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Senators rally late to edge SeaWolves in June finale
Harrisburg scores twice in the ninth to deny Erie a winning finish to the month.
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Jung’s walk-off blast caps late Mud Hens comeback
Jace Jung delivers a two-run homer in the 11th after Trey Sweeney saves Toledo with a game-tying blast in the ninth.
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Kevin McGonigle heats up in Toledo, Carson Rucker continues to produce for Erie, and top prospect Hunter Swaykos pushes for a promotion.
Mud Hens extend winning streak to nine with victory over Saints
Gage Workman’s clutch double in the eighth lifts Toledo to another comeback win.
SeaWolves extend division lead with win over Richmond
Joe Miller earns his first victory as Erie closes April on a high note.
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June ’27 Reports
Toledo (AAA)
The Mud Hens improved to 49-34 after going 14-12 during June, keeping them atop the International League West. Toledo will enter July holding a 3-game lead over 2nd place Memphis.
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Erie (AA)
The SeaWolves lost to the Harrisburg Senators in the final game of the month, falling to 40-37 after an up-and-down June despite winning 7 of their last 10 games. Erie will enter July in 3rd place, 3 games behind Harrisburg in the division race.
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May 1, 2027
On 4/25, promoted catcher Aaron Luke from High-A West Michigan to Double-A Erie. Luke, 22, was drafted in the 4th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. His current overall is 66. In April, he played in 4 games and batted .211 (4-19, HR, RBI, .579 OPS)
December 29, 2026
Signed 2B Gavin Lux to a 2 year/$20.6M contract.
December 15, 2026
Signed RP Hunter Harvey to a 1 year/$7.4M contract.
December 13, 2026
Signed C Korey Lee to a 2 year/$3.OM contract.
November 23, 2026
Signed SP Freddy Peralta to a 6-year contract worth $197.7-million. Peralta, 30, won the NL Cy Young last season pitching for the Mets (14-6, 189.1 IP, 223 SO, 2.86 ERA)
Signed 1B Yandy Diaz to a 1-year, $14.1-million contract. Diaz played for the Rays last season, hitting .296, 27 HR, with 90 RBI. (The Tigers also traded 1B Spencer Torkelson to the Angels for CP Ben Joyce and RF Josh Lowe).
November 5, 2026
RF Austin Slater became a free agent.
C Jake Rogers became a free agent.
2B Gleyber Torres became a free agent.
CP Kenley Jansen became a free agent
SP Casey Mize became a free agent.
SP Jack Flaherty became a free agent.
Top Prospects
| Rk | Name (Pos) | Age | OVR | POT | LVL | ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Swaykos (SP) | 19 | 61 | A | A | 2028 |
| 2 | Kevin McGonigle (SS) | 22 | 77 | A | AAA | 2027 |
| 3 | Max Clark (CF) | 22 | 68 | B | AAA | 2027 |
| 4 | Bryce Rainer (SS) | 21 | 65 | B | AA | 2027 |
| 5 | Ricky Kind (CP) | 18 | 67 | B | A | 2027 |
| 6 | Eric McGill (SP) | 18 | 66 | B | A | 2028 |
| 7 | Aaron Plaza (SP) | 19 | 54 | B | A | 2032 |
| 8 | Thayron Liranzo (C) | 23 | 68 | C | AAA | 2027 |
| 9 | Jeff Nunn (SP) | 18 | 65 | C | A | 2028 |
| 10 | Carson Rucker (3B) | 22 | 65 | C | AA | 2027 |
| 11 | Hao-Yu Lee (3B) | 24 | 69 | C | AAA | 2027 |
| 12 | Jesus Briceno (C) | 22 | 65 | C | AAA | 2027 |
| 13 | Max Anderson (2B) | 25 | 68 | C | AAA | 2027 |
| 14 | Payton Graham (2B) | 26 | 67 | B | AA | 2027 |
| 15 | Isaac Pacheco (3B) | 24 | 3B | C | AA | 2027 |
Tigers 2027 Season Reports
June ’27 Reports
Toledo (AAA)
The Mud Hens improved to 49-34 after going 14-12 during June, keeping them atop the International League West. Toledo will enter July holding a 3-game lead over 2nd place Memphis.
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Erie (AA)
The SeaWolves lost to the Harrisburg Senators in the final game of the month, falling to 40-37 after an up-and-down June despite winning 7 of their last 10 games. Erie will enter July in 3rd place, 3 games behind Harrisburg in the division race.
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