Although it has been dealing with a few challenges, the independent Pacific Association is expected to return for the 2020 season. (more…)
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San Rafael Pacifics to Become Oysters on August 10
As part of an Oysters and Baseball Festival at Albert Park, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will play as the Oysters on August 10. The event is part of a partnership between the Pacifics and the Hog Island Oyster Co. (more…)
A Little Chin Music in San Rafael
In baseball, a little chin music refers to a pitch high and tight. For the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association), chin music will be the core of a June 29 promo where a fan can lose a chin. (more…)
Personnel News: San Rafael, Great Lakes, Bowling Green
We have personnel news to report from the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association), the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Lava Joins San Rafael Pacifics Ownership Group
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have expanded their ownership group, as attorney Leslie Lava is joining their ranks. She is now an owner as well as the club’s general counsel. (more…)
Real Sports to Air Robo Ump 2 Segment
Tuesday night will feature what should be an interesting feature on the strike zone, as HBO’s Real Sports with Bryan Gumble airs a segment on Robo Ump 2. (more…)
Pacifics, Admirals to Play Timed Games
In the Pacific Association, San Rafael Pacifics and Vallejo Admirals will be playing against the clock. For the first time ever in professional baseball, a ball game will be timed at two hours and 30 minutes. (more…)
Pacifics Announce Robo Ump 2
Heeding to the demands of some for a computerized strike zone, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have announced Robo Ump 2. Set to be hosted at Albert Park on June 17, this second annual promotion will feature an appearance by Eric Byrnes, while HBO‘s Real Sports With Bryan Gumbel will be covering the game. (more…)
Siegal to Manage Pacifics for Two Games
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will be managed by Justine Siegal for two games this season, as she is set to pilot the team from June 29-30. Siegal—who became the first woman to coach for a major league organization when she was hired by the Oakland A’s for instructional league last fall (more…)
Pacifics Announce “Get Dirty” Campaign
In a drastic step to raise awareness for water conservation, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) are launching the Get Dirty With the Pacifics campaign. As part of this effort, the Pacifics will reduce their water consumption by not washing their uniforms after home games that are attended by 500 or more fans. (more…)
Personnel news from San Rafael, Yakima Valley
Lots of personnel news today. We begin with news from the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) and the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Pitch tracker to call balls/strikes at Pacifics game
This is a first in professional baseball: the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) will use a pitch-tracking system to call balls and strikes during a two-game series next week. (more…)
Pacifics to don women’s uniforms next weekend
Well, this is something you don’t see at the ballpark every day: The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) are donning uniforms based on those worn in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League to honor breast-cancer survivors. The Pacifics will wear the uniforms for the June 27 game against the Sonoma Stompers at Albert […]