Rawhide Host Giants in Week of Family Fun and Giveaways
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide host the San Jose Giants for a six game set starting Tuesday at Valley Strong Ballpark. The week features a Halfway to Halloween celebration, Star Wars Night, two fireworks shows and four giveaways. All Rawhide single-game tickets are on sale via the Rawhide’s website
Rawhide Announce Central Valley Sir Loins as New Alternate Identity
Visalia, CA — The Central Valley Sir Loins hop off the grill and on to the diamond in Visalia on Saturdays in 2026. The Sir Loins transform the Visalia Rawhide into a new identity honoring one of the Central Valley’s dominant industries on most Saturday home games this season. Tulare
Fresno Grizzlies and Visalia Rawhide Announce New Highway 99 Rivalry Series
FRESNO, Calif. & VISALIA, Calif. — The Fresno Grizzlies and Visalia Rawhide are proud to jointly announce the launch of the Highway 99 Rivalry Series, a new season-long competition that will spotlight the Central Valley’s two affiliated baseball clubs and celebrate one of the region’s fastest-growing rivalries. Beginning in 2026,
Rawhide Release 2026 Promotional Schedule
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide released their complete 2026 promotional schedule highlighted by Sir Loin Saturdays, 11 fireworks shows, Friday jersey giveaways, five bobblehead giveaways and two celebrity appearances. A full promotional schedule can be viewed on the Rawhide’s website.
Cunningham and Dix Headline Rawhide's 2026 Opening Day Roster
Visalia, CA – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the Visalia Rawhide’s 2026 Opening Day roster headlined by first round draft picks Kayson Cunningham and JD Dix. Visalia’s roster is full of experience with 21 players having previously played for the Rawhide. Five players are in MLB.com’s Top 30 D-backs prospects. The
Visalia Settles for Series Split to Inland Empire
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (5-10) fell to the Inland Empire 66ers (5-9) 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd of 2,468 fans at Valley Strong Ballpark. The Rawhide have sold out the ballpark in four of their first nine games of the season. The
Sir Loins Shutout 66ers To Take Series Lead
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (5-9) playing as the Central Valley Sir Loins amassed 18 hits and shutout the Inland Empire 66ers (4-9) on Saturday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. Visalia takes a three to two game series lead. Visalia pitching combined for the team’s first shutout of the
Rawhide Struck by 66ers Power Surge
Visalia, CA – The Inland Empire 66ers (4-8) hit three home runs to defeat the Visalia Rawhide (4-9) on Friday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. The six game series is even at two games apiece. Major Leaguer Tommy Henry made a rehab start for Visalia tossing 2.2 innings with six
Dix Propels Rawhide Past 66ers on Emotional Night in Visalia
Visalia, CA – JD Dix hit two home runs and the Visalia Rawhide (4-8) defeated the Inland Empire 66ers (3-8) in front of a sold out crowd of 2,468 fans on Thursday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. Thursday's game was dedicated to the memory of Tulare County Sheriff Deputy Randy
Rawhide Rout 66ers Behind Offensive Barrage
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (3-8) totaled 20 hits including eight doubles in a 14-2 beatdown of the Inland Empire 66ers (3-7) on Wednesday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. Carlos Virahonda and Ivan Luciano led the Rawhide’s big night with four hits apiece while Kayson Cunningham added three hits.
Strikeouts Doom Rawhide in Series Opener
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (2-8) struck out 17 times in a 5-1 defeat to the Inland Empire 66ers (3-6) on Tuesday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. The Rawhide were held scoreless into the ninth inning until Jose Alpuria’s two out RBI single scored Ivan Luciano. Inland Empire opened
Rawhide to Bring Together Community in First Full Homestand of Season
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide host their first six game homestand of the year against the Inland Empire 66ers starting Tuesday at Valley Strong Ballpark. The week will honor and bring together different Tulare County communities while fans of all ages can enjoy memorable giveaways and experiences. All Rawhide
Fourth Inning Sinks Rawhide in Series Decider
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (1-2) dropped an Opening Weekend rubber match to the Fresno Grizzlies (2-1) on Sunday afternoon at Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno scored six runs in the decisive fourth inning. The Grizzlies totaled five straight hits to start the inning including a bases clearing double. The
Sir Loins Fall to Grizzlies on Saturday
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (1-1) playing as the Central Valley Sir Loins fell to the Fresno Grizzlies (1-1) on Saturday night. Fans packed Valley Strong Ballpark for a second straight sell out to start the season. Fresno opened the scoring with a two run home run in the
Rawhide Win Season Opener in Front of Sold Out Crowd
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide (1-0) opened their 2026 season with a 6-3 win over the Fresno Grizzlies (0-1) in front of a sold out crowd of 2,468 fans on Friday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. The Rawhide scored their six runs in the first four innings. Enyervert Perez
“Tipper Takes the Mound” Book Launch on February 28th
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide’s book “Tipper Takes the Mound” will be revealed to the public at a story hour with Tipper at the Book Nook in downtown Visalia on Saturday, February 28th at Noon. The book stars Rawhide mascot Tipper T. Bull in his first adventure with the
D-backs Announce 2026 Rawhide Coaching Staff
Visalia, CA – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the Visalia Rawhide’s 2026 coaching staff on Friday. Manager Dee Garner leads the staff returning for his fourth season as Rawhide Manager. Jancarlos Cintron, a 2019 California League champion with Visalia as an infielder, joins the Rawhide as the hitting coach. Pitching coach
Rawhide Announce Expanded Rawhide Readers Program, Tipper’s Own Book
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide announced an expanded Rawhide Readers program, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, Sunkist, Family HealthCare Network, How We Roll Ice Cream, Round Table Pizza and Valley Strong Credit Union, for the 2026 season. The Rawhide are also proud to release their new book “Tipper Takes
Rawhide Host Hundreds at 2026 Fan Fest
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide kicked off the 2026 year with their first ever fan fest hosting hundreds of fans on Wednesday evening at Valley Strong Ballpark. The evening was an opportunity for the community to meet the Rawhide's new owners OnDeck Partners led by CEO Mike Carney and
Rawhide 2026 Single-Game Tickets On Sale
Visalia, CA – The Visalia Rawhide announced that 2026 single-game tickets are on sale now. Fans can purchase single-game tickets on the Rawhide’s website, by visiting the Rawhide Ticket Office presented by Kaweah Health during business hours or calling 559-732-4433. The 2026 season is booked with exciting promotions throughout the
A Bright New Chapter for the Visalia Rawhide
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 -- OnDeck Partners, a newly established sports ownership group within the Avenue Sports Fund, which is led by Marc Lasry, today announced its entry into Minor League Baseball with the acquisition of two storied franchises: the Montgomery Biscuits (Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays)
Year of the Oak: Five Highlights from the Rawhide’s 2025 Season
Visalia, CA – The 2025 Visalia Rawhide season was full of special memories, top prospects and a season-long celebration of Visalia baseball history. Here’s five highlights from the year: 1. Home Dominance- Visalia excelled at Valley Strong Ballpark in 2025 with a 39-27 home record- the second best mark in
Rawhide Settle for Series Split in Season Finale
Stockton, CA – The Visalia Rawhide fell to the Stockton Ports 5-0 in the 2025 season finale Sunday evening at Banner Island Ballpark. Visalia (65-67, 30-36) settles for a series split in the six game set with Stockton (57-75, 25-41). JD Dix and Trent Youngblood led Visalia with two hits
Rawhide Sink Ports Behind Chung-Hsiang Huang’s Five Shutout Innings
Stockton, CA – Chung-Hsiang Huang pitched five shutout innings, Jakey Josepha totaled three hits and the Visalia Rawhide defeated the Stockton Ports 7-2 on Saturday night at Banner Island Ballpark. Visalia (65-66, 30-35) takes a three games to two series lead over Stockton (56-75, 24-41) and can win the series
Rawhide Lose Lead Late to Ports
Stockton, CA – The Stockton Ports scored five unanswered runs to defeat the Visalia Rawhide 8-5 on Friday night at Banner Island Ballpark. Visalia (64-66, 28-36) and Stockton (56-74, 24-40) are even in the series at two games apiece going into the final two games of the 2025 California League