Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
Triple-A Affiliate
The Official Site of the Sacramento River Cats Sacramento River Cats

The River Cats win 12-10 after being behind 0-6 against the Albuquerque Isotopes thanks to an Osleivis Basabe grand slam

April 24, 2026

The Sacramento River Cats pulled out a 12-10 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes after initially being behind 0-6 in the second inning. Tonight marked the first game this season that all nine River Cats batters have hit safely. After a near perfect inning from both sides in the first, things

APRIL 21 VS. ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES RESCHEDULED AS A DOUBLEHEADER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25

April 23, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As a result of the postponement of Tuesday's game, a doubleheader is now scheduled for Saturday, April 25 playing two 7-inning games with the first game starting at 4:30pm and the second game following shortly after the conclusion of the first. Gates will open at 4pm

Bryce Eldridge goes 9-for-18 as the River Cats sweep the Las Vegas Aviators in a rain-shortened four-game series

April 14, 2026

The Sacramento River Cats faced the Aviators last week, sweeping them 4-0 in a rain-shortened four-game series. On Tuesday, the Cats defeated the Aviators 5-3. They committed no errors for their fifth consecutive game, their longest streak since June 4-8, 2025 (also 5). Their longest consecutive error-less streak in team

SUNDAY’S DOUBLEHEADER CANCELLED, WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED

April 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2026 [email protected] WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today’s doubleheader against the Las Vegas Aviators has been cancelled due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions. Yesterday and today’s games will not be rescheduled as this is the last time the River Cats and Aviators matchup during

SACRAMENTO'S APRIL 11 GAME VS. LAS VEGAS RESCHEDULED AS A DOUBLEHEADER ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12

April 11, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2026 [email protected] WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Tonight’s originally scheduled 6:37pm game against the Las Vegas Aviators has been postponed due to inclement weather. A doubleheader is now scheduled for Sunday, April 12, playing two 7-inning games with the first game starting at 11:05am and the

Sacramento splits their seventh consecutive series against the Salt Lake Bees

April 6, 2026

The River Cats completed their first road series last week against the Salt Lake Bees, splitting the series, 3-3. This marked the seventh consecutive series Sacramento has split with Salt Lake, dating back to August 2024. Sacramento dropped Tuesday’s game, 5-13, after having an initial 5-3 lead in the fifth

Catching duo Jesús Rodríguez and Logan Porter give Sacramento back-to-back walkoff wins for Opening Weekend

March 31, 2026

West Sacramento, CA — Sacramento baseball is back! And catchers are all the rave! The River Cats kicked off the season-long “Festival of Baseball” this past weekend with “Dinger’s House Party”, welcoming fans back to Sutter Health Park paired with a three-game series against the El Paso Chihuahuas. Friday’s season-opener

Sacramento River Cats Unveil “Festival of Baseball,” Launching the 2026 Promotional Campaign

February 9, 2026

West Sacramento, CA — The Sacramento River Cats today announced the launch of the River Cats Festival of Baseball, a season-long marketing campaign that transforms each homestand into a uniquely curated music-festival-style experience, celebrating the spirit, culture and community that defines Sacramento. From Farm-to-Fork to Aftershock, Country in the Park

Sacramento River Cats Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

Entire 2025 staff to return; Brundage embarks on 10th season as manager
January 29, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats have announced their 2026 coaching staff, returning the entire group from 2025. Manager Dave Brundage, Fundamentals Coach Jolbert Cabrera, Pitching Coach Alain Quijano, Hitting Coach P.J. Pilittere, and Assistant Hitting Coach Robert Riggins will once again serve as the Sacramento field staff,

Open Call for River Cats 2026 National Anthem Auditions

Demos for Potential Performers Must be Submitted Prior to Jan. 30
January 14, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – If you have ever dreamed of getting a baseball game underway by singing the National Anthem, now is your chance as the Sacramento River Cats have announced their National Anthem auditions for the 2026 baseball season will take place at Sutter Health Park on the evening

River Cats, Giants Exhibition Game Tickets on Sale

Parent Club and Top Affiliate Meet at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, March 22
December 17, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and their parent affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, is set to get the River Cats baseball season underway on Sunday, March 22 at 5:07 p.m. Fans can now secure their seats as single-game tickets are now on sale.

Baseball America Names Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB™ Executive of the Year

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates
December 16, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats are proud to announce that President and COO Chip Maxson has been named the Baseball America 2025 Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB) Executive of the Year. Just two months after earning an honor of similar namesake from MiLB™, Maxson has been chosen as

Cosmic Baseball Arrives at Sutter Health Park

Baseball Reimagined Under Blacklight with Neon Features
December 3, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After their sold out 2025 tour, Cosmic Baseball is bringing their unique brand of ball to the west coast as Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats and the Athletics, is set to host the 2026 Cosmic Takeover Tour on Oct. 10, 2026. Cosmic

Banana Ball Makes Awaited Return to Sutter Health Park

Party Animals Host Texas Tailgaters for Two Nights from March 20-21, 2026
October 15, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sutter Health Park serves as home for both the Sacramento River Cats and the Athletics, and for two nights in March 2026 will also serve as host for a pair of Banana Ball contests between the Party Animals and Texas Tailgaters. As announced in the Banana

Sacramento River Cats President and COO Chip Maxson Named 2025 MiLB™ Executive of the Year

October 6, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced today that Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year. This marks the first time in franchise history that a member of the Sacramento River Cats organization has earned

Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, PCL All-Star Along with Seymour

Whisenhunt the Second River Cat to Earn PCL Pitcher of the Year; Seymour Posts 3.86 ERA in 16 Outings
September 27, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After leading the Sacramento River Cats rotation through much of the season and making their Major League Baseball debuts, both left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and right-hander Carson Seymour have been named 2025 Triple-A Pacific Coast League All-Stars. For Whisenhunt, he was also selected as the PCL Pitcher

2025 Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat for Cats at Hands of Express

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez
September 21, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Singles from Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez provided the only two tallies of the afternoon for the Sacramento River Cats on Sunday, leading them to finish the 2025 season with a 4-2 loss at Sutter Health Park to the Round Rock Express. The River Cats (41-34/77-73)

Four Unanswered Powers Sacramento Past Round Rock

Bullpen Sharp in Relief, Black Earns Victory
September 20, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats had to climb out of an early 2-0 hole, but they were able to accomplish the mission with a tally in the fifth and three in the sixth to snatch a 4-3 win over the Round Rock Express on Saturday. Quickly the

Two RBI from Matos Too Little for Sacramento Against Round Rock

Cats See Home Run Streak Come to an End
September 20, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats scored the first and last runs of their Friday night contest with the Round Rock Express, though they could not keep up with a three-run third that powered Round Rock to a 5-2 win at Sutter Health Park. A leadoff walk to

Nine-Run Third Frame Energizes Cats, Zoom to 17-9 Victory

Basabe Ties Franchise Single-Game RBI Mark; Hjelle Works Scoreless Outing for Win
September 19, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nine runs in the third inning were the highlight of Thursday’s win for the Sacramento River Cats, unleashing a frame that included the second grand slam of the season from Osleivis Basabe to flip momentum in the game and eventually secure a 17-9 victory over the

Sacramento Stops Short Slide with 5-2 Win Over Round Rock

Bertrand Carves in Relief for Victory; Ellis Homers in Third Straight Game
September 18, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A pair of home runs, including the third in as many games from Drew Ellis, gave the Sacramento River Cats what they needed to put an end to a four-game losing streak by downing the Round Rock Express with a 5-2 final. Three of the five

River Cats Announce Final Homestand Highlights, 2026 Exhibition Game

Value Offers Highlight Final Week; Parent Club and Affiliate Meet for Fifth Time on Sunday, March 22
September 16, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To cap off a historic 2025 season and build momentum for next year, the Sacramento River Cats have announced key fan promotions for their final homestand, along with the scheduled date for the 2026 exhibition matchup against the San Francisco Giants. The River Cats continue to

Cats Briefly Level with Ellis Homer, but Express Secures 8-3 Win

Three-Run Blast by Ellis Provides All Offense; Whisenhunt Starts on Rehab
September 17, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Drew Ellis provided all the offense for the Sacramento River Cats in their series opener with the Round Rock Express, but in the end, it was Round Rock taking an 8-3 win on Tuesday. Drawing the start for the River Cats (38-32/74-71) on a rehab assignment

Eldridge Homers but Cats Fall Again to Comets

First Base Prospect Hits 18th Homer of Triple-A Season and 25th Dinger of 2025
September 13, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A majestic blast from Bryce Eldridge was all the scoring for the Sacramento River Cats on Saturday, coming too little, too late as the Oklahoma City Comets snagged a 6-1 victory at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The blast for the left-handed hitter went the opposite way, marking

Fitzgerald Homer Not Enough for Cats in 8-2 Loss

Meckler, Eldridge, Croes All Log Multi-Hit Games; Birdsong Strikes Out 10
September 12, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A Tyler Fitzgerald two-run home run in the second provided the Sacramento River Cats with a hot start, however it was one they could not maintain as the Oklahoma City Comets surged back with eight unanswered runs for an 8-2 win on Friday. Fitzgerald gave the