TEAM STORE: Extra Hours and Sales for Holidays
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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.