Robinson helps River Cats tie franchise record for home runs in an inning
Las Vegas, Nev. — The Sacramento River Cats (2-4) lost their fourth consecutive game as they closed out the first series of the 2021 season, falling to the Las Vegas Aviators (4-2). But the story of the night was River Cats outfielder and Las Vegas native Drew Robinson. Robinson’s remarkable
Bart, Estrada launch homers as River Cats win opener
Las Vegas, Nev. — The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) played their first baseball game since winning the Triple-A National Championship on September 17, 2019, and did so in blowout fashion against the Las Vegas Aviators (0-1). Catcher Joey Bart, making his Triple-A debut, lined an opposite-field shot into right field
Sacramento River Cats release 2021 opening day roster
West Sacramento, Calif. – In conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, the Sacramento River Cats are proud to announce their 2021 opening day roster as regular season baseball returns to Sacramento. Familiar faces heading back to Sutter Health Park include outfielder Joe McCarthy, catcher Chadwick Tromp, and right-handed relievers Tyler
Exciting Bay Area prospects dominating at Sutter Health Park
West Sacramento, Calif. – The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics Alternate Site teams will play three more games in Sacramento before the minor league season commences. The Alternate Site finale is May 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Sutter Health Park. There’s still plenty of time for fans and media
River Cats now accepting national anthem video submissions
West Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats are now accepting national anthem video submissions for the 2021 season. If selected, artists will have their rendition aired on the Sutter Health Park video board during pregame ceremonies of a River Cats home game. All artists – whether soloists, groups, or
Sacramento River Cats unveil 2021 Field Staff
West Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats, in conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, are thrilled to welcome Dave Brundage back for his fifth season as manager as they look to build off their 2019 Triple-A National Championship. Brundage will be accompanied by Damon Minor, who returns for his
Full 2021 Sacramento River Cats schedule now available
West Sacramento, Calif. – The 2019 Triple-A National Champion Sacramento River Cats are excited to announce the full 2021 schedule at Sutter Health Park. The River Cats will be on the road to begin their 21st season as the Albuquerque Isotopes (Colorado Rockies) will host Sacramento for a six-game series
River Cats and Giants Announce 10-Year Affiliation Extension
West Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats are proud to announce a new long-term partnership with the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants as part of Major League Baseball’s new Player Development License (PDL). The 10-year extension keeps the River Cats as the Giants’ top minor league affiliate through
Sutter Health Park and River Cats to host Giants Taxi Squad
West Sacramento, Calif. – Recently, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that Major League Baseball (MLB) would not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season. As a result, the minor league baseball season was officially cancelled. The Sacramento River Cats will have to wait until
River Cats top Rainiers in At-Home Opener
West Sacramento, Calif. -- Jaylin Davis kickstarted a sixth-inning rally and Reyes Moronta shut things down for the Sacramento River Cats as they defeated the Tacoma Rainiers 5-4 in this season's "At-Home" Opener. Second baseman Yolmer Sanchez launched a two-run shot in the third inning to give an early cushion
Hypothetical River Cats Roster: If the Season Actually Started Today
West Sacramento, Calif. - It's hard to improve on a championship season, but after an offseason full of transactions, the Sacramento River Cats head into 2020 in quest of their first repeat as an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.To further increase the talent from last season, the Giants brought
Countdown: Top five games in River Cats history
The five-time Pacific Coast League Champion Sacramento River Cats have quite the history in their 20 years of play. As the Triple-A affiliate of both the Oakland Athletics (2000-2014) and San Francisco Giants (2015-present), the River Cats have played a wide variety of great ballgames so far this century, but
Sacramento River Cats All-Time Lineup (Giants Edition)
If you had to win one game and the only players you could choose from were former River Cats from the San Francisco Giants era, who would you pick to be in your lineup? These are our selections.First Base: Chris ShawIn just 264 career games in a River Cats uniform,
Sacramento River Cats All-Time Lineup (A's Edition)
If you had to win one game and the only players you could choose from were former River Cats from the Oakland A's era, who would you pick to be in your lineup? These are our selections.First Base: Chris CarterThe River Cats' all-time leader in home runs was born in
River Cats renew partnership with FanCompass, seek to enhance fan engagement
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats have announced the renewal and expansion of their partnership with FanCompass, a premier digital destination for fan engagement. There will be a host of new ways for fans to interact with the River Cats through rivercats.com, social media, the MiLB First Pitch
Dave Brundage returns as River Cats manager to defend title in 2020
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats, in conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, are thrilled to welcome Dave Brundage back for his fourth season as manager of the River Cats as they defend their Triple-A National Championship during the 2020 season.Brundage will be joined by Damon Minor, who
USA Softball Team to visit Sutter Health Park in tune-up for Olympics
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats are proud to announce that the USA Softball Stand Beside Her Tour will be making a stop at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in preparation for the return of softball at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.The
River Cats announce 2019 Triple-A Championship ring design
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats have released the design and details of the ring commemorating the club's historic 2019 Triple-A Championship. River Cats players and staff from the title-winning team will receive their rings during a special on-field ceremony at Sutter Health Park on Saturday, April 18
Full 2020 Sacramento River Cats schedule now available
West Sacramento, Calif. - The 2019 Triple-A National Champion Sacramento River Cats are excited to announce the full 2020 schedule for their first season at the newly-named Sutter Health Park.Before the regular season gets underway, the River Cats will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town on Sunday, March 22 for
River Cats' Chip Maxson named Pacific Coast League Executive of the Year
West Sacramento, Calif. - In conjunction with the Pacific Coast League, the Sacramento River Cats are pleased to announce that General Manager Chip Maxson has been named the 2019 recipient of the Pacific Coast League Executive of the Year honor. Since 1974, the Executive of the Year has been voted
River Cats finish 2019 season as Triple-A National Champions
Memphis, TN - The Sacramento River are the Triple-A National Champions after shutting out the International League Champion Columbus Clippers by a score of 4-0 on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park in Memphis, TN. Behind a stellar outing from left-hander, and eventual Most Valuable Player Caleb Baragar, the River Cats
River Cats sweep Express to capture PCL Championship
ROUND ROCK, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats are headed to Memphis. A three-run eighth inning, fueled by three consecutive walks and a clutch hit from shortstop Abiatal Avelino, paved the way for a 7-5 victory and a sweep of the Round Rock Express to win the Pacific Coast League
Adames lifts River Cats over Express in game two
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (2-0) are on the brink of clinching their first Pacific Coast League Championship since 2008 with a 4-2 victory over the Round Rock Express (0-2) on Wednesday night.Infielder Cristhian Adames broke a scoreless tie with an RBI-double in the third inning, then
Avelino provides walk-off as River Cats take Game 1
West Sacramento, CA. - The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) played a roller coaster ballgame in game one of the PCL Championship Series, with shortstop Abiatal Avelino giving them an 8-7 walk-off win over the Round Rock Express (0-1).It was a wild opening game to this Championship Series, as the lead
First-inning homers spark series-clinching win over Aviators
SUMMERLIN, Nev. -- Shortstop Abiatal Avelino led off the ballgame with a home run for the second time in three days. It set the tone for the first inning, as well as the rest of the game as the Sacramento River Cats defeated the Las Vegas Aviators 7-3 to win