Canal Park Named 2018 Turface Ohio Field of the Year

December 11, 2018 - (AKRON, OHIO) - Akron RubberDucks' playing surface at Canal Park and head groundskeeper Chris Walsh were named the 2018 Turface Athletics Ohio Field of the Year by the Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association (OSTMA) at its annual meeting on Dec. 5. It is the first time Canal Park has been honored by the OSTMA. The award considers playing surfaces from all levels of Ohio sports, including high school, parks and recreational, and collegiate. It recognizes an individual and organization for their... Full Story

Soap Box Derby Named as 2019 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet Charity Recipient

December 3, 2018 - (AKRON, OHIO) - The Akron RubberDucks announced today the International Soap Box Derby® will be the charity benefactor from the 2019 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet on Feb. 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron. The Hot Stove Banquet will be headlined by Emmy-nominated actor Corbin Bernsen, who played Roger Dorn in the classic hit movie "Major League" and directed the Soap Box Derby-themed "25 Hill." The third annual Hot Stove Banquet is presented by FirstEnergy. It will be a celebration of ... Full Story

Emmy-Nominated Actor Corbin Bernsen Headlining 2019 Hot Stove

November 20, 2018 - (AKRON, OHIO) - The Akron RubberDucks announced today Emmy-nominated actor Corbin Bernsen, who played Roger Dorn in the classic hit movie "Major League," will headline the 2019 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet on Fri., Feb. 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron, starting at 4:30 p.m. The third annual Hot Stove Banquet will be a celebration of baseball to help get fans prepared for another exciting season from the RubberDucks and Cleveland Indians. Fans will have an opportunity to ask Bernsen about... Full Story

RubberDucks "20 Days of Giving" Starts Friday

November 13, 2018 - (AKRON, OHIO) - The Akron RubberDucks announced today the return of the annual "20 Days of Giving" starting Friday, Nov. 16. The "20 Days of Giving" is packed with unique, experience-based prizes only available during this once-a-year promotion. In addition to several autographed items and unique fan experiences, some of this year's prizes include an authentic retired #23 electric blue jersey, which was retired in 2018 by the team in honor of LeBron James, a cooking lesson with executive che... Full Story

• RubberDucks "20 Days of Giving" Starts Friday - Akron RubberDucks (EL) November 13
• Racers Charities Break Ground for Champions Courtyard at Firestone Stadium - Akron Racers (NPF) November 7
• RubberDucks Announce Staff Additions for 2019 Season - Akron RubberDucks (EL) October 19
• RubberDucks See Championship Hopes End - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 15
• 2018 Festival of Beers to Feature Local "QuAkron"-Area Breweries - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 13
• RubberDucks Pushed to the Edge after 4-1 Defeat - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 12
• RubberDucks Hit a Wall in 10th of Game One - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 11
• Eastern League Championship Series Starts in Akron Tonight - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 11
• Akron RubberDucks ELCS Preview - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 11
• Brady and Batting Bunch Lift RubberDucks into Eastern League Championship Series - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 8
• RubberDucks Outlasted by Curve in Game Three - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 7
• Rodriguez Homers in 10th to Lift RubberDucks 2-1 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 6
• Dowdy, Donaldson Key as RubberDucks Take Game One, 5-2 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 5
• RubberDucks Rally in Fifth, Take 7-4 Win in 2018 Finale - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 3
• RubberDucks' Rally Falls Short - Akron RubberDucks (EL) September 2
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• Niles, Ohio
• Wheeling, West Virginia
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• Eastlake, Ohio
• Lorain, Ohio
• Newark, Ohio
• Mentor, Ohio

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• Akron RubberDucks have best home turf in Ohio - EL Akron Beacon Journal (December 11)
• EL Championship Series: Sweep gives NH Fisher Cats third title - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 15)
• Fisher Cats go for EL crown tonight - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 15)
• Fisher Cats win in 10th inning to strike first in EL finals - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 13)
• Fisher Cats are one win away from EL title - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 13)
• Akron drops Game 2 of Eastern League finals | Indians minors roundup for Sept. 12 - EL Willoughby News-Herald (September 13)
• Fisher Cats are one win away from EL title - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 13)
• Fisher Cats win in 10th inning to strike first in EL finals - EL Manchester Union Leader (September 12)
• Akron eliminates Curve - EL Indiana Gazette (September 9)
• Curve knocked out of playoffs - EL Altoona Mirror (September 9)
• Tucker hits grand slam, leads Altoona over Akron - EL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (September 8)
• Curve rally to stave off elimination - EL Altoona Mirror (September 8)
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