Richard Griffin

A BIG win. But the job isn't finished. Last night, the Ironbacks took down the West Division's #1 seed, the Batavia Muckdogs, with an impressive 8-4 victory! 💪 🔥 Cal Noonan was outstanding on the mound: ⚾ 6.2 IP ⚾ 6 H ⚾ 0 ER ⚾ 4 K That win keeps us right in the thick of the PGCBL playoff hunt, and tonight we're back on the road looking to keep the momentum rolling. 🆚 Newark Pilots 📍 Newark, NY 🕡 First Pitch: 6:30 PM Every game matters from here on out. Let's keep the pressure on and bring home another one! Your Ironbacks have 2 home games left on Wednesday and Saturday and need all the support we can get!!! So come on out and watch your Ironbacks in Action and on this playoff hunt

Sad news from Blue Jays on the passing of Duane Ward, who had flown to T-O for the back-to-back Saturday ceremony. Ward and Tom Henke made early ‘90s Jays team a 6-inning affair. Trail and you lose. They became role model for MLB lockdown ‘pen. Condolences to Duane’s family. RIP

What an honour to manage Niagara Ironbacks in the Perfect Game summer League that has produced 19 picks in this 2026 MLB draft. Current Blue Jays Louis Varland and Ernie Clement are PGCBL grads. Historic George Taylor Field is our home park.

Congrats Niagara Ironbacks 6 mid-season all-stars in Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League:1B Michael Gregus (Exeter,ON);OF Jordan Gallo&C Hoss Fenwick (Mississauga);IF Cooper Martin (Plainfield,IN);C Josh Bullock (Toronto);P Dylan Miles (London). We are 15-14-1 in playoff hunt

Your Ironbacks Win We beat the Americans 9-4 Presented by Beyond the Classroom The Boutros Player of the game is Cal Noonan who went 6IP, 7H, 1ER, 5K's Honorable Mentions are Carter Shin, Josh Bullock, and Peyton Panozzo, Anderson Hoss Fenwick. Your Ironbacks are back at home tomorrow to take on the Niagara Falls Americans again. First pitch is scheduled for PM

@LDsportsniagara @ironbacks @connorgaitens34 One extra inning starting with runner on 2nd base. Then a tie.

@ironbacks @connorgaitens34 @RGriffBaseball Tie ??

Final Score Presented by Beyond the Classroom The Boutros Player of the game is Nick Hayes, who threw 2IP, 2H, 0ER, 4K's. Your Ironbacks are on the road tomorrow, as we take on the Auburn Doubledays.

Bo’s Emotional Return to Toronto, by @RGriffBaseball open.substack.com/pub/richgriffi…

Addison Barger now has a stress fracture/reaction in his back. He will be shut down for a couple weeks #BlueJays

@rcamcole As long as the windmill hole and the croc’s mouth were still working.

Golf nerds: been trying for years to shoot my age (now 73). Shot 72 yesterday but par is temporarily 70 at our club due to the endless irrigation project, now in Year 4. Still an 18-hole course but ... does it count?

The #BlueJays have optioned Yohendrick Piñango to Triple-A to make room for veteran infielder Luis Urías, who was just acquired from the D-backs.

On Exit Philosophy, Griff and @mromanin discuss the fan frustration of a Blue Jays expected to go to playoffs again but injured and underperforming. Who are the unexpected Jays contributors, unexpected failures and more. Wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/exi…

We had a Special Moment on Friday June 5th, where Chase (Coach Griffin's Grandson) was our bat boy. It was a great moment and hope to see Chase at more games. #family #Ironbacks

Blue Jays today selected contract of RHP Chad Dallas from AAA Buffalo and optioned RH Hayden Juenger. Dallas becomes the Jays 27th pitcher in 2026 (June 4). Back in 2023 the Jays for the entire season used 26 pitchers. Only one Jays pitcher appeared in both 2023-26…Kevin Gausman

@1ManRaid @ironbacks @KieranCutler2 No, that’s the game ball that we later presented to @mromanin for Ironbacks opening day victory.

@ironbacks @KieranCutler2 @RGriffBaseball Is that his home run ball in the photo? I ran out there and got it for him. :)

🔥 OPENING DAY = SUCCESS! 🔥 The Niagara Ironbacks kick off Year 2 with an Opening Day victory and an unforgettable night at George Taylor Field! ⚾️ A huge thank you to all of the fans who came out, cheered loud, participated in our T-Shirt Toss presented by Impact Promotions, and helped create an incredible atmosphere for our players. ⭐ Congratulations to Kieran Cutler on being named tonight's Player of the Game after a standout performance that helped lead the Ironbacks to victory! From the first pitch to the final out, tonight was a reminder of what makes Ironbacks baseball so special: great baseball, great fans, and a great community. We're 1-0, and we're just getting started. 💪 Thank you, Niagara. We'll see you back at the ballpark soon! #NiagaraIronbacks #OpeningDayWin #PlayerOfTheGame #TShirtToss #ImpactPromotions #IronbacksBaseball #LetsGoIronbacks

⚾️ A special message from Ironbacks Manager Richard Griffin! ⚾️ Opening Day is here, and Coach Griffin has one message for baseball fans across Niagara: Come out to the ballpark, support the players, and be part of another exciting summer of Ironbacks baseball. Our players are ready. Our coaches are ready. Now we need YOU in the stands. 🎟️ Grab your tickets. 📍 George Taylor Field 🔥 Let's make some noise! #NiagaraIronbacks #IronbacksBaseball #RichardGriffin #OpeningDay #LetsGoIronbacks #PackThePark @RGriffBaseball

The locker room is ready. 👀 The jerseys are hung. The hats are set. Now it's time to play ball. Opening Day is almost here. ⚾️🔥 #IronbacksBaseball #OpeningDay #GameDayReady

A message from Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Coach Pete Walker! ⚾️ Pete took a moment to wish the Niagara Ironbacks good luck this season and speak about the opportunities summer collegiate baseball provides for young athletes. We're proud to be just 4 days away from Opening Day and can't wait to get the 2026 season underway. See you June 3 at George Taylor Field. #WeAreNiagara #IronbacksBaseball #PGCBL #OpeningDay

Griff's power rankings plus BetMGM link to Montreal-Carolina hockey contest. Griff’s End-of-May MLB Power Rankings, by @RGriffBaseball open.substack.com/pub/richgriffi…

5 days away. ⚾️ The countdown to Opening Day continues. June 3rd can’t come soon enough as the Niagara Ironbacks return to George Taylor Field for the start of the 2026 season 🔥 Who’s ready for summer baseball in Niagara? #WeAreNiagara #IronbacksBaseball #OpeningDay #PGCBL #SummerBaseball