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The Fort Wayne TinCaps are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, they are a member of the Midwest League.

TinCaps Unveil New Alternate Identity in 2026, Fort Wayne Pufferbellies

February 12, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Paying homage to the area's rich railroad history, the Fort Wayne TinCaps announced this evening the team will be playing as the "PufferBellies" every Wednesday night game, May through August, during the 2026 season. The name "PufferBellies" refers to the nickname given to steam-powered locomotives which would "puff" steam into the air produced by the giant boilers located in the "belly" of the massive engines. One of the most famous "PufferBellies" is the 765 engine, maintained and preserved by the ... Full Story

19 Former TinCaps Represented at 2026 World Baseball Classic

February 6, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - World Baseball Classic Inc. announced the final rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic Thursday night on MLB Network, featuring 19 former TinCaps players and coaches. Of the 20 international federations, TinCaps alumni can be found on 12 squads. Returning for his second stint with Team USA, 2016 and 2017 TinCap David Bednar is the lone former TinCap to don the stars and stripes. Recent TinCaps will be representing not only the United States, but also Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, Dominic... Full Story

Padres Announce 2026 Fort Wayne TinCaps Coaching Staff

January 21, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The San Diego Padres have announced the coaching staff for the 2026 Fort Wayne TinCaps season. Jonathan Mathews returns as manager after bringing the club to a second-half East Division title in 2023. Mathews will be joined by pitching coach Yorman Bazardo, the former big leaguer with the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Florida Marlins. Jerry Downs returns from the 2023 staff as the hitting coach after assuming the same role with Single-A Lake Elsinore last season. Luis Mendez returns for his second... Full Story

Johnny TinCap's Valentine's Day Deliveries Return

January 16, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Johnny TinCap is playing Cupid this Valentine's Day with the TinCaps Valentine's Day Package. The TinCaps Valentine's Day Package features: 2 tickets to any 2026 game at Parkview Field Stuffed TinCaps Teddy Bear Flower bouquet Commemorative photo with Johnny The cost for the package is $100. Johnny TinCap will make the delivery the day before Valentine's Day (Friday, February 13) between 9am-4pm. Availability is limited. Order by Tuesday, February 10. Contact TinCaps Community and Fan ... Full Story

• TinCaps Unveil New Alternate Identity in 2026, Fort Wayne Pufferbellies - February 12, 2026
  
• 19 Former TinCaps Represented at 2026 World Baseball Classic - February 6, 2026
  
• Padres Announce 2026 Fort Wayne TinCaps Coaching Staff - January 21, 2026
  
• Johnny TinCap's Valentine's Day Deliveries Return - January 16, 2026
  
• Fort Wayne TinCaps Open up Seasonal Jobs for 2026 - January 8, 2026
  
• Fort Wayne TinCaps Announce 2026 Promotions Schedule - January 7, 2026
  
• Parkview Field Holiday Lights Closed Monday Due to Weather - December 29, 2025
  
• Christmas Day Added to Parkview Field Holiday Lights Schedule - December 22, 2025
  
• Johnny TinCap Headed to Arizona Fall League's "Fall Stars Weekend" - November 3, 2025
  
• Garrett Hawkins Named Padres Minor League Pitcher of the Year - September 28, 2025
  
• Micah Gerhart Named Midwest League Athletic Trainer of the Year - September 18, 2025
  
• Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins Named Midwest League All-Stars - September 17, 2025
  
• Five 2025 TinCaps Selected for the Arizona Fall League - September 10, 2025
  
• Parkview Field Ranked No. 1 Minor League Ballpark in High-A - September 9, 2025
  
• TinCaps Drop Season Finale - September 7, 2025
  
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League: Midwest League
Home: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Class: High A
Affiliation: San Diego Padres
Website: Fort Wayne TinCaps site
Schedule: Full Fort Wayne TinCaps Schedule Statistics: Full Fort Wayne TinCaps Statistics

Sun., Sep 7	L	Fort Wayne 0 at West Michigan 5	Final
Sat., Sep 6	L	Fort Wayne 1 at West Michigan 6	Final
Fri., Sep 5	W	Fort Wayne 6 at West Michigan 1	Final
Thu., Sep 4	L	Fort Wayne 2 at West Michigan 15	Final
Wed., Sep 3	L	Fort Wayne 4 at West Michigan 8	Final
Tue., Sep 2	L	Fort Wayne 5 at West Michigan 8	Final
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• TinCaps new alt-identity, the PufferBellies, unveiled - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 13)
  
• Parkview Field to get almost $480,000 in capital improvements - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 11)
  
• White Sox building on progress they made last season - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 30)
  
• Mathews brings organizational knowledge to TinCaps - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 23)
  
• Mathews to return to Fort Wayne as TinCaps new manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 22)
  
• Jonathan Mathews returns to Fort Wayne as TinCaps manager - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 21)
  
• TinCaps open part-time jobs for 2026 season - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 8)
  
• TinCaps announce their 2026 promotional schedule - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 7)
  
• TinCaps announce their 2026 promotional schedule - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 7)
  
• Yankees on the brink after back-to-back beatdowns in Toronto - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 7)
  
• TinCaps' Garrett Hawkins named Padres MiLB Pitcher of the Year - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (September 29)
  
• TinCaps put pair of pitchers on MWL All-Star team - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (September 18)
  
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