Community Swap Meet this Saturday, MAY 25

Volcanoes Nation: Half Price Salem.com / Volcanoes Stadium Swap and Shop returns

THIS Saturday,May 25, and on July 6, August 3, September 7, and October 5
Open to public 8am-2pm Seller's just $20 - Still time to sign up !

Sell in a SAFE environment with excellent exposure. Volcanoes Stadium is located immediately adjacent to Interstate 5 at exit #260B. Over 80,000 vehicles and nearly 250,000 people pass the Stadium each day. Call to reserve your spot  (503) 390-2225 .

Buyer's make a note of these dates: Saturday, May 25, and on July 6, August 3, September 7, and October 5.  Open 8am - 2pm.   FREE ADMISSION.

SWAP MEET at Volcanoes Stadium with new & used merchandise, collectibles, clothing, toys, books, jewelry and more!
If you have any questions or are interested in selling, please contact us!  (503) 390-2225 .

2013 | 4-Game Homestand

KEIZER, OR – The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Class A affiliate of the 2010 & 2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants have released their promotional schedule for the their Opening Homestand June 13 through June 16 at Volcanoes Stadium. 

The season will begin with a pre-season game versus the College All Stars on Thursday, June 13th – It will be Keizer Community Appreciation Night.  Keizer residents can receive an outfield seat for just $5.00 for this game, a savings of $3.00 off normal day of game admission, by showing proof of residence – driver’s license, utility bill, etc! The game will also feature the first of seven $1.00 Thursday Nights where selected adult beverages are just $1.00 during the game in the Stadium’s Lava Lodge Sports Pub. Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.

OPENING NIGHT – Friday, June 14th.   Opening Night of Northwest League play will be the following evening, Friday, June 14th, against the Hillsboro Hops.  There is always something very special about OPENING NIGHT in baseball, and this year will bring even more excitement as the Hillsboro Hops will be playing their first-ever games in franchise history!   The Hops, Class A affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks, were formerly the Yakima Bears, and this will be the very first game in Hillsboro’s history, and we'll welcome many Hillsboro fans and city officials to Volcanoes Stadium. The event will also mark the managerial debut of Volcanoes new Manager, Gary Davenport.  And, what would Opening Night be without RoofMan?  RoofMan will be making an appearance and mascot, Crater, will be showing off his new duds as the season opens!  All the pomp and circumstance will conclude with a Spectacular Fireworks show presented by PT Northwest immediately following the game!  Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:00.

Saturday, June 15th, is AWESOME 3000 NIGHT, as the Volcanoes continue their three-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops.  All kids wearing their 2013 Awesome 3000 T-Shirt will be admitted FREE, and be able to go on the field to meet the Volcanoes prior to the game (must arrive by 5:45 PM to meet the Volcanoes players)!  Also, it is Teacher Appreciation Night, we will acknowledge and honor the outstanding teachers and staff who were 2012 Crystal Apple Award recipients, and will also welcome many teachers and staff from schools throughout the Willamette Valley. It is also McNary High School 2013 Graduates Night, and we will acknowledge the tremendous young men and women who just graduated from McNary High School.  It is also the first of 6 exciting Saturday Night Prize Wheel Nights, sponsored by McDonald's of Salem-Keizer, where selected fans will spin to win great prizes.  Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.

Sunday, June 16th,  Father’s Day at Volcanoes Stadium, sponsored by Avamere Court at Keizer and Macy's!  DAD is going to be treated very well. A Father’s Day Breakfast will be served from 9:00 am to noon in the Stadium’s Lava Lodge Sports Pub.  Menu includes ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and the chef’s special baked banana nut French toast. Coffee and juice is also included. Mimosas, champagne, wine, beer and a full bar will also be available.  Just for $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 & under. DAD, and his children can go on-the-field to play catch and will have the opportunity to compete in various free interactive games throughout the Stadium.  Treat DAD extra special by emailing his picture to the Volcanoes at probasebal@aol.com (yes, one “L” in baseball), and his photo will appear on the Stadium's giant jumbotron video board, during breakfast.  That afternoon, bring Dad to the ballgame as the Volcanoes will return to the field to conclude their three-game homestand against the Hops.  Game time is 5:05; Gates Open at 4:00 - what a great way to spend Father's Day!  Surprise Dad, e-mail Dad's photo and it will be displayed FREE during game on the Stadium's Jumbotron, e-mail to probasebal@aol.com .  And, since it is Sunday, it is Senior $1 Meal Deal where seniors may get a Hamburger AND Soda for just $1 or a Hotdog AND Soda for just $1. After the game all children will be invited down onto the field to Run the Bases, sponsored by McDonald's of Salem-Keizer.

Tickets are available for all Volcanoes games by calling the Stadium box office at  503-390-2225

Vogelsong surgery successful - eta six weeks

Volcanoes Nation | Ryan Vogelsong's (Volcanoes '98) wife, Nicole, tweeted that Ryan's finger surgery went fine; he is home resting and is slated to be back in the line up in six weeks.

You can follow the Vogelsongs https://twitter.com/nicolevogelsong

 

Dustin Daniel article on Joe Panik (Volcanoes '11)

Volcanoes Nation - three cheers to our own Dustin Daniel for a great article that got national play on MILB.com about Joe Panik! Well done Dustin and Joe. Cheers - JL

http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47625802&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t578&sid=t578&tcid=fb_share

Volcanes Nación - tres hurras por nuestra propia Dustin Daniel para un gran artículo que tiene el juego nacional de MILB.com sobre Joe Panik! Bien hecho Dustin y Joe. Saludos - JL

Volcanoes thank Iris Festival Parade

Volcanoes Nation -- we also thank everyone involved with another wonderful Iris Festival Parade. It feels like the official welcoming of the upcoming summer.

 

Pill makes stay with Giants count

Volcanoes Nation -- Brett Pill (Volcanoes '06) is having a wonderful season with Triple-A Fresno, and when the big club needed short term help, Brett answered the call going 2-6 with two doubles with the Giants.

 Brett is back with the Grizzlies tonight -- not because of him -- but because the Giants need some extra bullpen arms. For now, Brett is looking to continue his Fresno fireworks where he is batting .341 with nine home runs and 47 RBI in only 32 games.

Brett has 104 Minor League home runs, and six in The Show.

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Volcanes Nación - Brett Pill (Volcanes '06) está teniendo una temporada maravillosa con Triple-A Fresno, y cuando el gran club necesita ayuda a corto plazo, Brett respondieron a la llamada va de 2-6 con dos dobles con los Gigantes.

Brett está de vuelta con los Grizzlies esta noche - no debido a él - sino porque los Gigantes necesitan unos brazos de bullpen extra. Por ahora, Brett está tratando de seguir sus fuegos artificiales de Fresno, donde batea para .341 con nueve jonrones y 47 carreras impulsadas en apenas 32 ​​juegos.

Brett tiene 104 jonrones Minor League y seis en la serie.
 

In memoriam, Victor Torres

Volcanoes Nation, we take a moment of silence tonight for Victor Torres, a hitting coach and instructor within the Giants Player Development department for the last six years, who passed away Wednesday in Florida. He was 61 years old

"The San Francisco Giants are deeply saddened by the passing of our former minor league coach, Victor Torres," said Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian Sabean. "Victor was a tremendous person who proved to be a great asset to the organization with his ability to communicate and mentor our young hitters. He will be deeply missed and our condolences go out to the Torres family for their tremendous loss.

Torres most recently served as the hitting coach for the Arizona Giants in 2012, a position he held for five seasons beginning in 2007. He also had a one year stint with double-A Connecticut during the 2008 campaign. Torres had worked in professional baseball since 1994 and previously ran his own baseball academy in Puerto Rico and Florida from 1973-1989.

The Volcanoes extend our most sincere sympathies to all of Victor's family and friends.

NIKE to Sponsor Showcase Event, July 4, 2013

Volcanoes Nation -- the heart of what you all build and make wonderful here is making Volcanoes Stadium a venue for future stars to go after their dreams.

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Affiliate of the 2010/2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce the two Head Coaches for the Futures Games on July 4th at Volcanoes Stadium, featuring 38 of the best baseball prospects in the State of Oregon.

Coaching the American Futures team is Bert Hunter.   Coach Hunter was a 2nd round draft pick of the Houston Astros in 1985, and advanced his playing career to the AAA level with Tidewater Tides and the Norfolk Tides in the International League after being traded to the New York Mets in 1992.   After nine seasons playing professional baseball, he began his professional coaching career spending ten seasons in the San Francisco Giants organization both coaching and managing. 

Hunter managed for six years in the Arizona League with the San Francisco Giants organization from 2001-07. His club won four league titles and he was named manager of the year in 2004. Bert was a fan favorite with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes as their hitting coach from 1998 through the 2000 season.

Coaching the National Futures team is Tony Torcato.   Coach Torcato was a 1st round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants in the 1998 draft, and first played professionally for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.   Advancing his playing career each year, he debuted with the San Francisco Giants in July of 2002.   He played four years with the Giants compiling a .298 batting average.   Later in his career he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners.

“The goal was to have Head Coaches whom the players could identify with as they pursue their dreams of playing professional baseball,” said Jerry Howard, Coordinator of the Futures Game.  “Coach Hunter and Coach Torcato both were highly touted players and drafted very high.  In addition, they both add a local flavor to the games as former Volcanoes!”

“We are proud to announce NIKE has stepped up to become a major sponsor of the 1st Annual Futures Games at Volcanoes Stadium.  NIKE and the Volcanoes see this as a great opportunity to enrich and enhance baseball in Oregon”, said Volcanoes owner, Jerry Walker.  “Our goal is to provide these outstanding players a terrific venue and opportunity to showcase their talents.  Hopefully, some of these players will someday play for the Volcanoes”

The Futures Games will feature a twi-night doubleheader with two seven inning games; one beginning at 4:00 PM and the nightcap at 7:15 PM.   Between games, selected players will participate in a Home Run Derby and a Base Running Speed Contest.   Immediately following the nightcap will be the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, a Stadium tradition which began 17 years ago.

Tickets for the Futures Games will go on sale June 1st and will be handled by the Volcanoes.  You may visit the Ticket Office at Volcanoes Stadium, or call  503-390-2225 , or go online at www.volcanoesbaseball.com.   Ticket prices will start at just $7 per ticket.

Volcanoes alum Brown hitting his stride in Triple-A

Volcanoes Nation -- great to see Gary Brown (Volcanoes '10) getting settled in at Triple-A Fresno; Gary has 12 hits in his last 10 games and has 33 hits in 38 Pacific Coast League games in 2013.

The Giants 2010 First Round draft choice out of Cal State Fullerton was in the zone on May 12 against Memphis when he went 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI.

Fresno is in a great division will all four teams (Fresno, Sacramento, Tucson, Las Vegas) all within three games of each other.

The Grizzlies are back in action tomorrow against New Orleans, a game Gary and the team will be television via www.milb.com (click here for more info).

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Auditions 2013

Take center stage at Volcanoes Stadium this summer! The Volcanoes are offering local performers the opportunity to showcase their talents by singing or playing the National Anthem before a Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 2013 home game this summer. 

 Tryouts will be held this Saturday, May 18th, from 11:00am until 12:30pm on the main stage of the Iris Festival Tent during Keizer's Iris Festival this weekend.

 The tent is located in Keizer Station, near Volcanoes Stadium.
For more information, contact Jerry Howard at 503-779-4088 , or 503-390-2225 ext 3002.

NL West -- May 13, 2013

NL West -- May 13, 2013

#1 San Francisco Giants (Salem-Keizer Volcanoes) 23-15; #2 Arizona Diamondbacks (Hillsboro Hops) 21-17; #3 Colorado Rockies 20-17 (Tri-City Dust Devils); #4 San Diego Padres 16-21 (Eugene Emeralds); #5 Los Angeles Dodgers 15-21.

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Volcanoes help Giants to another key win

Sunday's final: Giants 5, Braves 1.

Tim Lincencum (Volcanoes '06) improves to 3-2 and off to a nice start this season.

Panda (Volcanoes '05) hits another moonshot home run. The G-men are a crisp 23-15, First Place in the NL West!

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