20 Former Lake Monsters On 2020 MLB Rosters
BURLINGTON, VT --- There are 20 former Vermont Lake Monsters on Major League rosters to start the 2020 season, including the MLB debuts for 2013 pitcher Kyle Finnegan with Washington and 2016 pitcher Brandon Bailey with Houston to increase total Lake Monsters to reach the Major Leagues to 112 all-time.
Lake Monsters Announce 2020 Season Shelved
BURLINGTON,, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters announced today that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been shelved, due to the impacts of COVID-19. As a result of a decision by Major League Baseball to not send players to their affiliates, there will be no Minor League Baseball games
Lake Monsters Receive 2019 Vincent McNamara Outstanding Club Award
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce that they have won the Vincent McNamara Outstanding Club Award, presented annually to a team in the New York-Penn League that best exemplifies the exceptional standards of the complete baseball franchise, including the following areas: contributions to the baseball
Jordan Diaz Wins Racine MVP Award
BURLINGTON, VT --- Third baseman Jordan Diaz was named the 2019 Tom Racine MVP Award winner in voting by Vermont Lake Monsters fans, the New York-Penn League team and the Burlington Free Press announced.
Diaz and Martinez Selected For All-Star Game
BURLINGTON, VT --- Third baseman Jordan Diaz and relief pitcher Jorge Martinez have been selected to represent the Vermont Lake Monsters in next week's New York-Penn League All-Star Game in Staten Island, New York, the league announced today with the release of the entire All-Star rosters.
Lake Monsters and Oakland Extend Player Development Contract Thru 2020 Season
BURLINGTON, VT -- The Vermont Lake Monsters and Oakland Athletics are pleased to announce that the two teams have extended their Player Development Contract for the next two seasons through the year 2020, the New York-Penn and American League teams jointly announced today.
Vermont Lose 3-0 At Tri-City In Finale
TROY, NY --- Peyton Battenfield and Blair Henley both struckout five over three innings as four Tri-City pitchers combined on a two-hit, one-walk, 15-strikeout shutout in a 3-0 ValleyCats victory over the Vermont Lake Monsters in New York-Penn League action Sunday evening at Bruno Stadium.
2019 Vermont Field Staff Announced
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are pleased to announce their field staff for the upcoming 2019 season, which includes Aaron Nieckula as manager for the fifth straight year and the return of 2011-13 skipper Rick Magnante as bench coach for the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland
Lake Monsters Release 2019 Schedule
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters will open its 26th year at historic Centennial Field on Friday June 14, 2019 when the Lake Monsters host the Tri-City ValleyCats, the single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced with the release of its entire 2019 New York-Penn League schedule.
Kent Joins Lake Monsters Front Office Staff
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce that Jeff Kent has joined the team's front office as the Director of Marketing and In Game Entertainment.A graduate of Syracuse University and originally from Essex Junction, Vermont, Jeff joins the Lake Monsters after spending the past six months
Lake Monsters Add Pair To Front Office Staff
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are pleased to announce two new additions to the team's front office staff with Hannah Carlin as the new Box Office & Team Operations Manager along with Philip Nerber as the new Ticket Sales & Operations Manager.
Front Office Duo League Award Winners
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters would like to congratulate front office members Kyle Bostwick and Adam Matth, who were both recently named winners of 2018 New York-Penn League Awards.
Winter Warmer Event A Huge Success!!!
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are pleased to announce that $2,375 was raised for Vermont Community Foundation during the January 26th Winter Warmer, which featured speakers from the world of baseball in an interactive audience format.
Vermont Wins Season Finale 9-6 Over Tri-City
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters closed out the 2018 New York-Penn League season by scoring nine runs in the bottom of the first inning and holding on for a 9-6 victory over the Stedler Division champion Tri-City ValleyCats Monday afternoon at historic Centennial Field.
Four Lake Monsters Named NYPL All-Stars
BURLINGTON, VT --- Four Vermont Lake Monsters have been named to participate in the 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game on Tuesday, August 14th at Medlar Field in State College, Pennsylvania, the league announced today with the release of the full All-Star Game rosters.
Vermont Holds Off Tri-City 2-1 On Sunday
BURLINGTON, VT --- Noah Vaughan had a solo homer for the game's first run in the fifth inning, while a trio of Lake Monster pitchers held the ValleyCats scoreless until the ninth inning before holding on for a 2-1 victory over Tri-City in New York-Penn League action Sunday evening at
Ticket Office Open/Promo Schedule Released
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters ticket office is now open for the 2018 season at historic Centennial Field as the team prepares for the start of their 25th New York-Penn League season in two weeks.Individual-game, mini-packages and season tickets, along with group and BBQ parties are all available
Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale June 2nd
BURLINGTON, VT --- Single-game tickets for the upcoming Vermont Lake Monsters season go on sale starting this Saturday, June 2nd. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Centennial Field Ticket Office or by phone (802) 655-6611 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, along with 24/7 throughout the
Billy McKinney Promoted To NY Yankees
BURLINGTON, VT --- The New York Yankees have purchased the contract of Triple-A outfielder Billy McKinney, making the 2013 Vermont outfielder the 101st former Lake Monsters player to reach the Major Leagues all-time.
Munoz 100th Major League Monster All-Time
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are proud to announce that by making today's opening day roster for the St. Louis Cardinals, 2014 Tom Racine MVP Award winner Yairo Muñoz has become the 100th former Lake Monsters player all-time to reach the Major Leagues.
2018 Vermont Field Staff Announced
BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce the Field Staff for their 2018 season, including the return of Aaron Nieckula for his fourth season as manager of the New York-Penn League team affilated with the Oakland Athletics, who announced their full Minor League coaching staffs on
Lake Monsters Free Family Fun Fest November 18th
The Vermont Lake Monsters will be hosting their fifth annual FREE Family Fun Fest on Saturday, November 18th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.