Chevy Youth Camp: Play Like the Pros!

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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.

Mudcats & The Nine: Negro Leagues Tribute Night

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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.

Mudcats to Host Play Ball Weekend Event

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats, in partnership with Major League Baseball, will host a free Play Ball Weekend baseball skills clinic at Five County Stadium on Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This free event is open to all kids ages 5-12.

Spaces are limited, register online below:

http://carolinamudcats.leagueapps.com/events/3087310-pbw-carolina-mudcats-play-ball-clinic

The first 200 kids to register will receive a Franklin bat and ball set and a free reserved ticket for Carolina’s game versus the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Five County Stadium that same night.

Saturday’s June 11 game features a souvenir giveaway with the first 1,500 fans at Five County Stadium receiving a replica of Carolina’s road jersey.

AgCarolina Agriculture Night Set For June 10

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats once again team with AgCarolina Farm Credit for Agriculture Night on Friday, June 10 at Five County Stadium. Agriculture Night is highlighted by post-game fireworks and a one-of-kind souvenir t-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans with paid admission at Five County Stadium.

AgCarolina Farm Credit’s Agriculture Night starts with a 7:00 p.m. first pitch, but the Five County Stadium gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.carolinamudcats.com.

For the full schedule, visit www.carolinamudcats.com/schedule. Single-game tickets, season ticket packages, mini plans, suite and DRB HOmes Sky Lounge packages in the US Foods Club Level are all on sale now at www.carolinamudcats.com, (919) 269-CATS (2287), and the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.

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.

The Nine: Former Mudcats making a difference with the Players Alliance

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Founded in part by former Carolina Mudcats outfielder Cameron Maybin, the Players Alliance is a nonprofit that was formed in the summer of 2020 by a group of more than 100 current and former Black MLB and MiLB players.

The Players Alliance has since grown to over 150 members, and has made major strides in accomplishing the goals set forth at its inception. Those goals include using the collective voice and platform of its roster of participating players to create new opportunities for the Black community in all areas of baseball and society.

Cameron Maybin with the 2008 Carolina Mudcats
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The Players Alliance roster features several former Mudcats including Maybin (2008 Mudcats), Quintin Berry (2011 Mudcats), Devin Williams (2018 Mudcats), Monte Harrison (2017 Mudcats), Corey Ray (2017 Mudcats), Troy Stokes Jr. (2017 Mudcats), Dillon Thomas (2018 Mudcats), and Travis Demeritte (2016 Mudcats).

That extensive list of former Mudcats also includes catcher and utility man Zavier Warren who played for Carolina during the 2021 season.

“My involvement (with the Players Alliance) started the year I was drafted,” said Warren. “The Players Alliance reached out and invited all of the African-American players from that draft (2020) to join a Zoom call with guys like Curtis Granderson and Dusty Baker. They let us know that we could contact them if we ever needed anything. They also let us know about the history and goals of the Players Alliance program.”

“I thought it was important to join mainly because many of these guys have done what I’m hoping to do,” added Warren. “Their guidance is very helpful in helping me achieve my goal of making the big leagues. It’s great to have a network of guys to lean on and reach out to, especially other Black players.”

The Brewers selected Warren in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Central Michigan. He was primarily an infielder in college but was drafted by the Brewers as a catcher. Warren would later make his professional debut in 2021 with the Mudcats and split his playing time playing in the infield and behind the plate. He sees himself as a utility player moving forward, but is eager to continue on the catching path.

“There haven’t been many Black catchers,” said Warren. “It’s a small group of guys, and I want to see if I can join that group of big-league catchers. I think it can be impactful for me to make it as a catcher and maybe inspire a kid that might look like me to pursue that position as well.”

“That’s where I hope I can make an impact with the Players Alliance too. A big part of what they do is getting kids involved in the game at an early age.”

Warren appeared in 53 games and hit .251/.374/.471 with a .845 OPS, eight doubles, 10 homers and 30 RBI with the Mudcats in 2021. He later finished the season with High-A Wisconsin where he would hit .267/.357/.400 with a .757 OPS over 36 games.

Warren was also one of several top prospects selected by the Brewers to participate in “Build-Up Camp” and early Spring Training ahead of the 2022 season.

Read More about 2022 Build-Up Camp

Learn More about the Players Alliance

Job Fairs Set for Feb. 9 & Feb. 19 at Five County Stadium

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats are hiring! The Mudcats are looking to add to the club’s part-time and seasonal full-time staff by hosting two job fair hiring events ahead of the upcoming 2022 season. Both events will be held at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, with the first scheduled for Wednesday, February 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the second on Saturday, February 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Interested job seekers ages 16 and over wishing to work for the Mudcats are encouraged to attend the job fairs in person.

The Mudcats also request that applicants fill out an online application, or download, print and submit an employment application form found online at carolinamudcats.com before attending.

Through the job fair the Mudcats will look to fill multiple positions across various departments including stadium operations, video operations, promotions, ticketing, merchandise, and concessions. A full list of available positions, including job descriptions, can be found online at carolinamudcats.com. Additional information is also available by calling (919) 269-2287.

Interviews will take place at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, and are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking will be available in the main parking lot adjacent to NC Hwy 264 and near the team front office.

Applicants should arrive early; the interview segment of the first job fair on Wednesday, February 9 will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. Additionally, the interview portion of the Saturday, February 19 job fair will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The Carolina Mudcats are the official Single-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats are entering their 32nd year at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. Season ticket packages for the 2022 season are on sale now at www.carolinamudcats.com/season and by calling (919) 269-2287. Opening Day 2022 is scheduled for Friday, April 8 against the Down East Wood Ducks at Five County Stadium. 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.

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Mudcats Join MiLB’s CommUNITY First Campaign

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ZEBULON, N.C., April 28, 2020 – The Carolina Mudcats today announced they are joining MiLB CommUNITY First, a new national initiative developed by Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) in conjunction with Feeding America®, to raise funds for local food banks and to honor individuals risking their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mudcats fans are encouraged to visit MiLB.com/CommUNITYFirst through May 31 to donate. Once on the site, fans can choose their donation amount and the Carolina Mudcats as the recipient of their donation to direct funds to the Triangle and East Wake community. For every $10 donated, the Mudcats will donate one ticket to a future home game to a local hero of the pandemic.

School closures, rising unemployment and rising poverty due to quarantine and extended stay-at-home orders have disproportionately impacted people already at risk of hunger and could result in an estimated additional 17.1 million people experiencing food insecurity in the next six months, according to Feeding America. As the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of more than 200 affiliates, Feeding America has projected a $1.4 billion shortfall in the next six months alone.

In response, contributions from Mudcats fans and Minor League Baseball will help ensure families and individuals across the country most impacted by the pandemic are fed and cared for during these uncertain times. Join the national campaign by donating and selecting “Carolina Mudcats” at MiLB.com/CommUNITYFirst and use #MiLBCommUNITYFirst on social media to show your support.

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About Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Annual Job Fair Rescheduled for Thursday, February 27 at Five County Stadium

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ZEBULON, N.C. – Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Mudcats today announced that the club’s job fair originally scheduled for Thursday, February 20 has been postponed to Thursday, February 27. The newly rescheduled job fair will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. inside Cattails Restaurant at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.

Interested job seekers ages 16 and over wishing to work for the Mudcats are highly encouraged to attend the event. The Mudcats also encourage applicants to download, print and submit the employment application form available online at carolinamudcats.com.

Through the job fair, the Mudcats will look to fill multiple positions across various departments including stadium operations, box office, bat boys, on-field entertainment, concessions and game operations. A full list of available positions, including job descriptions, can be found online at carolinamudcats.com. Additional information is also available by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287).

Interviews will take place inside Cattails at Five County Stadium and are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cattails is located on the fourth floor of Five County Stadium and is accessible through the stadium elevator or stairs located behind home plate, near will call and the team store.

Parking will be available in the main parking lot adjacent to NC Hwy 264 and near the team front office. Applicants should arrive early; the interview segment of the event will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

The Mudcats will celebrate 30 years of baseball in North Carolina when they begin the upcoming 2020 season by hosting the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC.

Season ticket packages, group ticket packages, the latest mini plans and individual game tickets for the upcoming 2020 season are all available now by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287) and by visiting carolinamudcats.com.

About the Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Annual Job Fair Set for Thursday, February 20 at Five County Stadium

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ZEBULON, N.C. – The 2020 baseball season is fast approaching and the Carolina Mudcats are looking to add to the club’s game day staff by hosting a job fair hiring event on Thursday, February 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. inside the Cattails Club at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.

Interested job seekers ages 16 and over wishing to work for the Mudcats are highly encouraged to attend the event. The Mudcats also encourage applicants to download, print and submit the employment application form available online at carolinamudcats.com.

Through the job fair, the Mudcats will look to fill multiple positions across various departments including stadium operations, box office, bat boys, on-field entertainment, concessions and game operations. A full list of available positions, including job descriptions, can be found online at carolinamudcats.com. Additional information is also available by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287).

Interviews will take place inside Cattails Club at Five County Stadium and are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cattails is located on the fourth floor of Five County Stadium and is accessible through the stadium elevator or stairs located behind home plate, near will call and the team store.

Parking will be available in the main parking lot adjacent to NC Hwy 264 and near the team front office. Applicants should arrive early; the interview segment of the event will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

The Mudcats will celebrate 30 years of baseball in North Carolina when they begin the upcoming 2020 season by hosting the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC.

Season ticket packages, group ticket packages, the latest mini plans and individual game tickets for the upcoming 2020 season are all available now by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287) and by visiting carolinamudcats.com.

About the Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Mudcats to Partner with Marbles Kids Museum for 2020 Season

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ZEBULON, N.C. – Marbles Kids Museum to become new presenting partner of Carolina Mudcats Education Day games at Five County Stadium for the upcoming 2020, 30th anniversary season in Zebulon, NC. Education Day games, designed to provide local area students with a day of learning and baseball, will now feature new educational content presented by Marbles Kids Museum.

“This partnership is going to make for an incredible and engaging 30th season in Mudcats history,” said Mudcats Vice President and General Manager Joe Kremer. “We can’t wait to show all of our fans and local area families how much this will mean for them.”

The exciting new partnership will see Marbles Kids Museum provide educational content, including interactive exhibits, at each of Carolina’s three Education Day games scheduled throughout the 2020 season. Marbles Kids Museum Education Day games are scheduled for April 15, April 29 and May 13 with each game beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Five County Stadium. The Marbles Kids Museum staff will also be on-hand for Carolina’s “Super Splash Day” game on July 29 vs. Lynchburg at 10:30 a.m.

Marbles Kids Museum Education Day Games:
Wednesday, April 15 vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29 vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13 vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks, 10:30 a.m.

Fans and students in attendance for Marbles Kids Museum Education Day games this season at Five County Stadium will have a chance to receive free and discounted Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX tickets. Marbles Kids Museum will additionally treat local area Hispanic families to a Pescados de Carolina game at Five County Stadium as part of the museum’s school readiness program, Ready Set School.

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups and community organizations with dozens of themed exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentary and feature movies and special events year-round.

The Mudcats will celebrate 30 years of baseball in North Carolina when they begin the upcoming 2020 season by hosting the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC.

Season ticket packages, group ticket packages and the latest mini plans for the upcoming 2020 season are all available now by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287) and by visiting carolinamudcats.com.

About the Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Mudcats Donate Baseball Equipment to East Wake High School

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ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, today donated over 50 game ready cleats and baseball equipment to the baseball program at East Wake High School in Wendell, NC. The equipment and donated cleats were worn or used by several Mudcats players throughout the club’s 2019 Carolina League season.

The Mudcats, represented by mascot Muddy the Mudcat and Director of Marketing and Community Relations Sam Barry, presented the East Wake Warriors players and coach Tony Piercy with the cleats and equipment donation to the local Title I baseball program today.

“Local schools and students in our community mean so much to our organization” said Barry. “To be able to provide these kids with such an amazing donation from our players just goes to show what we have always known, we are more than just a sports team.”

Pitcher Noah Zavolas, the 2019 Carolina League Pitcher of the Year, championed the donation effort by collecting the cleats, and other game used equipment, from his Mudcats’ teammates this past season. Zavolas was also the recipient of the Mudcats’ Ed Hales Award last season. The Ed Hales Award is awarded annually to the Mudcats player(s) who best exemplifies unselfish spirit, dedication and commitment to the community.

The Mudcats will celebrate 30 years of baseball in North Carolina when they begin the 2020 season by hosting the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC. Ticket information is available by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287) and by visiting carolinamudcats.com.

The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Mudcats Donate Baseball Equipment to East Wake High School

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ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, today donated over 50 game ready cleats and baseball equipment to the baseball program at East Wake High School in Wendell, NC. The equipment and donated cleats were worn or used by several Mudcats players throughout the club’s 2019 Carolina League season.

The Mudcats, represented by mascot Muddy the Mudcat and Director of Marketing and Community Relations Sam Barry, presented the East Wake Warriors players and coach Tony Piercy with the cleats and equipment donation to the local Title I baseball program today.

“Local schools and students in our community mean so much to our organization” said Barry. “To be able to provide these kids with such an amazing donation from our players just goes to show what we have always known, we are more than just a sports team.”

Pitcher Noah Zavolas, the 2019 Carolina League Pitcher of the Year, championed the donation effort by collecting the cleats, and other game used equipment, from his Mudcats’ teammates this past season. Zavolas was also the recipient of the Mudcats’ Ed Hales Award last season. The Ed Hales Award is awarded annually to the Mudcats player(s) who best exemplifies unselfish spirit, dedication and commitment to the community.

The Mudcats will celebrate 30 years of baseball in North Carolina when they begin the 2020 season by hosting the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC. Ticket information is available by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling (919) 269-CATS (2287) and by visiting carolinamudcats.com.

The Carolina Mudcats are the proud Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are entering their 30th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The Mudcats are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite For Storm Relief

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In the wake of Hurricane Florence that hit and devastated parts of South Carolina and much of North Carolina over the past week, thirteen Minor League Baseball teams in the two states are coming together to support and raise money for those victims in their states. The Asheville Tourists, Burlington Royals, Carolina Mudcats, Charleston RiverDogs, Charlotte Knights, Columbia Fireflies, Down East Wood Ducks, Durham Bulls, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Hickory Crawdads, Kannapolis Intimidators, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Winston-Salem Dash announced today that they have created a joint GoFundMe page, raising funds for branches of the American Red Cross in affected areas of North Carolina and South Carolina.

The thirteen-­‐‑team dual state alliance will work together to maximize fundraising efforts across the state, utilizing the hashtag: #CarolinaStrong.

A State of Emergency was issued on September 7 by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and on September 8 for South Carolina by Governor Henry McMaster. More than 1 million people were told to evacuate coastal areas in the two states. President Trump declared a State of Emergency in the Carolinas on September 10. A day later FEMA announced that federal emergency aid would be made available.   As of Thursday, 37 deaths had been reported due to Florence with 27 confirmed in North Carolina and eight in South Carolina.

Both states have received unprecedented rainfall and flooding from a tropical cyclone, and hundreds of miles of roads were closed in each state. North Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding residents to stay alert for continued flooding, power outages, and downed trees. Though evacuation orders have been lifted for the coastal regions of South Carolina, Florence’s aftermath has already begun to flood parts of the state while other areas remain on high alert for flooding in the coming days. Even this morning, Florence County issued a mandatory evacuation for several areas due to severe flooding.

“We’ve seen time and again that the residents of North and South Carolina are strong and resilient. In difficult times we stand by one another and lift up those in need. This time won’t be any different,” said the General Managers of the 13 MiLB teams in a joint statement. “Our teams are an integral part of the fabric of the community within our respective cities across North and South Carolina. While most days we operate as separate organizations, today we band together to support the citizens of these two great states.”

Those wishing to contribute can head to the #CarolinaStrong GoFundMe page at the following link: http://bit.ly/GoFundCarolinaStrong. All funds raised through this campaign will be donated to the American Red Cross in affected areas of North Carolina and South Carolina.

ABOUT THE ASHEVILLE TOURISTS: They are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and play their home games at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Larry Hawkins. For more information on the Tourists please call (828) 258-0428.

ABOUT THE BURLINGTON ROYALS: They are the Rookie affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play their home games at Burlington Athletic Stadium in Burlington, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Mikie Morrison. For more information please call (336) 222-0223.

ABOUT THE CAROLINA MUDCATS: They are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play their home games at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Joe Kremer. For more information please call (919) 269-2278.

ABOUT THE CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS: They are the Class A affiliate of the New York Yankees and play their home games at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, South Carolina. Their General Manager is Dave Echols. For more information please call (843) 723-7241.

ABOUT THE CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS: They are the Class AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and play their home games at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Rob Egan. For more information please call (704) 274-8300.

ABOUT THE COLUMBIA FIREFLIES: They are the Class A affiliate of the New York Mets and play their home games at Spirit Communications Park in Columbia, South Carolina. Their President is John Katz. For more information please call (803) 726-4487.

ABOUT THE DOWN EAST WOOD DUCKS: They are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their home games at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Wade Howell. For more information please call (252) 686-5172.

ABOUT THE DURHAM BULLS: They are the Class AAA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina. Their Vice President-Baseball Operations is Mike Birling. For more information please call (919) 687-6500.

ABOUT THE GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS: They are the Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and play their home games at First National Bank Field in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their Vice President of Baseball Operations is Katie Dannemiller. For more information please call (336) 268-2255.

ABOUT THE HICKORY CRAWDADS: They are the Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their home games at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina. Their General Manager is Mark Seaman. For more information please call (828) 332-3000.

ABOUT THE KANNAOPLIS INTIMIDATORS: They are the Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and play their home games at Intimidators Stadium in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Their President/General Manager is Brian Radle. For more information please call (704) 932-3267.

ABOUT THE MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS: They are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and play their home games at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their General Manager is Ryan Moore. For more information please call (843) 918-6000.

ABOUT THE WINSTON-SALEM DASH: They are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and play their home games at BB&T Ballpark in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their Vice President of Baseball Operations is Ryan Manuel. For more information please call (336) 714-2287.

Jersey auction benefiting The Miracle League of the Triangle

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The Mudcats players and field staff all wore special “Double Dare” themed game jerseys for 90s Nickelodeon Night on Saturday, June 17 at Five County Stadium.

Fans can now own those same, one-of-a-kind, game worn and autographed jerseys as they are currently available via online auction at http://auctions.carolinamudcats.com. The net proceeds of the online jersey auction will benefit the Miracle League of the Triangle.

The Miracle League of the Triangle exists to create positive life experiences for children and adults with special needs and for their families through baseball. Established in 2004, the Miracle League of the Triangle serves nearly 400 players with specials needs each year, across 30 teams.

Each jersey will arrive accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The jersey auction will end on June 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM ET.

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Mudcats to offer free admission to military personnel on Memorial Day

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ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are excited to announce that admission for all active and retired military personnel will be free for Monday’s Memorial Day game between the Mudcats and Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Five County Stadium.

The Mudcats will also offer $5.00 tickets to the families of active and retired military personnel for Monday’s 2:00 p.m. matinée day game in Zebulon. A valid military ID will be required to receive the special offer.

Interested military personnel looking to take advantage of the free ticket offer should call (919) 269-CATS (2287) or visit the Five County Stadium Box Office for further details.

The Mudcats players and staff will wear patriotic themed game jerseys during Monday’s Memorial Day game. The game worn jerseys will later be auctioned off online at auctions.carolinamudcats.com with the net proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA.

Monday’s game will be the final game of Carolina’s four game home stand and the series finale between the Mudcats (Brewers) and visiting Pelicans (Chicago Cubs).

The Carolina Mudcats are the proud new Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are in their 27th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.

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