PENSACOLA, FL – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced on Tuesday a series of promotions and additions to their full-time front office staff. After five years in the organization, Tyler “TJ” Johnson has been promoted to assistant general manager. Born and raised in Pensacola before attending Troy University, TJ joined the

The Blue Wahoos on Saturday are having a yard sale at their ballyard. In a first-time event, dubbed “Thrift And Sip At Blue Wahoos Stadium,” there will be a variety of items dating from the first season in 2012 to the past season on display throughout the infield and playing

PENSACOLA, FL – Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the nine recipients of the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence, including the recognition of Pensacola Blue Wahoos catcher Joe Mack as one of the best defensive players in Minor League Baseball. The winners

An opportunity for the West Florida High boys soccer team to work as volunteer parking attendants at Blue Wahoos baseball games this past summer brought dividends. Taking part in a work-fund project, the team of 34 student-athletes worked 12 games and 205 volunteer hours, enabling them the ability to purchase

Pensacola High’s Jarmacuz Fountain was enveloped in celebration, as he reflected upon his star role in the second First City Bowl game, sponsored by Cox Mobile, at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The junior quarterback led the Tigers on a dramatic, 98-yard go-ahead TD drive, capped by Fountain’s 42 yard touchdown run

Miguel Rojas has distinction of being part of the Blue Wahoos’ player introductions on April 5, 2012 when Pensacola had its historic, inaugural opening night at the bayfront ballpark. Twelve years later, now in the twilight of his career, Rojas is trying to attain the rarest feat as part of

The Blue Wahoos are blending Halloween, football and fireworks into a unique night with their latest themed event on Friday at Blue Wahoos Stadium. It’s a combination centering around the second First City Bowl/Halloween Spectacular, presented by Cox Mobile, featuring Pensacola High against West Florida High with its kickoff at

The weather was spectacular. The ballpark was jam-packed. The crowd vibe was unique. Pensacola’s Chris Rembert helped make it even grander for the Auburn Tigers. Only five months past his high school graduation, the former Pensacola Catholic star had a memorable collegiate debut by collecting three hits, driving home four

The game itself was sold out two months ago in record time, but people can still enjoy a pregame experience before Saturday’s Auburn-Florida State special fall baseball event. The Blue Wahoos are hosting a fanfest style, free pregame party, beginning at 9 a.m. in the grass lawn area fronting Blue

Reggie Smith Sr. clutched the special award plaque, overcome with gratitude and pride. Every year the Soul Bowl has been staged, in part as a celebration of youth football and Pensacola’ two cross-town leagues that have thrived in competition, Smith has played a role. His turn in the spotlight occurred

From its origin decades ago on a community park field, the Soul Bowl has gone grand. It has transcended its place as a defining finish to a youth football season between two ultra-competitive leagues in Pensacola into something much bigger in scope. And the growth continues. “I think it seems

The special legacy Joe Espada and Carlos Mendoz carved 20 years ago as Pensacola Pelicans teammates has reached a new mantle. They are now part of Major League Baseball history. Espada, the Houston Astros manager and Mendoza with the New York Mets – once a double-play turning tandem and roommates

His players were scattered across the state, having sought shelter, when Brian Henry, head baseball coach at Tallahassee State College, sent a welcome message. Hurricane Helene had sideswiped Tallahassee on Sept. 25. There was no catastrophic damage as feared. The campus was intact and the baseball facilities were fine. Henry

The baseball coaches in the Panhandle Conference opted two years ago to avoid hefty travel costs to Lakeland and host their own junior college, fall showcase event, in closer proximity. It has found a home at Blue Wahoos Stadium. For the second year, the Panhandle Conference Baseball Sophomore Showcase will

Bubba Watson was a teen phenom in local junior golf circles, when he won the Northwest Florida-Fellowship of Christian Athletes High School Golf Tournament, during the event’s early years three decades ago. It provided a future glimpse that has seen Watson, who is part of the Blue Wahoos ownership team,

Pensacola, Fla. - A rain delay had passed and the skies were still threatening Sunday when the Blue Wahoos hurriedly unfurled a pregame banner thanking their fans. More than three hours later, after catching a break with weather, they treated the crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium to a 6-5, walk-off

Pensacola, Fla. - In both experience and performance, the Blue Wahoos made their final Saturday night of the season a memorable one. With another capacity crowd riveted to the final out, closer Dale Stanavich delivered an emphatic save – stranding runners on first and third with none out – to

Pensacola, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos missed on a playoff berth this season. But they now have continued an impressive feat. In a performance Friday that reminded of early summer success, complete with a near-capacity crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium filled with energy, along with quality pitching and a big

Pensacola, Fla. - After fringes of a hurricane interrupted this final homestand, the Blue Wahoos returned Thursday and were hit with a power surge. The Montgomery Biscuits blasted five home runs, including four by different players in the first game and a big first-inning blast in the nightcap, to sweep

Pensacola, Fla. - Wednesday's game between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Montgomery Biscuits has been postponed due to rain and the ongoing threat of Tropical Storm Francine. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, September 12. Two seven-inning games will be played, with game

Pensacola, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped the opener of their final series of the regular season on Tuesday night, falling 6-1 at the hands of the Montgomery Biscuits. After a pregame rain delay of one hour and 37 minutes, the Blue Wahoos kept the game in check before

Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (68-62) clinched a road series victory on Sunday with a 6-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (69-63). Sunday’s decision marked Pensacola’s first series win since August 6-11 at Mississippi. The Wahoos fell behind early in their series finale. Behind lefthander Luis Palacios, Pensacola

Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw an early lead wiped away in a 6-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night. The Barons used two infield singles, a fielding error, a two-run single from DJ Gladney and a three-run homer from Jacob Gonzalez to push across five

Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got back in the win column on Friday night, riding a strong Robby Snelling pitching performance to a 3-0 shutout win over the Birmingham Barons. Snelling (W, 2-1) worked 5.2 scoreless innings of four-hit ball, striking out six to earn his second win

Birmingham, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their newfound momentum halted on Thursday night, falling 4-1 to the Birmingham Barons in their first loss of the series. After 5-1 wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, Pensacola managed only one run on six hits as Juan Carela (W, 2-3) led a