Hot Rods to Host 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 56th Annual 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game, presented by Med Center Health, and Home Run Derby will be hosted at Bowling Green Ballpark. All-Star festivities will begin on Saturday, June 20th culminating in the Midwest League All-Star Game on June 23rd, 2020.

Hot Rods Unveil Upgrades

The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Single-A, Midwest League) have unveiled their new HD videoboard.  The team has also renovated the club-level, and are working to complete the walkway around the entire ballpark and building a splash park for kids.  The Hot Rods hope to have most of these additions finished before the team’s home opener on April 6th.  Watch video here.

New Concessions Company & Beverage Partner for Bowling Green Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, today announced the two new partnerships at Bowling Green Ballpark. Beginning in the 2019 season, Vette City Catering, LLC will be the new exclusive concessions provider and Clark Beverage Group Inc. will be the new beverage supplier for all events at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Hot Rods Announce Stadium Improvement Plan

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority, announced a stadium improvement plan for Bowling Green Ballpark in excess of 2 million dollars today. The improvement plans are all scheduled to be completed by opening day April 6th, 2019, as the Hot Rods begin their 11th season in Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Sold

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, today announced the official sale of the franchise to BG SKY, LLC. The sale was completed yesterday afternoon after receiving the final approval from the commissioner’s office of Major League Baseball.

Hot Rods Unveil Commemorative 10th Season Logo

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, the Bowling Green Hot Rods unveiled their commemorative 10th Season logo. The 2018 season will mark the tenth season of Hot Rods baseball in Southcentral Kentucky.

Hot Rods Announce 2017 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announced their 2017 promotional schedule.

Hot Rods’ “Bootlegger Night” Wins MiLBY Award

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, Minor League Baseball announced the Hot Rods and their “Bootlegger Night” as the top Minor League Baseball promotion of the year for the 2016 season. The MiLBY Awards are based on fan votes, where Minor League Baseball fans across the country have the opportunity to place a vote in a variety of categories including: breakout prospect, best team, and promotion of the year.

Eyeconic TV, Hot Rods Announce Partnership

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods have partnered with Eyeconic TV to place a state-of-the-art digital sign network throughout Bowling Green Ballpark for the duration of the 2016 season.

Hot Rods to be ‘Bootleggers’ for a Night, Logo and Unis Unveiled

PRESS RELEASE – As part of unveiling their promotional calendar for the 2016 season, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) announced the plans to their first annual “Bootlegger Night” on Wednesday.

Hot Rods Name Alex Cohen as New Play-By-Play Broadcaster

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) named Alex Cohen as the new play-by-play voice and Manager of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the club.

Hot Rods Announce Front Office Staff Additions

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods have announced three new hires and the promotion of three employees ahead of the 2016 season.

Hot Rods Unveil New Look for 2016 Campaign

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods have unveiled their rebranded team identity, including new colors, redesigned logos, jerseys and hats for the 2016 campaign.

Hot Rods Announce Addition of Carousel to Bowling Green Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – Since their inception in 2009, the Bowling Green Hot Rods have cast themselves as one of the most creative entertainment outlets in all of Minor League Baseball, using Bowling Green Ballpark as the centerpiece venue in creating a top-notch family-friendly experience.

Reed Named Hot Rods Broadcaster as Kappes Departs for Indianapolis

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) will have a new lead voice for the 2015 season. Andrew Kappes departs the club to join the broadcast team with the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A/Pittsburgh Pirates). Daniel “Danny” Reed was named the club’s fourth voice on Thursday following an off-season calling college sports in the Carolinas.

Hot Rods Ownership Finalizes Purchase of Louisville Bats

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) formally welcomed a new sister team to the fold on Wednesday afternoon with Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition’s formal acquisition of the Louisville Bats (Triple-A/Cincinnati Reds). The two ballparks are separated by just 113 miles, and it further

Last-Minute Ickey Woods Commitment Gives Hot Rods Top Recruiting Class on National Signing Day

PRESS RELEASE – In a stunning move right before the National Signing Day deadline, Ickey Woods has committed to the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) and their promotional calendar for a potentially record-setting event on Saturday, August 15. Joining Woods as last-minute commitments are Bucket Ruckus and Xpogo, forming the Reinhart Foodservices Trio and vaulting the Hot

Hot Rods Announce Front Office Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – Year one of Manhattan Capital Sports’ leadership of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) saw an approach dedicated to a fan-first experience. On Wednesday, the Hot Rods proudly announced the promotion of front office members who help execute this philosophy to the guests of Bowling Green Ballpark.

Owners of Hot Rods Finalize Purchase of Louisville Bats

PRESS RELEASE – The commitment of Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition to the state of Kentucky continues to show strong, as the group who owns the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A/Tampa Bay Rays) announced their purchase of the majority interest in the Louisville Bats (Triple-A/International League/Cincinnati Reds). The investment

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Bowling Green Ballpark (Bowling Green, KY)

Eric and Wendy Pastore from DigitalBallparks.com recently visited Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League).  Read more and view photo gallery here.

PSC to Manage Concessions and Catering at Hot Rods Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – Professional Sports Catering, LLC, (PSC) in conjunction with Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition, announced a partnership today at Bowling Green Ballpark (Midwest League, Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays). PSC will manage all aspects of the food operation at Bowling Green Ballpark, including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the stadium.

Hot Rods Name New GM

The Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League) have named Adam Nuse the team’s new general manager/chief operating officer. Nuse replaces Ryan Gates, who left shortly after the season to take a job unrelated to baseball closer to where he was raised in New Jersey.  Read more here.

Hot Rods New Ownership Searching for New GM, Ballpark Improvements on Deck

New ownership isn’t the only change in the front office for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, who are searching for a replacement for general manager and chief operating officer Ryan Gates, who left the position shortly after the season ended.  Read more here.  Meanwhile improvements are on deck for Bowling Green Ballpark.  Read more here.

Hot Rods Announce New Ownership

PRESS RELEASE – After five years as owner of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Art Solomon is selling the successful Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays to another experienced minor league baseball team ownership group.

El Paso Triple-A Baseball Hires GM

MountainStar Sports Group has hired Brad Taylor as the new general manager of the Triple-A club relocating from Tucson (AZ) to El Paso (TX).  Taylor is currently the team president and general manager of the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League).  Read more here.

Ryan Gates Promoted to Hot Rods General Manager, COO

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announced a promotion today for General Manager Ryan Gates. The team’s third-year executive has been elevated to General Manager and Chief Operating Officer and will replace President Brad Taylor, who has accepted a leadership position with the new Triple-A team

Hot Rods Promote Two, Hire Two

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announce the promotion of two staff members and the hiring of two new front office staffers. Mike Mariano has been named the team’s new Director of Ticket Sales, and Greg Heroy has been promoted to Box Office Manager. The Hot Rods welcome Kelci Harris and Adrian Thomas to the front office

Hot Rods’ Home Featured in ‘Great Parks’ Calendar

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, in conjunction with Baseball America, announce that Bowling Green Ballpark will be featured in the “2013 Baseball America Great Parks Calendar.” This is the first time that the Hot Rods home ballpark will be featured in the “Great Parks” calendar.

Hot Rods, Rays Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods and the Tampa Bay Rays have announced an extension of their Player Development Contract, keeping the Rays Class A Affiliate in Bowling Green through the 2014 season. The Rays and Hot Rods have been partners since 2009, the inaugural season of Hot Rods baseball in Bowling Green.

Hot Rods Unveil 2012 Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, have unveiled their full promotional schedule for the 2012 season. For the fourth time in as many years, Hot Rods fans will be treated to an exciting array of events, giveaways, yearly staples, and celebrity appearances on the promotional calendar. Bowling Green Ballpark will host 70 Hot Rods regular season baseball

Hots Rods Announce Three Hires, Two Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are pleased to announce three new full-time hires as well as recognize the promotion of two current staffers. Bill Robinson makes his return to professional baseball as the team’s new Director of Ticket Sales while Hank Fuerst has been named Manager of Broadcasting and Media Relations. Greg Heroy joins

Hot Rods Broadcaster Earns Promotion

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are proud to announce that radio broadcaster Tom Gauthier has earned a ‘call-up’. Starting November 1, he will serve as the new Director of Broadcast/Media Relations with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Class AA Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and

Beatle Madness at Bowling Green Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – Remember when the Beatles took the field at Shea Stadium in 1965? In honor of that momentous occasion, The Rewinders and Orchestra Kentucky present their own concert of Beatles hits at the Bowling Green Ballpark, 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 17th (Rain date, Saturday, June 18th).

Hot Rods Unveil 2011 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A affiliate of the American League East Champion Tampa Bay Rays, welcome back South Central Kentucky with an exciting new slate of promotions for the 2011 season. As the Hot Rods kick off their third season on April 11, fans can expect something great at every home game this year.

Hot Rods Use Facebook to Pick Game Jersey, Theme Night

PRESS RELEASE – The votes have been counted and the results are in: the Hot Rods are going RED for Facebook Fans Night. Our new red jerseys were the runaway winners in last week’s Facebook Fans Night voting. The new duds will be paired with the Hot Rods red-and-black batting practice cap for our May 18th game with the West Michigan Whitecaps. That contest begins at 6:35 PM, thanks to your votes at the

Hot Rods Introduce Facebook Promotion

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A affiliate of the American League East Champion Tampa Bay Rays, introduced Facebook Fans Night on Monday. Scheduled for May 18, the promotion is the first of its kind in Minor League Baseball, allowing the team’s Facebook fans to customize the entire Hot Rods experience using the power of social media.

Hot Rods Farm Indy Ranks to Hire New GM

The Single-A Bowling Green (KY) Hot Rods have hired Ryan Gates as the club’s new GM.  Ryan spent the past two years as GM fo the Frontier League’s Lake Erie (Avon, OH) Crushers.  Read more here.

Record Attendance, Community Outreach Highlight 2010 Season

PRESS RELEASE – The viability and growth of the Hot Rods can be traced back to several factors. Hot Rods games continue to be a family-friendly event, providing a night full of fun and affordable entertainment. A wide array of promotions, giveaways, and in-game contests guarantee something for everyone who attends a game.

Hots Rods Introduce Super-Mega-Priza-A-Thon

PRESS RELEASE – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, introduced the details surrounding a highly anticipated promotion coming to Bowling Green Ballpark this weekend. On Sunday, May 30, the Hot Rods will celebrate Super-Mega-Prize-A-Thon by giving away over 100 diverse and

New for 2010 at Bowling Green Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – With Citizens First Opening Day right around the corner, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are introducing a variety of new features coming to Bowling Green Ballpark in 2010. These new features will increase fan comfort while providing additional ways for fans to enjoy a game.