Baseball, Art, and History Meet at Modern Woodmen Park: Figge Art Museum Receives Preston Sampson Portrait of Hank Aaron

March 24, 2026 - Davenport, Iowa - T he Quad Cities River Bandits and Figge Art Museum are partnering to celebrate the intersection of baseball, history, and art with the donation of Hank Aaron, a painting by American contemporary artist Preston Sampson. The work, gifted to the Figge by River Bandits owner Dave Heller and his wife June Heller, will be formally presented during a joint press conference at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m., before being transferred to the museum for public di... Full Story

River Bandits Unveil 2026 Promotional Schedule

March 20, 2026 - Davenport, Iowa - With another season of Midwest League baseball just around the corner, the Quad Cities River Bandits announced today a loaded lineup of 2026 promotions, featuring the highly-anticipated return of Wrestling Night, 16 fireworks shows- including Modern Woodmen Park's first July 4th celebration since 2019- five can't-miss bobbleheads, brand new giveaways, and free Ferris wheel and double-decker carousel rides. "With the return of Wrestling Night and five fantastic bobbleheads, t... Full Story

Modern Woodmen Park Receives Fourth-Straight Nomination for Best Ballpark

February 16, 2026 - Davenport, Iowa - For the fourth-consecutive time, Davenport's Modern Woodmen Park has been nominated for "Best Minor League Ballpark" in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Selected by a panel of editors and industry experts, the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits earned its 2026 nomination after winning the publication's inaugural award in 2014 and then repeating in both 2024 and 2025. "We are thrilled to have our great ballpark, Modern Woodmen Park, go for a four-peat as we defend ... Full Story

River Bandits Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 16, 2026 - Davenport, Iowa - The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2026 coaching staff, led by manager Jesus Azuaje who returns to Modern Woodmen Park for his second season at the helm. The skipper is joined by pitching coach Derrick Lewis, hitting coach Manny Burriss, assistant pitching coach Clayton Mortensen, assistant coach Luke Lowery, strength and conditioning coach Chad Gravenorst, and athletic trainer Nevan Dominguez. Conner Jones returns f... Full Story

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• Quad Cities River Bandits reveal 2026 promotional schedule - MWL KWQC (March 20)
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• Azuaje set to return as River Bandits manager for '26 season - MWL Quad City Times (January 16)
• Quad Cities 2025 Year in Sports Photos - MWL Quad City Times (December 31)
• Former River Bandit Moss earns Midwest League All-Star honor - MWL Quad City Times (September 18)
• Bandits win final two games; Kulasingam joins elite company - MWL Quad City Times (September 8)
• River Bandits back on track with shutout win over Kernels - MWL Quad City Times (September 4)
• River Bandits fan the flames as playoff chase heats up - MWL Quad City Times (September 3)
• Sailors catching on with River Bandits after July draft - MWL Quad City Times (September 2)
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