JERSEY AUCTION: Supporting the ALS Association
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball’s High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) will be donating to the ALS Association in memory of Kathy Winter, the late wife of the team’s longtime head groundskeeper Keith Winter. The TinCaps will auction off their game-worn, special-edition 15th
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball’s High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) will be donating to the ALS Association in memory of Kathy Winter, the late wife of the team’s longtime head groundskeeper Keith Winter. The TinCaps will auction off their game-worn, special-edition 15th anniversary jerseys at the end of the season. Fort Wayne’s roster this year features some of the top prospects in baseball, including Ethan Salas (MLB.com’s No. 1 prospect among catchers) and Dylan Lesko(one of the sport’s best young pitchers). The jerseys will be available to bid on at a later time via tincaps.com/auction.
UPDATE: JERSEY AUCTION THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Kathy passed away May 3 at the age of 66, about three and a half years after her first symptoms of ALS. Her own choreographed “fun”-eral will be held at Parkview Field, the home of the TinCaps, on Saturday morning.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. When these cells die, voluntary muscle control and movement dies with them. Patients in the later stages of the disease are totally paralyzed, yet in most cases, like Kathy’s, their minds remain sharp and alert. Currently, there are no cures for ALS or effective treatments to stop the progression of the disease. Kathy donated her body to the Indiana University School of Medicine for ALS research.
While May is ALS Awareness Month, on June 2, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball will celebrate Lou Gehrig Day to raise awareness and funds for the fight against ALS. June 2 was specifically chosen as the date for Lou Gehrig Day as it marks when Gehrig became the Yankees starting first baseman, thus cementing the start of his incredible streak of consecutive games played, as well as the day he passed from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
As shared in a feature story by WANE 15, Kathy and Keith were high school sweethearts, married for more than 40 years, parents of three, grandparents, and active members of Fort Wayne’s City Church. Kathy was a nurse at Parkview Health. Since Keith joined the TinCaps in 2010, he has been awarded the Single-A Sports Turf Manager of the Year numerous times and in 2017, Parkview Field won the Sports Turf Manager Association’s “Field of the Year” award for all of professional baseball.
Visit MLBtogether.com/4ALS today to learn more.
2025 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their exciting 2025 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances. With Opening Day at Parkview Field only 50 days away on Friday, April 4, tickets are on sale, starting at just $7. Fans can purchase their seats
'CAPS CALENDAR: July 29 - August 3
Presented by Groundworks Tuesday, July 29 (7:05pm) - POSTGAME FIREWORKS presented by Gerber Collision & Glass - Family Feast Night presented by US Foods: Enjoy concessions from the Value Menu ($5 or less) - Princess Night: Join the TinCaps for a magical night at Parkview Field, featuring our friends from
RECAP: Butterworth Shows Out in Loss
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – TinCap infielder Brandon Butterworth put together another strong performance in the box in Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the Lake County Captains. Butterworth got things going for Fort Wayne (12-10, 43-44) right away to lead off the ball game with a solo shot to
260 TO THE SUMMER CLASSIC: Four Former TinCaps Named to All-Star Rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Four former Fort Wayne TinCaps, Max Fried (2013 & 2014), MacKenzie Gore (2018, 2021), Andrés Muñoz (2017) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (2017) have been selected to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard (July 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX) at Truist Park, the
Leo De Vries Selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been selected to play in Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12 (4:10 p.m. ET) at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Atlanta Braves. Rosters for the National League and American League
PSM TinCaps: Parkview Sports Medicine, TinCaps Launch Travel Baseball Program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – In collaboration with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Sports Medicine (PSM) is excited to announce and introduce the new premier Youth Travel Baseball Program in the region, beginning in the 2026 season, the PSM TinCaps. Tryouts for the 2026 season are scheduled for July 15 for
MWL PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Eric Yost
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps right-handed pitcher Eric Yost has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. On Saturday, June 21, against the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate), Yost helped the ‘Caps combine for their second one-hit shutout of the season. After
HELP WANTED: Apply to Work for 2025 Season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field begins April 4, so as Opening Day approaches, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Available positions range from working concessions to ballpark sanitation, The Orchard Team Store, and
ONE LAST BITE: TinCaps to Play as Tenderloins for Final Time
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Parkview Field will host the final edition of the Hoosier State Tenderloins Series presented by Indiana Pork from Thursday, June 12, through Saturday, June 14, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the South Bend Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate) in Minor League Baseball action. The TinCaps
MWL PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Leo De Vries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been named the Midwest League Player of the Month for April, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. Across 19 games, the No. 1 San Diego Padres prospect led the Midwest League in slugging percentage (.625) and on-base plus slugging
MWL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Leo De Vries, Again
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week for a second consecutive week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. The honor also comes on the heels of winning the Midwest League Player of the Month award for April.
260 TO THE SHOW: TinCaps Alums on Opening Day Rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As the 2025 Major League Baseball season commences, a total of 32 former TinCaps players appeared on MLB Opening Day rosters. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise was established in 1993, there have been 228 players who’ve ascended from playing in the Summit City to
RECAP: TinCaps Outhit River Bandits in Sunday Loss
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The TinCaps fell in Sunday’s series finale heading into the All-Star break against the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate), 6-2. Starter Luis Gutierrez looked sharp for Fort Wayne (12-9, 43-43) in his fifth start at the High-A level. The left-hander pitched five innings
RECAP: Butterworth Two Home Run Performance Gives TinCaps Win
Box Score 7,000-plus Fans Watch The Braedon and Brandon Show FORT WAYNE, Ind. – In front of their ninth sellout crowd of the season, the Fort Wayne TinCaps took a slugfest over the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate), 11-8. Eight of the nine Fort Wayne (12-8, 43-42) starters recorded
RECAP: TinCaps Even Series with Quad Cities
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – In front of a crowd of over 7,000, the Fort Wayne TinCaps evened up the series against the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate), winning 8-6. Shortstop Brandon Butterworth had his team-leading fifth three-hit and 19th multi-hit performance of the season. The NC State
RECAP: TinCaps Pitch 6th Shutout of Season
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps completed their sixth shutout of the season on Thursday, taking down the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate), 3-0. TinCaps starter Miguel Mendez threw a career-long seven innings, striking out six while not walking a single batter or giving up
WHERE TO WATCH: TinCaps Announce Broadcast Schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps fans will again get the opportunity to follow their team wherever they go during the 2025 season. For a third consecutive season, the TinCaps are partnering with 21Alive to showcase select games on MyNetworkTV in the Fort Wayne area, beginning on Friday, April
NUEVO ESTILO: New Manzanas Luchadoras Style for 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will have a new style for their Hispanic Heritage games in 2025. Playing as the Manzanas Luchadoras (“Fighting Apples” in Spanish), the new season brings a new style with fresh colors, a crisp newly designed jersey, and a vibrant new hat. As
NEW HOME JERSEY: Now on Sale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With Opening Day at Parkview Field less than a month away on Friday, April 4 (7:05 p.m.), the Fort Wayne TinCaps have unveiled a new home jersey for their 2025 season. The white jersey features a new block wordmark that’s dark green and outlined in bright
'CAPS CALENDAR: August 12-17
Presented by Groundworks Tuesday, August 12 (6:35pm) - Family Feast Night presented by US Foods: Enjoy concessions from the Value Menu ($5 or less) - TICKETS Wednesday, August 13 (6:35pm) - Paws & Claws presented by Law’s Country Kennel: Pets welcome with purchase of “Paw Pass,” and discounted White Claw
RECAP: TinCaps Drop Wednesday Matinee at Parkview Field
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The TinCaps lost their lone home day game of the 2025 season on Wednesday against the Quad Cities River Bandits, 5-0. Logan Martin got the start and victory for Quad Cities (11-5, 50-32) and allowed just two hits in five innings of work. The
RECAP: TinCaps Fall in Series Opener Against Quad Cities
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Starting pitcher Ian Koenig continued his success on the mound for the Fort Wayne TinCaps in their 3-2 loss to the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate) on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old right-hander went six innings, did not allow a run, surrendering five hits
RECAP: TinCaps Drop Series Finale with Lugnuts
Box Score LANSING, Mich. – A go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning pushed the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics affiliate) past the Fort Wayne TinCaps, 5-2, at Jackson Field. Lansing third baseman Tommy White (No. 6 Athletics prospect) drove in four of the five Lugnuts (7-8, 42-39) runs with a
RECAP: Butterworth Hits 7th Home Run in Loss
Box Score LANSING, Mich. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped Saturday night's matchup on the road against the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics affiliate), 5-1. Lansing (6-8, 42-38) got on the board in the very first inning, scoring three runs on four hits, a sac fly, and an RBI fielder's choice off