2026 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE!
The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their 2026 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances. With Opening Day at Parkview Field only 90 days away on Tuesday, April 7, tickets are on sale now. Fans can purchase their seats at TinCaps.com/Tickets, by calling 260-482-6400, and at the
MWL PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Alex McCoy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Minor League Baseball has announced Fort Wayne TinCaps outfielder Alex McCoy as its Midwest League Player of the Month for April.
In 22 games, the No. 20 Padres prospect batted .354/.386/.683 and led the league in hits (29), doubles (10), and slugging percentage (.683). He finished second in
RECAP: 'Caps Walked Off in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn’t hang onto a late lead in Wednesday afternoon’s 4-3 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins affiliate).
Fort Wayne (16-19) right-hander Maikel Miralles tossed five innings for the first time this season and retired the final seven batters that he faced. Miralles
2026 PSM Classic: Tickets on Sale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, will once again host 12 high school and college baseball games, featuring 24 local teams, this April and May as a part of the annual Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic. Matchups will feature rival teams from around
RECORD BROKEN: TinCaps Break Franchise Record for Season Tickets
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As Opening Week continues at Parkview Field, the Fort Wayne TinCaps for a second consecutive year have broken a franchise record for season-ticket sales.
Through Wednesday, April 8, ‘Caps fans have compiled 1,783.3 full-season ticket equivalents, beating out last year’s previous record by 30.
“In the 17 years since
PREGAME CONCERT SERIES: Returns for Select Thursday's in 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Back by popular demand, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are again hosting The Pregame Concert Series presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment in 2026, featuring live music on Parkview Field’s center field amphitheater before select Thirsty Thursday™ home games.
From mid-May through August, six local bands will entertain
NEW GROUP AREA: TinCaps Unveil New Appleseed Terrace
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced Thursday the plans to open a brand-new group seating area at Parkview Field for the 2026 season, the Appleseed Terrace.
The Appleseed Terrace will be located on the main concourse above the right field wall, featuring seats along a drink rail and
TinCaps Ticket Account Updates
In collaboration with Major League Baseball, the TinCaps are excited to share that online ticket accounts are being merged with MLB's. This means your ticketing account with MLB (should you already have one) and your TinCaps account will be one in the same for a seamless experience!
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PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Jamie Hitt Tops Midwest League Pitchers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Minor League Baseball has announced TinCaps left-handed pitcher Jamie Hitt as its Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for April 20-26.
The 6-foot, 23-year-old from Magnolia, Texas, threw a career-long five innings without allowing a run on Saturday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers affiliate). In his third
RECAP: TinCaps Fall in Series Opener in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their series opener Tuesday night, 3-2, on the road against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins affiliate).
Fort Wayne (16-18) opened the scoring in the second inning. Following a leadoff single by the newly 23-year-old catcher Carlos Rodriguez, first baseman **Jack
RECAP: 'Caps Stunned In Sunday Matinee
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their first extra-innings game of the season Sunday, falling 9-7 to the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins affiliate) in 10 innings.
After winning nine of its previous 10 games, Fort Wayne (16-17) led 6-3 in the ninth, just three outs away
RECAP: TinCaps Take Ninth of Their Last 10
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps kept the good times rolling on Saturday night in their 3-1 win against the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins affiliate).
Fort Wayne (16-16) has won 9 of its last 10 for the first time since they won 12 of 13, including
RECAP: 'Caps Shutout Sky Carp
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps earned their third shutout win of the season and second of the series, taking down the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins affiliate) Friday night, 1-0.
Third baseman Zach Evans again provided the theatrics as Fort Wayne (15-16) has now won eight of its last
RECAP: 'Caps Winners of Seven of Their Last Eight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps took home game three of its series against the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins affiliate), 3-1 on Thursday night.
TinCaps (14-16) starter Carson Montgomery struck out a season-high five batters across his second consecutive scoreless outing. The 2023 11th-round pick has not allowed a run in his
RECAPS: TinCaps Split Home Twin Bill
FORT WAYNE, Ind – The Fort Wayne TinCaps tossed their second shutout of the season in their 5-0 win in game one of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins affiliate).
Right-handed pitcher Matt Watson dazzled in his first professional start for Fort Wayne (13-15). The 24-year-old allowed two hits in
PNC Bank: TinCaps Going Go to Bat for Small Business
FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 2, 2026 – The Fort Wayne TinCaps, in collaboration with PNC Bank, will continue the “Going To Bat for Small Business” program for a fourth consecutive year during the 2026 season. The initiative highlights the accomplishments and community impact of small businesses across northeast Indiana, offering
TINCAPS ALUMNI: 33 Former TinCaps on 2026 MLB Opening Day Rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As the 2026 Major League Baseball season commences, a total of 33 former TinCaps players appeared on MLB Opening Day rosters.
Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise was established in 1993, there have been 235 players who’ve ascended from playing in the Summit City to the
2026 TINCAPS ROSTER: Announced by the Padres
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps, in conjunction with the San Diego Padres, have announced the preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2026 season. The roster is highlighted by MLB.com’s No. 4 Padres prospect and 2024 first-round pick, left-handed pitcher Kash Mayfield.
Mayfield is one of six players on the
TinCaps Set “60-Degree Guarantee” for Opening Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced the “60-Degree Guarantee” for Opening Day. If the temperature is below 60 degrees at first pitch on Tuesday, April 7, all fans in attendance will have the opportunity to receive a ticket of equal or lesser value to any other April
WHERE TO WATCH: TinCaps Announce 2026 Broadcast Schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps fans will again get the opportunity to follow their team wherever they go during the 2026 season.
For a fourth consecutive season, the TinCaps are partnering with 21Alive to showcase select games on MyNetworkTV in the Fort Wayne area, beginning on Tuesday, April 7, for
HELP WANTED: Apply to Work for 2026 Season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new year brings a new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field. As Opening Day approaches on April 7, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees.
Available positions range from working concessions to ballpark sanitation, helping with Johnny TinCap,
FORT WAYNE PUFFERBELLIES: All Aboard the Nickel Plate Road!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Paying homage to the area’s rich railroad history, the Fort Wayne TinCaps announced this evening the team will be playing as the “PufferBellies” every Wednesday night game, May through August, during the 2026 season.
The name “PufferBellies” refers to the nickname given to steam-powered locomotives which would
SPRING BREAKOUT: 12 Former TinCaps on Padres Roster
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres announced the organization’s finalized roster for their 2026 Spring Breakout game, set for Saturday, March 21 at 6:05 p.m. PST/9:05 p.m. EST against the Chicago Cubs.
Spring Breakout showcases baseball’s future stars, as each Major League organization fields a
SCHEDULE: TinCaps Release 2026 Schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball released the Fort Wayne TinCaps’ 2026 regular season schedule. The ‘Caps will begin on the road for a three-game series before Opening Day at Parkview Field on Tuesday, April 7, against the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics affiliate).
The 132-game campaign
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: 19 Alumni on Rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – World Baseball Classic Inc. announced the final rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic Thursday night on MLB Network, featuring 19 former TinCaps players and coaches. Of the 20 international federations, TinCaps alumni can be found on 12 squads.
Returning for his second stint with Team USA,