RubberDucks announce 2026 Promotional Schedule
(AKRON, OHIO) February 27, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the 2026 promotional schedule presented by MCA of Akron/UA Local 219, which once again features a theme for all 69 regular season home games. The RubberDucks open the 2026 season at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Thursday, April 2
RubberDucks 2026 Single Game tickets are on sale now
(AKRON, OHIO) February 2, 2026 – Single game tickets are now on sale for all 69 Akron RubberDucks regular season home games from April 2-Sept. 6, 2026 at 7 17 Credit Union Park. Fans can purchase single game tickets at akronrubberducks.com/tickets or by calling 855-97-QUACK. Single game ticket prices start
RubberDucks Announce New Additions to the Extreme Foods in 2026
(AKRON, OHIO) March 31, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the addition of seven new items to the Extreme Food Menu for the 2026 season.
Akron RubberDucks Launch All-New Ballpark Pass
(AKRON, OHIO) April 1, 2026 – Furthering their commitment to Affordable Family Fun, the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, today announced the launch of the all-new Ballpark Pass—giving fans the easiest and most affordable way to enjoy every home game at 7 17 Credit Union Park during
Noel Blaha named new RubberDucks President and General Manager
(AKRON, OHIO) April 7, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce long-time Minor League Baseball executive Noel Blaha has been named the new President and General Manager of the club. Blaha will succeed Jim Pfander, who will depart at the end of May to join the Tampa Bay Rays. The 2026
April 4: Three homers help Akron to 5-0 win and sweep of Reading
RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (3-0) 5, Reading Fightin Phils (0-3) 0 WP: Jack Jasiak (1-0) LP: Evan Gates (0-1) Save: N/A Summary Wuilfredo Antunez, Angel Genao and Nick Mitchell all homered to power the Akron RubberDucks to a 5-0 win over the Reading Fightin Phils on
April 3: Akron routs Reading 9-3 behind Rosario's big night
RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (2-0) 9, Reading Fightin Phils (0-2) 3 WP: Jay Driver (1-0) LP: Kyle Brnovich (0-1) Save: Summary Alfonsin Rosario launched two home runs and drove in five to lead the Akron RubberDucks past the Reading Fightin Phils 9-3 on Friday night at
April 2: Ralphy's homer wrecks Reading in 3-1 Akron win
RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (1-0) 3, Reading Fightin Phils (0-1) 1 WP: Matt Jachec (1-0) LP: Adam Seminaris (0-1) Save: Hunter Stanley (1) Summary Ralphy Velazquez launched a two-run home run while Akron pitching combined to strikeout 12 in the Akron RubberDucks season opening 3-1 win
RubberDucks Broadcasts presented by 7 17 Credit Union are live this season on iHeartMedia’s 640 WHLO
(AKRON, OHIO) March 27, 2026 – As the Akron RubberDucks open the 2026 Eastern League season at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Thursday, April 2, the broadcasts of Akron RubberDucks Baseball presented by 7 17 Credit Union will return to their radio home, NewsRadio 640 WHLO, continuing a longstanding
Saturday, April 4 game between RubberDucks and Fightin Phils moved up to 4:05 PM
(AKRON, OHIO) April 3, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks and Reading Fightin Phils game on Saturday, April 4 originally scheduled for a 6:05 p.m. start has been changed to a 4:05 p.m. start. Gates will now open at 3:00 p.m. All postgame activities including fireworks are on as scheduled. Tickets
Take the Medal Stand with Butch Reynolds at 7 17 Credit Union Park May 16th for the 400m VIP Package
(AKRON, OHIO) March 18, 2026 – Akron native and 1988 Olympic gold and silver medalist Butch Reynolds will be at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Saturday, May 16. Tickets are available now for a special pregame VIP meet-and-greet with Reynolds that includes a picnic and guaranteed Butch Reynolds bobblehead
RubberDucks to become Akron Cream Stick Donuts on July 24 and 25
(AKRON, OHIO) February 17, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron Cream Stick Donuts presented by Acme Fresh Market for two-nights only on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 as part of the RubberDucks created Only in Akron series. Cream stick donuts are long rectangular-shaped donuts
RubberDucks team up with Circle K & GetGo to become the Akron Chip Dippers for two games this season
(AKRON, OHIO) March 24, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks and Circle K & GetGo announce a partnership for the Akron Chip Dippers nights on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. “We are thrilled to partner with Circle K and GetGo to make our Akron Chip Dippers nights even better,”
Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Akron RubberDucks
(AKRON, OHIO) December 9, 2025 – Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has acquired the Akron RubberDucks from Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast Forward Sports Group. The transaction closed today following approval by Major League Baseball. PBG has also acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the other Minor League Baseball
Canal Park to become 7 17 Credit Union Park
(AKRON, OHIO) September 4, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks and 7 17 Credit Union announce Canal Park will become 7 17 Credit Union Park after the conclusion of the 2025 season. “7 17 Credit Union has been an amazing partner for us and the Akron community,” RubberDucks President and General
Quack Open a Book and Read presented by FirstEnergy to start on February 11
(AKRON, OHIO) February 11, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will kick off their 2026 reading program: Quack Open a Book and Read presented by FirstEnergy on Feb. 11. This will be the fourth consecutive season of Quack Open a Book and Read presented FirstEnergy. Quack Open a Book and Read
Guardians Announce Greg DiCenzo returns to lead 2026 RubberDucks Field Staff
(AKRON, OHIO) February 4, 2026 – The Cleveland Guardians announced their 2026 Player Development staff assignments, returning four members of the 2025 coaching staff to Akron. Greg DiCenzo returns for his third season as RubberDucks manager. Returning to the staff alongside DiCenzo from 2025 will be Jordan Becker as a
RubberDucks Announce Home Game Times for 2026 Season
(AKRON, OHIO) November 24, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce game times for all 69 home games of their 2026 Early Edition Schedule presented by Blind & Sons. The home opener will be on Thursday, April 2 at 6:35 p.m. against the Reading Fightin Phils. All weekday evening games without
Akron, Game 2 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour sold out faster than the speed of black light, so they’re running it back!
(AKRON, OHIO) February 25, 2026 – With all the buzz around Cosmic Baseball touching down at 7 17 Credit Union Park, Games 1 and 2 sold out in hours! Cosmic Baseball doesn’t want to leave anyone on standby, so they have added a third game on June 25! Fans are
After 26 Years in the Minor Leagues, RubberDucks’ Pfander Gets Call to the Majors
(AKRON, OHIO) February 25, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announced today that President and General Manager Jim Pfander will depart at the end of May to join the Tampa Bay Rays front office staff. Pfander, who started his professional baseball career interning in the Cleveland Indians broadcasting department in 2000,
RubberDucks to become Akron Chip Dippers on June 19 and 20
(AKRON, OHIO) January 26, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron Chip Dippers for two-nights only on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 as part of the RubberDucks created Only in Akron series. Around 1939, J.J. Lawson started his Lawson’s Milk Company in Cuyahoga Falls. As
Akron, Game 1 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour sold out faster than the speed of black light, so they’re running it back!
(AKRON, OHIO) December 1, 2025 – With all the buzz around Cosmic Baseball touching down at 7 17 Credit Union Park, Game 1 sold out in hours! Cosmic Baseball doesn’t want to leave anyone on standby, so they have added a second game on June 26! Fans are encouraged to
RubberDucks to host 2026 job fairs
(AKRON, OHIO) January 21, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will host two job fairs to find the best of the best to help provide affordable family fun during the 2026 season. The job fairs will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 19. Both events will take place