SPRINGFIELD – As West Coast League playoffs continued, we take a look at the Springfield Drifters’ 2025 season – one that finished with a 22-32 record, tying their previous best win total from ’23. This season, coaches focused on developing…

SPRINGFIELD – It’s never easy to say goodbye, and for Springfield Drifters’ coaches and players, this is no different. It’s especially difficult before the season even ends. Over the past two weeks, players have returned home and to their schools…

SPRINGFIELD – Cooper Mullens and Isaiah Ibarra – the Drifters’ second baseman and catcher, respectively – were named to the 2025 West Coast League all-star team.  “I’m super honored,” Mullens said. “I’m really excited to be able to honor or…

SPRINGFIELD – In sports, home-field advantage is a well-known advantage. Last Thursday night, this truism was on full display for the Springfield Drifters. With a record-breaking crowd of more than 2,500 fans, Springfield had a chip on its shoulder against…

The Springfield Drifters recently returned from their first of two week-long road trips of the season after visiting Ridgefield and Marion. On this trip, the Drifters finished 0-3 against the Raptors and 2-1 vs. the Berries.  Despite the overall finish…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters roster is made up of players from all over the country wearing many different hats: Collegiate ballplayer. House guest. Community leader. Baseball ambassador.  And this year, especially, Instructor.  Young fans hoping to grow into Drifters…

SPRINGFIELD – Saturday evening, fans packed the stands like sardines to see Springfield take on the Portland Pickles. Despite the 19-4 loss, fans stayed until the end to witness a fireworks show worth the price of admission. The Springfield crowd…

If fans thought Rapid was the only dog at the Springfield Drifters’ game vs. the NW Star Nighthawks on Friday night, you’re barking up the wrong tree.  The sponsor for this game was Greenhill Humane Society – the only life-saving…

SPRINGFIELD – With two events, three back-to-back games against the Walla Walla Sweets, and a first pitch from Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon the Drifters’ opening weekend was jam-packed.  Springfield opened on Friday with Babe Ruth night. This event saw little…

EUGENE – What does building a legacy mean to you? For Cottage Grove track star Carter Bengtson, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. After breaking the 31-year-standing Sky-Em district meet record — as well as his own school record set…