Guardians & Clippers Announce Opening Day Triple-A Roster
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers Opening Day roster has been set by the Cleveland Guardians with the International League schedule beginning today. Only one player on the Opening Day roster is making his Triple-A debut, while nearly a third of the roster will make their Cleveland organization debut On
Columbus and Indianapolis to Honor Blue Birds and ABCs in Negro Leagues Summer Series
COLUMBUS, OH – To celebrate Black History Month and the second year of Minor League Baseball’s “The Nine” initiative, the Columbus Clippers today announced a partnership with the Indianapolis Indians in honoring the Columbus Blue Birds and the Indianapolis ABCs – ball clubs that played in the Negro Leagues –
Cleveland Guardians & Columbus Clippers Announce Clippers Coaching Staff
COLUMBUS, OH – The Cleveland Guardians have announced the player development assignments for their Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers. Columbus will see an almost entirely new player development staff from the one that led the Clippers to an 85-64 record in 2022, a mark that was fifth-best in all of
Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión Continues to Expand and Celebrate More U.S. Hispanic Communities and Fans
NEW YORK CITY, March 31, 2022 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today unveiled the schedule of games and the 85 on-field Hispanic identities for this season’s Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™) event series. Continuing its annual expansion into more communities, eight new teams joined Copa de la Diversión (“Copa”)
Peyton Battenfield Honored as International League Pitcher of the Week
The International League announced today that Columbus starting pitcher Peyton Battenfield has been named the League's Pitcher of the Week. Battenfield is the third award winner for the Clippers this season. In the week of August 16th through August 21st, Battenfield made one start, picking up the win on Friday
Will Benson Honored as International League Player of the Month
August 5, 2022 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July in each of the 14 leagues in Major League Baseball’s player development system. Columbus Clippers (Guardians) outfielder Will Benson batted .371/.481/.674 and led the league in total bases (60).
Will Brennan Honored as International League Player of the Week
The International League announced today that Columbus outfielder Will Brennan has been named the League's Player of the Week. Brennan is the first award winner for the Clippers this season. In the week of June 7th through June 12th, Brennan had five multi-hit games and went 16 for 25 at
Columbus Litter League Is Back to Strike Out Litter in City Neighborhoods
Opening Day for season two of Columbus Litter League is June 1, and volunteers can join the lineup to help strike out litter in neighborhoods throughout the city. Individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations and businesses can form teams of up to 20 players for division competition in the baseball-themed litter
Clippers & Guardians Announce Opening Day Triple-A Roster
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers Opening Day roster has been set by the Cleveland Guardians as the International League schedule begins today. Half of the roster has experience with the Clippers, while many players will get their first look at the Triple-A Level. On the mound, the Clippers will
Minor League Baseball’s Historical League Names to Return in 2022
Minor League Baseball today announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021 season, the leagues had regional names (Triple-A East, Triple-A West, etc.) while the rights to the use of the historic
Minor League Baseball Announces “The Nine,” a New Initiative to Celebrate, Engage and Welcome Black Fans
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 1, 2022 — Minor League Baseball® (MiLB™) today announced the launch of “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,
Guardians Announce 2022 Player Development Staff Assignments
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the organizational staff alignment within the PlayerDevelopment System for the upcoming Minor League season. Among the full-season Managers, Andy Tracy (second season) will again lead Triple-A Columbus, Rouglas Odor will guide Double-A Akron with Greg DiCenzo at High-A Lake County. Omir Santos
Clippers Season to Proceed as Scheduled
COLUMBUS, OH- With Major League Baseball and the Players Association still embroiled in a negotiation on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), some Clippers fans may be wondering what the current impasse means for the Clippers season. The Triple-A schedule will be unaffected by the labor dispute, but there could
Clippers Team Up with Mid-Ohio Food Collective for Canned Food Drive
The Columbus Clippers and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective are teaming up the last weekend of the 2021 season to help families in need while you receive free Clippers tickets for donating much needed food! On October 1 – 3, bring at least 2 non-perishable items and receive a BUY ONE
Triple-A Final Stretch to Benefit Local Charities
New York, NY, September 21, 2021 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the creation of a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city. For each home run hit by Triple-A teams (home and road games) during the
September 11th Remembrance at Huntington Park
Join Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, its Clubs, and players, as we pay tribute to those whose lives were lost on September 11th, 2001 and those who died from illnesses obtained at Ground Zero. We honor them with the pledge that ‘We Shall Not Forget.' The Clippers host the
Columbus Clippers Announce Full Capacity at Huntington Park Beginning in June
COLUMBUS, OH- The Columbus Clippers are pleased to announce that Huntington Park will be open to fans at 100% capacity beginning Tuesday, June 15th. Clippers President & GM Ken Schnacke: “It’s been a long time getting back to being able to welcome ALL fans into Huntington Park on a nightly
Mount Carmel Health System Vaccine Clinic Returns to Huntington Park May 25-30
Columbus, Ohio – After vaccinating more than 200 people during the Columbus Clippers’ home opening series, Mount Carmel Health System and the Clippers are again offering a week-long COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Huntington Park from Tuesday, May 25 to Sunday, May 30. Fans ages 18 and over can visit the
Cleveland Indians & Columbus Clippers Announce 2021 Opening Roster
COLUMBUS, OH – The Cleveland Indians and the Columbus Clippers are excited to announce the 2021 opening roster that will take the field against Louisville for Tuesday’s regular season opener. The Clippers, eleven-time and reigning Governors’ Cup Champions return as many as 14 players who have previously worn the capital
Mount Carmel and Columbus Clippers Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Columbus, Ohio – “Take me out to the ball game; take me out to get my COVID-19 shot.” It may not be how the old song goes, but that’s how the Columbus Clippers and Mount Carmel will be celebrating the return of baseball to the Arena District in downtown Columbus
Clippers Announce May Single-Game Tickets On Sale Date
A limited number of tickets for all May home games will go on sale to the general public starting Thursday, April 29 at 10 AM. Tickets can be purchased online at Clippersbaseball.com or by calling the ticket office at 614-462-2757. Fans at Huntington Park may be seated in “mixed pods”
Columbus Clippers Welcome Fans Back to Huntington Park
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers are pleased to announce that through close work with the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio, fans will now be permitted in the stands for preseason exhibition games at Huntington Park beginning Friday, April 16th. The Clippers will take on the Indianapolis