The Grizzlies will sport two major changes as they head into their 22nd season in Fresno. One is a subtle— not so subtle change— as the team becomes the affiliate of the Washington Nationals. I'm not sure how much the fans will actually notice that AJ Reed and Reymin Guduan...
Fresno, Get Ready for Utility Rate Hikes
The Fresno City Council will start the process of raising utility rates at its meeting Thursday (Oct. 11). The overall rate would drop 13 cents next July and then gradually climb in 2020 through 2023. The city says the rates will continue to be among the lowest in the state....
Washington Nationals to Become Parent Club for Fresno Grizzlies
It's now official: the Fresno Grizzlies will become the new Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The two teams announced the deal on Tuesday (Sept. 18). “We can’t wait for the Nationals to get on the ground in Central California and see everything this community has to offer,” said Grizzlies...
Grizzlies Search for New Parent Team. Scratch the Brewers Off the List.
UPDATE: The Milwaukee Brewers announced their new Triple-A affiliate Tuesday morning and it's San Antonio of the Pacific Coast League. The deal means that list of Major League teams that the Fresno Grizzlies could hook up is down to two: The Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers. The other PCL...
Watch: Walk-Off Home Run Sends Fresno Grizzlies to Playoffs
The Fresno Grizzlies are heading back to the playoffs. Saturday night (Aug. 25), Fresno clinched the PCL Pacific Northern division in dramatic style. Kyle Tucker’s three-run walk-off home run capped off a five-run ninth for the 7-6 win over Salt Lake. (Watch the homer by clicking on the image above.)...
Fresno's No. 1 Food? It's Tacos. No Ifs, Ands or Buts.
A common theme emerged when talking with the operators of the 30-plus taco trucks at Chukchansi Park: They are uber passionate about what they do. Nearly 10,000 fans showed up for the food, taco-eating contest, and yes, an 8-7 victory by the Grizzlies — oops, I mean Tacos — over...
Mike Oz Previews the 'Biggest Taco Party' in USA
Fresno's annual Taco Truck Throwdown is almost here. In its eighth year, the ode to taco trucks takes place July 19-20. The first day coincides with the Fresno Grizzlies playing the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, the rival Sacramento River Cats. The Grizzlies will wear special Tacos uniforms...
Help Us, Trump! No State Gas Tax Aid for Veterans Boulevard
Advocates for building the Veterans Boulevard interchange in northwest Fresno have suffered a $23 million setback. Staff from the California Transportation Commission did not include the project among 27 proposals recommended for a total of $308.8 million in Senate Bill 1 funding Wednesday (April 25). “We are very disappointed. We thought...
Grizzlies Home Opener Brings Glitz, Good Vibes and a Loss
When can a 13-0 loss be classified as a pitcher's duel? When the Fresno Grizzlies give up 11 runs in the ninth inning to the Tacoma Rainiers. Regardless of the final score, an announced crowd of 10,198 fans enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the home opener Tuesday night. Parker...
Play Ball! Grizzlies Talk About New Season and Playing in Fresno
The Fresno Grizzlies play their 17th home-opener at Chukchansi Park tonight (April 10). The game allows fans to reacquaint themselves with the 25 individual stories on the field. All of the players are hoping to realize their Major League Baseball dreams. There's something else in store for the fans — free...