PENSACOLA, FL – In a joint press conference on Thursday, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced a two-game exhibition series against the Mexican League’s Sultanes de Monterrey set to be played April 2 and 3, 2024 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The series, which will bring the storied Mexican League franchise to

Joe Espada and Carlos Mendoza were once an infield tandem turning double-plays for the Pensacola Pelicans nearly 20 years ago in the twilight of their playing careers. From those Independent League days, riding buses from Pensacola to road games in El Paso, Texas and Lincoln, Nebraska and other far-away points,

A common question among off-season visitors to Blue Wahoos Stadium is formed by natural curiosity. “What do you all do now that baseball is over?” Well, it’s been busy here. Since the final out was recorded September 26 in the Blue Wahoos season – the team’s second consecutive trip to

The Blue Wahoos have always tried to seek ways to be innovative with special events at their stadium outside of baseball season. The inaugural First City Bowl game, presented by Cox Communications on Friday at 7 p.m. represents the latest one. With its unique backdrop and configuration, the event is

He was only 9-years-old when Kourage Kundahl got his first dream job in baseball. The Pensacola Pelicans needed a bat boy. Kundahl was raring to go. Eager and willing to work each summer night of games at the University of West Florida, which had its ballpark transformed back then into

The house won’t be haunted, but the ballpark will transform when the Blue Wahoos host their annual “Wahooloween” on Saturday. During the last several years, this has become one of the most popular, non-sporting events, at the bayfront stadium. “We have taken a little bit from every Wahooloween that we’ve

The Blue Wahoos will soon be represented in a culinary version of the Super Bowl. Travis Wilson, the Blue Wahoos’ executive chef, along with executive sous chef Carl Sackman, teamed with special creations that wowed judges and earned a qualifying spot in the 2023 World Food Championships, to be held

When he decided decades ago to focus a good portion of his life helping kids through sports, Lumon May turned to his mother for help. Mary May, known as “Momma May,” made it a devotion. “She’s done everything imaginable,” he said. “She has been the team mom. When we didn’t

The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed to the iconic turn-of-the-century beer wagon for the following appearances and photo opportunities: November 1, 6–8 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, Maritime Park Downtown Pensacola November 3 & 4 Blue Angels Air Show NAS Pensacola The Clydesdales’ appearance in Pensacola is one of hundreds made

Decades earlier, the Soul Bowl began with an inauspicious debut. Venue availability was limited. The teams and support were put together with a lot door-to-door help, a lot of hope and people who gave up time and money to coach. The first game was played at a field formerly known

The next Blue Wahoos baseball season is six months away. But the stadium won’t sit idle in the offseason. In fact, these next six weeks are the busiest for events, which include two football events, a distance run stage, a gourmet dinner on the field, a kickball event, a special

When the Major League Baseball playoffs began Tuesday, the Blue Wahoos had player connections with 19 players across seven of the 12 teams in postseason. Ten of those players appeared in the opening day of the Wild Card Playoffs. The biggest storyline of Tuesday was delivered by former Blue Wahoos

When elevated a year ago, former Blue Wahoos first baseman Troy Johnston struggled during the final month of the season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. He spent the offseason working to ensure the next chance became successful. It led him to become the 2023 Marlins Minor League Player of

Pensacola, Fla. – The Blue Wahoos' acclaim-filled 2023 season, which included several club records, ended Tuesday one last feat short of complete. Unable to contain the Tennessee Smokies' power-laden lineup, Pensacola’s quest to repeat as Southern League champions was dashed in the Smokies' 10-3 win to sweep the short series

PENSACOLA, FL – Three Pensacola Blue Wahoos players were recognized for their outstanding 2023 seasons on Tuesday, as Troy Johnston, Patrick Monteverde and Jefry Yan were named to the Southern League All-Star Team. Blue Wahoos manager Kevin Randel was recognized by his peers as the Southern League Manager of the

After Sunday’s opening-game loss, the Blue Wahoos now hope to repeat their comeback from a year ago in the Southern League Championship Series. But it’s going to take another impressive turnaround. The Tennessee Smokies produced a quick knockout in Game One, scoring eight runs in the first three innings, including

Kodak, Tenn. – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dug themselves an early hole in Game One of the best-of-three Southern League Championship Series on Sunday evening, falling 8-4 to the Tennessee Smokies. The Blue Wahoos will return to Pensacola, needing a win in Game Two on Tuesday night to keep their

Pensacola, Fla. – The explosion of joy, from the Blue Wahoos dugout to the party on the mound, reflected pure exhilaration. With their fans standing and celebrating, Pensacola did it again, reaching the Southern League Championship Series with a 5-1 victory Thursday night against the Montgomery Biscuits at Blue Wahoos

No team in Blue Wahoos history blasted more home runs in a single-season than this edition. The bomb brigade has carried right into post-season. Leading the way, first baseman Bennett Hostetler, who produced a career memory Tuesday night by hitting two home runs and scored three runs as the Blue

Montgomery, Ala. – Bennett Hostetler went 3-for-5 with a double and two home runs as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos opened up the Southern League Division Series with a 5-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday night. The Blue Wahoos return to Pensacola needing just one more win to advance

Many of the grateful school children at O.J. Semmes Elementary School, all clutching surprise gifts, waited in line to meet Derrick Brooks. Some were holding a paper drawing with thank you message or a special poem. Others just wanted to give him a hug. A poignant scene recently unfolded inside

Pensacola, Fla. – On a day complete with a military honor, the Blue Wahoos could not have choreographed a better way to end the final Sunday of their regular season. The skies had cleared. The team had just produced a seventh-inning rally. The Blue Angels buzzed above the ballpark in

Pensacola, Fla. – His well-traveled professional career has taken Blue Wahoos pitcher Jonathan Bermúdez across the country with three different organizations, pitching in more than 100 games. He provided great reason to always remember the one Saturday night. The 27-year-old lefthander from Puerto Rico worked a career-long seven complete innings,

Pensacola, Fla. – Pregame rain returned Friday, continuing a week-long trend, thinning the crowd and delaying the Blue Wahoos game by nearly two hours on consecutive days. The glum scenario has carried into a post-game feeling as well. After trimming a 5-1 deficit with an eighth-inning rally, the Blue Wahoos

Pensacola, Fla. – The first inning breezed quickly for Blue Wahoos pitcher Patrick Monteverde, resembling so many of his previous starts this season. But he will quickly want to forget the rest. After suddenly struggling with his pitch command, a leadoff homer in the second inning was followed by three