Archives for July 2022

RiverDogs Named “Small Business of Year” by Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

The Charleston RiverDogs have been selected as the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year”. The award is presented annually to an outstanding small business who has demonstrated value in community engagement, entrepreneurship, employee relations, leadership and performance.

“We are humbled to receive this honor from the Chamber of Commerce. As we work with many other small businesses in the Lowcountry on a daily basis, we know that there are a myriad of great candidates for an award like this,” said RiverDogs President and General Manager Dave Echols. “Our success is based in large part on our partnerships with other businesses in the area and the community that supports us every season.”

Following the cancellation of the 2020 season and significant restrictions for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the RiverDogs have enjoyed an incredible bounce back year in 2022. Attendance figures are returning to pre COVID-19 numbers, and the Segra Club is exceeding expectations for booking special events, allowing the organization to launch the RiverDogs Food Truck, while also increasing the number of full time RiverDogs staff.

The 2022 campaign has also allowed the RiverDogs to return to active community engagement. The RiverDogs have quickly re-established their leadership role with area youth baseball programs, local military, diversity and inclusion initiatives, literacy and advocating for children’s health.

“We are thrilled to announce the Charleston RiverDogs as our 2022 Small Business of the Year,” said Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber. “The RiverDogs have had an incredible impact on our community and continue to demonstrate incredible leadership.”

The RiverDogs and other award recipients will be celebrated at The Honors event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 7 at the American Theater. Throughout the evening, the Chamber of Commerce will present The Honors Awards, honoring companies and individuals who have provided exceptional advancements to the Charleston region, including the prestigious Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award.

Tickets for all RiverDogs games are still available! Visit riverdogs.com to secure your seats now. Season tickets, Dog-E Coin plans, and group tickets, including options to the Segra Club at Riley Park, are available at riverdogs.com/tickets. The Segra Club is also open for events year-round. Visit segraclub.com for more information. The brand new RiverDogs Food Truck is available for your next event! Contact the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS) for more information.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio Coming to Day Air Ballpark

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons are excited to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio to Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. Home games from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, August 14 will be dedicated to supporting this program.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio is a program that is of no cost to the families. When a child is enrolled in the program, they receive a book in the mail each month until their fifth birthday. This program is made possible with financial support from the Ohio General Assembly and affiliates across the state as well as Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. Montgomery County currently has an enrollment rate of over 46% of children of five years and younger.

From Friday, July 22, through Sunday, August 14, the Dragons will include books with first-game certificates for first time Dragons fans under the age of five while supplies last, as well as bookmarks that allow parents or guardians to directly sign their children up for the program. On Sunday, August 14, the Dragons will host Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio Day with a sign-up booth, first pitch, graduation ceremony and more to highlight the program.

For more information on this program, visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/

Single-game tickets for these games and all Dragons 2022 home games are available at www.daytondragons.com or by phone at (937) 228-2287.

More Information:_ The Dayton Dragons are the Class-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 66-game home schedule at beautiful Day Air Ballpark_ in the heart of the Water Street District. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at [email protected]_, or on the web at daytondragons.com._

Dragons to Recognize “Community All Stars” Recipient During Game Tonight on July 22

Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons will recognize Chloe Adkins as a “Community All-Star” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game tonight on Friday, July 22 against Fort Wayne Tincaps at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The game will start at 7:05 p.m.

At nine, Chloe Adkins has spent most of her life giving back to her community. Kettering and Dayton have been blessed by her activist nature since she was four years old.

Starting at the Kettering Backpack Program, Chloe helped to build bags for students in need of meals outside of school hours. She even donates a portion of any money she earns through allowance or other jobs to charities like Kettering Backpack.

Chloe’s mental compass seems to lead her directly to the causes in her community that need the most attention, and she does whatever she can to shed a light on that charity or program by getting the word out to encourage action.

When her school program needed more items to fill birthday-cake care kits, Chloe offered to record a video for social media to remind parents to get their donations in. And, when she learned cancer patients like herself needed blood donations, she recorded a video to encourage people to donate to local blood drives like the one she led with the Community Blood Center.

Now, she’s competing in a world-wide educational contest called the Invention Convention to fill a need in her community. Chloe is creating a fashion-forward design that provides confidence to patients while they get better with shirts with medical port coverings.

When she’s not volunteering, Chloe enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and doing regular kid stuff.

For all her work inspiring the community and making Dayton a better place—Chloe Adkins is our Community All-Star.

If you know other great individuals or organizations that are going above and beyond for our community, tell us about them! You can nominate an All-Star by telling us about them at daytondragons.com/communityallstar. The Dragons Community Al by the generous support of Flying Ace Express Carwash.

This is the third of five special Community All-Stars spotlights at Dragons games this season. Community All-Stars is presented Flying Ace Express Carwash. Additional tributes are scheduled for August 10 and September 1 each focused on a different individual or organization who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley.

The Dragons play at beautiful, downtown Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District and are scheduled to play 21 more home games during the regular season. Game times are 7:05 p.m. for Tuesday through Saturday games and 1:05 p.m. on Sundays. No Monday games are scheduled at this time. Gates open one hour prior to game time. Single-game tickets for all Dragons 2022 home games are available at www.daytondragons.com or by phone at (937) 228-2287.

Bear Necessities: HVR holding inaugural Teddy Bear Toss on 7/27

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (July 22, 2022) –The Hudson Valley Renegades will be hosting a Teddy Bear Toss at Dutchess Stadium on Wednesday, July 27 immediately following that night’s game against the Brooklyn Cyclones. The event is part of the We Care Wednesday program, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).

The Renegades encourage all fans to bring new teddy bears and stuffed animals to The Dutch for the game, but there will also be a limited number of teddy bears/plush dolls available for sale at the ballpark. Fans can purchase one doll for $3, or five dolls for $10. Proceeds from the sale will benefit WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Fans purchasing teddy bears at the game will be given ticket vouchers for a future Renegades game.

Additionally, providers from WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital will be offering a Teddy Bear Clinic for children who bring their favorite stuffed animal to the game or purchase a teddy bear at the ballpark.Stop by the WMCHealth table and say hello to the pediatrics team prior to Wednesday night’s game.

“Teddy Bear Tosses have been done in hockey for years, and we are so happy to be bringing one to The Dutch for the first time ever,” said Marcella Costello, Community Partnerships Manager of the Renegades. “A Teddy Bear Toss is a fun way for both the Renegades and our fans to make a meaningful difference in the life of children in our community.”

Following the game, fans are invited to throw their teddy bears on the field at The Dutch. The Bears will be collected by Renegades staff and donated to Cuddles from Cassidy, a Larchmont, New York-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comfort and joy to children battling life-threatening illnesses by providing cuddles (care packages with stuffed animals, toys, and tokes of love) to put smiles on their faces.

Additionally, the Renegades will be hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots prior to their Christmas in July game on Tuesday, July 26. Toys will be collected at both the Season Ticket Member and Main Gates at Dutchess Stadium. Fans who bring a toy for donation will receive a ticket voucher for a future Renegades game.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday night’s games against the Brooklyn Cyclones are scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Dutchess Stadium. For tickets and more information, visit www.hvrenegades.com.

ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

The Renegades are in their second season as the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. They have played their home games at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. since 1994.

ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).

Saints To Honor Jimmy Lee, Local Umpires As Part of Major League Baseball's “The Nine” Initiative On August 9

ST. PAUL, MN (July 21, 2022) – Umpires hear the boos and jeers from the crowd. They are yelled at from both dugouts. You know an umpire has done a great job if nobody notices them. The St. Paul Saints believe umpires should be lauded and respected for all their hard work just like one of the most well-known umpires in Minnesota was often observed for the amazing job he did. As part of Major League Baseball’s “The Nine” initiative, the Saints will honor Jimmy Lee, presented by St. Paul College, and create an annual program in his name honoring local umpires.

On Tuesday, August 9 the Saints will honor the hard-working men and women in blue kicking off an annual tradition that will be known as The Jimmy Lee Umpire Awards. Both baseball and softball umpires will be nominated by their league’s assignors in five different categories: Top Rookie Umpire (first year ump), Top Young Umpire (ages 12-18), Most Dedicated Umpire, Most Improved Umpire, and Lifetime Achieve Award. The winners will be chosen by a panel of Saints staff and will be honored at CHS Field prior to the August 9 game against the Columbus Clippers.

Jim “Jimmy” Lee was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, moved to St. Paul when he was 23, and got a job with a downtown bank. He was involved in sports and played on the Uptown Sanitary Shop and the Twin Cities Colored Gophers, two of the most renowned Black baseball teams at the time. He became a local referee in both football and basketball and an umpire in baseball, considered by many the greatest official in the area at all three sports. He was the first black baseball umpire in the Big 10. He wrote columns for the Minneapolis Spokesman for over a decade. Lee was inducted into the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame (1972), the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame (1982) and posthumously into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame in 2013.

This is the second of two nights promoting “The Nine,” a new, Black-community focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport, provide new opportunities for youth baseball and softball participation, further diversify the business of baseball, and embrace millions of passionate fans throughout MiLB’s 120 communities nationwide.

Saints tickets continue to be a tremendous value. Tickets begin at $5 for the Treasure Island berm seating, $6 bleacher seats, $15 for outfield reserved, $18 for drink rail, infield reserved, and home plate reserved. Friday home games with Post-Game Fireworks are an additional $2 per ticket. Post-Game Fireworks Supershows (September 4) are an additional $3 per ticket. Tickets purchased on the day of the game are an additional $2 per ticket. Children under the age of 12 and seniors 65 and older receive $1 off the admission price. Children under 2 that don’t require a seat are free.

Pack the Camper School Supply Drive Announced

Pelicans team up with Campers Inn RV, WMBF for local school supply drive

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 21, 2022) – With the new school year fast approaching, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans have teamed up with Campers Inn RV and WMBF News to host a school supply drive at Pelicans Ballpark August 2 through 5. With the donation of any school supplies fans will receive a free wristband to the Rockin’ Jump Fun Zone at Pelicans Ballpark. The wristband is valued at $5 and is available to kids 12 and under.

“The kickoff to the school year is always an exciting time but the lead up can also be stressful for many parents and teachers as school supply shopping can add up,” said Ryan Canella, Assistant General Manager of Sales for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. “We are excited to partner with Campers Inn RV and WMBF News as we do our best to help the children of our community start the year with everything they need to excel in the classroom.”

The Pelicans will take on the Lynchburg Hillcats, affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, during the August series. All school supply donations should be dropped off at Guest Services during one of the designated games. A suggested list of supplies, courtesy of Horry County Schools, is listed below:

  • No. 2 Pencils
  • Nylon Pencil Pouch
  • Pack of Washable Markers
  • Box of Crayons – 24 Count
  • Pack of Glue Sticks
  • Notebook Paper
  • Colored Pencils
  • One Subject Notebook
  • Pocket Folders
  • Pack of Multi-Colored Highlighters
  • Binder (1.5”)
  • Divider Tabs
  • Earbuds

Chevy Youth Camp: Play Like the Pros!

ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats are partnering with your local Central Carolina Chevy Dealers for two Chevy Youth Baseball and Softball clinics on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, at Five County Stadium. The camps will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are open to children ages five to 14.

For additional information, visit baseball.youthsportsclinics.com/faq or contact CYB coordinator, Beth Caldwell, at (678) 852-5379, or [email protected]

Here’s how to register:

1. Go to chevy.com/youthsports.

2. Click on the gold “Clinic Registration” box, and then click “Register Now”.

3. Select the following name from the dropdown menu: “Raleigh”.

4. Enter the registration password “playball” for free entry into the clinic, and then click “Submit”.

5. Complete the registration form, and download the waiver. In addition to registering before the event, participants are required to bring a signed waiver form to the registration table on the day of the clinic.

6. Check your email (including your spam) for your registration confirmation.

Clinic Details:

DATE: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC HWY 39, Zebulon, NC 27597

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DATE: Thursday, July 28, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC HWY 39, Zebulon, NC 27597

*NO CLEATS ALLOWED! Please note: On-field clinic participants may not wear cleats of any kind – only closed-toed shoes are allowed.

Sea Dogs to Host Women in Baseball Night August 25th

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In honor of National Women’s Equality Day on August 26th, the Portland Sea Dogs will host Women in Sports Night at Hadlock Field on Thursday, August 25th when the Sea Dogs take on the Hartford Yard Goats at 6:00 PM.

The night will start with a meet and greet with several women in the baseball industry at 4:15 PM in the Corporate Corner picnic area located behind the left-field grandstand. Each person will speak for 10-15 minutes about their careers and how their experiences have led them to where they are today. Afterward, there will be a Q & A for those that are attending.

Among the women expected to take part in the event are Emma Tiedemann, Katie Krall and Erin Santana. Tiedemann is the Director of Broadcasting for the Portland Sea Dogs, the first female broadcaster in Sea Dogs history and one of three in Minor League Baseball. Krall is the Development Coach for the Portland Sea Dogs, making her the first female coach in Sea Dogs history and the second female coach in the Red Sox organization. Santana, a Maine native, is the Minor League Education Coordinator for the Chicago White Sox.

Fans interested in attending the meet and greet can purchase game tickets at www.seadogs.com or by calling the Sea Dogs ticket office at 207-879-9500. Sports groups looking to attend the game and receive a group discount can contact Allison Casiles at [email protected]. Once at the ballpark, please enter through the third base gate to access the Corporate Corner picnic area.

Syracuse Mets 2022 Youth Baseball Clinic: August 27th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets will hold a Youth Baseball Clinic for kids ages 5-15 years old on Saturday, August 27th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at NBT Bank Stadium (1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse, NY 13208). The cost is just $100/person for the unique opportunity to learn from professional baseball players, and so much more!

The Clinic includes:

· Baseball instruction from professional baseball players & coaches

· A Syracuse Mets youth jersey

· A game-used baseball

· A voucher for a ticket to a future Syracuse Mets home game

· Lunch – hot dogs, chips & water

· An autograph session with some of your favorite Syracuse Mets!

“We are thrilled to be able to offer kids in Central New York the chance to hone their baseball skills from professionals,” said Jason Smorol, Syracuse Mets general manager. “Not only that, the kids will get to play on a real, professional baseball field, take home a real professional baseball, and get some awesome autographs!”

Youth can sign up for the Syracuse Mets 2022 Youth Baseball Clinic by contacting Nick Costanzo at 315-474-7833 or [email protected] or by visiting syracusemets.milbstore.com.

Tickets for all Syracuse Mets home games are on sale at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 315-474-7833 ext.1 or by visiting syracusemets.com.

Mudcats & The Nine: Negro Leagues Tribute Night

ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats proudly present Negro Leagues Tribute Night on Saturday, July 23, at Five County Stadium. Part of Minor League Baseball’s “The Nine” initiative, and in partnership with the Buck Leonard Association, Negro Leagues Tribute Night will see the Mudcats play the Down East Wood Ducks and will begin with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch.

Ticket options, including single-game tickets, group options, and luxury suite packages in the US Foods Club Level are all on sale now at www.carolinamudcats.com, (919) 269- 2287, and the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.

Negro Leagues Tribute Night is highlighted by a Negro Leagues inspired souvenir t-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans with paid admission. Negro Leagues Tribute Night will also include pre-game and in-game tributes designed to celebrate the legacy of Negro League teams and players, specifically Rocky Mount, NC native Buck Leonard who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 50 years ago, in 1972.

To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leonard’s induction into the Hall of Fame, the Buck Leonard Association will bring “UNDFEATED: The Buck Leonard Experience” to Five County Stadium for Negro Leagues Tribute Night.

Developed in partnership with Dr. Derek Ham and his students at the NC State University School of Design, the interactive exhibit tells the life story of Walter “Buck” Leonard with the help of four unique augmented reality features.

LEARN MORE: History and Augmented Reality Meet to Uplift a Black Icon from North Carolina

UNDEFEATED also provides an exclusive opportunity for guests to see Barnstormers: Determined to Win – a Virtual Reality experience where players face-off against Negro Leagues baseball legends Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Buck Leonard, while bearing witness to the unique challenge of playing baseball during the time of racial segregation.

Developed by Dr. Ham and produced by his company Logic Grip in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Barnstormers earned a 2022 invitation to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and recently won Best VR Experience at Australia’s Ignite Film Festival. With partner Learning Lab 360, Barnstormers is brought on-location in mobile VR Labs, equipped with state-of-the-art Oculus™ VR headgear.

Created with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programming in mind, UNDEFEATED becomes the new flagship program of the Buck Leonard Association “Sports & S.T.E.A.M. Collective”, which provides active-learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math for historically marginalized and at-risk youth in Rocky Mount and the surrounding area.

The objectives of the program are to present Negro Leagues baseball history in a way that engages and entertains, while inspiring young learners to pursue education and career paths in technology, and all guests to learn more about Negro Leagues baseball and its unsung heroes.

The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Carolina League, Class-A, affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at facebook.com/carolinamudcats, twitter.com/carolinamudcats, tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and instagram.com/carolinamudcats.

Blue Wahoos And Marcus Pointe Baptist To Hold Baptisms And Baseball

The Blue Wahoos and Marcus Pointe Baptist Church have partnered to hold “Baptism And Baseball” on Sunday, July 31 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Following the Blue Wahoos game against the Mississippi Braves that afternoon, any interested fan in attendance will have the opportunity to be baptized by Marcus Point Baptist Church on the field at the stadium following the game.

“We’re excited to partner with Marcus Pointe Baptist to bring this first-of-its-kind event to our ballpark,” team president Jonathan Griffith said. “The idea actually originated with my six-year-old son who came home from church one day and said he wanted to be baptized. I asked where and he said ‘at the ballpark!’ We called Marcus Pointe to see if it would be possible and we’re excited to be able to offer the opportunity to any interested fan.”

The Blue Wahoos game that afternoon will begin at 4:05 PM with the baptism event following the game’s conclusion. The team will also offer postgame kids run the bases and family toss in the outfield thanks to WKRG 5 News.

Tickets to the game can be purchased at BlueWahoos.com. All participants in “Baptisms And Baseball” will receive an exclusive t-shirt from Marcus Pointe Baptist Church and there is no fee to participate in the baptism event.

Fighting Hunger: Renegades hosting food drive this Sunday

Hudson Valley Renegades players dropped off donations at the Fishkill Food Pantry during HOPE Week in June. (Hudson Valley Renegades

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (July 15, 2022) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, in partnership with the Fishkill Food Pantry and Fishkill Little League, will be hosting a food drive at Dutchess Stadium on Sunday, July 17. The drive will collect goods for the Fishkill Food Pantry as part of the “Fishkill Serves” initiative created between the Renegades, the Fishkill Food Pantry and Fishkill Little League.

“With food insecurity in Dutchess County being a growing issue, we are thrilled to be able to help the Fishkill Food Pantry and make a positive impact on our local community,” said Marcella Costello, Community Partnerships Manager for the Renegades.

Last month during HOPE Week, the Renegades donated approximately 100 pounds of needed goods to the Fishkill Food Pantry.

The Fishkill Food Pantry encourages fans to donate the following most urgently needed items:

  • Healthy cold cereals
  • Healthy snacks for kids
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Napkins
  • Toiletries (Deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes, bar soap, body soap)

Fans who bring these items will be entered into a raffle to win one of five autographed items. Fans will receive one (1) raffle ticket for each individual urgent item from the above list. The Renegades will raffle the items periodically from the middle to the end of the game. Fans MUST be present at Dutchess Stadium to win.

“We need your help more than ever,” said Kristen Cullen, Executive Director of Fishkill Food Pantry. “With increased prices comes more food insecurity. We have three or four new families seeking assistance each week!”

In addition to the aforementioned items, the Fishkill Food Pantry has provided a list of needed items, which can be found by clicking here. In compliance with the EAT SMART NEW YORK initiative, the food pantry no longer distributes soda, juice or candy to its clients, and pasta is not needed at this time.

The Fishkill Food Pantry is located at 1153 Main Street, Fishkill, New York, 12524. They are open from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Wednesday; and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month.

The Renegades host the Greenville Drive on Sunday with first pitch at 2:05 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. There will be tables set up to receive donations at both the season ticket members gate and the main gate at Dutchess Stadium.

ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

The Renegades are in their second season as the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. They have played their home games at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. since 1994.

ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).

Fidelis Care Food Drive from July 15-24; Donate for Free Tickets

Proceeds Benefit People to People

Beginning with the game of Friday, July 14, and running through Sunday, June 19, the Boulders will be conducting a food drive presented by Fidelis Care with benefits going to People to People to serve those in need in our community.

Non-perishable food items can be brought to our Will Call tent near the main gates and, as a Thank You from the Boulders, will receive a voucher redeemable for select home games this season.

WooSox Hold First Youth Clinic with Player and Coach Instruction

First In-Person Youth Clinic since 2019

The Worcester Red Sox hosted their second Youth Clinic on Saturday, July 9, 2022. This clinic was the first one to be held in Worcester, and the first one to be held by the club since 2019. At the clinic, over 100 kids of various ages got the chance to play ball and hear words of wisdom from WooSox players, and coaches. receive free tips and tricks from WooSox players and coaches on four major aspects of baseball: pop flies, ground balls, hitting, and pitching.

Hitting was manned by hitting coach Rich Gedman and assistant hitting coach Michael Montville. Here, kids practiced their hitting skills through mock at-bats where they got advice from the duo. Montville told one kid, “Try to hit me square in the mouth.” Fortunately, the kid did not hit Montville in the mouth, but he had more powerful hits after this advice. Montville even made a note of that by saying, “See what happens when you try to hit me.”

Youngsters learned pitching tips from pitching coach Paul Abbott who spoke to them about the mechanics needed to throw “Powerfully, properly [and] so we can throw repetitively and not get hurt.” He told kids that the best way to pitch was by “Thinking of your back side as the power and your front side as the steering wheel.” Abbott finished the station by having participants practice mock throws to him and catcher Deivy Grullón.

At ground ball station, participants learned the basics of good fielding from manager Chad Tracy and bench coach Jose Flores. The duo made it clear that they were impressed by the kids’ ability to take their advice and quickly apply it to their fielding. With the fast improvement in their game, Flores commented “You guys make great throws and are very great listeners…[it’s] very, very impressive.”

The pop flies station was run by infielder Ryan Fitzgerald and outfielder Devlin Granberg. There, kids were thrown balls by the duo that they had to field and throw back to them accurately. In addition to helpful tips and drills, both players were energetic and engaging with the kids. Many of the youngsters were unfortunately Yankees fans or named a Yankee as their favorite player, to which Granberg joked, “Sorry if you’re a Yankees fan, you can’t participate.” Of course, all these kids got to catch pop flies from both these players, and got to see Fitzgerald’s baseball magic trick, picking a ball off the ground and making it disappear, which Granberg confessed confused him when he was college teammates with Fitzgerald at Creighton University.

After the stations, Fitzgerald, Granberg, and Grullón stayed until every child had all the signatures they desired, from posters to playing cards even to shirts.

At the end of the day, all participants walked away with tips to help them improve their baseball skills. Tracy even remarked, “If you keep practicing these tricks from today, you can be playing at Polar Park] in 15 years.”

The WooSox will hold three more free youth clinics: July 23, August 6, and August 20. You can sign your youngster up here.

NO PEANUT ZONE in Effect for Timber Rattlers Games on July 22 and July 23

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The first two Wisconsin Timber Rattlers games of their next homestand will be Peanut-Free Games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. No peanuts will be in the stadium for the games on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 against the Beloit Sky Carp. This will be the thirteenth season in a row for the Rattlers to hold at least one Peanut-Free Game to allow fans with peanut allergies the opportunity to attend games.

The Timber Rattlers front office and cleaning crew will clean and rinse the stadium while the team is on their extended road trip to remove as much peanut residue from the seats, the concourse, and other areas of the ballpark as possible. Even though peanuts and products made with nuts or peanut oil will not be sold, the Timber Rattlers cannot guarantee that all peanut residues will be out of the ballpark. However, every effort will be made for a peanut-free environment.

In addition to being Peanut-Free, there are other promotions scheduled for both games.

Friday, July 22 features fun for the kids and adults. It is a Supper Club Friday from Arty’s and 101.1 WIXX with half-price Arty’s OId Fashioned cocktails available for fans of legal drinking age. There are postgame fireworks courtesy of Johnson Financial Group. Kids twelve and under may run the bases after the fireworks thanks to Menasha Corporation.

Saturday, July 23 is the official Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night with a special appearance from Iron Man! The Timber Rattlers players and coaches will wear Iron Man-themed jerseys for the game as a special treat on this Family Night from Stacey Hennessey Century 21 Affiliated and 101.1 WIXX. The jerseys are available in an on-line auction with proceeds going to local charities from Timber Rattlers Give Back. There are postgame fireworks from Tundraland and children twelve and under may run the bases courtesy of Meijer after the fireworks.

Tickets for Peanut-Free Games on July 22 and July 23 are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152, or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.