ValleyCats Announce 2021 Frontier League Schedule
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their first season as a member of the Frontier League on Thursday, May 27th in Ottawa as part of a two-game set against the Titans. They will start the 2021 campaign with an eight-game road trip north of the border in Canada
ValleyCats Announce Pete Incaviglia as Field Manager
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats organization is excited to announce that it has reached an agreement with Pete Incaviglia to become the team’s Field Manager for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Incaviglia brings over 35 years of experience in professional baseball, including a twelve-year, playing career in Major League
ValleyCats Announce That They Are Joining the Frontier League
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats organization is excited to announce that it has reached an agreement to become the 16th member of the Frontier League, the largest and longest running independent professional baseball league. The Frontier League is an official Partner League of Major League Baseball and annually moves
The Tri-City ValleyCats have learned that the team will not receive a Player Development License (PDL)
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats organization has learned that the team will not receive a Player Development License (PDL) as part of Major League Baseball’s plan to restructure the Minor League system. The plan will eliminate short-season baseball and reduce the number of affiliated teams from 160 to 120.
Statement regarding the passing of Joe Bruno
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats organization is saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph L. Bruno today. Senator Bruno played a key role in bringing Minor League Baseball back to the Capital Region and was a frequent guest at ValleyCats games over the years. “The Senator was instrumental
ValleyCats Announce Fall Festival Featuring Drive-In Movies
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats are excited to announce their first-ever Fall Festival. This free event will take place on Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th with limited capacity for drive-in movies and Halloween activities. The team will be showing Hocus Pocus on Friday and Monsters University on
The 2020 Minor League Baseball Season has been postponed
TROY, NY – Minor League Baseball announced today that due to the ongoing health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball will not be sending players to Minor League affiliates this summer. As a result, there will not be a 2020 Minor League Baseball season, including the Tri-City ValleyCats
ValleyCats Announce Renovations to Four Youth Ball Fields as Part of Annual ‘4 in 24’ Project
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats and their partners, BlueShield of Northeastern New York and Hannaford Supermarkets, are set to renovate four youth ball fields during the 10th Annual ‘4 in 24’ youth field renovation project. Renovations of the fields were put on hold back in April due to COVID-19.
Opening Day Virtual Celebration
TROY, NY – On Wednesday, June 24th, the ValleyCats present the #OpeningDayAtHome, an interactive campaign to celebrate what would have been the ‘Cats Opening Night. The ‘Cats are asking the help of our fans to join in on the fun as we celebrate on social media and at the ballpark
The Tri-City ValleyCats announce the passing of Chairman and Principal Owner, Bill Gladstone
TROY, NY – It is with great sadness that the Tri-City ValleyCats announce the passing of Bill Gladstone, the team’s Chairman and Principal Owner. Gladstone was 88 years old and passed away from COVID-19 complications on Thursday, April 30th. Bill and partners purchased the Pittsfield Mets franchise in 1992 and
Home Run Community Heroes Starting Nine to be honored on Heroes Night, July 22nd
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with American National Insurance Company to present Heroes Night at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Wednesday, July 22nd. Nine heroes within the Capital Region community will be recognized during a special on-field ceremony prior to the game vs. the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Help Us Feed The Front Line
In a continuous effort to support our local community, ValleyCats fans who purchase a Community Rally Cap, ValleyCats Gift Cards, or any merchandise on the ValleyCats website will directly help our front line responders and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area meal program.
Support Our Community
Troy, NY – As the Capital Region continues to deal with a world of uncertainty it is important to remember that we are in this together. The Tri-City ValleyCats continue to stay committed to supporting our local partners by reminding our fans about the importance of shopping through the businesses
ValleyCats now accepting online National Anthem submissions
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats, Crossgates, and 98.3 TRY are set to host the anthem audition contest online! Fans can submit their unedited video HERE until 4/15. We ask that all video submissions be no longer than 90 seconds. This contest is open to all soloists, groups, and instrumentalists
ValleyCats Events and Office Updates
Our priority remains the health and safety of our fans, staff, players, and the community as a whole in light of the constantly evolving COVID-19 situation. While our regular season schedule remains on track with our home opener on June 24th, we would like to provide some updates on various
Many Valued Partners Of The Team Still Offering Takeout and/or Delivery
Troy, NY – As the Capital Region becomes accustomed to social distancing and working/learning at home, it is important to remember that we are in this together. The Tri-City ValleyCats would like to encourage our fans to support food establishments and businesses in our local communities. Many great restaurants in
ValleyCats to play as “Los Puentes de Tri-City”, as part of MiLB Copa initiative
TROY, NY – The Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with MiLB on a season long promotion embracing the culture and values that resonate closely with the Capital Region’s Hispanic and Latino Community. The ValleyCats will take the field at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium as Los Puentes de Tri-City (The Bridges) and
The Tri-City ValleyCats interviews to be conducted via phone
TROY, NY – Due to the rising concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, the Tri-City ValleyCats will shift their Annual Job Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from on the spot interviews to phone interviews. Applicants that were planning to attend can email their application to [email protected]. Applications received before March
National Anthem auditions set for April 4 at Crossgates
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats will be holding their 10th Annual National Anthem auditions on Saturday, April 4 at Crossgates from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Selected finalists will participate in an online fan vote, with the top vote recipient having the opportunity to sing at a premier ValleyCats game at