It’s the Wichita Turbo Tubs on Thursdays this season for the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League), as the team adopts a colorful alternate branding for the rest of the 2022 season. (more…)
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Mayor, fans upset by new 8% Wind Surge ballpark fee
A new 8 percent surcharge on Riverfront Stadium tickets, food, beverage and merchandise purchases has the mayor and fans upset about hidden fees at Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) games. (more…)
Personnel news: Wichita, North Shore
We have personnel news today from the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) and the North Shore Navigators (NECBL). (more…)
Development unveiled at Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium site
This is why Wichita moved forward with Riverfront Stadium replacing Lawrence-Dumont Stadium: EPC Real Estate Group and the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) announced $65 million in new development next to the new ballpark. (more…)
Schwechheimer’s legacy to be honored at August Wind Surge game
The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) will honor the late Lou Schwechheimer and his legacy in bringing affiliated baseball back to Wichita at the team’s August 27 game. (more…)
Schwechheimer to be remembered on Wind Surge jersey patches
Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the launch of the 2021 MiLB season, there’s one note of sadness: late Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer will be remembered via jersey patches on Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) uniforms. (more…)
New Wichita ballpark opens with big college crowd
Riverfront Stadium, new this season as home of the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) opened with a large crowd for a Wichita State/Houston college game. (more…)
Personnel news: Wichita, Rocky Mountain, Altoona
We have multiple staff announcements across baseball from the Wichita Wind Surge, Rocky Mountain Vibes and the Altoona Curve for the 2021 season. (more…)
Twins revamp farm system with new St. Paul, Wichita affiliates
As we’ve been reporting for months, the Minnesota Twins are revamping their farm system with the addition of the St. Paul Saints and the Wichita Wind Surge as their top two affiliates while retaining Fort Myers and Cedar Rapids. (more…)
Wichita faces move to Class AA Texas League
With the final details of the reorganized Minor League Baseball imminent, the news that the Wichita Wind Surge is shifting to the Class AA Texas League is leaving some in that Kansas community disappointed. (more…)
In memoriam: Lou Schwechheimer
Lou Schwechheimer, majority owner and general partner of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has passed away due to complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. He was 62. (more…)
New for 2020: Riverfront Stadium
The new home of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be named Riverfront Stadium, at least temporarily until a naming-rights deal is finalized. (more…)
Wichita Amends Special Tax District Around New Ballpark
Wichita officials have amended a special tax district around a new Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark, solidifying a funding source for the facility and potentially other projects. (more…)