Former Major League catcher Robinson Cancel will lead the Fresno Grizzlies for the 2021 season. The Colorado Rockies, the new parent club for Fresno, announced its minor league staff on Tuesday. Cancel played in 45 career MLB games in four separate seasons spread out 12 years. He debuted with Milwaukee...
City Slashes Stadium Rent for Fresno Grizzlies. Is Facility Delivering on Promises?
Even though the Fresno City Council unanimously approved changing the terms of the Chukchansi Park lease with the Fresno Grizzlies, the discussion centered around priorities of city spending. With the 7-0 vote, major changes include reducing the team's yearly rent from $500,000 to $100,000 and sharing naming revenue for the park...
Confirmed: Grizzlies Will Move to Cal League in Deal with Major League Baseball
The Grizzlies will continue as a minor league club for a Major League Baseball team, but it took a proverbial walk-off homer in extra innings to make it happen. MLB announced its invitations for licensees (the new term for Player Developments Contracts) Wednesday. Fresno will be the Low Single-A team...
Dickerson Homers 3 Times, Giants Win Big Over Rockies, 23-5
DENVER — Alex Dickerson hit three home runs and matched a career high with six RBIs, highlighting one of the biggest offensive shows ever at Coors Field as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 23-5 on Tuesday night. “That’s by far the best game I’ve ever had in...
Pederson’s 2 HRs Give Dodgers NL Record in 7-3 Win Over Rox
LOS ANGELES — Give credit to Andre Ethier for an assist on Joc Pederson's recent home run tear. Pederson hit a leadoff drive and a two-run shot as the Los Angeles Dodgers set a National League record with their 250th long ball this season in beating the Colorado Rockies 7-3...
Gavin Lux a Big Hit in Major League Debut for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux got a big cheer upon being introduced to the Dodger Stadium crowd for the first time. The noise grew even louder when the rookie stroked a single to center field in his major league debut on Monday night. Lux went 2 for 5 and scored...