In honor of Coming to America‘s 30th anniversary, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will take the field as the Zamunda Lions on June 21. That will be part of the team’s Coming to Fresno promotion, which will feature several other tributes to the film. (more…)
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2017 Promotion of the Year: Bacon vs. Tacos
When it was over, and the votes had been counted, Derek Franks was, let us say, a shell of himself. Kurt Landes? He was just tickled to bits. A veritable pig in slop. (more…)
Promotions Watch: August/September Highlights
The Minor League Baseball season is approaching its final days, but that does not mean that teams are slowing it down on the promotional front. (more…)
Fresno Prepares to Throw Down–Taco Style
‘Twas the week of Taco Truck Throwdown 7 and all down the street, places were prepared for fans to grab tacos and eat. Plans were put together with great care in hopes that hungry people would soon be there. (more…)
Fresno Tacos Unveil Oreo-Inspired Uniform
Inspired by the “My Oreo Creation” Contest, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are putting a new twist on their Fresno Tacos uniform. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies Sale Moves Forward After Lease Changes
A sale of the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) to a group led by MiLB veterans is closer to reality after the Fresno City Council approved changes to the Chukchansi Park lease today. (more…)
Grizzlies to Wear IronPigs Cap on Thursday
For their game on Thursday, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will take the field wearing the “Fighting Bacon” cap of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League). This comes after Team Bacon (IronPigs) defeated Team Tacos (Grizzlies) in a fan vote earlier this year. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Collaborative Promotions
Across Minor League Baseball this season, one of the most apparent trends is that of collaborative promotions. An effort between two teams, collaborative promotions have yielded some of the more original ideas of the 2017 season, something that will be highlighted in this edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
Vote Confirms: Bacon Is Better
We have the results of the epic Bacon vs. Tacos promo launched by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and the results are clear: Bacon is Better. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies Sale in Final Stages
An investment group with ties to Colorado Rockies ownership is close to finalizing a deal to buy the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), in a transaction years in the making. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies Bringing Back Mascot Weddings
Parker T. Bear is set to once again officiate weddings at Chukchansi Park, as the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are staging My Big Fat Fresno Wedding Show 2 on May 4. (more…)
Fresno Grizzlies Announce Partnership with Toyota
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced a corporate partnership with Toyota. As part of the agreement, Toyota will be the Official Vehicle of the Fresno Grizzlies for at least the next three seasons. (more…)
Grizzlies, IronPigs Square Off in Bacon vs. Tacos
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) and Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are going head to head in Bacon vs. Tacos. The joint promotion will allow fans to settle a dispute between the two clubs by choosing between Team Bacon (IronPigs) and Team Tacos (Grizzlies). (more…)