LINCOLN, NE – The Winnipeg Goldeyes pitching staff rolled into Saturday's tilt feeling great, coming off a two-run performance the night prior. However, on a sunny afternoon on the campus of the University of Nebraska, it would be the hometown Lincoln Saltdogs who would prove to have the higher hand, winning 9-3. The scoring started early for the Saltdogs when the leadoff batter of bottom of the second inning homered off Goldeyes starter Zac Reininger . Two more solo blasts would be hit in the third and fourth innings giving Lincoln a 3-0 lead. Another couple of runs followed in the bottom of the fifth from an RBI single, and two-run double pushing the lead to 6-0. Three more runs would come into score from an RBI triple, and a couple of RBI groundouts to move the total runs for Lincoln to nine. The Goldeyes runs were few and far between. Andy Armstrong provided the Fish with their first run of the ballgame in the top of the seventh on an RBI double scoring Ramón Bramasco from first base cutting the deficit to five runs. In the top of the ninth, the Goldeyes put pressure on by loading the bases. An RBI walk by Keshawn Lynch brought in a run, and an RBI hit-by-pitch scored the second run of the inning by Adam Hall . What would’ve been a big inning for the Goldeyes turned for nothing due to the Saltdogs’ pitcher needing the inning to end on a predetermined pitch count. Reininger got the start today for Winnipeg. The right-hander from San Antonio, Texas went four innings giving up three runs, all on solo home runs. Left-handed pitcher Tasker Strobel was first out of the bullpen, a shaky start to his outing ended up with three runs scoring on his watch. He did settle in and got a quick one, two, three in his second inning of work. Grant Townsend made his spring debut twirling two innings of his own. A couple of unlucky breaks led to back-to-back extra-base hits which both runners ended up scoring on. Finally, Brady Schanuel threw in the final two innings. After not throwing a competitive pitch for a season, he looked a little all over the place but finished strong without giving up a run. Post-game, Logan Watkins was understanding of his pitching staff’s scuffle in the second exhibition game of the young season. “What to take away from today, I think Reininger looked pretty good. Gave up a couple of solo shots. Tasker had a tough inning and then bounced back and had a scoreless inning. So it was good to see a couple of other guys kind of getting a knock on some rust off.” Watkins continued. “Schanuel hasn't thrown in a couple of years. So, on the pitching side, you gave up whatever it was nine runs today, but still feel pretty good about what I saw. As far as hitting goes, we only scratched out three runs today but had 11 hits. So, because it's still I think guys are getting their timing down a little bit and starting to get comfortable in the box. So we didn't win today but still feel pretty good about and feel good that we're making some progress.” Ryan Holgate had three hits of his own which led the ballclub for the day. Watkins mentioned that he likes what he sees out of his young outfielder. “Really excited to have him (Holgate). I think he's got a lot of upside. I know he told me before he got to Winnipeg that he had barely gotten any at-bats, so hopefully the more we keep throwing them out there and more at-bats he gets the more comfortable he's going to get so it was really nice to see him hit some balls hard today.” The Goldeyes and Saltdogs meet again Sunday in Lincoln with the first pitch slated for 1:05 p.m. The pregame show will get underway 12:30 on CJNU 93.7 FM and cjnu.ca. The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Winnipeg Goldeyes took down the Sioux Falls Canaries 5-to-2 on a chilly Friday evening after a long bus ride. Regardless, the bats came out swinging and the pitching held the Canaries' offense to two runs. The offense started right out of the gate with an RBI single by Max Murphy to put the Goldeyes in front 1-0 in the top of the first inning. Ryan Holgate would drive in another run in the top of the fourth with an RBI scoring Dayson Croes on an infield single pushing the lead to 2-0. Sioux Falls would hit two solo shots of their own in the bottom of the fourth off relief pitcher Ryder Yakel answering back to tie the game up at 2-2. Winnipeg would answer back in the top of the sixth from a solo home run by Croes making the game 3-2, a lead that would end up being the decider. Croes would finish the day going 4-for-4 with three base hits, two runs scored, and an RBI. When asked about Croes' day, first-year Goldeyes Manager Logan Watkins was thrilled to see him get back to his hitting ways. “Yeah, (Croes) just picked up where he left off last year," said Watkins. “I’m happy he’s on my team now and not managing against him anymore. Me and Adam Donachie are sitting over there and one of the things he said was that he needed to save a few for later. But he’s young and he's got a lot left so hopefully it just keeps rolling.” The next run came in the top of the eighth from an opposite-field home run by Adam Hall , pushing the Goldeyes' lead to two. In the ninth, not wanting to feel left out of the bomber party, Rob Emery connected with a two-strike pitch and cleared the left field wall giving the Fish a 5-2 lead and the win. Colton Eastman got the start, going three perfect innings with one strikeout. Yakel followed going two innings, giving up two solo shots, and striking out two. Nick Trogrlic-Iverson trailed Yakel with two innings of his own with one strikeout. Finally, Justin Courtney tallied two innings of his own with a six-out-save and two strikeouts. Watkins was impressed by his club's result even after all of today's travel. “Looks like a few of our hitters are already looking like their timing is where it needs to be.” he reflected. “Obviously a couple of them probably still have some work to do. And then pitching, pitching looked really good. Everyone threw the ball well, and you know Sioux Falls put a couple of balls out of the yard on us in one inning. But you know, dangerous park to pitch in so it sometimes happens.” The Goldeyes will take on the Lincoln Saltdogs Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm. The pregame show will start approximately one half hour prior to the first pitch on CJNU 93.7 FM. The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below. 

Photo Credit: Cleburne Railroaders WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Tuesday of infielder Keshawn Lynch . The 27-year-old played for Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins last season with the Cleburne Railroaders. Lynch appeared in 17 games, hitting .212 with three runs batted in and 11 runs scored. Chosen in the 14th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (Bradenton, Florida), Lynch spent three years in their system. The native of Lake Hamilton, Florida reached the Class-A level with the Kane County Cougars – then of the Midwest League – in 2019. Lynch has compiled a career .237 batting average with 37 doubles, five triples, four home runs, and 80 RBIs in 244 games. “We’re happy to add Keshawn to the team. He’s a really versatile player and he will always have competitive at bats,” said Watkins. “He’s a guy who has just been patiently waiting for opportunities and I expect him to take full advantage of his time with the Goldeyes. I’m looking forward to seeing him have success this year.” Winnipeg now has 26 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Gio Brusa RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski IF Keyshawn Lynch RHP Joey Matulovich OF Max Murphy RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke RHP Brady Schanuel OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Grant Townsend RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.

Photo Credits: Mark Steffens/Vancouver Canadians (Townsend) & Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Schanuel) WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday the signings of right-handed pitchers Grant Townsend and Brady Schanuel . Townsend played last season for the Mexican League’s Bravos de León, where he appeared in 36 contests – all out of the bullpen. He went 2-1 with a 5.66 earned run average in 41.1 innings. The native of Federal Way, Washington was chosen in the 34th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, Oklahoma). Townsend pitched for three seasons in the Blue Jays’ system, reaching the Class-A Advanced level in 2019 with the Florida State League’s Dunedin Blue Jays. The 26-year-old compiled a 4-3 record with a 5.40 ERA in 32 career games. “Grant is another good pickup for us. Last season was his first year back coming off injury and held his own in the Mexican league,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . Before he was hurt, he showed he has the ability to strike guys out and I’m hoping he becomes a big part of our bullpen.” Schanuel (pronounced SHAN-yew-el) spent four seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers’ chain after having been drafted in the 27th round in 2018 out of the University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa). Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Schanuel pitched the for the Class-A Advanced Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Midwest League in 2021 and 2022, combining for 66 appearances and a 6-2 record with a 4.19 ERA. In his minor league career, the 27-year-old has an 11-4 record with a 4.99 ERA and two saves over 104 games. “Brady is another pitcher coming off an injury,” said Watkins. “He has had very high strikeout numbers in the past which suggests his stuff is great. I’m looking forward to seeing how he throws for us.” Winnipeg now has 25 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Gio Brusa RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski RHP Joey Matulovich OF Max Murphy RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke RHP Brady Schanuel OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Grant Townsend RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.  oldeyes.com .

Photo Credit: Kane County Cougars WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Friday of infielder Gio Brusa . The 30-year-old was acquired earlier in the week in a trade with Gastonia of the Atlantic League, as the player to be named later in a December 15, 2022 transaction that saw pitcher Bryan Blanton sent to the North Carolina-based club. Brusa split the 2023 season between the Kane County Cougars and Kansas City Monarchs, for whom he hit a combined .258 with six doubles, three home runs, and 17 runs batted in over 31 games. A native of Lodi, California, Brusa made his American Association debut with the Lake Country DockHounds in 2022 and was traded to Kansas City late that season. He compiled a batting average of .258 with 12 doubles, 16 home runs, and 63 RBIs. Brusa was chosen in the sixth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the San Francisco Giants out of University of the Pacific (Stockton, California). He spent four seasons in the Giants’ system, reaching the Class-AAA level with the Pacific Coast League’s Sacramento River Cats in 2019. “Acquiring Gio is an unexpected lift to our lineup. He is an older guy who has shown he can hit with a ton of power and should contribute to the middle of our lineup in a big way,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . “The last piece to the puzzle was at first base and I think we found a great option in Gio.” Winnipeg now has 23 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Gio Brusa RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski RHP Joey Matulovich OF Max Murphy RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing of outfielder Max Murphy Thursday. One of the most prolific run producers in American Association history, Murphy was named the league’s Player of the Year following the 2022 campaign. The 31-year-old hit 26 home runs in 2023 – tied for second place in the circuit. Murphy finished the season among the league leaders in runs batted in (84), at bats (391), games played (99), total bases (213), extra-base hits (48), and slugging percentage (.548). Murphy has been named to multiple mid-season and post-season All-Star teams during his time in the league, which has spanned six seasons and 504 games. He enters the upcoming season just one home run shy of 100 in the American Association. The native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota has hit .287 over his professional career, with 142 home runs, 216 doubles, and 601 RBIs. A right-handed hitter and fielder, Murphy was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round in 2014 out of Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois). He earned All-Star accolades twice during his time with the Twins and garnered a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove award in 2017. Murphy reached the Triple-A level with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019. “I’m sure I share in Goldeyes fans’ excitement that we are getting Max back,” said manager Logan Watkins . “He has been one of the premiere players in the league for the last several years and will go down as an all-time Goldeyes great. He is still in the prime of his career and he turns an already strong lineup into one of the best in the league on paper.” Winnipeg now has 22 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski RHP Joey Matulovich OF Max Murphy RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below. 

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Photo Credit: PJ Maigi/Springfield Cardinals WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Tuesday of Canadian right-handed relief pitcher Nick Trogrlic-Iverson . He becomes the fourth Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining pitchers Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta) and Travis Seabrooke (Peterborough, Ontario), and outfielder Adam Hall (Lucan, Ontario). The Oakville, Ontario native spent the past three seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals’ system, reaching the Class-AA level with the Texas League’s Springfield Cardinals in 2023. Trogrlic-Iverson (pronounced TROE-ger-lik) appeared in 41 games for Springfield last year, all in relief. He compiled a 4-5 record with a 4.87 earned run average in 64.2 innings. The 26-year-old has a 14-15 career record with a 4.25 ERA and four saves in 96 games. Originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Central Arizona College (Coolidge, Arizona), Trogrlic-Iverson opted instead to attend Gonzaga University (Spokane, Washington) and was signed as a free agent by the Cardinals in June 2020. “We’re excited to add Nick to the bullpen. He's been successful everywhere he’s been, and I know that as a Canadian, he’s excited to come to Winnipeg,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “I think he is going to be a significant factor in our bullpen this season and have the ball in a lot of critical moments.” Winnipeg now has 21 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski RHP Joey Matulovich RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below. 

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of catcher Kevin García . The 31-year-old rejoins the Goldeyes after spending the past three seasons in the Mexican League with the Pericos de Puebla, the Acereros de Monclova, and the Aguila de Veracruz. García played 127 games for Winnipeg over the 2018 and 2019 seasons, combing for a .246 batting average with 18 doubles, five home runs, and 51 runs batted in. His 2018 campaign was cut short by a knee injury suffered June 30 – at a time when he had thrown out a league-leading 50% of the baserunners attempting to steal against him. Hailing from Calexico, California, García was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 30th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, California). He spent two seasons in the Blue Jays’ system before signing with the Minnesota Twins in 2016. In four seasons in the affiliated minors, García hit .250 with two home runs and 54 RBIs. In addition to catching, he has played all four infield positions in his career. “Kevin is excited to come back to Winnipeg and be a part of this team,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . “Adding a guy like him with as much experience as he has will be a great asset to our pitching staff and clubhouse. Between him and Rob Emery I feel great about our catching situation, and I am sure our pitchers will be happy to have catchers they trust behind the plate.” Winnipeg now has 20 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1. 2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Justin Courtney IF Dayson Croes RHP Colton Eastman C Rob Emery OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García OF Adam Hall OF Ryan Holgate RHP Marshall Kasowski RHP Joey Matulovich RHP Zac Reininger LHP Travis Seabrooke OF Miles Simington RHP Joey Steele LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.