Helwig Announced as New Voice of Muckdogs, New Cap Logo Revealed

Andy Helwig has been named as the new voice of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League).  Helwig is a Canisius College and Canisius High School graduate and will be interning this summer with the Muckdogs after spending last summer interning with the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A, International League), where he hosted a postgame show on ESPN1520 AM.  Read more here.  Meanwhile, as promised by new GM Dave Chase in April, the Muckdogs have a new “B” logo cap.

Batavia’s New GM Scrambles to Ramp Up for Season, Shocked by Condition of Dwyer

It has occurred to Dave Chase that when he agreed to become the new general manager of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A) after the New York-Penn League took over ownership of the venerable franchise, the situation at Dwyer Stadium is much worse than he anticipated.  Read more here.

Muckdogs Hire Seasoned Leader to Run Team

41-year baseball-industry veteran Dave Chase has been named the new general manager of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League), and a press conference could be held as soon as Monday afternoon to announce his position.  Read more here.  Read about the Dwyer Stadium lease transfer here.

GCBC Issues Statement on Muckdogs

Genessee County Baseball Club (GCBC), the nonprofit that has owned the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League, issued a statement last week announcing that the franchise has been transferred to the league.  Read statement here. If the NYPL Muckdogs do not return to Dwyer Stadium in 2018, expect the summer collegiate PGCBL and NYCBL to be all over it.

Muckdogs Expect to be Back

Considering the time required for any relocation, it is expected the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) will be back at Dwyer Stadium for at least one more season.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Batavia’s Baseball Past, Future

Byron-Bergen varsity girls basketball coach Rick Krzewinski takes a look at the history of minor-league ball in Batavia (NY) and the prospects for a replacement team when the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) finally depart for more lucrative pastures.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Sale of Muckdogs Mucked Up

Naomi Silver, chief executive and chief operating officer of the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, International League), said the sale of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) fell through because the prospective ownership group was not granted permission from teams and leagues that have territorial rights in Waldorf (MD).  Read more here.

Muckdogs to Waldorf: Not So Fast?

Initial reports about the latest rumor said a minority-led group purchased the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) and wants it to move to Waldorf (MD).  And that’s where a sort of spider web of overlapping baseball intrigue begins to occur for the potential move.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

More on Muckdogs Move to Waldorf

The slow-but-sure demise of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) franchise might soon open the door to a new chapter of Minor League Baseball history.  If all goes according to plan, the Muckdogs will soon become the only majority black-owned team in baseball.  Read more from Baseball America here.

Amid Rumors, Muckdogs Operator Issues Statement

Addressing rumors that the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) have been sold and could be moving to Waldorf (MD), the team’s operator issued the following statement:

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Dwyer Stadium (Batavia, NY)

MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Dwyer Stadium, home of the Single-A Batavia Muckdogs (New York-Penn League).  Read more and view photos here.