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TEAM STORE: Extra Hours and Sales for Holidays

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November 21, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps’ Orchard Team Store at Parkview Field will feature extra hours and sales for the holiday season. The Orchard, which is open year-round from Monday-Friday during ballpark business hours, will also be open at the following times: - Wednesday, November 22 (10 a.m.

KIDS CLUB: Winter Wonderland Coloring Contest

November 30, 2023

Hey Kids Club Members! It's beginning to look, and feel, a lot like Christmas, and Johnny loves the snow! Do you think you have what it takes to decorate the best Winter Wonderland this holiday season? Johnny wants to find out! For the chance to win, color in the following...

PARKVIEW FIELD UPDATES: New Sod for 2024

Ballpark Makes Upgrades Ahead of 2024 Season
November 13, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – After six weeks of extensive field renovation work, Parkview Field is ready for new sod installation beginning Tuesday, November 14.

HOLIDAY FIREWORKS: Wednesday, Nov. 22

Free Event on Thanksgiving Eve, with Luxury Suites Available to Purchase
November 6, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Fort Wayne TinCaps are excited to once again host the Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks presented by Pizza Hut on Wednesday, Nov. 22 as part of Downtown Fort Wayne’s Night of Lights. The fireworks show is set for 8 p.m., capping off a HolidayFest kickoff around

2024 Schedule Announced

Opening Day at Parkview Field Set for April 9
September 6, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – While it remains to be determined if the TinCaps will host playoff baseball at Parkview Field next Tuesday and beyond, at the very least, fans can now look forward to a date for the team’s next regular season home game. The Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A affiliate

INTERNSHIPS: Apply Now for 2024 Season

October 11, 2023

The Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are currently accepting applications from those interested in being considered for an internship position during the 2024 Minor League Baseball season. Interviews will be conducted starting in November and early December, and the expectation is to have the internship

OFFSEASON: Future & Former 'Caps in Arizona & Abroad

November 3, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The World Series has ended, but baseball never stops. After several Fort Wayne alumni just won a title with the Texas Rangers, former and future TinCaps are competing in Major League Baseball’s Arizona Fall League, and abroad. The Fall League features many of the best prospects

WORLD SERIES: TinCaps Ties

October 27, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Not only is Fort Wayne native Andrew Saalfrank representing Northeast Indiana in the 2023 World Series, several other members of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers also have TinCaps connections. In 2012, infielder Jace Peterson, catcher Austin Hedges, and outfielder Travis Jankowski led Fort Wayne to

260 To The Show: MLB Alumni in 2023

62 Former Players in The Show, 13 on Postseason Rosters
October 4, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A record number of former Fort Wayne TinCaps appeared in Major League Baseball during the 2023 season, as 62 alumni were in The Show. Fort Wayne’s previous franchise high for alums in a big league season was 58 in 2021. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball

'CAPS IN THE COMMUNITY: Indiana Pork Donation to Community Harvest

2,000-plus meals of ground pork donated through Hoosier State Tenderloins Games
October 6, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps and Indiana Pork are donating more than 2,000 ground pork meals to the Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana. This comes after the team sold 2,004 tenderloin sandwiches at Parkview Field from Aug. 3-6 when the TinCaps hosted the “Hoosier State

KIDS CLUB CONTEST: Thanksgiving Recipes

November 13, 2023

Johnny TinCap can't wait for Thanksgiving! But, he needs some help from members of the TinCaps Kids Club when it comes to cooking... How do you think Johnny should prepare his turkey for Thanksgiving 🤔 Should he let it bake for 15 hours? Season it with marshmallows? Get as creative,

JERSEY AUCTION: Last Chance for Game-Worn Threads

October 6, 2023

During the 2023 season, the TinCaps wore several specialty jerseys for theme nights and in support of meaningful causes. For select games, the jerseys were auctioned off in support of local non-profit organizations. In fact, the team raised approximately $22,000 for these groups. With the season complete, there are a

KIDS CLUB: Chance to Trick-or-Treat with Johnny

October 16, 2023

The TinCaps and Parkview Field are ready for the Halloween season! Members of the TinCaps Kids Club have the chance to go trick-or-treating with mascot Johnny TinCap on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The TinCaps Kids Club is free for children 12 and under. Perks include exclusive opportunities like

CAREER FAIR: Thursday (Oct. 12)

Free Event in Partnership with TeamWork Online and Minor League Baseball
October 10, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– In partnership with TeamWork Online and Minor League Baseball, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are hosting a career fair at Parkview Field on Thursday evening (Oct. 12). The MiLB Midwest Career Fair is a free event for intern and full-time job seekers that will feature hiring managers from

FRIGHT NIGHT: Scavenger Hunt Winner

October 23, 2023

Thanks to everyone who joined us Saturday night at Parkview Field for our Scavenger Hunt as part of Downtown Fort Wayne's "Fright Night"! Congratulations to 10-year-old Marcus B. on winning our Prize Pack! The correct count of Halloween-themed stickers around the ballpark was 26 hats and 25 black cats. Speaking

PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Victor Lizarraga

19-Year Old Righty Ended Season with 12 Consecutive Shutout Innings Under Pressure
October 9, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Minor League Baseball (MiLB) today announced that Victor Lizarraga of the Fort Wayne TinCaps won the Midwest League’s Pitcher of the Month Award for September. The 19-year-old right-hander didn’t allow a run over two starts, spanning 12 innings. He surrendered just nine hits and a walk

260 To The Show: Former TinCaps in MLB Postseason 

13 Alums in Contention for World Series Title
October 4, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – After 62 former TinCaps appeared in Major League Baseball during the regular season, 13 alums are now in the Postseason. Fort Wayne alumni are on the rosters for nine of the dozen teams in contention for the World Series. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise

VOTE: MiLB's Best Alternate Identity

Hoosier State Tenderloins Up for MiLB's Best Alternate Identity
September 28, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be featured nationally on MLB Network during the inaugural Minor League Baseball Awards Show, airing Monday (Oct. 2) at 8 p.m. The TinCaps are one of eight finalists for the “Best Alternate Identity” category. For four games from Aug. 3-6, the

ALL-STARS: Martorella & Marsee Honored

September 20, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – First basemanNathan Martorellaand outfielderJakob Marseeof the Fort Wayne TinCaps have been named to the 2023 High-A Midwest League All-Star team, Minor League Baseball announced today. The All-Star team features just 10 position players and six pitchers from across the 12-team league. Votes were cast by league

RECAP: Season Ends With Road Playoff Loss

September 15, 2023

Box Score MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate) edged the TinCaps on Friday night, 2-1, at Dow Diamond, ending Fort Wayne’s season. After winning the first game at home, the ‘Caps dropped the final two games of the best-of-three series on the road, both by

RECAP: Loons Win, Force Decisive Game 3

September 14, 2023

Box Score MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate) beat the TinCaps, 3-2, on Thursday evening at Dow Diamond. It evens the best-of-three series at a game apiece. Friday’s Game 3 winner advances to the Midwest League Championship Series to face either the Cedar Rapids Kernels

RECAP: TinCaps Win Playoff Opener

September 12, 2023

Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The TinCaps blanked the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate), 5-0, in front of a rowdy crowd in the opener of the best-of-three Midwest League East Division Championship Series Tuesday night at Parkview Field. The victory leaves the ‘Caps just one win away

CLINCHED: Playoff Game Tuesday at Parkview Field

Fort Wayne will host the Great Lakes Loons in Game 1 of the best-of-three East Division Championship Series
September 10, 2023

FORT WAYNE, Ind.–For the first time since 2017, the Fort Wayne TinCaps have advanced to the Midwest League Playoffs. The team clinched its spot Sunday evening as the regular season concluded. After finishing atop the East Division’s second-half standings, Fort Wayne will host the Great Lakes Loons in Game 1

RECAP: ‘Caps Fall, But Clinch Playoff Berth 

September 10, 2023

Box Score DAYTON, Ohio –The TinCaps fell in their regular season finale Sunday afternoon to the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds affiliate), 4-2, at Day Air Ballpark. But with West Michigan’s loss, Fort Wayne (37-29, 69-63) clinched its first playoff berth since 2017 as the Midwest League East Division second-half champions.