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SCHEDULE: TinCaps Release 2026 Schedule

Opening Day at Parkview Field Set for April 7
August 12, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball released the Fort Wayne TinCaps’ 2026 regular season schedule. The ‘Caps will begin on the road for a three-game series before Opening Day at Parkview Field on Tuesday, April 7, against the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics affiliate). The 132-game campaign features 66

HEADED OUT WEST: Johnny TinCap to Be A Part of MLB's Arizona Fall League " Fall Stars Weekend"

Johnny to Appear Live on MLB Network for AFL Fall Stars Game
November 3, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Arizona Fall League has announced that Johnny TinCap has been named one of the six Minor League Baseball mascots to be included in the annual “Fall Stars Weekend” at Sloan Park, the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs. Johnny and five other mascots from

LIGHTS: Parkview Field Holiday Lights is Back and Better Than Ever

1.5 Million Lights and More Set to Grace Parkview Field for 44 Nights This Winter
July 29, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are excited to announce the return of Parkview Field Holiday Lights – A Walk-Thru Event – presented by Rohrman Automotive, Paul Davis, and Lear Corporation. The event will be hosted at the ballpark for 44 nights from November 13 to January 3.

THE BEST: Parkview Field Rated as the No. 1 High-A Ballpark

Stadium Journey Gives Parkview Field a 4.7 out of 5 Rating, the Highest Among 30 Teams at the High-A Level
September 9, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - On Tuesday, Stadium Journey ranked Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, as the No. 1 Minor League ballpark among 30 High-A teams. In an article, Parkview Field received a 4.71 ballpark “Fanfare” rating, the highest of any High-A team. The “Fanfare” ranking score

KIDS CLUB: Johnny to Pick Family for Trick-or-Treating

Contest open to members of the TinCaps Kids Club, presented by Raising Cane's
October 8, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - It’s almost that spooky time of the year, and members of the TinCaps Kids Club, presented by Raising Cane's, have a treat to look forward to! Kids Club Members have the chance to go Trick-or-Treating with Johnny TinCap in their neighborhood on Friday, October 31, from

HONORS: Garrett Hawkins Wins Padres MiLB Pitcher of the Year

September 28, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps right-handed pitcher Garrett Hawkins has been named the San Diego Padres’ organizational Minor League Pitcher of the Year, the Padres announced Sunday. Hawkins returned to the mound on opening weekend, making his first appearance on April 5 in 702 days following Tommy John

ALL-STARS: Mendez and Hawkins Named Midwest League All-Stars

September 17, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps pitchers Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins have been named 2025 High-A Midwest League All-Stars, Minor League Baseball announced Wednesday. The two are the first TinCaps pitchers to earn postseason all-star selections since Fort Wayne moved to High-A in 2021. They combined for 15

TOP HONORS: TinCaps Micah Gerhart Wins Midwest League Athletic Trainer of the Year

September 18, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – 2025 Fort Wayne TinCaps Head Athletic Trainer Micah Gerhart has been named the 2025 Midwest League Athletic Trainer of the Year, the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) announced Wednesday. The PBATS Minor League Baseball awards are given annually to one member of each of the

AFL: Five 2025 TinCaps Selected for the Arizona Fall League

Jackson, Karpathios, Lowe, Moreno, and Miralles to Represent Padres in AFL
September 10, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Five 2025 TinCaps, shortstop Ryan Jackson, outfielder Braedon Karpathios, and right-handed pitchers Isaiah Lowe, Johan Moreno, and Maikel Miralles have been selected to represent the San Diego Padres in the Arizona Fall League, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday. In 48 games with the TinCaps, Ryan Jackson

RECORD BROKEN: TinCaps Fans Help Set Guinness World Record

Fort Wayne A Part of 6,700 Fans That Set Guinness World Record for Most Autographed Baseball
July 30, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Over 6,700 baseball fans combined to set a new world record Tuesday as their collective signatures on the World’s Most Autographed Baseball have set a new mark for the most signatures on a single piece of sports memorabilia. The 8-foot, 1,200 pound replica baseball embarked on

PSM TinCaps: Parkview Sports Medicine, TinCaps Launch Travel Baseball Program

Newly Formed PSM TinCaps to Begin Play in 2026
June 10, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – In collaboration with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Sports Medicine (PSM) is excited to announce and introduce the new premier Youth Travel Baseball Program in the region, beginning in the 2026 season, the PSM TinCaps. Tryouts for the 2026 season are scheduled for July 15 for

MWL PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Miguel Mendez

No. 4 Padres Prospect Dominates in Final Month with TinCaps
August 6, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps right-handed pitcher Miguel Mendez has been named the July Midwest League Pitcher of the Month, Minor League Baseball announced Wednesday. The No. 4 Padres prospect went 3-1 across four starts, allowing 10 hits and six walks across 24.0 innings pitched. He led the

260 TO THE SUMMER CLASSIC: Five Former TinCaps Named to All-Star Rosters

July 8, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Five former Fort Wayne TinCaps, Max Fried (2013 & 2014), MacKenzie Gore (2018, 2021), Andrés Muñoz (2017), Adrian Morejon (2017) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (2017) have been selected to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard (July 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX) at

Leo De Vries Selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game

No. 3 Overall Prospect to Represent Padres in Atlanta
June 30, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been selected to play in Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12 (4:10 p.m. ET) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Atlanta Braves. Rosters for the National League and American League

MWL PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Eric Yost

Right-Hander Continues Dominant 2025 Campaign
June 23, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps right-handed pitcher Eric Yost has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. On Saturday, June 21, against the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate), Yost helped the ‘Caps combine for their second one-hit shutout of the season. After

ONE LAST BITE: TinCaps to Play as Tenderloins for Final Time

'Caps to Turn to Tenderloins against South Bend Cubs
June 4, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Parkview Field will host the final edition of the Hoosier State Tenderloins Series presented by Indiana Pork from Thursday, June 12, through Saturday, June 14, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the South Bend Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate) in Minor League Baseball action. The TinCaps

260 TO THE SHOW: TinCaps Alums on Opening Day Rosters

32 Former Players on MLB Opening Day Rosters in 2025
March 28, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As the 2025 Major League Baseball season commences, a total of 32 former TinCaps players appeared on MLB Opening Day rosters. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise was established in 1993, there have been 228 players who’ve ascended from playing in the Summit City to

WHERE TO WATCH: TinCaps Announce Broadcast Schedule

April 1, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps fans will again get the opportunity to follow their team wherever they go during the 2025 season. For a third consecutive season, the TinCaps are partnering with 21Alive to showcase select games on MyNetworkTV in the Fort Wayne area, beginning on Friday, April

NEW HOME JERSEY: Now on Sale

White Jersey Features New Block Wordmark & Red Front Numbers
March 7, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With Opening Day at Parkview Field less than a month away on Friday, April 4 (7:05 p.m.), the Fort Wayne TinCaps have unveiled a new home jersey for their 2025 season. The white jersey features a new block wordmark that’s dark green and outlined in bright

RECAP: TinCaps Wrap Up 2025 in Grand Rapids

TinCaps Drop Season Finale
September 7, 2025

Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost their 2025 season finale on Sunday, 5-0 against the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers affiliate). Center fielder Kai Roberts went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, and a stolen base for Fort Wayne (56-75, 25-41) in the loss. The Utah

RECAP: TinCaps Drop Series to Whitecaps

Six Unanswered Runs for Whitecaps
September 6, 2025

Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost their final series of 2025 to the West Michigan (Tigers affiliate), dropping Saturday night's game, 6-1. Fort Wayne (56-74, 25-40) struck first on the road in front of a sellout crowd. Following a one-out, full-count walk from Jonathan Vastine

RECAP: TinCaps Starter Maikel Miralles Earns First High-A Win

Pair of TinCaps Bash First Pro Home Runs in Win
September 5, 2025

Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps beat the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers affiliate) Friday night on the road, 6-1. In his second High-A start, Fort Wayne (56-73, 25-39) starting pitcher Maikel Miralles turned in his second quality start. The 20-year-old struck out six in a career-long

RECAP: TinCaps Lose Third Straight in Grand Rapids

TinCaps Lose Ninth Straight Game
September 4, 2025

Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost their ninth consecutive game 15-2 on Thursday against the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers affiliate). Second baseman Rosman Verdugo (No. 23 Padres prospect) stood out for Fort Wayne (55-73, 24-38). The 20-year-old blasted his 13th home run of the season

RECAP: TinCaps Drop Wednesday Tilt in Grand Rapids

TinCaps Give Up Six Runs in First Two Innings in Loss
September 3, 2025

Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost their eighth straight game Wednesday night, falling 8-4 to the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers affiliate) at LMCU Ballpark. After an hour and 27-minute rain delay, West Michigan (89-38, 45-17) struck out 15 batters between six separate pitchers on Wednesday