Akron RubberDucks News

ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian to Headline Hot Stove Banquet

Tickets on sale now to meet the author and TV personality January 17

January 14, 2020 11:09 AM ET

The Akron RubberDucks announced today ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian will headline the 2020 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet presented by FirstEnergy on Fri., Jan. 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron. The annual event will start at 4:30 p.m. and feature an evening of talking baseball.

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RubberDucks Begin "20 Days of Giving" Tuesday, November 19

Annual promotion includes fan-favorite giveaways and experience-based prizes, personalized promo night

November 13, 2019 11:39 AM ET

The Akron RubberDucks' annual "20 Days of Giving," begins Tuesday, Nov. 19. The "20 Days of Giving" promotion offers a variety of unique, experience-based prizes which are only available during this once-a-year promotion.

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Book a Holiday Event in the Duck Club by Firestone at Canal Park

Reserve one of limited remaining dates by calling the RubberDucks front office

October 22, 2019 1:16 PM ET

As baseball season concludes, Canal Park's premier event space is ready for the holiday season on the horizon. Groups, organizations and businesses are booking their holiday season events in the Duck Club by Firestone at Canal Park.

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Akron ranked a Top-10 Minor League Market by Sports Business Journal

Biennial survey notes attendance growth, ballpark improvements and community support

Sports Business Journal ranks Akron as the No. 10 minor league market in its 2019 survey of more than 200 markets nationwide.

October 9, 2019 9:45 AM ET

As Canal Park has become the home for Affordable. Family. Fun. in Northeast Ohio, the community's support and partnership with the Akron RubberDucks is gaining national recognition. Sports Business Journal ranked Akron as the No. 10 minor league market in the nation in its biennial survey of more than 200 markets.

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Canal Park Festival of Beers to Feature Ohio-Based Breweries

Event is on Sept. 21 (4-7 p.m.); includes almost 40 breweries, 150+ beers with 24 Ohio Breweries, live music, food, games & more

September 12, 2019 1:42 PM ET

The annual Festival of Beers at Canal Park is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 4-7 p.m. The overall brewery list has almost 40 different breweries and will feature more than 150 beers, which includes an Ohio-based section with 24 different breweries and 100+ beers!

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Bad luck sixth drops Ducks in 4-0 finale loss to Erie

The RubberDucks want to thank its amazing fans for an unbelievable 2019 season! (David Monseur)

September 2, 2019 4:38 PM ET

Four Erie runs in the top of the sixth snapped a scoreless tie and helped the SeaWolves defeat the Akron RubberDucks, 4-0 in the 2019 season finale Monday at Canal Park.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Ducks Dash SeaWolves' Playoff Hopes At Home, 5-1

Nolan Jones hit a home run in the fifth inning of the RubberDucks' 5-1 win over the Erie SeaWolves Sunday night at Canal Park. (David Monseur)

September 1, 2019 10:30 PM ET

The Akron RubberDucks dashed the playoff hopes of the Erie SeaWolves behind a solid outing from Kyle Dowdy and two home runs to win 5-1 Sunday night at Canal Park.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Strong Start From Morgan Not Enough For Ducks In 4-1 Loss To Erie

All-Star Eli Morgan pitched six innings for the RubberDucks and only allowed one run on five hits, but got the no-decision in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Erie. (David Monseur)

August 31, 2019 10:24 PM ET

The Akron RubberDucks dropped their sixth straight game in a row, this time by a score of 4-1 to the Erie SeaWolves, which squandered a quality start from Eli Morgan Saturday night at Canal Park.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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Ducks sunk by SeaWolves' ninth-inning rally, 3-2

Akron's Trenton Brooks put the Ducks up 2-1 in the fourth inning with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to Erie. (David Monseur)

August 30, 2019 10:40 PM ET

In the top of the ninth trailing 2-1, the Erie SeaWolves got a two-out, run-scoring double by Kody Eaves followed by a RBI single by Cam Gibson to rally for a 3-2 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Friday night at Canal Park.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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RubberDucks Come Up Short Despite Late Rally In 3-2 Loss To Altoona

Oscar Gonzalez drove home the only two runs for the RubberDucks with a two run single in the ninth inning, Thursday night at ALtoona (David Monseur)

August 29, 2019 9:09 PM ET

The Akron RubberDucks fell just short in their final road game of the season, losing 3-2 to the Altoona Curve on Thursday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field despite a very solid start from pitcher Sam Hentges.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

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