We have another Diamond Baseball Holdings acquisition to pass along, as the Fresno Grizzlies (Single-A; California League) now are part of the MiLB juggernaut. (more…)
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Chukchansi Park naming-rights deal extended
The naming-rights deal for Chukchansi Park, home of the Fresno Grizzlies (Low-A West), was extended for 10 more years and expanded by the Chukchansi Economic Development Authority. (more…)
Fresno guaranteed MiLB team through 2030
MLB has guaranteed Fresno a Minor League Baseball licensee through 2030 and will push its member teams to consider it for Triple-A as part of an agreement for the Fresno Grizzlies to move from the Pacific Coast League to the Low-A California League in 2021. (more…)
Fresno agrees to Cal League move; 120-team MiLB lineup complete
With the Fresno Grizzlies agreeing to a Cal League move as a Colorado Rockies affiliate, the 120-team MiLB lineup is complete, subject to teams agreeing to a Professional Baseball License (PDL) when completed early in 2021. (more…)
Fresno fights Grizzlies demotion
The city of Fresno is fighting a demotion of the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to the California League, and city officials say they’ve received time from Major League Baseball to find a solution. (more…)
Personnel News: Danville, Fresno, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Danville Braves (Rookie; Appalachian League), Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Man Dies After Taco-Eating Contest at Chukchansi Park
A man died Tuesday after participating in a taco-eating contest during a Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) game at Chukchansi Park, according to local authorities. (more…)
In Memoriam: John Carbray
John Carbray, the former Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) president credited with leading the push to bring the franchise to Fresno, died Saturday at the age of 80. (more…)
Grizzlies to Install Solar Carports for Chukchansi Park
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are planning a 900-kilowatt solar project at Chukchansi Park, which will result in solar panels being incorporated into carports. Fresno-based Trinity Power has been selected to lead the organization’s transition to clean electricity, powering Chukchansi Park with energy from the sun. (more…)
Grizzlies to Extend Chukchansi Park Netting in 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Chukchansi Park, with the project to be completed for the 2020 season. (more…)
So Much for Controversy: Grizzlies Draw 12,962
After operating most of this week under a cloud for a Memorial Day miscue that put the team in national headlines, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) drew 12,962 last night at Chukchansi Park. (more…)
Fresno Fallout: Sponsors Depart After AOC Memorial Day Video
Two high-profile sponsors for the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have dropped their deals after the team ran a Memorial Day video calling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez an enemy of freedom. (more…)
Grizzlies in Hot Water Over Memorial Day Video Comparing AOC to Kim, Castro
What should have been a routine Memorial Day video tribune turned into a mess for the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), who ran a video at Chukchansi Park that deemed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) an enemy of freedom. (more…)