D-Braves donate to Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Braves presented a donation of nearly $1,200 to the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association Monday afternoon as part of MiLB’s CommUNITY initiative featured throughout the month of August. The D-Braves raised $2,397.32 from the auction of game-worn cancer awareness jerseys. The proceeds were split between the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association and the Centra Foundation.

The D-Braves 2017 Cancer Awareness Night on July 8 marked the seventh year in which the Braves wore and auctioned cancer awareness jerseys.

“We’re happy to support the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association and the support they provide local cancer patients,” said Danville Braves General Manager David Cross.

The Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association provides financial assistance to cancer patients in the area. For more information about the organization, visit danvillevacancer.org.

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D-Braves make donation to Danville Veterans Memorial

DANVILLE, Va. – As part of the Minor League Baseball CommUNITY initiative and in support of the Danville community, the Danville Braves made a donation of $1,455 to the Danville Veterans Memorial Fund. The D-Braves raised the donated money through mystery ball and mystery bobblehead sales/auctions held during two games this season.

“We’re proud to continue to support the Danville Veterans Memorial in honor of the sacrifices of the men and women of our nation’s military,” said Danville Braves General Manager David Cross.

2017 marks the sixth consecutive year the Danville Braves have contributed to the Danville Veterans Memorial Fund. For more information about the Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park, visit http://www.danville-va.gov/1288/Veterans-Memorial.

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D-Braves present donation to God’s Storehouse

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Braves presented God’s Storehouse with a donation of nearly $2,000 prior to the team’s game against Bluefield Friday, August 11. The Braves raised $1,992.88 from the first ever Danville Braves 5K presented by Planet Fitness held earlier this season on July 15.

“We were very pleased with the turnout and the results of our first ever 5K,” said D-Braves Community Relations and Sales Manager Betsy Haugh. “We appreciate the community’s support of this event and are thrilled that we are able to make this donation to a great local non-profit organization in God’s Storehouse.”

65 runners and walkers competed in the Danville Braves 5K presented by Planet Fitness. The event was sponsored by Planet Fitness, HomeTrust Bank, and the Brick Running & Tri-Store, with all proceeds benefiting God’s Storehouse, a non-profit food pantry serving Danville and Pittsylvania County.

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Summer Reading All-Stars Celebrated on Sunday

This weekend’s homestand at Fluor Field concludes on Sunday afternoon as the Drive and Michelin, N.A. host the Summer Reading All-Stars Celebration Game!

First pitch between the Drive and Rome Braves is set for 4:05 PM, and the fun for Reading All-Stars begins when the gates open at 3:00. Summer Reading All-Stars from the library systems of Greenville, Anderson and Pickens Counties will receive a complimentary t-shirt as they arrive, and they will be celebrated with a pregame parade around the warning track at 3:30.

Following the game, all children, including Reading All-Stars, are invited to join in for BlueCross BlueShield Kids Run the Bases!

Be sure to come out on Sunday to celebrate these students for continuing their reading programs during the summer. To purchase tickets, head to the Main Street Box Office, call (864) 240-4528 or CLICK HERE.

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D-Braves Cancer Awareness Night Set for July 8

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Braves will host their annual Cancer Awareness Night presented by Centra on Saturday, July 8 during at 7pm matchup against the Burlington Royals. The D-Braves will wear special multi-colored jerseys with a large ribbon design on the back, meant to represent and raise awareness for all types of cancer.

The jerseys will be auctioned off in an online auction beginning Saturday, July 8 at 10pm EST. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Centra Foundation and the Danville Cancer Association. The auction will be hosted at dbraves.com and will conclude on Monday, July 17 at 8pm EST.

To purchase tickets for Cancer Awareness Night presented by Centra, visit dbraves.com or call 434.797.3792.

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D-Braves Invite First Responders, Teachers to Appreciation Nights

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Braves today announced two additional promotional nights for the 2017 season – First Responders Night (July 20) and Teacher Appreciation Night (August 10). On each night, the Braves will offer $2 General Admission tickets to first responders and teachers, respectively. Both appreciation nights fall on Thirsty Thursdays presented by Buffalo Wild Wings when fans can purchase discounted fountain and draft beverages.

All firefighters, police, EMTs, and other first responders can purchase tickets in advance at the D-Braves offices or at the gate on First Responders Night, Thursday, July 20. Teachers may also purchase tickets in advance or at the gate on Teacher Appreciation Night, Thursday, August 10.

To view the complete promotional schedule or purchase tickets for any 2017 home game, visit dbraves.com.

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The Mudcats Baseball Clinic is on August 19

Come join the Carolina Mudcats players and coaches to learn the fundamentals of fielding, throwing, base running and hitting at the 2017 Mudcats Baseball Clinic!

The 2017 Mudcats Baseball Clinic will take place at Five County Stadium on Saturday, August 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.. The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 9 or until spaces are full. Registration is $40 per participant ($45 per participant if purchased after the deadline date or on the day of).

Children ages five to 14 years old are eligible. Each camper is responsible for bringing a glove, bat and any safety equipment normally worn in organized play (please remember to label ALL equipment).

Each participant receives a General Admission Ticket to see the Mudcats vs. Frederick Keys that same evening (August 19) at 5:00 p.m. and a Mudcats Baseball T-shirt.

Additional tickets can be purchased to the game by calling the Mudcats front office at (919) 269-CATS (2287).

Water and snacks will be provided during the clinic. An autograph session will take place at the end of the day. Limited spaces are available, call (919) 269-CATS (2287) to register today.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Check in begins at 8:30 am on 3rd base side of stadium)

FIVE COUNTY STADIUM
$40 per participant
$45 per participant if purchased after deadline or on day of the clinic)

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Michelin Reading All-Stars Celebrated this Homestand

This homestand at Fluor Field will feature two celebration games for Michelin Reading All-Stars. The Drive are excited to host the new batch of Reading All-Stars on Sunday for Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties, and on Monday for Greenville County.

Sunday’s first pitch against the Rome Braves is at 4:05 PM, and the pregame parade for Reading All-Stars will begin at 3:30.

Monday’s game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers begins at 7:05 PM, with the parade scheduled for 6:30.

Both days will see high-achieving schools selected to the Reading All-Stars Hall of Fame, and the Drive are teaming up with Public Education Partners to host a book fair for children at both games.

To purchase tickets for these games, head to the Main Street Box Office, call (864) 240-4528 or click one of the links below.

Sunday: TICKETS

Monday: TICKETS

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KIDS CLINIC AT OSCEOLA COUNTY STADIUM ON APRIL 3

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 27, 2017) – The Florida Fire Frogs and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will host a free Legends for Youth Kids Clinic on Monday, April 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Osceola County Stadium.

The clinic will include former Major League Baseball players Jason Johnson, Talmadge “T” Nunnari, Brad Pennington, Rich Folkers, Desi Relaford, Lary Sorensen and Brian Tollberg, teaching children the fundamentals of the game.

To register for the clinic, please visit http://mlbpaa.mlb.com/mlbpaa/events/. Registrants much be between the ages of 6 and 16 years old, with guardians completing the registration process for children under the age of 13.

The Fire Frogs and Legends for Youth ask that you enter the stadium using Gate A and ask please arrive to the fields 20 minutes before the scheduled start time, and to come prepared with sneakers and a baseball bag (bat, glove, water bottle).

Florida Fire Frogs President Joe Harrington commented “we are thrilled that the MLBPAA have chosen our ballpark for a pre-season clinic and looking forward to developing a long standing relationship with the organization so we can turn this into a yearly pre-season event here at Osceola County Stadium.”

Legends for Youth is a charitable program running over 250 events a year nationwide, with the mission of promoting the game of baseball to America’s youth using positive sports images and personalities.

About the Florida Fire Frogs

The Florida Fire Frogs are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and compete in the Florida State League. The Fire Frogs play their home games at Osceola County Stadium, located at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Thursday, April 6th is the start of the Fire Frogs inaugural season at Osceola County Stadium, having previously played at Space Coast Stadium in Brevard County. Tickets for the first homestand are available now. For more information, please visit www.FloridaFireFrogs.com, and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.

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2017 Baseball Camp

The Rome Braves will host our annual Baseball Camp this year on June 13-15. The cost is $150 per camper and the camp is open to children ages 4-14. Each camper will receive:

  • Instruction by members of the 2017 Rome Braves Baseball Team and Staff
  • One ticket to the game each night of camp
  • On-field recognition prior to the June 8 game
  • Official camp t-shirt and lunch served daily
  • Certificate of Achievement

Call the Rome Braves ticket office at 706-378-5144 for more information. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible to ensure a spot. Click HERE for registration form.

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D-Braves, Planet Fitness partner for 5K

DANVILLE, Va. – The D-Braves are excited to announce that the organization’s first ever 5K race will take place during the 2017 season. The Danville Braves 5K presented by Planet Fitness will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The race will benefit God’s Storehouse, a non-profit food pantry serving Danville and Pittsylvania County.

“We’ve been looking to host a 5K for a number of years now, and we’re excited to be able to make it happen in 2017,” said D-Braves Community Relations & Sales Manager Betsy Haugh. “We’re looking forward to working with our friends at Planet Fitness, as well as our other race sponsors, to make this a great community event in Danville.”

The race will begin on the concourse at American Legion Post 325 Field in Dan Daniel Memorial Park, home of the Danville Braves, and conclude on the field’s warning track. Winners of each age group will be recognized in an on-field ceremony prior to the D-Braves game against Bluefield Blue Jays later on race day, and the overall male and female winners will have the opportunity to throw out a first pitch before the 7pm start.

Registration for the Danville Braves 5K is now open and can be completed online at dbraves.com/5K or in person at the Danville Braves offices at 302 River Park Dr. Runners may also mail in a registration form and payment to Danville Braves 5K, P.O. Box 378, Danville, Va 24543. Brochures are available at all sponsor locations, including Planet Fitness, HomeTrust Bank (Riverside Dr. location), The Brick Running & Tri Store, and God’s Storehouse.

The registration fee is $20 ($25 after July 1) and includes a performance race t-shirt and a Blue Reserved ticket to the D-Braves game vs. Bluefield at 7pm on race day. For more information, visit dbraves.com/5K or call the D-Braves at 434.797.3792.

Quick Facts for the Danville Braves 5K presented by Planet Fitness
Sponsored by: Planet Fitness, HomeTrust Bank, The Brick Running & Tri Store
Benefiting: God’s Storehouse
When: Saturday July 15, 2017. Race day registration begins at 7:15 am, race begins at 8 am
Where: Danville Braves Stadium (American Legion Post 325 Field in Dan Daniel Memorial Park at 302 River Park Dr.)
Registration Link: http://bit.ly/5Kreg2017

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M-Braves to assist in Hattiesburg disaster relief efforts

M-Braves to assist in Hattiesburg disaster relief efforts

Donations accepted at Trustmark Park in Pearl

By Miranda Black / Mississippi Braves

01/24/2017 3:38 PM ET

PEARL, MS — The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with partners of The Connection, have teamed with The Salvation Army to spearhead a Central-Mississippi drive to aid in tornado relief efforts in the aftermath of devastating storms in the Hattiesburg area over the weekend.

In conjunction with The Connection, which is the area surrounding Trustmark Park including The Outlets of Mississippi, Bass Pro Shops, The Holiday Inn at Trustmark Park and Sam’s Club alongside the M-Braves, donations will be accepted near the main entrance at Trustmark Park starting Wednesday, January 25 at 9:00 AM.

“The Mississippi Braves strive to continue to be great supporters of our communities in Mississippi and feel we have the responsibility to assist wherever and whenever we can when our friends and neighbors in Mississippi are in need,” said M-Braves General Manager Steve DeSalvo. “However, our feeling of responsibility aside, most importantly, we have the sincere desire to help any way we can.”

The M-Braves will have a truck parked in front of Trustmark Park to collect relief items January 25 through February 3, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays (Monday through Friday). Items will later be transported to Hattiesburg by members of the Mississippi Braves staff.

For relief efforts in Hattiesburg, The Salvation Army is in need of the items listed below. At this time, due to storage space in the area, clothing cannot be accepted. However, if this changes, an announcement will be made.

  • Monetary Donations (cash/checks made out to The Salvation Army)
  • Non-Perishable Food (canned goods)
  • Water
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Toiletries

“The M-Braves will make a substantial donation of goods ourselves, and we challenge our season ticket holders, sponsors, fans and fellow members of the community to assist,” DeSalvo added. “If we fill up a truckload, that will be fantastic, but we’re not afraid to fill up and deliver 10 truckloads if we can.”

The Mississippi Braves baseball team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, over 115 M-Braves have gone on to play in the big leagues. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

D-Braves donate to Danville Veterans Memorial Fund

DANVILLE, Va. – In recognition of Veterans Day, the Danville Braves presented the Danville Veteran’s Memorial Fund with a donation of over $1,200. The D-Braves raised the funds by auctioning off game-worn military appreciation jerseys from the 2016 season. A total of $2,419.04 was raised through the auction, with half being donated to the Danville Veteran’s Memorial Fund and half to the Camp Lejeune Fisher House.

The D-Braves wore the special military appreciation jerseys for each Friday home game in July during the 2016 season, as well as the team’s July 3rd contest. Those games were dubbed Military Appreciation Nights presented by Angus Heating and Air and Blue Ridge Beverage; all active and retired military members received free admission to the games.

“To be able to help maintain a memorial that honors the sacrifice and service of our nation’s military is the least we can do,” said Danville Braves General Manager David Cross. “The Danville Veteran’s Memorial is a lasting tribute to the men and women that have helped protect this great country.”

For more information about the Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park, visit http://www.danville-va.gov/1288/Veterans-Memorial.

For more information about the Camp Lejeune Fisher House, visit http://lejeunefisherhouse.org/.

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D-Braves present donation to Danville Cancer Association

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Braves presented a donation of nearly $1,300 to the Danville Cancer Association Thursday morning. The D-Braves raised $1,271.70 through the auction of game-used jerseys worn on the team’s Colon Cancer Awareness Night during the 2016 season.

“We’re proud to continue to support the Danville Cancer Association,” said Danville Braves General Manager David Cross. “The work that the Danville Cancer Association does to help support cancer patients in the area has a big impact on local families.”

2016 marked the sixth year in which the D-Braves wore and auctioned cancer awareness jerseys.

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D-Braves nominated for Charles Murphy Patriot Award

DANVILLE, Va. – The Appalachian League announced its nominations for the Minor League Baseball Annual Awards Wednesday afternoon, with the Danville Braves earning the league’s nomination for the Charles Murphy Patriot Award. The award is presented to a team who demonstrates “outstanding support of and engagement with the United States Armed Forces and veterans, both at the ballpark and in the community.”

The D-Braves placed a strong focus on recognizing and honoring the military throughout the month of July during the 2016 season, with each Friday game and the team’s July 3rd contest being dubbed Military Appreciation Night presented by Angus Heating and Air and Blue Ridge Beverage. The Braves’ wore special military-themed jerseys on each of the Military Appreciation Nights, with the game-used jerseys being auctioned off to benefit the Danville Veterans Memorial and the Fort Bragg Fisher House.

Additionally, the D-Braves welcomed members of the Dan River High School J-ROTC for the National Anthem prior to each game on Military Appreciation Nights.

“We are honored to represent the Appalachian League for this award,” said D-Braves General Manager David Cross. “The U.S. Military and their families have provided more than we can ever repay, and honoring them in the ways we have is the least we can do.”

This year’s Charles Murphy Patriot Award will be presented at the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings to be held in National Harbor, Maryland from December 4-8.

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