After weeks of pitched negotiations and wooing, the new summer-collegiate MLB Draft League will launch with just five teams, with a potential sixth team to be announced in coming weeks. (more…)
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Thunder owner Plumeri: We were betrayed by Yankees
Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri issued a sharp statement about the decision by the New York Yankees to sever its affiliation with the Class AA Eastern League team in favor of a new relationship with the Somerset Patriots. (more…)
Yankees announce affiliate changes in first glimpse of MiLB overhaul
The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Trenton Thunder Unveil New Bat Dog
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will have a new bat dog join the team during the 2020 season, and have launched a fan vote for a special naming contest. (more…)
Trenton Thunder Unveil New Dugout Seats
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are adding a new hospitality area at ARM & HAMMER Park in 2020, as the team unveils the White Claw Riverview Dugout Seats. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
Trenton’s Hurley Named Eastern League Executive of the Year
The Class AA Eastern League has named its 2018 Executive of the Year, as the Trenton Thunder‘s Jeff Hurley has won the award. The 2018 season was his third as the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Thunder. (more…)
MiLB Fans to Pursue Guinness World Records Title to Raise Awareness for IPF
Minor League Baseball has announced that during Wednesday’s Eastern League All-Star Game, fans will attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for Most people blowing a chewing gum bubble simultaneously. In partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim‘s Breathless campaign, the event is the pinnacle of a season-long “Breathless Blowout” campaign that raises awareness for the rare lung disease idiopathic […]
Thunder Unveil ARM & HAMMER Park Improvements
When Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) play their home opener on Thursday, they will debut a series of improvements to ARM & HAMMER Park. (more…)
Thunder to Become Pork Roll for Select 2018 Games
For select nights in 2018, the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will take the field as the Trenton Pork Roll. (more…)
In Memoriam: Derby
Derby, the long-time Team Bat Dog for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), passed away on Saturday, January 6 after a battle with cancer. He was just 20 days shy of his 10th birthday. (more…)
Thunder to Extend Protective Netting at ARM & HAMMER Park
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) have extended extending the protective netting at ARM & Hammer Park, with the change has taking shape for the 2018 season. (more…)
New Seats on Tap at Arm & Hammer Park
ARM & HAMMER Park is gradually receiving a significant upgrade, as the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are replacing affixed seats throughout the ballpark. Work began on the seat replacement last week, and is set to take place throughout the season. (more…)