strikeout record, passing Shawn Dubin with his first strikeout of the night in the sixth inning. The lefthander went on to throw four scoreless frames and help the Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers’ Third Annual ‘Strike Out Suicide Night’ September 5

August 29, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will kick off the last homestand of 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 5, with the third annual Strike Out Suicide Night, with the goal of bringing resources to fans and promoting mental health awareness. Gates will open at 6:05 p.m. and the game will begin

Woodpeckers Lefty Trey Dombroski Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week 

August 28, 2023

Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, announced Monday that left-handed pitcher Trey Dombroski has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on August 27th, 2023. This is the first league award for Dombroski and the first Fayetteville pitcher

Baez's Three-Run Bomb Lands Fayetteville Fifth Road Win in Kinston

August 27, 2023

Kinston, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (52-68, 22-32 2nd Half) never looked back after Luis Baez slugged a go-ahead three-run home run in the top of the third inning on Sunday afternoon to top the Down East Wood Ducks (62-53, 25-29 2nd Half) 3-2 at Grainger Stadium. The win was

Espinosa Fans Career-High Ten as Woodpeckers Defeat Down East

August 26, 2023

Kinston, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (51-68, 21-32) got a spectacular outing out of their starting pitcher Carlos Espinosa Saturday night at Grainger Stadium. Espinosa (W, 4-3) went a season-long five and two-thirds innings on the hill and struck out a career-high ten batters to lead Fayetteville to a 7-1

Loftin’s Dash Home in Ninth Seals Fayetteville’s Third Straight Win

August 24, 2023

Kinston, NC – For the second straight night at Grainger Stadium, the game came down to the legs of Jackson Loftin. With the game tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth Thursday night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers single season stolen base record holder reached on an error, forced a bad

Dombroski Ties Dubin, Woodpeckers Tie Franchise Record 21 Strikeouts in Extra Innings Victory

August 23, 2023

Kinston, NC – It was a historic night in more ways than one on Wednesday at Grainger Stadium. Trey Dombroski tied Shawn Dubin’s single-season strikeout record in dominant fashion and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (49-67, 19-31) tied a franchise record with 21 strikeouts as they beat the Down East Wood Ducks

Fisher’s Big Day, Urias’s Pitching Dominance Powers Woodpeckers to Win

August 22, 2023

Kinston, NC – Cam Fisher had a three-hit ballgame, including a go-ahead eighth inning RBI single on Tuesday night at Grainger Stadium as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (48-67, 18-31) took down the Down East Wood Ducks (61-49, 24-25), 6-3. The victory halted a five-game losing streak for the Woodpeckers. Things got

5th Annual Pecktoberfest Returns to Segra Stadium on September 30

August 21, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers annual beer festival, ‘Pecktoberfest,’ returns to Segra Stadium for the fifth year on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Over 20 breweries with over 40 different cold beers to sample are confirmed for the event, as well as a live music

Matthews and Baez Hit Homers Before Lead Slips to Lynchburg 

August 19, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (47-66, 17-30 2nd Half) got a pair of homers from their two top prospects on Saturday night before losing a 4-1 lead to the Lynchburg Hillcats (57-55, 26-21 2nd Half) in the seventh inning and falling 6-4 at Segra Stadium. Brice Matthews slugged the

Costly Eighth Inning Saddles Woodpeckers With 3-1 Loss 

August 18, 2023

Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (47-65, 17-29 2nd Half) battled in a 1-1 tie game before allowing two runs in the top of the eighth that saddled them with a 3-1 loss to the Lynchburg Hillcats (56-55, 25-21 2nd Half) on Friday night at Segra Stadium. Jose Fleury was