Long-time baseball executive Jack Cain has been named as commissioner of the Mavericks Independent Baseball League. Cain has spent over four decades in baseball serving as Team Owner, Senior Advisor, General Manager and League President. 1981 marked Cain’s entry in baseball as owner of the Central Oregon Phillies and, prior

KEIZER, Oregon -- The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes have announced the creation of a new Independent Baseball League to begin play this spring at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. The Mavericks Independent Baseball League will feature top level non-drafted and released players who hope to someday reach the Major Leagues. The four-team league

The Volcanoes are tremendously saddened at the passing of long-time friend and staff member Bea Howard. Bea thoroughly enjoyed Volcanoes' fans and her many friendships developed at Volcanoes Stadium. May she Rest in Peace.

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes were touched by nearly 5,200 fan petition signatures to Save Our Volcanoes. In addition, the groundswell of support asking What Can We Do has been overwhelming. The creation of a GiveSendGo is the direct result of fans’ requests. Fans want to ensure the team can manage this

KEIZER, Oregon -- The long-expected elimination of Class A Short-Season baseball became official today as Major League Baseball and its 30 MLB teams announced a significant realignment of baseball’s Minor League system, contracting from 160 teams to 120 teams across the country. Part of the realignment included changing the Northwest

KEIZER, OR – “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to

KEIZER, OR -- Volcanoes Stadium has scheduled a Drive-In Fireworks show for Friday, Dec, 4. Gates will open at 7 p.m., show to begin approximately 8:30 p.m. Space is LIMITED due to COVID-19 protocol. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able

The inaugural Volcanoes Stadium Community Markets in August and September were fabulous. Vendor space was Sold Out. Due to the Market's success, and as a result of many requests, the Stadium Market will return. A fall market is set for Friday and Saturday November 6th and 7th. A Christmas market

KEIZER, OR – “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “We know Halloween is going to look and feel much different this year for families in our community – trick or treating is

KEIZER, OREGON – The professional baseball world took notice today as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Northwest League, San Francisco Giants Affiliate) broke the hallowed 5,000 petition unique signature mark calling for MLB to continue the club’s official affiliation. The 5,000-mark was eclipsed at www.SaveOurVolcanoes.com by "Jeffrey M. of Oregon" who wrote,

KEIZER, Oregon -- The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes' Cancer Awareness tradition of honoring survivors will continue with a celebration and baseball game planned for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Volcanoes Stadium. “While things will look different than prior years, we felt it was especially important for the event to survive the pandemic

KEIZER, OR. -- 108 High School seniors, representing 48 different schools from across the State of Oregon, will be converging on Volcanoes Stadium the weekend of July 31, August 1, and August 2 – to play baseball! “One of the most cherished events in High School baseball is Senior Day

The Inaugural Volcanoes Stadium Community Market was fabulous. Vendor space was Sold Out. Due to the Market's success, and as a result of many requests, the Stadium Market will return. Set for Labor Day Weekend on Sunday 11am to 4pm and Monday 10am to 4pm Volcanoes Stadium ~ Keizer, Oregon

St. Petersburg, Fla., June 30, 2020 — Major League Baseball™ (MLB™) has informed Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020 season. As a result, there will not be a Minor League Baseball season in 2020. “These are

SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! KEIZER, OR -- The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes’ long-standing tradition of "Thanking, Honoring and Saluting" members of the military is set for July 4, 2020. This year’s event will be, as in prior years, held at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. Unlike each of the prior tributes,

June 12, 2020 Keizer, OR – The Northwest League released the following statement today: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the start of the 2020 Northwest League Season is being delayed indefinitely. The League and its clubs will continue to monitor the situation and work with our Major League Baseball

KEIZER, OR -- While the Volcanoes are unable to begin their 2020 Northwest League season as scheduled, the team is keeping their 20+ year tradition of Fireworks at Volcanoes Stadium alive. “We feel it is important,” said team CEO Mickey Walker. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around

KEIZER, OREGON - In a historic show of support for your Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Northwest League, San Francisco Giants) and 41 additional Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams facing the unthinkable decision by Major League Baseball (MLB) to potentially end affiliations in 2021, www.SaveOurVolcanoes.com is nearing a record-breaking 5,000 petition signatures.