Lambson Named Pitcher of the Week
Jason Young • June 16, 2025
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Goldeyes left-hander Mitchell Lambson has been named Carbliss American Association Pitcher of the Week for the period ending June 15, the league announced Monday afternoon.
Lambson twirled a complete game, seven strikeout performance Friday in a 6-1 Goldeyes victory over the Gary SouthShore RailCats at U.S. Steel Yard. He did not walk a batter.
The 34-year-old is 4-1 with a 4.03 earned run average in seven starts this season and has only surrendered 10 free passes in 42.1 innings pitched.
Lambson won an American Association championship with the Goldeyes in 2017 and was named the league’s Pitcher of the Year following the 2019 season, during which he went 13-4 with a 3.11 earned run average.
Overall, the native of Montclair, California has made 97 appearances for Winnipeg between 2017 and 2024 and has compiled a 38-18 record with a 3.84 ERA. Lambson has pitched nine complete games, including three shutouts, and has struck out 375 batters.
Lambson is among the Goldeyes’ career leaders in wins, winning percentage (.678), games started (62), complete games, innings pitched (469), and strikeouts.
Chosen by the Houston Astros in the 19th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona), Lambson also pitched in the Atlanta Braves’ and Milwaukee Brewers’ organizations, reaching the Class-AAA level on two occasions.
The team is off Monday before starting a six-game homestand with a series against the Sioux Falls Canaries Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Right-hander Landen Bourassa (3-3, 3.14 ERA) will start for Winnipeg, while Brendan Knoll (3-1, 4.41 ERA) is expected to get the call for Sioux Falls.
Fans can join Trevor Curl for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca, with the pregame show beginning at 6:00 p.m. The game will also be broadcast in French on Envol 91 FM with Yanick LaRoche handling the play-by-play. The video stream of all Goldeyes games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV.
The homestand includes themes such as Country Night (Wednesday) and 80s Night (Friday), featuring a Rubik’s Cube giveaway and a post-game showing of the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial under the stars.
For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets.
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WINNIPEG, MB – In partnership with Manitoba breweries, the Winnipeg Goldeyes will be hosting the third ever Ballpark Brewfest at Blue Cross Park Saturday, July 18. The long-awaited return of the event will showcase Manitoba’s exciting craft beer industry at the home of one of the biggest supporters of the local beer scene. “We're excited at the return of one of Winnipeg's best beer festivals! It's a great opportunity for everyone to experience an incredible range of beers from breweries all across the province, all in one of the best outdoor venues in town. There's nothing else this summer quite like Ballpark Brewfest!” said Will Lisson , President of Trans Canada Brewing Company, one of the many Manitoba breweries who will be featured at the event. Tickets are priced at $70 including taxes for general admission, which will provide guests a souvenir sample glass they can use to sample all the Manitoba breweries at the event. Designated drivers can purchase a ticket for $10 including taxes which will provide them with a can of dealcoholized Bluebeary Ale from Trans Canada Brewing and a Pepsi product. There are also VIP tickets available for $90 including taxes, which provides a souvenir sample glass, early admission, a food voucher, and more. “There’s something about drinking beer at a ballpark that feels completely right. The atmosphere at Brewfest is electric – exactly the kind of event that makes craft beer in this province feel alive,” said Andrew Sookram , President of Sookram’s Brewing Company, another featured brewery at the event. “Starting with our fan-favourite, the original Craft Beer Corner, we became the first professional team in Winnipeg to partner with local brewers. That eventually led to hosting the first ever Ballpark Brewfest back in 2022 and again in 2023,” said Winnipeg Goldeyes General Manager Andrew Collier . “We’re beyond excited to have it back again this year and can’t wait to support and celebrate all these fantastic Manitoba breweries July 18.” Ballpark Brewfest will run from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., with VIP ticket holders getting early admission starting at 1:00 p.m. The event will run rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets early.
FARGO, ND – The Winnipeg Goldeyes scored twice in the top of the ninth inning to erase a 6-5 deficit, defeating the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 7-6 at Newman Outdoor Field Tuesday afternoon. Keshawn Lynch and Kevin García worked back-to-back bases-loaded walks off Fargo-Moorhead reliever Jon Beymer (L, 0-1) in the final inning to put the Goldeyes ahead. Winnipeg scored twice in the opening frame after Noah Marcelo came in on a Ramón Bramasco single and Adam Hall trotted home on Max Murphy ’s sacrifice fly. The RedHawks moved ahead 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning when Juan Fernández hit a three-run home run. The Goldeyes tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth on a lead off blast by Roby Enríquez and took a 4-3 lead in the seventh after T.J. Schofield-Sam singled and scored on Ray-Patrick Didder ’s base hit. Fargo-Moorhead went ahead 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Jake Hjelle and Andy Nelson scored on Weston Lombard ’s throwing error. Fernández then notched his fourth run batted in of the day with a single that plated Jesús Lujano and gave the home side a two-run cushion. Winnipeg got one run back in the eighth as Marcelo singled, stole second base, and scored on Hall’s base hit that made it 6-5 RedHawks. Ryo Kohigashi (W, 1-0) was one of five Goldeyes who pitched in relief of starter Mitchell Lambson . Winnipeg pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts on the day with Lambson, Derrick Cherry , Lombard, Kohigashi, and Kevin Vaupel (S, 1) each recording two. Noah Millikan fanned five. The Goldeyes returned home following the game and have workouts scheduled at Blue Cross Park Wednesday through Friday afternoons before departing for the Chicago area to resume their pre-season calendar Mother’s Day against the Chicago Dogs in Rosemont, Illinois. Winnipeg will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
FARGO, ND – The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped a 4-3 decision to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in their 2026 spring debut at Newman Outdoor Field Monday evening. The pre-season contest was called after five innings owing to the unseasonably cold temperatures and windy conditions. Winnipeg opened the scoring in the third inning when rookie catcher Raphaël Pelletier homered down the right field line, giving the Goldeyes a 1-0 lead. The RedHawks tied the game in the bottom of the inning on a single by catcher Juan Fernández that brought right fielder Andy Nelson in to score. Pelletier struck again in the fifth, driving in left fielder Keshawn Lynch with a single that made the score Winnipeg 2, Fargo-Moorhead 1. Pelletier then scored on centre fielder Noah Marcelo ’s single that increased the Goldeyes’ lead to 3-1. In the home half of what would be the final inning, Fargo-Moorhead scored three runs without the benefit of a hit. Fernández notched his second run batted in of the evening with a sacrifice fly that drove in third baseman Aidan Byrne. Nelson came in on a wild pitch to tie the game at 3-3. The RedHawks went ahead 4-3 on another sacrifice fly, this one by first baseman José Sermo. Landen Bourassa started for the Goldeyes and worked the first two innings, allowing just one hit and striking out four. Luke Boyd , Willian Suárez , and Quinn Waterhouse followed out of the bullpen. Patrick Wicklander and Alex Koep pitched for Fargo-Moorhead. The teams play again at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Newman Outdoor Field. The Goldeyes will then return home to resume workouts at Blue Cross Park Wednesday through Friday afternoons. Winnipeg will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday several improvements to Blue Cross Park that will be in place for the upcoming American Association season. The biggest improvement will be a new LED field lighting system provided by Ballpark Lighting Inc. These new LED lights will replace the old incandescent lights with a more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly system. The LEDs have multiple colour fixtures and will improve the game experience with dynamic colour changes and customizable light shows for player intros, home runs, and more.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Thursday that outfielder Roby Enríquez has re-signed with the club for the 2026 season. The 29-year-old hit .280 for the team in 2025, with 13 doubles and 22 runs batted in. He struck out just 35 times in 243 at-bats. Defensively, Enríquez led the Goldeyes with seven outfield assists. Enríquez joined the team in 2024 and posted a .296 batting average along with 18 doubles, three home runs, and 42 RBIs. Prior to signing with the Goldeyes, the Carolina, Puerto Rico native spent two seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ system, reaching the Class-AA level with the Texas League’s Amarillo Sod Poodles in 2022 and 2023. In 136 games in Arizona’s chain, Enríquez hit .290 with 27 doubles, eight home runs, and 65 RBIs. Enríquez made his professional debut with the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League – a Major League Baseball Partner League – in 2021 after two seasons at Indiana State University (Terre Haute, Indiana). A left-handed batter, Enríquez also has experience playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League and has represented the island in the Caribbean Series, where he has been a teammate of numerous Major League veterans. “Getting Roby back is a huge boost for our lineup,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “We thought we had probably lost him to Mexico, so adding him this late in the offseason is really significant for us. He’s excited to be back and with us for a full season, and I think he’s going to have a great year.” In a separate transaction, the Goldeyes released rookie infielder Mason Dobie . The Meaford, Ontario product was slated to make his professional debut with the club next month. Winnipeg now has 26 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Landen Bourassa RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF Ray-Patrick Didder OF Roby Enríquez RHP Arij Fransen C Kevin García OF Adam Hall LHP Ryo Kohigashi LHP Mitchell Lambson LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy C Raphaël Pelletier RHP Eli Saul IF T.J. Schofield-Sam LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Willian Suárez OF Jiandido Tromp LHP Kevin Vaupel LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
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Photo Credit: Austin Van Meter/Kansas State University Athletics WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday the signing of Canadian rookie catcher Raphaël Pelletier . Pelletier finished the 2025 season with the London Majors of the Intercounty Baseball League, where he batted .243 with two home runs and four runs batted in in 11 games. The Repentigny, Québec native was chosen by the Texas Rangers in the 25th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of École Secondaire Édouard-Montpetit (Montréal, Québec). Pelletier attended Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas) from 2022 to 2024 and the University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky) in 2025. The 24-year-old hit .224 with 20 doubles and 19 home runs in 173 college contests. He drove in 70 runs. A former member of Canada’s National Junior Team, in 2018 Pelletier competed at the Pan American Baseball Confederation (COPABE) U-18 Pan-American Championships, winning a bronze medal. “We are excited to sign another young Canadian player in Pelletier,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . “He’s going to strengthen our catching situation and give us opportunities to mix up the lineup a little bit. Raphaël is the kind of player our pitchers will enjoy throwing to, and his ability to throw out base runners will be critical when we face division opponents who like to run.” Pelletier is the seventh Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining pitcher Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta), pitcher James Bradwell (North Vancouver, British Columbia), catcher/infielder Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ontario), infielder/outfielder Adam Hall (Lucan, Ontario), pitcher Eli Saul (Vancouver, British Columbia), and infielder T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ontario). Winnipeg now has 26 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Landen Bourassa RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF Ray-Patrick Didder IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Arij Fransen C Kevin García OF Adam Hall LHP Ryo Kohigashi LHP Mitchell Lambson LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy C Raphaël Pelletier RHP Eli Saul IF T.J. Schofield-Sam LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Willian Suárez OF Jiandido Tromp LHP Kevin Vaupel LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
Photo Credit: Howard Lao/Hillsboro Hops WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Thursday the signing of right-handed Canadian relief pitcher Eli Saul . The Vancouver, British Columbia native split the 2025 season between the Hillsboro Hops of the Class-A Advanced Northwest League and the Double-A Texas League’s Amarillo Sod Poodles. He compiled a 5-3 record with a 4.74 earned run average in 62.2 innings pitched over 53 appearances. Saul was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 29th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Prince of Wales Secondary School (Vancouver, British Columbia) but opted to attend college. He was selected a second time by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 13th round in 2022 after three seasons at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento, California). Over four seasons in the Diamondbacks’ chain, the 24-year-old went 8-8 with a 4.94 ERA and eight saves in 136 games. “We’re excited to add another talented Canadian player to our roster,” said Goldeyes Skipper Logan Watkins . “Eli brings plenty of affiliated experience and a really strong arm. We expect him to be one of our power arms out of the bullpen and potentially a late-inning, high-leverage guy for us. I’m looking forward to seeing him throw in person and to seeing what he can do for our organization in 2026.” Saul is the sixth Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta), James Bradwell (North Vancouver, British Columbia), Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ontario), Adam Hall (Lucan, Ontario) and T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ontario). Winnipeg now has 25 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Landen Bourassa RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF Ray-Patrick Didder IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Arij Fransen C Kevin García OF Adam Hall LHP Ryo Kohigashi LHP Mitchell Lambson LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Eli Saul IF T.J. Schofield-Sam LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Willian Suárez OF Jiandido Tromp LHP Kevin Vaupel LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
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WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of Canadian outfielder Adam Hall . Hall recently represented Canada at the World Baseball Classic as the team reached the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time. The 26-year-old began the 2024 campaign with the Goldeyes before his contract was transferred to the Milwaukee Brewers. He was ultimately assigned to the Biloxi Shuckers of the Double-A Southern League, where he hit .262 with three doubles and 16 runs batted in. Hall split last season between the Shuckers and the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A International League, hitting a combined .232 with nine doubles, three triples, one home run, and 21 RBIs. He also stole 25 bases and was caught just once. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, Hall’s parents relocated to southern Ontario to further his development as a baseball player. He was selected in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles out of A.B. Lucas Secondary School in London, Ontario. Hall played parts of six seasons in the Orioles’ organization, reaching as high as Triple-A with the Norfolk Tides of the International League in 2022. A member of Canada’s Junior National Team from 2015 to 2017, Hall also participated in the 2015 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. “Bringing Adam back is huge news for us. He got off to a hot start with us two years ago before being picked up, and we believe he can bring that same impact again in 2026,” said skipper Logan Watkins. “We know he’s motivated to put together a successful, healthy season, and we’re excited to have him back.” Hall is the fifth Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta), James Bradwell (North Vancouver, British Columbia), Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ontario), and T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ontario). In a separate transaction, right-handed starting pitcher Ben Kowalski was traded to the Kane County Cougars in exchange for a player to be named later. Kowalski was re-signed on December 22 after making his professional debut with the Goldeyes in 2025. The 26-year-old split last season between Winnipeg and the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League. He went 3-1 with a 3.58 earned run average in seven games with the Goldeyes. Winnipeg now has 24 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Landen Bourassa RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF Ray-Patrick Didder IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Arij Fransen C Kevin García OF Adam Hall LHP Ryo Kohigashi LHP Mitchell Lambson LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy IF T.J. Schofield-Sam LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Willian Suárez OF Jiandido Tromp LHP Kevin Vaupel LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below. oldeyes.com .
