Texas Rangers exec Neil Leibman and former NFL punter Jon Ryan have joined the ownership of the Cleburne Railroaders (American Association), which also unveiled new branding for the 2021 season. (more…)
Tag Archives | Portland Pickles
Pickles plan season slate sans fans
With Oregon Gov. Kate Brown shutting down all large gatherings of crowds through September, including sporting events, the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League) announced plans to play games this season without fans at the ballpark. (more…)
New for 2020: Portland Gherkins
The Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have unveiled the Portland Gherkins, a new summer-collegiate farm team that will play at Walker Stadium beginning in 2020. The Gherkins will play a variety of opponents, including West Coast League members and independent wood bat teams. (more…)
Personnel News: Vermont, Portland
We have personnel news to report from the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Personnel News: Biloxi, Iowa, Portland
We have personnel news to report from a trio of clubs, including the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Portland Pickles Joining West Coast League
The Portland Pickles will take the field in a different summer collegiate circuit in 2018, as the club has announced plans to join the West Coast League. The Pickles were previously members of the Great West League. (more…)
Jon Ryan, Alan Miller Join Pickles Ownership Group
Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan and Los Angeles-based marketing entrepreneur Alan Miller have joined the ownership group of the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The additions of Ryan and Miller were announced on Wednesday. (more…)
Great West League set to Play First Season
Backed by high-profile names and a slate of interesting markets, the Great West League (GWL) will debut on Friday as an intriguing addition to the summer collegiate landscape. (more…)
Renovations on Track at Walker Stadium
The renovation project at Walker Stadium looks to be on schedule, according to an update from the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The Pickles, who are set to be charter members of the new Great West League, anticipate that upgrades to Walker Stadium will be complete by the team’s home opener on June 10. (more…)
Medford Rogues to Host GWL All-Star Game
On July 26, the Medford Rogues (summer collegiate; Great West League) will host the inaugural Great West League (GWL) All-Star Game at Harry and David Field. (more…)
Personnel news from New Orleans, Grand Junction, Portland
We have personnel news today from the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Grand Junction Rockies (rookie; Pioneer League) and Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). (more…)
Pickles unveil logos, colors and Dillon
Some branding news: We have a logo, colors and look for the startup Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League), complete with a mascot, Dillon. (more…)
Great West League unveils six-team 2016 schedule
The summer-collegiate Great West League has released a 2016 schedule with a new team in Sacramento and the Medford Rogues jumping ship from the West Coast League. (more…)