Good morning Pioneer fans! Today your Pioneers take on the Clarion Golden Eagles in a single game midweek at Credit Union Park (Canal Park)! Tate Aljancic (pictured left) will toe the rubber in a Pioneer staff game! First pitch next! #birdsarechirpin
The guy that chose Cleveland not once, but twice. The man who chose to be a Cleveland Guardian the rest of his career when there were opportunities for more money elsewhere. He chose loyalty and city pride over money and a bigger market.
That guy is now at the top of the leaderboard for total games played in a Cleveland uniform.
Just a kid from Bani who became 50% Dominican and 50% Clevelander.
This city will always love and never forget you, Jose
Official Tally:
After clearing our heads and settling into our seats, we have an official tally for you Pioneer Nation. 8 Pioneer players and 1 Pioneer coach fell victim to the Great Hillsdale Food Poisoning Crisis of 2026. We will update you when we arrive back in Canton, Ohio.
Darius Garland hurt his back in 2021. He broke his orbital bone opening night 2022. He broke his jaw 2023. He tore a ligament in his toe in 2025.
Despite it all, he gave EVERYTHING he had to this franchise. He never complained. He always had a smile on his face.
Darius Garland, always a Cavalier.
DYK: José Ramírez is one of just 25 players in MLB history to record 250+ home runs and 250+ stolen bases in their career. Among the players on that list, Ramírez is the only primary third baseman, one of two switch-hitters (with Carlos Beltrán), and one of two active players (with Jose Altuve).
The Dominican-born Ramírez is a 7-time All-Star and has finished top-5 in AL MVP voting five times. Today is his 33rd birthday. Happy birthday, José! #HHM