Rays, Hot Rods Announce 2021 Coaching Staff Led by Jeff Smith
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the club’s 2021 coaching staff. Jeff Smith will be the Hot Rods new manager while Jim Paduch (pitching coach) joins coaches Brady North and Skeeter Barnes on
Hot Rods Release 2021 Schedule, New Ticket OptionsÂ
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to unveil the club’s 2021 schedule. The Hot Rods, who join the newly minted, 12-team, High-A East League, will play a 120-game schedule and host 60 contests at Bowling
Hot Rods Invited to A-Advanced in Minor League Restructure
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce that, as part of Major League Baseball’s Minor League restructuring, Bowling Green has been invited to continue its Tampa Bay affiliation and move to the A-Advanced level. For the past 12 years, Bowling Green
Hot Rods Announce Promotions; Wolz New AGM
Bowling Green, KY- The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce the promotion of Kyle Wolz, who takes over as the team’s Assistant General Manager, and Holli Hawkins, who assumes the role of Creative Services Director. Kyle Wolz, 30, becomes the Hot Rods’ AGM after overseeing the sales team
2020 Bourbon & Brewfest Postponed
Bowling Green, Ky. – The 2020 Bourbon & Brewfest, originally scheduled for Saturday October 24th, has official been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bourbon and Brewfest will continue in October 2021, with an exact date to be determined. Those who purchased tickets for this years event will have
Boys To Law Enforcement Day To Be Held at Bowling Green Ballpark
Bowling Green, Ky. – Boys to Men, Bowling Green Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Western Kentucky University Police and the Bowling Green Hot Rods are please to announce the Inaugural Boys to Law Enforcement Day at Bowling Green Ballpark. The event will be held on Saturday September 26th from
Hot Rods Partnering with Gladiator Sports/OVW for a Different Kind of Slam at Bowling Green Ballpark
Bowling Green, Ky. – While it’s usually accustomed to grand slams, Bowling Green Ballpark will be hosting a completely different kind of slam when the Hot Rods partner with Gladiator Sports and Ohio Valley Wrestling to host the Stadium Slam Series on Saturday September, 19th. Gates will open at 6:00pm
Highly Anticipated UFC Heavyweight Championship Fight to be Shown at Bowling Green Ballpark on August 15th
(Bowling Green, KY) -- Combat sports fans looking to watch the long-awaited trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier on Saturday, Aug. 15, can watch the event live on HD Video Board at Bowling Green Ballpark. “This is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, and
Hot Rods to Host High School Senior Showcase Presented by Reed Law Group
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) -- The Bowling Green Hot Rods have scheduled a Senior Showcase game for Saturday July 25th at Bowling Green Ballpark. The game is presented by Reed Law Group and will feature area high school baseball players who missed out on their senior season. “We
MiLB Officially Cancels the Season
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) -- Today Minor League Baseball in conjunction with Major League Baseball announced the official cancellation of the 2020 season. “We have been anticipating an official announcement for awhile now. While we certainly understand, it is disappointing and sad that we won’t get to see
Bowling Green Ballpark Approved to Re-Open
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) – With the approval of Governor Beshear’s office, Bowling Green Ballpark has been cleared to open beginning on Monday June 29th. The approval calls for a reduced capacity of no more than 50% as long as social distancing protocols are met. With the configuration
2020 Midwest League All-Star Game Postponed to 2021
Bowling Green, KY – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball and the Midwest League, announced on Tuesday that the 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game presented by MedCenter Health has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any tickets that have been purchased for the 2020
Hot Rods, Bats, & Legends Announce Team Kentucky Campaign
Bowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with the Lexington Legends (Class-A, Kansas City Royals) and Louisville Bats (AAA, Cincinnati Reds) are proud to join in the “Team Kentucky” campaign to benefit charities in each of the three team’s cities. The three clubs have come together
Hot Rods Announce Cancelation of March Events
Bowling Green, KY – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announced on Friday the cancelation of events at Bowling Green Ballpark during the month of March, including Saturday’s Fan Fest. The announcement comes after Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball announced postponements to
Hot Rods Owner Acquires Bourbon & Brewfest, Announces Event Details
Bowling Green, KY - Jack Blackstock, owner of the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Vette City Catering, announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Bourbon & Brewfest and set a date for the 2020 edition of the event. The sixth-annual Bourbon & Brewfest will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2020
Hot Rods Release 2020 Home Game Times
Bowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A Midwest League Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) are excited to announce the team's game times for their home schedule during the 2020 season. Game times range from special start times at 10:35 AM to standard times of 6:35 PM, all
Hot Rods and Legends Announce 2020 Exhibition in Lexington, KY
Bowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A Midwest League Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) and the Lexington Legends (Class-A South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) are excited to announce an agreement to play an exhibition game between the two clubs on Tuesday, April
Hot Rods Announce Second-Annual Charity Dinner and Silent Auction
BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK (Bowling Green, KY) -- The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and member of the Midwest League, are excited to announce their second-annual Charity Dinner sponsored by Van-Meter Insurance featuring guest speaker and two-time MLB All-Star Rob Dibble. The event will take
Hot Rods to Join Copa de la Diversión as Bólidos
(Bowling Green, KY) - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and member of the Midwest League, are proud to announce the team will join Minor League Baseball in celebrating diversity by joining MiLB's Copa de la Diversión efforts in 2020. The Hot Rods will wear
Hot Rods Will Host 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game at Bowling Green Ballpark
BOWLING GREEN, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 56th Annual 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game, presented by Med Center Health, and Home Run Derby will be hosted at Bowling Green Ballpark. All-Star festivities will begin on Saturday,
Midwest League 2019 Executive of the Year - Eric Leach
South Bend, IN - The Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs is pleased to announce its 2019 Executive of the Year, Eric Leach, General Manager/COO of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Hot Rods Blow Lead in Ninth, Watch Season End with 7-4 Loss
The Bowling Green Hot Rods carried a one-run lead into the ninth inning, but the South Bend Cubs rallied for three runs in the ninth, advancing to the Eastern Division Finals and eliminating the Hot Rods from the postseason with a 7-4 victory. The Hot Rod season comes to an
Cubs Edge Hot Rods 2-1 in Quarterfinal Opener
South Bend, IN- The Bowling Green Hot Rods lost a tight game in the first round of the Midwest League Quarterfinal to the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday in 2-1 fashion at Four Winds Field. The Hot Rods trail the Cubs 1-0 in the first round of the playoffs as
Hot Rods Fall 3-2 in Regular Season Finale
South Bend, IN- The Bowling Green Hot Rods were held to three hits in the regular-season finale in a 3-2 loss to the South Bend Cubs on Monday afternoon at Four Winds Field in South Bend, IN. The Hot Rods finish the regular season 81-58 overall and 42-26 in the
Whalen Homers Twice, Baz K's Nine in 4-3 Walk-off Loss
South Bend, IN- Shane Baz tied a career-high with nine strikeouts while Seaver Whalen blasted two homers for the first time in his career but the South Bend Cubs walked off on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the 10th inning of Sunday's 4-3 loss at Four Winds Field. The