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
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 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
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 annual six-hour Suite Heart Special returns Thursday Feb. 12
VIEW THE FLYER (AKRON, OHIO) January 30, 2026 – It is almost February in Akron, snow is on the ground, love is in the air and the fan-favorite Akron RubberDucks “Six-hour Suite Heart Special” returns Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.! During the “Suite Heart Special,” individuals
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
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 President and General Manager Jim Pfander named Double-A Executive of the Year
(AKRON, OHIO) October 13, 2025 – Minor League Baseball announced Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander was named 2025 Double-A Executive of the Year last week at the MiLB Business Summit in Indianapolis, IN. Votes for the 2025 Minor League Baseball Awards were cast by League Executives and
RubberDucks Grant Siebert Named Eastern League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year
(AKRON, OHIO) November 11, 2025 – Minor League Baseball named RubberDucks visiting clubhouse manager Grant Siebert the Eastern League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year. This award was voted on by coaches and general managers throughout the Eastern League. Siebert consistently received some of the best visiting clubhouse post-series survey
RubberDucks Cooper Ingle named Eastern League All-Star
(AKRON, OHIO) September 23, 2025 – Minor League Baseball announced Akron RubberDucks catcher and designated hitter Cooper Ingle was named to the 2025 Eastern League All-Star team. Votes for the postseason All-Star team were cast by league managers and broadcasters. Ingle hit .273/.391/.441 with 55 runs scored, 29 doubles, nine
Chris Antonetti to Headline 2026 Hot Stove Banquet
PURCHASE TICKETS (AKRON, OHIO) August 12, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti will headline the 2026 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet presented by BFG Federal Credit Union on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron. Antonetti has been a
Mark your calendars! On June 27 Cosmic Baseball is coming to Akron!
(AKRON, OHIO) October 22, 2025 – After the initial announcement that Akron will be glowing cosmic in 2026, Cosmic Baseball is excited to announce the game date for 7 17 Credit Union Park is June 27. Fans are able to enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase
RubberDucks announce the Return of 20 Days of Giving
FULL PRIZE LIST (AKRON, OHIO) November 12, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the return of the annual 20 Days of Giving starting Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The 20 Days of Giving are packed with unique, experience-based prizes only available during this once-a-year promotion. Some of this year’s top prizes
RubberDucks announce 2026 game dates; Season opener is Thursday, April 2 at 7 17 Credit Union Park
(AKRON, OHIO) August 4, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce their 2026 Early Edition Schedule presented by Blind & Sons with dates for the 138-game Double-A season. The club will play 69 home games in 2026, beginning with the home opener against the Reading Fightin Phils on Thursday, April 2,
Sept. 14: RubberDucks lose season finale in Harrisburg, 5-4
September 14, 2025 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Harrisburg Senators (34-35, 68-70) 5, Akron RubberDucks (34-35, 77-60) 4 WP: Dustin Saenz (6-7) LP: Steven Pérez (2-2) Save: Junior Santos (12) Summary Akron right-hander Yorman Gómez pitched five scoreless innings, but the Harrisburg Senators scored four runs in the eighth
Sept. 13: Harrisburg outlasts Akron, 1-0 in 10 innings
September 13, 2025 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Harrisburg Senators (33-35, 67-70) 1, Akron RubberDucks (34-34, 77-59) 0, 10 innings WP: Lucas Knowles (2-0) LP: Matt Jachec (2-2) Save: none Summary Akron held Harrisburg to one hit in the first nine innings, but a walk-off suicide squeeze bunt single
Sept. 12: Rosario leads 14-hit attack in 6-2 Akron win in Harrisburg
September 12, 2025 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (34-33, 77-58) 6, Harrisburg Senators (32-35, 66-70) 2 WP: Jack Jasiak (2-1) LP: Jackson Kent (2-3) Save: none Summary Akron center fielder Alfonsin Rosario had four hits, including two doubles and a triple, shortstop Angel Genao had three hits,
Get ready, Akron! The Cosmic Takeover Tour is touching down at 7 17 Credit Union Park in 2026!
(AKRON, OHIO) September 22, 2025 – After the completely sold out 2025 Tour, Cosmic Baseball is excited to start announcing the locations the organization will be going in the 2026 season! 7 17 Credit Union Park is one of the spots joining the Cosmic Takeover Tour next year, and fans
RubberDucks Welcomed 10-Millionth Fan to Canal Park
(AKRON, OHIO) August 19, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks welcomed its 10-millionth fan to Canal Park during the game on July 29. The 10-millonth fan, David Haller, his wife Nairmeen and their three children (Sara, David, and Jenna) were honored before the RubberDucks home game on August 1. The family
7 17 Credit Union and Akron RubberDucks Celebrate New Partnership and Community Spirit at Canal Park
Akron, OH — Community, connection, and hometown pride took center stage as 7 17 Credit Union and the Akron RubberDucks celebrated their ongoing partnership dedicated to making a meaningful impact across the Greater Akron area. As the Official Credit Union of the Akron RubberDucks, 7 17 is working alongside the