Astros preparing for Opening Day
With opening day less than three weeks away, Pioneer Park is ready to once again open it's gates to fans. The promotional schedule has been released, individual game tickets are on sale, and after the draft, the Greeneville roster will be set.
2013 promotional schedule released
The Greeneville Astros released their promotional schedule for the 2013 season this past Friday. Fans will once again be able to enjoy fireworks after seven home games, giveaways including an Altuve jersey t-shirt, and the annual Hometown Hero Bobblehead featuring the U.S.S. Greeneville. Every Wednesday will feature a theme night ranging from Bark in the Park to Heroes Night and weekly promotions including BOGO tickets and 2 Dollar Tuesdays.
For the complete promotional schedule, visit the link below:
Promotional Schedule
All tickets on sale now
Individual game tickets are now available for purchase online and at the Pioneer Park ticket office. To purchase from the ticket office, either stop by the stadium or call the office at (423) 638-0411. Season tickets for the 2013 season are also now available. Fans can become season ticket holders by purchasing either full season, half-season, or 7-game firework mini-plan packages. For more information or to become a season ticket holder today, call the Astros front office at (423) 638-0411.
To purchase individual game tickets follow the link below:
To learn more about season tickets follow the link below:
Season tickets
Reid Ryan named as President, Business Operations
On May 17, 2013, Reid Ryan was introduced as the president of the Houston Astros. Ryan, the eldest son of Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, spent his childhood running around the Astrodome, often serving as a batboy while becoming a regular fixture around the Houston clubhouse through the 1980s. As an adult, Ryan found success as president and CEO of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, LP, the founder and CEO of both the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Round Rock Express, and a member of the board of trustees for Minor League Baseball. He has also been involved in many other business ventures, including real estate, banking and the restaurant industry.
To learn more about Reid Ryan, visit the link below:
Reid Ryan
Meet the Greeneville Astros front office
The front office staff is working hard to make this upcoming season a success. Along with General Manager, David Lane, and Assistant General Manager, Hunter Reed, five Operations Assistants are now in the front office for the season.
To learn more about all seven members of the front office, visit the link below:
Astros on All-Star Game ballot
Fans can now vote for their favorite players for the All-Star Game online. Several Houston Astros players are on the ballot, including former Greeneville player Jose Altuve. Altuve was the only Astro to make it into the All-Star game last year. Vote to see Greeneville represented in the All-Star game again!
To vote for Houston Astros players, visit the link below:
All Star Ballot
Houston to pick first in Draft on Thursday
The Major League Draft will begin this Thursday, June 6, with Houston once again getting the first pick. Each year, players from the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories are drafted by Major League teams. Some of the players from this year's draft will see playing time in Greeneville. Last year's number one and two picks, Carlos Correa and Lance McCullers, played the second half of the season at Pioneer Park.
To learn more about possible draft picks, visit the link below:
Astros Draft
Pocket Schedules
Pocket schedules are now available! Featuring the Astros 2013 schedule on the front and the promotional schedule on the back, pocket schedules make it easy for fans to stay up to date with the Astros games this summer. Schedules can be picked up at the Astros front office or from varying business locations around Greeneville. For fans who want one mailed to them, please send a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope to the front office to:
Greeneville Astros
P.O. Box 5192
Greeneville, TN 37743
Astros at upcoming festivals in Greeneville
The Astros front office will be out at local Greeneville events in the next couple of weeks. Friday, June 7, come see us at June Dairy Days at the Greene County Fairgrounds. On Saturday, June 15, the staff will be at the Food City Kids Day at the new Food City in Greeneville. Come see us to get pocket schedules and ask any questions you may have about the upcoming season!
Join in on the Scavenger Hunt
We're now halfway through the Astros scavenger hunt! Three fans have won two tickets each to opening night by solving the clue of the week and sending in a picture. Again, all fans have to do is follow us on Facebook or Twitter, solve the clue, take a picture at that week's location, and post it to our Facebook or Twitter. There are just 3 more chances to win! An overall winner will receive the season's giveaways before anyone else receives them!
For more information, visit the following link:
New team merchandise available at The Upper Deck
Tervis Tumblers featuring the new Astros logo are now available at The Upper Deck! Stop by the store or order online to get your cup, mug, or water bottle. Looking for Astros apparel to wear to games this summer? Both women's and men's shirts can be purchased for just $22 each and men's Dri-Fit polos for $50. Blue home hats and orange away hats that the team will wear during the season are also available. Merchandise with the old logo can be purchased for as low as $5. Items include hats, shirts, and team card sets. Stop by Monday-Friday from 9am-5:30pm or order online!
To visit The Upper Deck, follow the link below:
The Upper Deck
Sponsorship and advertising now available
For businesses looking to partner with a winning organization, the Greeneville Astros offer unique sponsorship and advertising opportunities. With the Astros leading the Appalachian League in attendance the last nine years, sponsors are sure to reach a wide range of fans across East Tennessee. To learn more about these great opportunities, contact an Astros representative at (423) 638-0411.
Sign up for the Lil' Outlaws Kids Club today
Parents can now sign their children up for the Lil' Outlaws Kids Club sponsored by Takoma Regional Hospital. Members receive great benefits such a pizza and ice cream party with the team, a free Nike shirt, and tickets and food vouchers to every Monday home game. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
To sign up your lil' outlaw, follow the link below:
Kids Club
Join the Frontier Racing Series
The Atmos Energy/Greeneville Astros 5K will once again be a part of the Frontier Racing Series. The mission of the Frontier Racing Series is to grow community participation at running events hosted by member races, to promote running as a healthful activity in the Greene County Tennessee area through race participation, and to encourage cooperation and mutual benefit between area foot races.
To take part in the Frontier Racing Series follow the link below:
FRS