Fresno Grizzlies Going Solar

About six weeks ago, the Fresno Grizzlies (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) released a request for proposals for solar installations.  A total of 46 companies explored the possibility of submitting a bid, and the team expects to have between 12 and 24 complete proposal packages by Wednesday’s deadline.  Read more here.

Construction of Left Field Social Space at Chukchansi Park Planned for Late May

PRESS RELEASE – Fresno Sports and Events, the ownership group of the Fresno Grizzlies effective February 2018, are following through on their promise to make major capital improvements to Chukchansi Park. As was confirmed in the group’s introductory press conference, construction on a new hospitality area in the left field portion of the stadium will begin the final week of May.

New Concessionaire for Chukchansi Park

A five-year deal for a new concessionaire to take over food and beverage services at Chukchansi Park, home of the Fresno Grizzlies (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League), was approved Thursday morning by the Fresno (CA) City Council.  Read more here.

Chukchansi Park: Fresno’s Best Kept Secret

One of the most versatile stadiums in sports, Chukchansi Park in Fresno (CA), is one of only a few facilities that regularly host an array of professional baseball, football and soccer events. Most impressive is that all events are held on the same professional-grade playing field.

Naming Rights Check Ceremony Overshadows Underlying Financial Challenges for Team, Tribe and City

Chris Cummings, president of the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League), and Nancy Ayala, council chairwoman of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, held a ceremonial check Friday signifying the tribe’s full payment of this year’s naming-rights fee for Chukchansi Park, but there is more to the story.  Read more here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Chukchansi Park (Fresno, CA)

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Chukchansi Park, home of the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League). Read more and view photos in a two-part series here and here.

Ballparks in Film

Baseball America Editor in Chief Will Lingo takes a look at the role ballparks have played in movies released in 2013.  There are some good cameos here, including Chukchansi Park used in the comedy Parental Guidance starring Billy Crystal as the voice of the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League) and several great vintage ballparks featured in the Jackie Robinson movie 42.  Read more here.