The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) have consistently provided an exceptional fan experience at Parkview Field. On top of that, the club’s efforts have helped make the ballpark a year-round anchor for events in downtown Fort Wayne. (more…)
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TinCaps Receive John H. Johnson President’s Award
It’s the top honor in Minor League Baseball, and it’s richly deserved this year, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) franchise has been awarded the prestigious John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)
TinCaps, Padres Extend Player Development Contract
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)
Expanded Netting Arrives in Minors
It hadn’t even been a full week since the baseball world was shocked and horrified by Tonya Carpenter’s life-threatening injuries at Fenway Park, after being struck in the head by a broken bat, when tragedy struck again in Fort Wayne, Ind. (more…)
TinCaps nab John Henry Moss Community Service Award
Nice honor for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team is the recipient of the third annual John Henry Moss Community Service Award from Minor League Baseball. (more…)
TinCaps: Batter’s eye deck on tap for 2016
Building upon success — literally — the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) are adding a second level to the center-field Tuthill 400 Club, as the The Summit, presented by Tuthill will be the only batter’s eye rooftop deck anywhere in the country. (more…)
Personnel news in Mobile, Fort Wayne
We have some personnel news to report today from the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
2014 Team of the Year: Fort Wayne TinCaps
After six years, most minor-league baseball teams start to lose some steam, but we’re seeing the opposite at Parkview Field, where the Fort Wayne TinCaps are setting attendance records and becoming more entrenched in the local community. That makes the TinCaps Team of the Year in our annual awards. (more…)
Fort Wayne, San Diego extend player development contract
Another big piece of the affiliation pie fell into place: The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the San Diego Padres renewed their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. Fort Wayne has been San Diego’s Class A affiliate in the Midwest League since 1999. “We’re ecstatic to extend our terrific […]
Another attendance record: Fort Wayne TinCaps
Another attendance record to note: The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a new record for overall attendance in 2014 after a playoff game over the weekend. The game raised Parkview Field’s combined regular season and postseason attendance to 411,028. The TinCaps’ 2014 overall attendance surpasses the 410,458 fans who came to […]
TinCaps set season-attendance record
Most teams don’t set an attendance record six years after a new ballpark opens, but the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) did just that, setting a record for regular-season attendance last night. With a crowd of 7,805 at Parkview Field Friday night, the TinCaps set a new record for regular season attendance. […]
TinCaps to give 2-millionth fan chance for $2 million
Amazing promo: The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) are going to give the 2-millionth fan in TinCaps history a chance to win $2 million before the end of the 2013 season. “It’s a true testament to the support of this community,” said TinCaps President Mike Nutter. “We had so much fun celebrating […]
TinCaps: It’s all about the cash, baby
There’s no arguing with the logic here: the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) are giving away $5,000 on Opening Night because, well, people like cash. “We wanted to mark the start of year number five with something significant,” said TinCaps President Mike Nutter. “We kept thinking of clever things to give away […]