Wilmington Blue Rocks News

Rocks Announce Game Times for 2020 Home Slate

Schedule Features Four Midweek Matinees

By Matt Janus | January 16, 2020 12:53 PM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks unveiled their first pitch times for home games during the 2020 season on Thursday. The Rocks will start most Monday-through-Thursday contests at 6:35 p.m. with Frawley Stadium's gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The exceptions are two school kid specials on Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 20, which will both begin at 10:35 a.m.; a camp day game on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:35 a.m.; and a holiday matinee on Labor Day (September 7), which will start at 12:05 p.m.

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Blue Rocks To Extend Protective Netting for 2020 Season

Fan Safety at Frawley Stadium Remains Top Priority for Rocks

(Glazier Photograph(302) 547-1281)

By Matt Janus | January 15, 2020 12:52 PM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks announced Wednesday that the organization, in partnership with the Delaware Stadium Corporation and the state of Delaware, has again extended fan safety netting at Frawley Stadium. The new netting will now reach the end of the seating areas down both the right and left field lines.

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Former Major Leaguer Chris Widger Named Blue Rocks New Manager

Widger Anchors Coaching Staff That Features Three Men With Big League Experience

By Matt Janus | January 10, 2020 11:24 AM ET

The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that former Major League catcher Chris Widger will manage the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2020. Widger becomes the franchise's 17th manager, replacing Scott Thormann, who captained Wilmington to its first Carolina League crown in two decades last season.

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Rocks Announce 2019 Holiday Card Contest Winner

Fourth grader Evilyn Seeney chosen out of over 1,000 entries

By Kevin P. Linton | November 26, 2019 3:27 PM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks are excited to announce the winner of the 18th Annual Holiday Card Contest. Over 1,000 entries were received, but unfortunately, there could be just one winner. After a tough decision process, Rocky Bluewinkle, Mr. Celery, Rubble and the rest of the Holiday Card Contest Committee decided that the overall winner was Evilyn Seeney, a 4th Grader from Mannington Township School in Mannington, NJ. Evilyn's artwork will be featured on the cover of the Wilmington Blue Rocks Holiday Card. Evilyn will be rewarded with a ceremonial first pitch and 10 tickets to a 2020 Blue Rocks game.

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Seven Blue Rocks Playing in WBSC Premier 12 Tournament to Qualify for Olympics

Players Representing Home Countries in Global Tournament

Seven former Blue Rocks are competing to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

By Cory Nidoh | November 6, 2019 5:24 PM ET

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Four Blue Rocks Named MiLB Organizational All-Stars

Bubic, Gigliotti, Hicklen and Singer Earn Honors

Brewer Hicklen, Brady Singer, Michael Gigliotti and Kris Bubic were named MiLB Organizational All-Stars this week.

By Cory Nidoh | November 5, 2019 3:52 PM ET

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Four Blue Rocks Named MiLB Organizational All-Stars

Bubic, Gigliotti, Hicklen and Singer Earn Honors

Brewer Hicklen, Brady Singer, Michael Gigliotti and Kris Bubic were named MiLB Organizational All-Stars this week.

By Cory Nidoh | November 5, 2019 3:46 PM ET

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Pair of Former Blue Rocks Tabbed to All-AFL Team

Isbel and Goudeau Represent Blue Crew

Former Blue Rock and 2019 Mills Cup Champion Kyle Isbel was one of two former Rocks named to All-AFL team. (Brad Glazier)

By Cory Nidoh | November 1, 2019 1:16 PM ET

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Three Former Rocks to Participate in Arizona Fall League All-Star Game

Isbel and Lynch to Play While Thorman Will Manage in Showcase Event

By Matt Janus | October 9, 2019 3:57 PM ET

Three men who helped the Wilmington Blue Rocks win their first Mills Cup Championship in two decades this will season will participate in Saturday's Arizona Fall League All-Star Game. Left-handed pitcher Daniel Lynch and outfielder Kyle Isbel have been selected to the AFL West rosters, while Blue Crew skipper Scott Thorman will manage the team. Saturday's game will be broadcast on MLB Network at 8 p.m. and will also be live streamed on MLB.com.

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Wilmington Alums Take Center Stage in October

Five Five Former Rocks Playing in Postseason While Four More Are Coaching

By Matt Janus | October 4, 2019 10:52 AM ET

The Wilmington Blue Rocks just completed an historic postseason as the franchise captured its first Mills Cup championship in two decades. Now a handful of Blue Crew alums are hoping for similar playoff success at the sport's highest level. Five former Blue Rocks are on active rosters in this year's MLB Playoffs, while four coaches who spent time on the Riverfront will also partake in the postseason fun.

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