In 1996, the team changed its name to the Sand Gnats, and became an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Opened in 1927, Grayson Stadium seated 4,700 fans during its time as the home of the Sand Gnats.

On May 8, 2007, Jorge Reyes, a pitcher for the Sand Gnats, was suspended for violating Minor League Baseball's substance abuse policy.

[4] Among their notable alumni are Adrián Beltré, Jacob DeGrom, Éric Gagné, Edwin Encarnación, Michael Fulmer, Travis Hafner, Hank Blalock, Steven Matz, Collin McHugh, Brandon Nimmo, Josh Whitesell, Josh Satin, and Ryan Zimmerman.

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses 1984–1995: Savannah Cardinals The Sand Gnats had a in-state rivalry with the Augusta GreenJackets, an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.