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Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Named Baseball America’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year

September 22, 2025

Bridgewater, New Jersey – Baseball America has named RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz as their New York Yankees Minor League Player of the Year.

Martin and Hardman Go Back-to-Back, ERC Dazzles in Patriots Win over Reading Saturday

September 13, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils in game five of a six-game set at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pa. on Saturday by a score of 6-2. The Patriots had a multi-home run game for the first time since 8/16 @POR. Somerset improved to 18-16 this season in games

The K-Team: Five Yankees Top Prospects Anchor Somerset’s Starting Rotation

September 10, 2025

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Somerset sits in prime position to clinch a playoff berth after reducing its magic number to just two games after an extra-innings victory over Reading on Tuesday. Should the Patriots ultimately punch their ticket into the dance, the recipe for success in the postseason is clear –

Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Named MiLB’s Eastern League Pitcher of the Week September 1-7

September 8, 2025

Bridgewater, New Jersey – Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for games played September 1-7.

Magic Number Shrinks to Three After Somerset Cruises Past New Hampshire in Series Sweep on Sunday

September 7, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the finale of a six-game set at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Sunday by a score of 9-4. Somerset scored five runs in the first inning, the second-most runs it has scored in a single inning this season.

Rodriguez-Cruz Becomes Active MiLB Strikeouts King, Lombard Jr. Plates Game-Winning Run in Win over New Hampshire Tuesday

September 2, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game one of a six-game set at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Tuesday by a score of 1-0. With a time of game of 1 hour and 50 minutes, it was Somerset’s shortest nine-inning game in Double-A franchise

Hardman Extends Eastern League Active Home Run Lead in Patriots Loss to Binghamton Thursday

August 28, 2025

The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game three of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, N.Y. on Thursday by a score of 7-5. In Somerset's 36 games since the All-Star break, 31 have been decided by three runs or fewer, with the Patriots

Rodriguez-Cruz Fans Double-A High Nine, Somerset Drops Fourth-Straight Game to Hartford on Friday

August 22, 2025

The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Hartford Yard Goats in game four of a six-game set at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Friday by a score of 4-3. Somerset has lost four straight games for the first time this season. Somerset fell to 3-2 in their Copa

Gatewood and Hardman Go Yard as Patriots Outlast Sea Dogs in Win on Saturday

August 16, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs in game five of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine on Saturday by a score of 8-5. In 26 games since the All-Star break, the Patriots have now played in 23 games decided by three

Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz: Cruising Along At Double-A  

August 16, 2025

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Yankees made a slew of roster moves last offseason in hopes of constructing a team capable of making another run back to the World Series. Time will be the verdict on how those ultimately pan out, but one of the stealth deals that General Manager

Rodriguez-Cruz Buzzes Seven Strikeouts in Series Finale Win over Binghamton Sunday

August 10, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Sunday by a score of 2-0. Somerset recorded its eighth shutout victory of the season and its first against Binghamton. With the win, the Patriots split their

Rodriguez-Cruz Cruises Past Binghamton With 7 Scoreless in Win Tuesday Afternoon

August 5, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Tuesday by a score of 3-2. The Patriots won their first game of the season without recording an RBI. In Somerset’s 16 games since the All-Star break,

Lombard Jr. Soars Somerset to 1-0 Win over Richmond Tuesday

July 29, 2025

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Tuesday by a score of 1-0. Somerset recorded its seventh shutout of the season and the first since 7/10 vs. NH (also a 1-0 win). The Patriots

Avina Homers and Rodriguez-Cruz Strikes Out Seven in Extra-Innings Loss to Erie Tuesday

July 22, 2025

The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves in game one of a six-game series at UPMC Park in Erie, Pa. on Tuesday by a score of 4-3. Somerset fell to 4-3 in extra-innings games this season and lost its second straight extra-innings game (7/19 @HFD). The Patriots drop

Rodriguez-Cruz Debuts, Burt Rips Multi-Hit Game in Jersey Diners Loss to New Hampshire Saturday

July 12, 2025

The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Saturday by a score of 5-3. The Patriots fell to 2-3 in five games this season dressed as their alternate identity, the “Jersey Diners”.

Yankees Promote RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz To Double-A Somerset

July 11, 2025

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees have promoted their No. 6 prospect RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz to the Double-A Somerset Patriots.

Clean Sweep: Rodriguez-Cruz, Avina take home SAL Weekly Awards

Rodriguez-Cruz carried no-hitter into seventh inning, struck out 12 in lone start of the week, Avina hit .545 with 7 RBIs
April 28, 2025

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has announced that Hudson Valley Renegades pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz has been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week, and outfielder Jace Avina has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of

Domination: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz's historic night leads 'Gades to 3-0 victory

Rodriguez-Cruz fans 12, carries no-hitter into seventh in stellar start
April 25, 2025

Asheville, N.C. (April 25, 2025) — Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz turned in one of the most-dominant starts by a pitcher in the history of the Hudson Valley Renegades on Friday night, as the team defeated the Asheville Tourists 3-0 at McCormick Field. Rodriguez-Cruz struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit

Star Studded: Yankees announce 2025 Renegades Break Camp Roster

Six Top 20 Yankees prospects, including four of the top eight slated to begin season on talent-packed Hudson Valley roster
March 31, 2025

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (March 31, 2025) – The New York Yankees today have announced the 2025 Break Camp Roster for the Hudson Valley Renegades. The talent-laden roster features six of the Top 20 prospects in the New York Yankees organization, including five pitchers. The Renegades roster is highlighted by INF