Through 50 games in the 2021 season, the Fresno Grizzlies find themselves in second place with a .620 winning percentage in the Low-A West. Although they are three games behind first-place San Jose, the team is looking good for the playoffs. That is because, last night Minor League Baseball announced...
Batter up! Grizzlies Ready for Tonight’s Sellout Home Opener
Parker will return to Chukchansi Park when the Fresno Grizzlies play their 24th season. But, things will be much different when the Grizzlies return from their 2020 pandemic-induced "hibernation." The yellow-furred mascot will be restricted to the stands with his dancing and goofiness. Only baseball personnel — such as players,...
Grizzlies Ready for New League, New MLB Partner, and Pandemic
Parker will return to Chukchansi Park when the Fresno Grizzlies play their 24th season. But, things will be much different when the Grizzlies return from their 2020 pandemic-induced "hibernation." The yellow-furred mascot will be restricted to the stands with his dancing and goofiness. Only baseball personnel — such as players,...
Chukchansi Park to Open with Limited Seating as Grizzlies Come Out of Hibernation
The Fresno Grizzlies are ready to come out of hibernation. The last game at Chukchansi Park was September 2, 2019. All of minor league baseball was canceled in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Baseball is ready to return to Fresno May 11, with fans, although team president Derek Franks expects...
‘Cancel’ Culture Heading to Fresno Grizzlies Clubhouse
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...
Restructured Grizzlies Set to Face Visalia in First Home Game of 2021
The Fresno Grizzlies now know when they will return to the diamond. Minor League Baseball released its scheduled for all teams. The Grizzlies open the season on May 4 at San Jose, with the home opener on May 11 against Visalia. The team will prepare to play with fans in...
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...
Democrat TJ Cox Officially Concedes to GOP’s David Valadao in Close House Race
TJ Cox said he called David Valadao to concede the congressional race for the 21st District. “I hope Mr. Valadao goes back to Washington humbled by his 2018 loss and has learned he can’t discount communities like Arvin, Lamont, and Mendota, places that went without visits from their congressional representative...
Council Quickly Sets Saturday Meeting Over Threat to Fresno Grizzlies Status
It's Single-A ball or nothing for the Fresno Grizzlies, Major League Baseball has told the city. On Saturday, the Fresno City Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the matter in closed session. In a letter sent to city officials, MLB Deputy Commissioner Daniel Halem said the Fresno franchise...