The debate over the future of Lewis & Clark Park is now concluded, as the city and the Sioux City Explorers (American Association) have finalized a long-term lease after the city opened the process up to bids. (more…)
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Sioux City moves forward with new Explorers lease
After opening the process to open bidding, Sioux City (Iowa) will move forward on negotiations on a new Explorers lease, choosing the American Association submission over one from the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
Personnel news: Sioux City, Wilmington, Kingsport, Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Sioux City Explorers (American Association), Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A; Sally League), Kingsport Axmen (summer collegiate; Appalachian League) and Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League). (more…)
Explorers Name Pitkin Director of Baseball and Stadium Operations
The Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) have appointed Boyd Pitkin to the position of Director of Baseball and Stadium Operations. Pitkin will help lead the Explorers during their 27th season in Siouxland. (more…)
Shane Tritz Steps Down From Explorers Post
After spending the past 13 seasons with the team, Shane Tritz has stepped down from his post as Vice President/General Manager of the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association). (more…)
Sioux City Explorers Unveil 25th Season Logo
In advance of their silver anniversary, the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) have unveiled a commemorative 25th season logo. The logo will be featured on the right sleeve of the jerseys that will be worn during the 2017 season. (more…)
Upgrades on Tap for Mercy Field
Mercy Field at Lewis & Clark Park is receiving a series of improvements that are expected to complete in time for the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) 2017 season. (more…)
Explorers Make Ballpark Upgrades
With a new naming rights deal in tow, the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) partnered with the City of Sioux City on multiple ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Explorers Continuing Partnership with KSCJ
The Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association) will continue to air their games on KSCJ. As part of the agreement, which assures that all 100 contests will be heard on KSCJ – 1360 AM / 94.9 FM and on the team’s website, the Explorers will retain the services of broadcaster Dave Nitz, who is returning for his eighth season. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Back to School/College Nights
As the calendar turns to August and the summer winds down, students find themselves just weeks away from another school year. In this week’s Promotions Watch, we look at some of Minor League Baseball’s best Back to School nights, a batch of events that features giveaways, family-friendly discounts, and even movie tributes. (more…)
Tritz is American Association Executive of the Year
Sioux City Explorers General Manager Shane Tritz is the 2013 American Association Executive of the Year, as decided by a vote of a league field managers and media representatives. This is the first time in team history that a member of the Sioux City Explorers organization has received the award. “We are thrilled to have […]
Doing the Harlem Shake in St. Paul
You don’t see this too often: Check out this video of St. Paul Saints and Sioux City Explorers players combining on the Harlem Shake during yesterday’s season ender at Midway Stadium. The independent American Association teams combined to perform the popular dance at the end of the second inning. Nothing profound; just fun. —- Share […]
Slow start at the gate for Sioux City Explorers
It’s been a slow start to the season for the Sioux City Explorers (independent; American Association), as only 1,177 fans are showing up nightly at Lewis and Clark Park. That number ranks last in the American Association; it’s also about half of what the second-to-last team, the Sioux Falls Pheasants, are drawing per game (2,200) and […]