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Eugene Emeralds Depart After 70 Years in Valley

3/19/2025

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The Eugene Emeralds are bidding farewell to the Willamette Valley, unable to secure funding for a new ballpark. General Manager Allan Benavides voiced his sorrow over the departure of professional baseball from Eugene, a community that has cherished the team for 70 years while sharing a stadium with the University of Oregon.

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Story summary

The Eugene Emeralds are bidding farewell to the Willamette Valley, unable to secure funding for a new ballpark. General Manager Allan Benavides voiced his sorrow over the departure of professional baseball from Eugene, a community that has cherished the team for 70 years while sharing a stadium with the University of Oregon.