Fayetteville Woodpeckers Unveil Charitable Initiatives

March 20, 2019 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - With its inaugural season commencing in 2019, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers are committed to the betterment of the City of Fayetteville and its surrounding communities. As a component of The Astros Foundation 501(c)(3) registered charity the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Fund is the official team charity of the Houston Astros Class A Advanced Affiliate, The Fayetteville Woodpeckers. At the Fund's core, the Community Leaders Program will facilitate the team's investment of time, ... Full Story


March 18, 2019 - FRESNO, Calif. - As part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" (Fun Cup!), a new-for-2019 alter ego, the "Fresno Lowriders" (Lowriders de Fresno) has been unveiled by the Fresno Grizzlies as part of the nationwide MiLB promotion. Clad in an eye-catching purple, black and gold color scheme (images attached), the Lowriders will take the field four times at Chukchansi Park in 2019 on June 15-16 (vs. Omaha) and July 27-28 (vs. Reno), in a pair of "Lowriders Weekends" in Downtown Fresno,... Full Story

March 14, 2019 - FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno Sports and Events LLC, the operator of Fresno Grizzlies Baseball (Triple-A Pacific Coast League, Washington Nationals), has announced that Team President Derek Franks has been added to the franchise's ownership group. Franks is entering his 16th season with the Grizzlies. The Central Valley native began his tenure with the club in 2004 as an intern and progressed through the sales ranks, eventually becoming Executive Vice President and General Manager of the organizati... Full Story

March 14, 2019 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will be unveiling their official team charity on Wednesday, March 20th in the Fayetteville City Council Chambers at 10am. The press conference will include information about the charitable fund that has been established under the umbrella of the Class A Advanced Affiliate's parents, the Houston Astros, and their award-winning charity - the Astros Foundation. The Woodpeckers' commitment to create a charity fund and generate a contribution of thi... Full Story

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• Matt Sabados Announced as Inaugural "Voice of the Woodpeckers" - Fayetteville Woodpeckers (CarL) March 6
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• Moody-Veterans Memorial Postponed - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) March 4
• Calallen Championship & Mira's Classic Moved - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) March 1
• ValleyCats to Host Job Fair on March 30th at "The Joe" - Tri-City ValleyCats (NYPL) March 1
• Payoff Pitch: Young Arms Start Strong - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) February 28
• "The Kodiak Club" to Debut at Chukchansi Park this Season - Fresno Grizzlies (PCL) February 28
• Food Truck Fest March 23 - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) February 27
• National Anthem Auditions Thursday at Whataburger Field - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) February 26
• "Fresno Tacos" Uniforms Revealed for 2019 - Fresno Grizzlies (PCL) February 26
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• Woodpeckers, partners invest in Fayetteville fans - CarL WRAL (March 21)
• Fayetteville Woodpeckers charity to benefit youth sports, military nonprofits - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 20)
• Woodpeckers see strong ticket sales - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 19)
• ValleyCats reveal first round of exciting 2019 promotions - NYPL Troy Record (March 15)
• Called Third Strike podcast: Woodpeckers' opener closer, stadium work continues - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 15)
• Big media splash planned as Fayetteville prepares to play ball - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 15)
• New baseball stadium, Fayetteville Woodpeckers prep for Opening Day - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 14)
• New baseball stadium, Fayettville Woodpeckers prep for Opening Day - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 14)
• Woodpeckers single-game tickets to go on sale - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 13)
• Hooks, Whataburger extend ballpark naming rights - TL Nueces County Record Star (March 6)
• Sabados to be voice of the Woodpeckers - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 6)
• Woodpeckers announce play-by-play announcer - CarL Fayetteville Observer (March 6)
• Bandits' specialist presents spring training seminar - MWL Quad City Times (March 6)
• Whataburger Field will get makeover as part of sponsorship extension - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (March 5)
• Giants minor leaguer gets mistaken for the other Ryan Howard - PCL Fresno Bee (February 25)
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