Tag Archives: River Cats

KJ’s Arena “Plan C”: Major League Baseball?

With potential arena operator AEG backing out of any future arena plan that did not include a major tenant, local news is reporting that Mayor KJ and his “Think Big” group are planning to pursue Major League Baseball. Specifically, it … Continue reading

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Crazy River Cats fan leaves epic voicemail about Manny Ramirez’s hair

Sports blog Deadspin posted this awesome recording left by a disgruntled River Cats fan and “viewer of television” with some issues about Manny’s dreadlocks–namely that they are the harbingers of the apocalypse, responsible for everything wrong with society. She is … Continue reading

River Cat called up to majors

But it’s not a player. Announcer Johnny Doskow will be announcing some Oakland A’s games in place of Ken Korach, who is recovering from surgery, reports Sac Biz Journal. Doskow is excited about the opportunity to announce games for a … Continue reading

Fair-weather River Cats fans miss a thriller

I made it out to Raley Field yesterday afternoon to watch the River Cats take on the Fresno Grizzlies. It was Dinger Bobblehead Giveaway day and we were lucky enough to be one of the first 2,500 fans. Plus, kids … Continue reading

River Cats, get excited yeah!!!

As the soon-to-be only game in town, this is the perfect week for the River Cats to open their 2011 campaign. This week also has the advantage of being the week that every other team is starting their season. The … Continue reading

Reminder: Tuesday is River Cats Day at State Fair

From 21Q: …the first 3,000 people through the turnstiles when the fair opens at noon will each receive a free ticket for an upcoming Cats home game. Free tickets and 25% Lower Food Prices (although frequent commenter Turty Squip takes … Continue reading

How I Met Your Swisher

by Keith Allison, cc Former beloved River Cat and current evil Yankee Nick Swisher has been cast as himself in the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” entertainment blog “The Wrap” reports. When Swisher drops by MacLaren’s bar, the … Continue reading

Art Savage Memorial Saturday at Raley Field

River Cats owner Art Savage, who passed away last week at age 58, will be remembered Saturday in a public memorial at Raley Field. From the River Cats: The entire River Cats family is shocked and deeply saddened by the … Continue reading