Season Tickets, Grand Slam Package and More On Sale
ZEBULON - For the first time ahead of the 2021 season, the Mudcats are thrilled to announce that season tickets, group ticket options and mini plan packages, including the Grand Slam Package featuring three replica jerseys and more, are all now on sale at carolinamudcats.com and at (919) 269-CATS (2287).
Brewers Acquire Former Mudcat Sobotka
The Milwaukee Brewers recently completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel in exchange for infielder Orlando Arcia. Both players reported to the Alternate Training Site as reported and announced by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns. Coincidentally, Sobotka is a former Mudcats
Bundles of $25 to be sold for use at Five County Stadium
Looking to complete your last-minute holiday shopping? Look no further than the newest addition to the online Tackle Box Team Store, Muddy Money. Sold in bundles of $25 each, Muddy Money is good for use at Five County Stadium when purchasing Season Tickets, Mini Plans, Individual Game Tickets, Concessions, Merchandise,
Single-Game Ticket Sales Start April 5
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats today announced the much-anticipated news that single-game tickets for the first month of the 2021 season will go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5 at carolinamudcats.com, (919) 269-CATS (2287) or the Five County Stadium front office. Single-game ticket availability for the
Mudcats Announce 2021 Season Schedule
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats today announced the club’s 2021 Low-A East regular season schedule, which will begin on Tuesday, May 4 versus the Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Five County Stadium in Zebulon and conclude on Sunday, September 19 versus the Woodpeckers in Fayetteville. The inaugural Low-A East schedule calls for
Gardner and Lawrence Promoted to General Manager
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats today announced the promotion of both Eric Gardner and David Lawrence to General Manager with Gardner overseeing baseball and stadium operations, while Lawrence will head business development and brand marketing. Gardner and Lawrence take over for former Vice President and General Manager Joe Kremer who
Mudcats Officially Accept New PDL with Brewers
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats officially accepted their invitation to become the new Low-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers after signing Major League Baseball’s Professional Development License (PDL) prior to Wednesday’s deadline. Upon signing, the Mudcats remain one of four teams in Milwaukee’s system and one of 120 Minor League
#Mudcats30 Video Series
To help celebrate the 2020, 30th anniversary season, the Mudcats have introduced a new digital video series aimed at telling the story of the club's history as told by those who lived it.
VP/GM Joe Kremer Retires After 30-Year Run
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats today announced the retirement of longtime Vice President & General Manager Joe Kremer. Kremer concludes a near four-decade run as one of the top executives in Minor League Baseball, including 30 seasons as the only general manager in Mudcats history. “It has truly been an
Mudcats Hot Stove Blog
Welcome to our offseason hot stove blog. Here you can find a full timeline of MLB roster transactions following the movement of some notable Mudcats from years past.
Mudcats Announce 2021 Coaching Staff
ZEBULON - The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that Joe Ayrault will return as the manager of the Carolina Mudcats for the 2021 season. Ayrault’s 2021 staff will consist of Pitching Coach Fred Dabney, Hitting Coach Bobby Spain, Coach Liu Rodriguez, Athletic Trainer Matt Deal and Strength and Conditioning Specialist Jonah
Top Pitching Performances in Team History
After examining the top 15 offensive seasons in franchise history, we'll now take a look at the best single season pitching performances in team history. All of this of course comes as we continue our celebration of the club's 30th anniversary season. The following list is of course subjective, but
Top 15 Offensive Seasons in Team History
Our 30th anniversary celebration continues with a look at the 15 best offensive seasons in Mudcats' franchise history. The list is of course subjective, but should make for a fun deep dive into some of Carolina's all-time greatest performances. In order to build the list, Mudcats' broadcaster Greg Young used
Learn From the Pros Tutorials
In an effort to help fans stay active while at home, the Mudcats have begun a new "Learn From the Pros" video series of baseball tutorials featuring current and former Mudcats players. The first tutorial video (below) includes an infield drill demonstrated by Milwaukee Brewers top prospect, and 2019 Mudcats’
Carolina's Record Holders
Even in the earliest days of the club's history, the Mudcats have had a knack for setting records. Some of those marks, including league bests, or record setting attendance or merchandise sales are certainly records to celebrate. Others, meanwhile, have been a bit more on the forgettable side of things.
Former Mudcats with the Best ROY Seasons
Three former Mudcats are featured in MLB.com's recent post ranking every Rookie of the Year from the 2000s. The 40-player list, put together by writers Will Leitch & Mike Petriello, ranked each Rookie of the Year from 2000 through 2019. Dontrelle Willis (2003 Mudcats) was the first former Carolina player
The Five County Shortstops
The Mudcats have seen hundreds and hundreds of players climb the ranks and reach Major League Baseball over the club’s now 30-year history. One theme in particular that has stood out throughout all of the last 29 seasons has been the consistent success of the club's shortstops. It turns out
The Mudcats in the Movies and More
We recently took a dive into the pop culture realm to find the various small screen moments when the Mudcats were depicted on television. While on our journey we came across the times when a Mudcats' hat was donned by actor Luke Kleintank while playing the character "Finn" on Bones.
When the Mudcats Guest Starred on TV
The staff at MiLB.com has recently begun sharing a selection of motion pictures, television shows, documentaries and books that feature appearances by (or tributes to) various Minor League Baseball teams over the years. The most recent entry "Ten times the Minors guested on television" - authored by writer Joe Bloss
Decades of Mudcats and Brewers History
The Brewers and Mudcats officially became tied together in 2017 when Milwaukee became Carolina's new MLB parent club. That relationship, of course, expanded a great deal in October of that same year when the Brewers purchased a full stake ownership of the Mudcats. Since then, we've seen former Mudcats like
Introducing New "Pescados de Carolina" Design
ZEBULON, N.C. - The Mudcats today introduced a new color scheme and jersey redesign for the club’s popular “Pescados de Carolina” alternate team identity. Coinciding with the announcement, new “Pescados de Carolina” themed merchandise, including official hats and hooded sweatshirts, are all available now at shopmudcats.com. The new look features
Willis Named Greatest Mudcat in Fan Vote
After a week-long voting process, Mudcats fans have named Dontrelle Willis as the Greatest Mudcat of All-Time. Willis, who played for the Mudcats and World Series Champion Florida Marlins in 2003, emerged as the winner of the online bracket after advancing through four rounds of voting held at @CarolinaMudcats on
Mudcats Celebrate #MiLBAtHomeOpener
ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats will join Minor League Baseball today in presenting #MiLBAtHomeOpener, a day-long interactive online campaign created to connect with fans in celebration of what would have been Opening Night. The Mudcats and MiLB teams across the nation will participate in and support the national campaign