Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Akron RubberDucks
(AKRON, OHIO) December 9, 2025 – Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has acquired the Akron RubberDucks from Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast Forward Sports Group. The transaction closed today following approval by Major League Baseball.
PBG has also acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the other Minor League Baseball franchise
Canal Park to become 7 17 Credit Union Park
(AKRON, OHIO) September 4, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks and 7 17 Credit Union announce Canal Park will become 7 17 Credit Union Park after the conclusion of the 2025 season.
“7 17 Credit Union has been an amazing partner for us and the Akron community,” **RubberDucks President and General
RubberDucks announce 2026 Promotional Schedule
(AKRON, OHIO) February 27, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the 2026 promotional schedule presented by MCA of Akron/UA Local 219, which once again features a theme for all 69 regular season home games.
The RubberDucks open the 2026 season at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Thursday, April 2 at
RubberDucks 2026 Single Game tickets are on sale now
(AKRON, OHIO) February 2, 2026 – Single game tickets are now on sale for all 69 Akron RubberDucks regular season home games from April 2-Sept. 6, 2026 at 7 17 Credit Union Park.
Fans can purchase single game tickets at akronrubberducks.com/tickets or by calling 855-97-QUACK.
Single game ticket prices start as low
RubberDucks Announce New Additions to the Extreme Foods in 2026
(AKRON, OHIO) March 31, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the addition of seven new items to the Extreme Food Menu for the 2026 season.
Akron RubberDucks Launch All-New Ballpark Pass
(AKRON, OHIO) April 1, 2026 – Furthering their commitment to Affordable Family Fun, the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, today announced the launch of the all-new Ballpark Pass—giving fans the easiest and most affordable way to enjoy every home game at 7 17 Credit Union Park during
RubberDucks Broadcasts presented by 7 17 Credit Union are live this season on iHeartMedia’s 640 WHLO
(AKRON, OHIO) March 27, 2026 – As the Akron RubberDucks open the 2026 Eastern League season at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Thursday, April 2, the broadcasts of Akron RubberDucks Baseball presented by 7 17 Credit Union will return to their radio home, NewsRadio 640 WHLO, continuing a longstanding
RubberDucks team up with Circle K & GetGo to become the Akron Chip Dippers for two games this season
(AKRON, OHIO) March 24, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks and Circle K & GetGo announce a partnership for the Akron Chip Dippers nights on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20.
“We are thrilled to partner with Circle K and GetGo to make our Akron Chip Dippers nights even better,” **RubberDucks
Take the Medal Stand with Butch Reynolds at 7 17 Credit Union Park May 16th for the 400m VIP Package
(AKRON, OHIO) March 18, 2026 – Akron native and 1988 Olympic gold and silver medalist Butch Reynolds will be at 7 17 Credit Union Park on Saturday, May 16. Tickets are available now for a special pregame VIP meet-and-greet with Reynolds that includes a picnic and guaranteed Butch Reynolds bobblehead
Quack Open a Book and Read presented by FirstEnergy to start on February 11
(AKRON, OHIO) February 11, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will kick off their 2026 reading program: Quack Open a Book and Read presented by FirstEnergy on Feb. 11. This will be the fourth consecutive season of Quack Open a Book and Read presented FirstEnergy.
Quack Open a Book and Read presented
Guardians Announce Greg DiCenzo returns to lead 2026 RubberDucks Field Staff
(AKRON, OHIO) February 4, 2026 – The Cleveland Guardians announced their 2026 Player Development staff assignments, returning four members of the 2025 coaching staff to Akron. Greg DiCenzo returns for his third season as RubberDucks manager.
Returning to the staff alongside DiCenzo from 2025 will be Jordan Becker as a hitting
RubberDucks to become Akron Cream Stick Donuts on July 24 and 25
(AKRON, OHIO) February 17, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron Cream Stick Donuts presented by Acme Fresh Market for two-nights only on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 as part of the RubberDucks created Only in Akron series.
Cream stick donuts are long rectangular-shaped donuts top
RubberDucks Announce Home Game Times for 2026 Season
(AKRON, OHIO) November 24, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce game times for all 69 home games of their 2026 Early Edition Schedule presented by Blind & Sons. The home opener will be on Thursday, April 2 at 6:35 p.m. against the Reading Fightin Phils.
All weekday evening games without fireworks
Akron, Game 2 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour sold out faster than the speed of black light, so they’re running it back!
(AKRON, OHIO) February 25, 2026 – With all the buzz around Cosmic Baseball touching down at 7 17 Credit Union Park, Games 1 and 2 sold out in hours! Cosmic Baseball doesn’t want to leave anyone on standby, so they have added a third game on June 25! Fans
After 26 Years in the Minor Leagues, RubberDucks’ Pfander Gets Call to the Majors
(AKRON, OHIO) February 25, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announced today that President and General Manager Jim Pfander will depart at the end of May to join the Tampa Bay Rays front office staff.
Pfander, who started his professional baseball career interning in the Cleveland Indians broadcasting department in 2000, gets
RubberDucks to become Akron Chip Dippers on June 19 and 20
(AKRON, OHIO) January 26, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron Chip Dippers for two-nights only on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 as part of the RubberDucks created Only in Akron series.
Around 1939, J.J. Lawson started his Lawson’s Milk Company in Cuyahoga Falls. As his
Akron, Game 1 of the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour sold out faster than the speed of black light, so they’re running it back!
(AKRON, OHIO) December 1, 2025 – With all the buzz around Cosmic Baseball touching down at 7 17 Credit Union Park, Game 1 sold out in hours! Cosmic Baseball doesn’t want to leave anyone on standby, so they have added a second game on June 26! Fans are
RubberDucks to host 2026 job fairs
(AKRON, OHIO) January 21, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks will host two job fairs to find the best of the best to help provide affordable family fun during the 2026 season.
The job fairs will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 19. Both events will take place in
RubberDucks annual six-hour Suite Heart Special returns Thursday Feb. 12
(AKRON, OHIO) January 30, 2026 – It is almost February in Akron, snow is on the ground, love is in the air and the fan-favorite Akron RubberDucks “Six-hour Suite Heart Special” returns Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.!
During the “Suite Heart Special,” individuals and groups
RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander named Double-A Executive of the Year
(AKRON, OHIO) October 13, 2025 – Minor League Baseball announced Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander was named 2025 Double-A Executive of the Year last week at the MiLB Business Summit in Indianapolis, IN.
Votes for the 2025 Minor League Baseball Awards were cast by League Executives and MLB
RubberDucks Grant Siebert Named Eastern League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year
(AKRON, OHIO) November 11, 2025 – Minor League Baseball named RubberDucks visiting clubhouse manager Grant Siebert the Eastern League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year.
This award was voted on by coaches and general managers throughout the Eastern League. Siebert consistently received some of the best visiting clubhouse post-series survey scores
RubberDucks Cooper Ingle named Eastern League All-Star
(AKRON, OHIO) September 23, 2025 – Minor League Baseball announced Akron RubberDucks catcher and designated hitter Cooper Ingle was named to the 2025 Eastern League All-Star team.
Votes for the postseason All-Star team were cast by league managers and broadcasters.
Ingle hit .273/.391/.441 with 55 runs scored, 29 doubles, nine home
Chris Antonetti to Headline 2026 Hot Stove Banquet
(AKRON, OHIO) August 12, 2025 – The Akron RubberDucks announce Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti will headline the 2026 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet presented by BFG Federal Credit Union on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron.
Antonetti has been a member of