Archives for November 2018

Yankees donate to LewisGale Regional Cancer Center at Pulaski

PULASKI, Va. – The Pulaski Yankees presented LewisGale Regional Cancer Center at Pulaski with a donation of nearly $1,000 last Wednesday from proceeds raised during the team’s cancer awareness night on August 13. During Calf-E’s Fight Against Cancer presented by Gay & Neel, Inc. the Yankees raised $887 through a dunk tank and by donating $1 of all gameday ticket sales.

“During our 2018 cancer awareness night, we were able to spotlight nine different types of cancer – one per inning – and also raise funds to support cancer research and cancer care here locally,” said Pulaski Yankees General Manager. “We appreciate the tremendous fan support in helping to raise these funds and also thank Gay & Neel, Inc. for their sponsorship of Calf-E’s Fight Against Cancer. We’re proud to donate these proceeds to our friends at LewisGale to support the great work they’re doing to help cancer patients.”

“We are so appreciative of the great partnership between LewisGale and the Pulaski Yankees,” said Sean Pressman, CEO of LewisGale Hospital Pulaski. “The Yankees’ generous gift will help in the treatment and recovery of many cancer patients across the community.”

The 2019 Pulaski Yankees schedule will be available in the coming weeks. Season tickets for the 2019 Pulaski Yankees schedule are now on sale and can be purchased by calling (540) 980-1070. Additional information about season ticket plans and 2019 sponsorships can be found at pulaskiyankees.net.

The Pulaski Yankees are the Rookie level affiliate of the New York Yankees playing in the Appalachian League. Pulaski is celebrating its 53rd season in the Appalachian League in 2018. Calfee Park has won league championships in 1948, 1969, 1986, 1991 and 2013. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and was renovated for the team’s first season as a Yankees affiliate in 2015. For more information, please visit www.pulaskiyankees.net. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Learn through fun on Mud Hens School Education Days

Enjoy a fun and educational day out with the Toledo Mud Hens, at our School Education Days presented by O-I, Great Clips, Kroger and Imagination Station. Who knew learning about math and science could be so much fun!

In 2018, more than 28,000 students, teachers, administrators and staff members let off some steam at Fifth Third Field during our four school games, a new Mud Hens record!

2019 SCHOOL EDUCATION DAYS

  • Wednesday, May 1 at 10:35 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 15 at 10:35 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 16 at 10:35 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 29 at 10:35 a.m.

IMAGINATION STATION

The having-fun-while-learning meter gets cranked up during select inning breaks, with creative science experiments conducted by the Imagination Station crew.

The Mud Hens offer a school day curriculum guide, a pregame career day program before each game, special meal offers and have group fanwear opportunities.

Now’s the time to book your school group! Call Rita Natter 419-725-9258 or email rnatter@mudhens.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Cedar Rapids Kernels release 2018 Community Report

Cedar Rapids, IA – The Kernels have released their third annual report showcasing how the organization supported the Cedar Rapids community in 2018.

The twenty-page report highlights the work inside and outside of Veterans Memorial Stadium throughout the calendar year. The Kernels Organization as a whole gave over $429,000 in charitable donations which includes money granted by the Kernels Foundation for local recreational projects. Other community efforts showcased include the 20th Annual Kernels Summer Reading Program that promoted the importance of reading to 25,000 local children in Eastern Iowa and the “Home Run for Hunger” program that, since 2017, collected 7,200 pounds of food from farmers’ market vendors for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) food reservoir.

The entire 2018 Cedar Rapids Kernels Community Report can be viewed by visiting www.kernels.com and clicking on the Community tab on the home page.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. For more information, visit www.kernels.com and follow the Kernels on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

River Cats salute Veterans with special ticket package

West Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats are proud to announce a special ticket package in celebration of Veterans Day. These Veterans Day ticket packages will only be available to former and active military personnel for two days and only on Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9 at the Round Table Pizza Ticket Office at Raley Field.

The package is available in both a Senate level option or an Assembly level option and includes five River Cats games for the 2019 season: Opening Night on April 4, Salute to Armed Forces on May 11, Orange Friday on May 24, Father’s Day on June 16, and Independence Eve on July 3.

In addition, each pack comes with either a River Cats-themed military challenge coin or a choice between three specialty River Cats caps. Prices for the ticket package are $60 for the Assembly seating option with challenge coin and $90 for Senate seating and cap.

“The Sacramento River Cats would like to extend a sincere thank you to all former and active members of our Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice,” said River Cats General Manager Chip Maxson. “The Sacramento region has strong military ties, ranging from Beale and Travis Air Force Bases, the US Coast Guard at McClellan, the California National Guard units, reservists, retired service members, and their families and friends. We want to do our part in recognizing these exemplary citizens, and are proud to always provide them with an outstanding baseball experience at Raley Field.”

This special package can be purchased by all former and active military personnel on Thursday, November 8, and Friday, November 9 at the Round Table Pizza Ticket Office at Raley Field. The ticket office will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday. Please be prepared to show Military ID or proof of service at time of purchase. For more information, please call the River Cats ticket hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487), or email tickets@rivercats.com.

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About the Sacramento River Cats

The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the upcoming 2019 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visit www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Rocky Bluewinkle Goes Trick-or-Treating With Local Kids

Wilmington, DE – On a night where kids walk around getting candy for free, Halloween is a highlight on any household’s calendar. Yet the Wilmington Blue Rocks wanted to up the ante, so they sent their mascot to tag along for some trick-or-treating with the Giles family on Wednesday evening.

Rocky Bluewinkle helped collect candy in Wilmington with youngsters Nolan and Mason. Rocky dressed in his Star Wars jersey with light saber in hand. Meanwhile, his young pals went as a baseball player and a shark. The Giles won a social media contest run by the Blue Rocks in October.

Parents Ken and Kelly accompanied the trio on their candy quest and said it was a night to cherish.

“We were the talk of the neighborhood,” Kelly said. “Almost every house got so excited and grabbed their cameras–children and adults alike.”

The young mom said this was a memory her young sons will carry with them for the rest of their life. A night they’ll tell their kids about: ‘When I was a kid I took a seven-foot blue moose mascot with me door-to-door looking for candy.’

“I mean who doesn’t love Rocky?” Kelly said. “He made the night a great one and we can’t wait to come visit him again (for Opening Night) on April 4. It was a tremendous experience.”

The Blue Rocks make community outreach a priority. The team has won five consecutive Matt Minker Awards, which goes to the club that best demonstrates an outstanding, on-going commitment to charitable service, support, and leadership within its community in the Carolina League. The award is named after the Blue Rocks’ founder, who owned the club until his death in 2007. Minker, whose construction company built Frawley Stadium, is still the team’s honorary president.

The Blue Rocks recently announced a two-year extension of their Player Development Contract to remain the Advanced-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Season seats and mini plans for the 2019 season are on sale now, while groups packages will be available for purchase November 8. The season starts on Thursday, April 4. For more information, please go to BlueRocks.com.

www.bluerocks.com

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Special Guest Appearance by Darius Rucker for Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert

Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune announced this morning that Darius Rucker will have a special guest appearance during the upcoming Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert. Rucker, originally from Charleston, South Carolina is a singer/songwriter known as the frontman of the musical group Hootie & the Blowfish who transitioned to a solo country artist in 2008.

The concert, which will take place on Sunday, November 11 at TicketReturn.Com Field, also features Michael Ray, Carly Pearce, Love and Theft, Chris Bryant, Josh Phillips, The Davisson Brothers Band, The Swon Brothers, and The Blue Dogs.  Additional artist announcements are expected in the coming days. Tickets for the event begin at $50 and are available at myrtlebeachpelicans.com/concert.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Area Recovery Council through the Waccamaw Community Foundation to support disaster relief efforts in Horry and Georgetown counties, as well as the Eastern South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in the counties of Horry, Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, Dillon, and Marion.  To learn more about the Waccamaw Community Foundation click here.  To learn more about the Eastern SC Chapter of the American Red Cross click here.