Introducing the Tin Caps, Wizards Name Change Official
Baseball in Fort Wayne — After more than 2,500 suggestions from the community and the scrutiny of Minor League Baseball on the finalists that were submitted, the Fort Wayne Wizards have a new name. Moving forrward, the team will be called the Fort Wayne Tin Caps. The name was unveiled earlier during a press conference today. H/T to Brian at WhatsGoingDown(Town) for passing along the web link. ...

Good Thing Chris Hovan Isn’t a Union Rep
Uni Watch — ... . Can anyone fill in some of the blanks here? … “The minor league Fort Wayne [Indiana] Wizards are moving into a new ballpark and have decided to change their name, becoming the Fort Wayne Tin Caps (a reference to Johnny Appleseed, who’s buried in Ft. Wayne),” reports the pseudonymous Sean Bratton. “The team has now become the laughingstock of the town, soon to be playing in a new downtown stadium no one wanted. I don’t think the ...

TinCaps Schedule and MySpace
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... For more information on TinCaps season tickets, group outings or corporate partnerships for the 2009 season at Parkview Field contact the team at (260) 482-6400 or log on to TinCaps.com.” ...

Former Wizard, Possible Future T’Caps Earn Honors
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Two other Padres’ farmhands too home the honor for their respective leagues, so hopefully one or both will make their way to Parkview Field as members of the innagural TinCaps squad. ...

Wizards Where R They? – Fernando Valenzuela Jr.
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... In case you are wondering, the Mexican League is considered a minor league organization. I contacted Fort Wayne TinCaps General Manager Mike Nutter for some assistance in understanding exactly how (because it is very rare that you’ll hear of a player begin “called-up” from the Mexican League). Here’s what he had to say on the matter: ...

Your TinCaps Gear is Here
Baseball in Fort Wayne — The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced that their initial selection of officially licensed merchandise is now available to the general public. The TinCaps first wave of merchandise options include: Youth and Adult T-shirts Youth and Adult Sweatshirts Youth and Adult Adjustable Hats TinCaps gear is solely available this weekend by logging on to the team’s official online store at TinCaps.com. Starting Monday, December 1st  fans can visit the TinCaps temporary administrative offices located at Memorial Stadium (1616 E. Coliseum Blvd. – Fort Wayne, IN) ...

Parkview Field Rendering and Logo
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Parkview Field logo was released to the public today. Seen here on the rendering of Parkview Field at Harrison Square, Fort Wayne TinCaps General Manager Mike Nutter commented during the press conference that it is the work of local advertising agency, ...

This Week on Talkin’ Sports with Jim Shovlin
Baseball in Fort Wayne — Tune in Saturday morning at 10:30 A.M when Talkin’ Sports will feature the TinCaps Mike Nutter taking your questions, The Mad Ants Jeff Johnson joining us with his weekly D-League update and we’ll also check in with Fort Wayne Freedom owner Bill Fahlsing to talk about preparations for the 2009 Freedom indoor football season and how the recent troubles of the Arena Football League might affect other leagues. If you have a question for Mike regarding ...

3 Strikes with Dan Watson
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... If you check the front office page of the Fort Wayne TinCaps website, you’ll see that there are many new names and faces. One of them is ...

Cubs Invite Scales and Rivas to Spring Training
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... round of the 1999 Draft [DesMoinesRegister.com] In addition to San Diego and Chicago, Scales has played in the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies organizations. You may also be interested in reading these posts: Rivas Seeking Spot with Pittsburgh Rivas Secures Roster Spot; Condrey Close; Others Not So Lucky Rivas Adjusting to Short Photograph of Luis Rivas is courtesy of the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

This Week on Talkin’ Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Tune in Saturday morning at 9:00 for Talkin’ Sports on ESPN Radio 1380 as Fort Wayne TinCaps Team President Mike Nutter will be our in-studio guest. We’ll talk about all aspects of the fans’ Tin Caps experience from where to park, when tickets are available, what’s new on the menu and what we’ll see on the large video board beyond right field. ...

Fort Fragments: TinCaps, Wizards and Local Ties
Baseball in Fort Wayne — Tickets for the TinCaps home opener at Parkview Field sold out in 28 minutes. In actuality, there were still a few lawn section tickets available, but all the fixed seat tickets sold out fast. Glad I got mine. The new on-lien ordering system is great. Another blogger to watch this season is Anna Lynch. I suspect we’ll be seing some great shots of the TinCaps and Parkview Field once the season gets underway. Hot-Prospects has a nice little write-up on Blake Tekotte, who ...

Who’s On Third? Koskie is Third Former Wizard Seeking Cubs Gig
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... More about Rivas can be found on page 58 of Baseball in Fort Wayne (Koskie is featured on page 108). Bobby Scales played the full 2008 season within the Cubs organization at Triple-A Iowa. The 31-year-old infielder set career highs in batting average at .320 and had 94 runs, 59 walks to go along with a .415 on-base percentage over 121 games. Why he has not already made it to the Majors is a big question mark in my mind. Photo is couresy of the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Related BBIFW Posts: ...

Will TinCaps Do Anything to Promote Local History?
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... One question that many folks have asked for quite a long while is with regards to the possibility that the TinCaps might do something to help promote the significant baseball history that belongs to Fort Wayne. While trying not to steal any of their thunder, I have quietly told people that I am sure they will and encouraged them to stay tuned. ...

Franchise Switcheroos
Bus Leagues Baseball — ... Fort Wayne TinCaps - The Padres farm club decided to rename the former Wizards after building them a new ballpark. Meet the Johnny Appleseed-inspired TinCaps! [Fort Wayne TinCaps] ...

This Week on Talkin Sports: Chad Zolman, Lyndsey Holt, Mike Nutter
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Fort Wayne TinCaps President Mike Nutter will join us for a preview of the TinCaps Thursday home opener at Parkview Field. ...

2009 Farm Report: The 2008 Team
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Parrino (2B) Yefri Carvajal (1B) Brad Chalk (OF) Danny Payne (OF) Robert Perry (OF) Allen Harrington (P) Jeremy Hefner (P) Jeremy McBride (P) Wynn Pelzer (P) Jackson Quezada (P) - DL Matt Teague (P) Dylan Axelrod (P) Robert Woodard (P) Aaron Breit (P) Bryan Oland (P) Corey Kluber (P) Corey Luebke (P) Single A Fort Wayne (website) Drew Cumberland (SS) Angel Mercado ...

TinCaps Start 2009 with Sweep of Lansing
Baseball in Fort Wayne — Pitchers hold Lansing to just two hits in 9-0 shutout The Fort Wayne TinCaps took a 9-0 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts Saturday to finish a three-game series sweep. It was Fort Wayne’s second shutout of the series in a combined two-hitter while the offense pounded out seven extra-base hits. Drew Cumberland continued to lead the offensive onslaught, going 3-for-4 with a walk and finishing a home run shy of the cycle. Daniel Robertson went 2-for-5 with a double, triple and ...

TinCaps Undefeated; Announce Television Broadcasts
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... No matter what you think of the team name, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are making news in so many ways right now. After sweeping a three game series against the Lansing Lugnuts and as they finished a second three game sweep - this time against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - the TinCaps were hosting ...

At 8-0, TinCaps Are One of Three MiLB Unbeaten
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... There are three undefeated teams in all of Minor League Baseball entering Saturday. The Fort Wayne TinCaps, at a 8-0 are one of them. The TinCaps latest stand saw a comeback win Friday in downtown Fort Wayne. Saturday’s game against the ...

Decker and Parrino Added to TinCaps Roster
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps made some roster moves today, adding two highly touted prospects to the roster and moving two others. Outfielder, Jaff Decker and infielder Andy Parrino were added while outfielder Angel Mercado was promoted to high-A Lake Elsinore and infielder Kevin Hansen was transferred to extended Spring Training. ...

This Week on Talkin’ Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... We’ll continue our weekly segment with TinCaps President Mike Nutter as the first homestand for the TinCaps is in the books and Mike will fill us in on what’s in store for fans throughout the season. ...

This Week on Talkin’ Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... We’ll continue our weekly segment with TinCaps President Mike Nutter as the TinCaps return for a 9-game homestand at Parkview Field. ...

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- May 8
Bleed Cubbie Blue — ... In case you were wondering or don't want to follow this link, the Ft. Wayne team decided to go with a Johnny Appleseed theme for their team this year with a scowling apple wearing a cooking pot on their head. I generally enjoy all the dumb names in minor league baseball. Heck, I grew up rooting for the Madison Muskies and I can still sing their theme song. But this is really a dumb name too far. ...

This Week on Talkin’ Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... We’ll continue our weekly segment with TinCaps President Mike Nutter as the TinCaps are home Saturday and Sunday at Parkview Field. ...

TinCaps Saturday Attendance Challenges Home Opener
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps welcomed their second largest crowd of the season to Parkview Field on Saturday to witness the TinCaps 6-4 victory over the Burlington Bees. The only game to attract a larger crowd was the festivities of the first game at the new ballpark, Opening Night on April 16th. ...

Alumni Movement: Huber, Doyne, Venable, Moeller, All-Stars
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Former Wizards outfielder, Will Venable has returned to the Padres after starting the season at Triple-A Portland. I recently got Will’s autograph. Glad to see him back in the big leagues. As expected, former Wizards catcher, Chad Moeller was designated for assignment when Matt Wieters was called up. He cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A norfolk. The TinCaps will have four representatives at this year’s Midwest League All ...

Jaff Decker Added to All-Star Team
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... You gotta think that if he had been there all year, Fort Wayne TinCaps’ outfielder Jaff Decker would have been on the Midwest League All STart team. Turns out, it didn’t take a whole season. In fact, Decker was added to the Midwest League Eastern Division All-Star team today, becoming the sixth TinCap on the squad. ...

San Diego Padres Host Open Tryout at Parkview Field
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... , home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, on Tuesday, July 21st. Registration will begin at 9:00am at Parkview Field and the tryout will begin promptly at 10:00am. Attendees are encouraged to use the south entrance, located on the corner of Ewing and Brackenridge. Free parking is available in the team’s Silver Lot, located just south of Parkview Field. ...

PLAYOFFS!?!??! You’re Talkin About Playoffs?
Baseball in Fort Wayne — TinCaps Reveal Playoff Schedule, Fireworks & Thirsty Thursday for First Round Game, September 10th ~ Playoff Tickets On Sale Tuesday, July 14th at 10:00am The Fort Wayne TinCaps, with a record of 45 wins and 25 loses in the first half of the 2009 Midwest League season, clinched first place in the Eastern Division and a playoff berth. The first round is best two out of three games, with the winner advancing one step closer to the Midwest League Championship series. It is set to begin with the TinCaps on the road for game one on Wednesday, ...

KCRG (Iowa) Takes a Look at Parkview Field
Baseball in Fort Wayne — About a month or so ago, I met up with Matt Nelson from KCRG-TV at Parkview Field. Matt is a photojournalist in Iowa and was doing a tour of Midwest Ballparks – he even went and found Moonlight Graham. To say I was jealous is an understatement. His piece of Parkview Field is now posted on his site. I highly suggest. Thanks for the great story Matt.  Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is not only a ballpark that stands out in the Midwest League, but one that stands out nationally. The TinCaps forgot no detail and spared no expense in building this ballpark. It ...

Latos to Start In San Diego on Sunday
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Latos’ debut will mark the 83rd Fort Wayne alumnus to make the Majors. He’ll be the seventh on the season and hold the distinction of being the first (and only for the moment) who played while wearing both a Wizards jersey and a TinCaps jersey. ...

The Best Team Names of the Minor Leagues
Wezen Ball - A Baseball Blog — ... thing] Florida State League: Jupiter Hammerheads & Brevard County Manatees Carolina League: Myrtle Beach Pelicans & Frederick Keys Low-A South Atlantic League ("Sally League"): Savannah Sand Gnats, Bowling Green Hot Rods, & Hickory Crawdads Midwest League: Lansing Lugnuts & Fort Wayne TinCaps [apparently named after Johnny Appleseed, who's buried in town] ...

The Best Team Names of the Minor Leagues
Wezen Ball - A Baseball Blog — ... Midwest League: Lansing Lugnuts & Fort Wayne TinCaps [apparently named after Johnny Appleseed, who's buried in town] ...

This Week on Talkin Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... We’ll also talk with TinCaps President Mike Nutter in our weekly segment as the TinCaps return for an 8-game homestand. ...

TinCaps Continue History Book Makeover
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps dream season at Parkview Field continued Saturday as the team won its 80th game of the year, breaking the franchise record with 21 regular-season games left to play. The previous record of 79 was set in 1998 when the club was an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. ...

TinCaps Break Attendance Record
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Through 61 games 322,995 fans have walked into Parkview Field to take in a Fort Wayne TinCaps game, surpassing the previous franchise record of 318,506 which was set during the Wizards’ innagural season in 1993. There are still nine home games remaining in the season. ...

Castro Tosses First No-Hitter in TinCaps History
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... Right hander, Simon Castro tossed the first no-hitter in Fort Wayne (Wizards or TinCaps) franchise history as the Fort Wayne TinCaps finished a doubleheader and sweep of the Dayton Dragons Tuesday at Parkview Field. Castro threw his seven-inning gem in the nightcap of a shortened game double-header to lead the TinCaps to a 6-0 victory.He faced just one over the minimum, the only blemish being a hit batsman in the second inning. Castro then retired the final 16 batters and tied a career high with nine strikeouts. ...

This Week on Talkin Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... We’ll also talk with TinCaps President Mike Nutter in our weekly segment as the TinCaps amazing season continues. ...

TinCaps Earn Midwest League Honors
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps’ pitcher Brad Brach and manager Doug Dascenzo were named to the Midwest League’s Post Season All-Star Team on Tuesday. Brach, was also a mid-season All- Star and leads the league in saves. Dascenzo has led the TinCaps to the best record in full-season Minor League Baseball in his third season at the helm in Fort Wayne. ...

This Week on Talkin Sports
Baseball in Fort Wayne — Tune in Saturday morning at 9 for Talkin’ Sports, as we’ll be talking with University of St. Francis head mens soccer coach Mitch Ellisen. We’ll also talk with TinCaps President Mike Nutter in our weekly segment as the TinCaps regular season winds down.. We’ll have Week 2 scores and recaps from high school football games around the area. We’ll be naming our PSI/One Eleven Design Athlete of the Week in the 4th Quarter of the show. Any athlete (youth, adult, high school, collegiate, neighbor) can be a ...

TinCaps Complete Historic Regular Season
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps finished the regular season on Monday with a record of 94-46, the best record in all of Minor League baseball and the best season in the Midwest League in 22 years. The last time a team won 94 games in the MWL was in 1987 when the Springfield (Illinois) Cardinals went 94-46. ...

TinCaps Stay Alive, Force Deciding Game Three
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... The Fort Wayne TinCaps leveled the best-of-three Eastern Division Championship Series with a 9-4 victory over the Great Lakes Loons, Sunday at Parkview Field. Justin Baum went 3-for-4, drove in four runs and finished a triple shy of the cycle. RHP Stiven Osuna and LHP Rob Musgrave combined on a strong pitching performance. ...

TinCaps Invite Public to Parkview Field for Radio Broadcasts
Baseball in Fort Wayne — ... While the TinCaps travel to Burlington, Iowa fans in Fort Wayne have the chance to follow the team on ESPN Radio 1380AM as Dan Watson describes the championship action. ...