Bisons to hold Food Service Hiring Event, Aug. 3

 

The Buffalo Bisons will hold a HIRING EVENT for seasonal food service employment at Sahlen Field on Tuesday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the ballpark’s Consumer’s Pub at the Park restaurant.

Interested applicants should enter the ballpark through the restaurant entrance on the Washington St. side of the ballpark.

The Bisons will be hiring for concession stand managers, cooks, cashiers, commissary workers and porters to work during Buffalo Bisons baseball games at Sahlen Field. The Bisons return home Tuesday, August 10 for a 23-game home schedule that runs through Sunday, September 26.

For more information, interested applicants can visit the Bisons.com Employment Page or contact the Bisons at (716) 846-2059 | [email protected].

Autism Acceptance Night presented by Unum – Early Entry Tours

 

As part of Autism Acceptance Night taking place on Saturday, July 31, the WooSox will offer early entrance paired with a Polar Park tour for families and groups with autistic individuals who plan to attend that evening’s game. Early entry will begin at 1:00 PM and can be accessed by Gate C. Fans will be required to show a ticket for that evening’s game, with the tour being a free addition, highlighting Polar Park’s sensory-friendly areas and accommodations. Fans can register by CLICKING HERE.

WooSox Bring Back Free Vaccines on Remaining Los Wepas de Worcester Nights

Club teams up with City of Worcester;

J&J vaccines will be available, along with Pfizer vaccines for ages 12-17

WORCESTER, MA – After partnering with the City of Worcester to successfully administer 275 vaccines at Polar Park earlier this season, the Worcester Red Sox will again make more vaccines available for fans at Polar Park during six of their remaining home games this season—all of which are “Los Wepas de Worcester” dates, when the WooSox change their uniforms and identity to enhance outreach to the Latino and Hispanic communities.

The games are this coming Tuesday, July 27 at 6:35 pm vs. Buffalo, Sunday, August 1 at 1:05 pm vs. Buffalo, Friday, August 13 at 6:35 pm vs. Syracuse, Saturday, August 14 at 4:05 pm vs. Syracuse, Wednesday, August 18 at 6:35 pm vs. Scranton/WB, and Tuesday, September 7 at 6:35 pm vs. Lehigh Valley.

Anyone who wishes to receive a vaccine during these select home games will be given a complimentary General Admission ticket to that day’s game at the Ticket Office, along with a free WooSox cap, and they’ll be guided by a WooSox ambassador to the concourse at Polar Park where the vaccines will be administered by City of Worcester health officials. Fans who already have tickets to these games and would like a vaccine can simply check in with any WooSox staff member when gates open.

“Roughly 35% of Worcester’s Hispanic and Latino population have been fully vaccinated here in the city, and we must continue to do everything we can to get our community vaccinated,” said Dr. Matilde Castiel, Commissioner of Health & Human Services for the City of Worcester. “We are grateful that the WooSox continue to open their doors at Polar Park for members of our community, and we also look forward to providing a vaccine for anyone who still needs to get a vaccine.”

The WooSox and the City of Worcester will now be offering a Pfizer vaccine for anyone ages 12 and older. When vaccines were administered at Polar Park during the club’s first homestand in June, only a one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available for those 18 and older, and the WooSox and City of Worcester look forward to using the Pfizer vaccine to reach a broader age group.

“We’re not out of the woods yet and we’re keeping an eye on the case count and of course the Delta variant,” said Mayor Joseph M. Petty. “Our response has been a whole-of-government response and that means engaging with our non-profit and business community, like our partners at the Worcester Red Sox, to make sure that everyone in our community is getting vaccinated. I want to thank Larry Lucchino and Dr. Steinberg for joining us in our commitment to getting through this pandemic.”

“These clinics at Polar Park couldn’t come at a more important time,” City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. said. “Our battle with the COVID-19 virus is not over, and the surging Delta variant is leading to increased cases across the country and here in Worcester. We need to do everything in our power to vaccinate as many people as possible, and we are extremely grateful to have a partner like the Worcester Red Sox who are equally committed to that mission. Polar Park was always meant to be more than a ballpark, and this is a terrific way to offer people both an entertaining night out and a chance to get vaccinated and protect themselves, their loved ones and our community as we continue to fight our way through this pandemic.”

“We hope we can increase the number of fans who protect themselves and their loved ones from the coronavirus,” said WooSox President, Dr. Charles A. Steinberg. “We hope that our children and teens receive vaccinations before they return to school so that they can enjoy the full experience that so many missed in 2020.

“We are grateful for the partnership with the City of Worcester and its Department of Health and Human Services. These city officials have been heroic in their efforts to reach out and find those who can still benefit from this desperately-needed vaccine. We are happy to provide it when the community comes together for an evening or afternoon of baseball at Polar Park.”

On Tuesday, May 4 the Seattle Mariners became the first Major League Baseball team in the country to offer vaccines for their fans during games at T-Mobile Park, and successfully administered 160 shots during their game against the Baltimore Orioles. The WooSox were proud to be among the first Minor League Baseball teams in the country to administer vaccines to their fans during games at Polar Park in the beginning of June.

¡Wepa! is a Spanish expression of excitement and happiness. The concept of naming the team after the popular phrase came from Worcester resident Daniel Velazquez at a WooSox Fan Plan Meeting on February 13, 2020 at Centro Inc. in Worcester.

UMass Memorial Health, the official healthcare provider of the Worcester Red Sox, will have paramedics on site as they do for every WooSox home game to offer any support needed.

For more information and further questions, please contact WooSox Vice President of Baseball Operations & Community Relations, Joe Bradlee ([email protected]).

Gwinnett Stripers Award $2,500 July Grant to Gwinnett Coalition

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, have awarded their $2,500 July grant to the Gwinnett Coalition and its Gwinnett Veterans Resource Center.

The Gwinnett Veterans Resource Center (GVRC) seeks to meet the needs of veterans and their military families by providing information, referrals, and resources in a welcoming environment that honors their service and sacrifice to our country.

The Stripers selected the Gwinnett Coalition to receive the July “Military” themed grant. The $2,500 grant will be utilized by the Gwinnett Coalition in the GVRC’s Gift Card Program. To address food insecurity and prevent loss of transportation (which can cause job loss), the GVRC assists veterans and their families with gift cards to purchase food and gas. Veterans who receive gift cards for specific purchases are required to submit receipts showing that the card was used for the purpose for which it was given.

“We are grateful to the Gwinnett Stripers for this generous contribution to our efforts to help Gwinnett veterans in need,” said Renee Byrd-Lewis, Executive Director of Gwinnett Coalition. “Everyone needs the basics, like food and gas, a roof over their head, to be safe, to belong, and to live to their full potential. Those who’ve served our country have sacrificed so much and when our veterans fall on hard times, we owe it to them to step in and give them the support they need. Thanks to this grant we will be able to connect more veterans and their families to a wealth of resources that will enable them to thrive.”

Representatives from the Gwinnett Coalition received the grant from the Stripers during the “Red, White, & BOOM Patriotic Celebration” on July 9.

For more information on the Gwinnett Coalition, including how you can make a donation, visit www.gwinnettcoalition.org.

About the Gwinnett Stripers Grant Program: The Stripers will award four $2,500 grants to different nonprofits in 2021, with each month focusing on a different category of nonprofit organizations aligning with the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s pillars of “Live, Learn, Play, and Serve.” The four categories are Service-oriented programs (June), Military programs (July), Youth programs (August), and Health and Wellness programs (September). Grant applications were collected through May 14. Each grant recipient will be recognized during a Stripers home game at Coolray Field in 2021.

For more information on the Grant Program and all other Stripers community initiatives, visit GoStripers.com/community.

Sounds Announce Online Auction of Camouflage Military Jerseys

 

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club announced today an online auction of their game-used Military Appreciation Jerseys to benefit the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University. The auction begins today and runs until Friday, Aug. 13 at 6:00 p.m.

The Sounds wore the camouflage military jerseys during the 2019 season and twice so far in 2021 – Saturday, May 15 and on Saturday, July 3. The club will wear them for a final time as part of Military Appreciation Night on Sunday, Aug. 8.

Bids for the jerseys are now being accepted at https://bit.ly/SoundsMilitaryJerseyAuction.

The Sounds offer military family ticket discounts for every game at First Horizon Park. A $2 discount on single-game ticket prices is available for any Reserved Section seat – based on availability. The offer is valid for up to four tickets per government-issued military I.D. presented at the Sounds Ticket Office.

The Daniels Center at MTSU is the largest and most comprehensive veterans center on any public higher education campus. It enables the over 1,200 military-connected student population at MTSU to have a one-stop shop to meet a variety of academic needs. It also allows military-connected students to study, gather, and get help from fellow veterans, who will serve as peer advisors and sponsors.

The center is also a resource for veterans and their families without the restriction or requirement to be students, faculty or staff at MTSU. To find out more, go to mtsu.edu/military.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Jumbo Shrimp Faith & Family Night returns on August 7

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s annual Faith & Family Night will return on Saturday, August 7, with the club hosting a postgame testimonial from former Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR cheerleader Shenette Doyle and a Christian comedy set presented by Sight and Sound productions with comedian Ron Barnett.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and first pitch between the Jumbo Shrimp and the Norfolk Tides is set for 6:35 p.m. Doyle’s testimonial and Barnett’s comedic performance will take place following the game.

A native of Jacksonville and retired Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR cheerleader, Doyle has served the city as a mental health therapist for seven years. She earned Miss Florida International 2006, and has served as a seasoned motivational speaker and has encouraged girls from throughout the United States and even Zimbabwe, Africa. Doyle continues to focus on the wholeness of others, and is currently studying to pass the state exam to become a licensed mental health therapist.

Barnett is a comedian who has built a reputation as a solid performer who utilizes self-deprecation, characters and voices along with comical insights that are hilarious and entertaining, while also being appropriate for any audience.

Additionally, the first 2,000 fans through the gates on August 7 will receive a Jumbo Shrimp backpack, courtesy of Baptist Health & Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Tickets are available on www.jaxshrimp.com or by calling the Miller Electric Box Office at (904) 358-2846. Special discounted group rates are also available by giving the Jumbo Shrimp a call at (904) 358-2846.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by general manager Harold Craw. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marks the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.

Indianapolis Indians Charities Introduces Circle City Donor Club

 

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Indians Charities (IIC) today unveiled the Circle City Donor Club, providing a new way for fans to donate to IIC while receiving love in return. The Donor Club has four levels ($50, $75, $100, $250) and each donor threshold receives benefits. Fans interested in impacting Central Indiana can join the Donor Club here.

“This is an exciting day for Indianapolis Indians Charities as our nonprofit continuously seeks ways to leave its mark on the community,” said Jo Garcia, Indianapolis Indians Charities Community Outreach Manager. “Fan and partner donations are the lifelines to our organization and its ability to positively influence youth, families and those in need in Central Indiana.”

Beginning today and continuing through Sunday, July 18 at 11:59 PM EST, the first 50 donors to make a minimum $50 donation are guaranteed to win a Sun King gift card. To be eligible, donors must be 21 years of age or older.

Since its inception in Sept. 2019, IIC has poured over $630,000 back into the community. Over $85,000 and 180-plus volunteer hours can be attributed to baseball and softball field renovations in the Circle City. Further, IIC donated 500 lunches to local nurses on #NationalNursesDay and recently funded 490 league fees and uniforms for Indy RBI participants among many other notable charity efforts.

Circle City Donor Club levels and benefits are highlighted below:

$50 Donor Benefits

Indians-branded swag including a sticker and a koozie
Name listed on the Circle City Donor Club webpage
First notice of Indianapolis Indians Charities events and Indians community events
$5 Sun King gift card to the first 50 $50 donations

$75 Donor Benefits

Indians-branded swag including a tote bag, sticker and a koozie
Name listed on the Circle City Donor Club webpage
Name listed in Indianapolis Indians Charities annual fiscal year report
First notice of Indianapolis Indians Charities events and Indians community events
$5 Sun King gift card to the first 50 $75 donations

$100 Donor Benefits

Indians-branded swag including a water bottle, tote bag, sticker and a koozie
Two (2) tickets to an Indians home game
Acknowledgement on Indians social media accounts and the Circle City Donor Club webpage
Name listed in Indianapolis Indians Charities annual fiscal year report
First notice of Indianapolis Indians Charities events and Indians community events
$10 Sun King gift card to the first 100 $100 donations

$250 Donor Benefits

Indians-branded swag including sunglasses, a water bottle, tote bag, sticker and a koozie
Two (2) tickets to an Indians home game
One-time online coupon code for 20% off Indians merchandise
Acknowledgement on Indians social media accounts and the Circle City Donor Club webpage
Name listed on Victory Field marquee with photo distributed to donor electronically
Name listed in Indianapolis Indians Charities annual fiscal year report
First notice of Indianapolis Indians Charities events and Indians community events
$15 Sun King gift card to the first 50 $250 donations

Gwinnett Stripers Award $2,500 June Grant to Impact46

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, have awarded their $2,500 June grant to Impact46 of Lawrenceville. The faith-based nonprofit focuses on education, employment, and community development to impact communities and improve cities.

In 2020, Impact46 teamed up with community partners and the City of Lawrenceville to create the Lawrenceville Response Center to help stabilize families who had lost employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Impact46 has assisted over 1,200 people while providing over $1 million in rental assistance to help families facing eviction and/or homelessness in Gwinnett County. The organization is committed to serving the citizens of Gwinnett County as they recover from the pandemic by focusing on stabilization services and access to livable wages.

The Stripers selected Impact46 to receive the June “Service” themed grant. The $2,500 grant will be utilized by Impact46 in its effort to launch another Response Center in a neighboring city, with the goal of assisting 150 households for up to three months each.

“We are grateful to the Gwinnett Stripers for awarding us with this grant that we will use to continue to care for families who have been impacted by Covid-19,” said Jen Young, Executive Director of Impact46. “The need is still very great and we will use this grant to further our mission as we provide stabilization services to Gwinnett residents in the form of rental, employment, and nutrition assistance.”

Representatives from Impact46 will receive the grant from the Stripers during the game on Saturday, July 24.

For more information on Impact46, including how you can make a donation, visit www.impact46.org.

About the Gwinnett Stripers Grant Program: The Stripers will award four $2,500 grants to different nonprofits in 2021, with each month focusing on a different category of nonprofit organizations aligning with the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s pillars of “Live, Learn, Play, and Serve.” The four categories are Service-oriented programs (June), Military programs (July), Youth programs (August), and Health and Wellness programs (September). Grant applications were collected through May 14. Each grant recipient will be recognized during a Stripers home game at Coolray Field in 2021.

For more information on the Grant Program and all other Stripers community initiatives, visit GoStripers.com/community.

I-Cubs to Host 13th Annual Naturalization Ceremony on July 6

 

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs will host their 13th Annual Naturalization Ceremony on the field at Principal Park on Tuesday, July 6. The ceremony will take place prior to first pitch between Iowa and the St. Paul Saints, scheduled for 6:38 pm.

Traditionally, the ceremony has been done on the Fourth of July before the start of an Iowa Cubs game. This year, Iowa is on the road on Independence Day, but will treat their Tuesday, July 6 game as their typical July 4 event.

Iowa Cubs Principal Owner and Chairman Michael Gartner will open the ceremony with welcome remarks before court is called into session by senior federal judge Robert Pratt. 25 candidates from 15 different countries will be individually honored before taking an oath of allegiance to the United States of America.

The first on-field citizenship ceremony at Principal Park was held on September 4, 2009. Since then, the Iowa Cubs have been a part of the naturalization of 396 citizens of the United States through the last 12 years.

Following the ceremony, the Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will play the first game of a six-game series, with post-game fireworks set to complete the celebration.

Blood Assurance to Host Blood Drives outside First Horizon Park

 

*Press Release courtesy Blood Assurance*

Blood Assurance is seeking dozens of all-stars to save lives this July 4 weekend during its Proud to be an American Blood Drives.

The non-profit blood center is teaming up with Cumulus Media and the Nashville Sounds to host four blood drives outside First Horizon Park, home of the Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers affiliate, who are playing evening games all weekend long.

“We are very excited to partner with Blood Assurance and host these drives that will save lives in our community,” said Doug Scopel, Nashville Sounds Vice President of Operations. “We are happy to help give back to the Nashville community and we can’t wait to see all of our blood donors at the game.”

The July 1-4 blood drives are taking place at the Blood Assurance blood mobile from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. parked near First Horizon Park on Junior Gilliam Way. Blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online here, however, walk-ins will be accepted.

Blood donors will receive a free patriotic-themed t-shirt and two tickets to the July 29 Sounds game against the Columbus Clippers. Tickets are in section 103. Participants will also be automatically entered to win a brand new Traeger grill!

Blood usage tends to increase during the 4th of July weekend due to travel and water activities. Blood Assurance needs to be prepared with an adequate supply of blood on the shelf to help local hospitals meet the need of area patients. Blood cannot be manufactured and Blood Assurance counts on volunteer donors daily to save lives.

Representatives from 104.5 the Zone will be on site to meet and greet listeners.

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

About Blood Assurance

Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.

Bisons top Rochester American Giants on Negro League Night

 

The Red Wings celebrated Juneteenth playing as the Rochester American Giants – a minor league Negro League team that called the Flower City home in the 1940s.

Unfortunately, the Buffalo Bisons spoiled the party outslugging the American Giants, 8-6, at Frontier Field.

Rochester built a 3-1 lead after four innings, scoring single runs in the second, third and fourth innings on RBI hits from Brandon Snyder, Jake Noll and Alec Keller.

The Bisons would tie the game in the fifth and score four more in the seventh to take control of the game.

A two-run homer from Yadiel Hernandez in the seventh inning brought the Rochester American Giants to within two at 7-5.

Sterling Sharp made the start for Rochester allowing three runs (one earned) over 4 2/3 innings.

Alberto Baldonado suffered the loss allowing all four runs in the seventh inning.

The final game of the series is Sunday after at 1:05 from Frontier Field.

New Positions Available: Bisons continue to hire for ballpark team

 

Big League baseball is off to an amazing start at Sahlen Field and this is only the beginning. With more games on the schedule this summer, the Bisons are looking to add even more energetic and passionate associates to their game day team for an unforgettable season of baseball in downtown Buffalo.

The Bisons are looking to add to their Game Day Support Staff team that can help them provide Championship Service to the great baseball fans of Western New York. The team is also looking for additional Food Service Staff, including cashiers, cooks, porters, stand managers and commissary workers.

>>>View or Apply: Bisons Employment Opportunities

Seasonal employment at Sahlen Field is the perfect opportunity for someone 18 years old or older to earn money while also being part of a historic season in Buffalo sports history. Perfect for college kids returning home from school, retirees looking for a new challenge or anyone in need of adding a little extra income, the Bisons offer competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

June 9 – Bisons Food Service Hiring Event

The Bisons will be holding a Food Service Hiring Event from 12-4pm on Wednesday, June 9th at Canalside. Just stop by the Honda Tent, located near the train station across from the Key Bank Center, if you are interested in joining the ballpark team as a stand manager, a cook, a cashier or commissary staff. Employment incentives are being offered. For more information, you can contact the Bisons at (716) 846-2059 (masks required).

WooSox to offer vaccines for fans during first June homestand

Club teams up with Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; 50 J&J vaccines will be available at every game this week at Polar Park.

 

WORCESTER, MA – After successfully administering 214 vaccines at Polar Park on Tuesday, May 25, the WooSox today announced they will make vaccines available for fans at Polar Park during the club’s second homestand, their first without COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The program is in partnership with Worcester’s Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center.

“We are proud to be among the first Triple-A teams in the country to offer vaccines for fans during our ballgames,” said WooSox President, Dr. Charles A. Steinberg. “We look forward to continuing to do our part to inspire more people to become vaccinated in the City of Worcester and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

Fans who receive a Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Polar Park will be given a complimentary General Admission ticket to that day’s game, along with a WooSox cap, and must be at least 18 years of age. Staff from the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center will administer the vaccines on the first base concourse at Polar Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The City of Worcester has made great strides in getting as many people as possible vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus,” Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. said. “This partnership between the Worcester Red Sox and the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is another terrific example of the collaborative efforts that have helped to ensure that every single resident has the opportunity to get vaccinated. This is the team spirit that Worcester is all about.”

On Tuesday, May 4 the Seattle Mariners became the first Major League team in the country to offer vaccines for their fans during games at T-Mobile Park, and successfully administered 160 shots during their game against the Baltimore Orioles. The WooSox would join the Columbus Clippers among Triple-A clubs administering vaccines to their fans during games.

UMass Memorial Health, the official healthcare provider of the Worcester Red Sox, will have EMTs on site as they do for every WooSox home game to offer any support needed.

Anyone who wishes to be vaccinated at Polar Park will be escorted to the first base concourse by a WooSox Ambassador upon receiving their complimentary General Admission ticket at the Ticket Office. Fans who already have tickets to this week’s slate of games and would like a vaccine can simply check in with the Kennedy Health Center staff members after the gates open. Those who do will receive a General Admission ticket to a future 2021 home game.

“We are pleased to be able to expand our reach beyond our health center doors to help ensure that anyone who wants the COVID-19 vaccine can get it safely, easily and for free,” said

Kennedy Community Health President and CEO Stephen J. Kerrigan. “Working in partnership with area organizations like Polar Park and the WooSox will boost our efforts to make the vaccine readily available.”

Vaccines will be available at Polar Park through Sunday, June 6 for the club’s entire six-game homestand against the Rochester Red Wings, and will explore the possibility of making more vaccines available at more games this summer.

For more information and further questions, please contact WooSox Vice President of Baseball Operations & Community Relations, Joe Bradlee or the Kennedy Health Center’s Vice President of Advancement, Paula Green.

ECMC to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine at Sahlen Field

 

Erie County Medical Center Corporation caregivers will staff a pop-up vaccine site outside Sahlen Field prior to the upcoming Toronto Blue Jay games on June 1st and June 2nd. The site will administer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Anyone who gets vaccinated at the site will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a 2022 Buffalo Bisons game and will also be eligible for a Toronto Blue Jays raffle for prizes that include: four tickets to a Blue Jays-Yankees game in Buffalo, three player-autographed baseballs and a player-autographed jersey.

ECMC Sahlen Field Pop-Up Vaccination Site

When: Tuesday, June 1st & Wednesday, June 2nd

Where: Bisons Plaza

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

About the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation: The ECMC Corporation was established as a New York State Public Benefit Corporation and since 2004 has included an advanced academic medical center with 573 inpatient beds, on- and off-campus health centers, more than 30 outpatient specialty care services and Terrace View, a 390-bed long-term care facility. ECMC is Western New York’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, as well as a regional center for burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, medical oncology and head & neck cancer care, rehabilitation and a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo. Most ECMC physicians, dentists and pharmacists are dedicated faculty members of the university and/or members of a private practice plan. More Western New York residents are choosing ECMC for exceptional patient care and patient experiences – the difference between healthcare and true care _™._ For additional information about ECMC, visit: www.ecmc.edu.

Syracuse Mets to host first virtual Education Day in MiLB History

 

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets are excited to announce details for a virtual Education Day that will take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The game against the Worcester Red Sox was originally scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. start and has been officially changed to a noon start to accommodate the educational element.

The Syracuse Mets game will be available on the day of the game for all students via a free broadcast link on syracusemets.com. Classes can participate in school as a group, or students can join on the link as they are home in remote learning environments. Educational components will be built into the broadcast by John Dalgety, a teacher from the Phoenix (NY) School District that has helped the Mets incorporate more education components into Education Day over the years. Dalgety worked closely with Shaun Moriarty, a teacher from the Worcester School system, who is coordinating the effort to get students from Massachusetts involved.

“Education Day is a time-honored tradition across the minor leagues, and we wanted to find a way for this to continue to happen in this time of COVID-19,” said Syracuse Mets General Manager Jason Smorol. “This was an idea presented to us by our creative teachers in CNY, so we asked for permission, and with support from MLB, we will be able to let students participate in the fun of Education Day from home and school.”

Approvals for game time changes were provided by the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Major League Baseball.

Tickets for home Syracuse Mets games in June will go on sale May 28th at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets for virtual Education Day or other June games at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium or over the phone at 315-474-7833 during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or online anytime at syracusemets.com.

For any questions about the virtual Education Day, email Michael Tricarico at[email protected].