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Goldeyes Acquire Outfielder from RedHawks

June 10, 2013 11:25 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired outfielder Tyler Graham from the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for a player to be named later.

Graham, 29, reached the Major Leagues last year with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He appeared in 10 games, mostly as a pinch runner, and had two at-bats. He’s hitting .250 with 11 RBI in 29 games this season between York of the Atlantic League and Fargo.

The Fish also announced that they have placed outfielder Tim Smith on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting his release.

Winnipeg opens a six-game homestand tonight with the first of three games against the Wichita Wingnuts. Game time is 7 p.m. at Shaw Park.

Goldeyes Surpass 5 Million Ballpark Fans

May 29, 2013 02:06 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have surpassed the 5,000,000 fan mark since the team’s formation in 1994.

Wednesday afternoon’s crowd at Shaw Park brought out 5,523 spectators to see the Fish take on the Laredo Lemurs, pushing the all-time attendance number to 5,001,365 fans.

“It’s truly astounding that we have surpassed 5 million fans,” Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier said. “It shows how supportive our fans are. We can’t thank them enough for helping building our franchise into what it is today.”

Goldeyes Place Pete Gehle on Disabled List

May 26, 2013 11:12 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by David Klassen

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes placed left-handed pitcher Pete Gehle on the disabled list Sunday.

The 25-year-old is 1-1 on the season with a 3.97 ERA in two starts. He is eligible to be placed back on the active roster on June 2.

The Goldeyes finish a four-game series and 10-game road trip against the Lincoln Saltdogs this afternoon.

Monday night’s game at Shaw Park will be the home opener for the Fish (8-1) when they host the Laredo Lemurs. Tickets are available by calling the Goldeyes office at (204) 982-2273.

Goldeyes Sign Pitcher Wes Alsup

May 21, 2013 07:00 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes were busy over the holiday weekend, signing rookie right-handed pitcher Wes Alsup and activating left-handed pitcher Pete Gehle from the inactive list.

The Fish also placed right-handed pitchers Chris Allen and Dan Martony on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting their release.

Alsup, 26, played in the Seattle Mariners system last season, going 2-3 with a 8.74 ERA in a combined 22 appearance at the Rookie, Single-A and Advanced-A levels.

Wesmen, Goldeyes Clash in Pre-Season Action

May 7, 2013 07:35 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s baseball team (HANDOUT)

The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s baseball team is getting a chance to step up to bat with the pros this weekend.

The Wesmen will take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Friday during a special exhibition game at 6 p.m. at Shaw Park.

“Once again we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to play the Goldeyes. They are a major supporter of our program and we appreciate everythng they do for us”, said Wesmen head coach Mike Krykewich.

Tickets are $5 and available at the Goldeyes’ ticket office.

The Fish won their pre-season game against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Monday 10-6. The two teams meet again tonight.

Goldeyes’ Open House Just Around the Corner

May 1, 2013 07:35 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes will open up Shaw Park to fans on Saturday, May 4 during the team’s annual Open House.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and soft drink. The team will take to the field at 11 a.m. for their first workout of the spring.

Goldeyes Sign Left-Handed Mexican Pitcher

April 22, 2013 10:02 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed left-handed pitcher Edgar Osuna for the 2013 season.

The 25-year-old played six professional seasons since signing with the Atlanta Braves at the age of 18, but missed the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Goldeyes Sign Two and Release Two

April 17, 2013 11:12 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed infielder Nate Samson and left-handed pitcher Brendan Lafferty for the 2013 season.

Samson is a 25-year-old veteran who played seven seasons in the Chicago Cubs organization. He hit .271 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 75 games at Double-A Tennessee and batted .280 with three RBI in 19 games with Iowa last season.

Goldeyes Lock Up Rookie Catcher Jordan Guida

April 10, 2013 01:01 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed rookie catcher Jordan Guida for the 2013 season.

The 24-year-old played with the Detroit Tigers last summer after a record-setting senior season in the NAIA with Tennessee Wesleyan College. In five games with the Tigers’ rookie team in the Gulf Coast League, he hit .467 and also appeared in one game at each of Single-A West Michigan of the Midwest League and Advanced-A Lakeland of the Florida State League.

Goldeyes Sign Outfielder Ryan Scoma

April 8, 2013 02:15 PM in Sports • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed outfielder Ryan Scoma for the 2013 season.

The 25-year-old comes from the Rockland Boulders of the CanAm League in exchange for future considerations.

“He’s a good athletic outfielder,” manager Rick Forney said in a release. “He possesses a lot of tools that you don’t really see on an everyday basis in independent baseball.”

Specialty Licence Plates Available to Motorcyclists

April 5, 2013 01:21 PM in News • 0 Comments

Manitoba Public Insurance will soon offer football fans the ability to purchase a special Winnipeg Blue Bombers licence plate. (BLUEBOMBERS.COM)

Manitoba Public Insurance will soon offer specialty licence plates for motorcycles. (BLUEBOMBERS.COM)

Manitoba Public Insurance and the province are making specialty licence plates available for motorcyclists later this month.

Fans of the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Winnipeg Goldeyes will be able to purchase a specialty plate for their motorcycle for $70. The plates will go on sale Friday, April 19 at more than 300 Autopac locations across Manitoba. Firefighter motorcycle plates will be available later this summer.

Vote for Goldeyes’ 20th Anniversary Team

April 5, 2013 10:58 AM in Sports • 0 Comments

Posted by Brian Schultz

Winnipeg Goldeyes Logo Baseball fans van vote for the Winnipeg Goldeyes 20th Anniversary Team beginning today.

The team will consist of one catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, designated hitter and closer, two utility players, three outfielders and five starting pitchers and relief pitchers.

Voting will be dona via Goldeyes.com and one ballot per day can be cast.

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