Future Stars Ready to Take the Field as RiverDogs Reveal 2026 Opening Day Roster
Charleston, S.C. – In conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Charleston RiverDogs have announced their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of Thursday’s season opener against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
First-year manager Danny Mendick begins his inaugural season at the helm of a professional club, leading a youthful group of emerging Rays talent. The club enters
PLAY BALL! RiverDogs Open Season with Party-Filled Weekend at The Joe
CHARLESTON, SC – America’s pastime returns to the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park as the Charleston RiverDogs open the 2026 season with a three-game Opening Weekend series against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, presented by Nucor Steel, from Thursday, April 2, through Saturday, April 4.
As fans enter the ballpark for the first time
A Taste of Tradition, A Twist of Fun: RiverDogs Celebrate America 250 with New Menu
CHARLESTON, S.C. – In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Charleston RiverDogs are blending Lowcountry nostalgia and patriotic flair in an innovative lineup of delicious food and beverage offerings for the 2026 season.
The brand-new Revolution Dog joins the lineup of other famous RiverDogs specialty hot dogs like the Homewrecker and
Land of the Free, Home of the Fun: RiverDogs Celebrate America’s 250th in Style
CHARLESTON, SC – As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Charleston RiverDogs are excited to tip their caps to the nation’s history, and Charleston’s pivotal impact on it, with a season-long celebration at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
In July of 2016, U.S. Congress designated Charleston as an official America 250 showcase city,
Max Tanzer named voice of the RiverDogs
CHARLESTON, SC – Max Tanzer has been named the new Voice of the Charleston RiverDogs and will serve as the team’s broadcast and media relations manager.
Tanzer’s voice has been heard calling baseball throughout the nation and the world, most recently with the Bradenton Marauders, the Single-A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh
RiverDogs unveil 2026 single-game promotions celebrating “Land of the Free, Home of the Fun" in celebration of America's 250th Birthday"
CHARLESTON, SC – Stars, stripes and sizzling summer nights are on deck as the “Land of the Free, Home of the Fun” takes center stage at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in 2026 as baseball returns and America turns 250. The Charleston RiverDogs have announced a jam-packed single-game promotional schedule
All-New 2-for-50 Cent Hot Dog Deal & Revamped Dog Days highlight RiverDogs’ 2026 weekly promotional calendar
CHARLESTON, SC – The RiverDogs, long known for the fun and value delivered through weekly promotions like Thirsty Thursday and Fireworks Fridays, are taking things a step further in celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a brand-new slate of night-of-the-week promotions in 2026. For the first time, the team will
RiverDogs announce 2026 Coaching Staff
CHARLESTON, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. The team’s hunt for a fifth postseason berth in six seasons will feature new faces in the dugout under first-year manager Danny Mendick.
Along with Mendick, hitting coach Paul
Danny Mendick named 2026 RiverDogs manager
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs will have a new manager for the first time since 2023, as the Tampa Bay Rays have announced Danny Mendick as the club’s skipper for 2026.
Mendick, 32, joined the Rays organization as a minor league coach in 2025 following a playing career that included
RiverDogs, Anastopoulo Law Firm to present check to Leveling the Fields Thursday
CHARLESTON, SC – Following a successful first season of charitable partnership, the RiverDogs and their community partner Anastopoulo Law Firm will present Leveling the Fields with a donation on Thursday evening.
The presentation is part of Leveling the Fields’ Meet & Greet event from 6-9 p.m. at the Mudhouse (375 King
You Don’t Have to Wait: 2026 RiverDogs Single-Game Tickets on Sale now
CHARLESTON, SC – For the first time in its 30-plus year history, RiverDogs single-game tickets are on sale prior to the holiday season. Starting today, fans can get the first crack at tickets to all 66 home games at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
The earlier-than-normal on sale date is borne
RiverDogs Staff teams with Windwood Family Services, Food Lion to stuff Thanksgiving bags
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs front office staff held a Thanksgiving packing party on Thursday morning inside the Segra Club at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, packing bags full of food donated by Food Lion for Windwood Family Services. REV Federal Credit Union is the RiverDogs’ official volunteer partner.
The
RiverDogs announce 2026 game times
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs have announced game times for all 66 of their 2026 home contests at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Single-game ticket sales begin on November 17.
The game time schedule remains similar to recent seasons. Tuesday through Friday home games will begin at 7:05 p.m., Saturdays
Former RiverDogs manager Blake Butera tabbed to manage Washington Nationals
CHARLESTON, SC – Former RiverDogs manager Blake Butera, who guided the team to league titles in 2021 and 2022, has been hired as the manager of the Washington Nationals. At 33, Butera is set to become the youngest MLB manager since 1972.
Butera is the third former RiverDogs skipper to land
Chipper Jones to Headline RiverDogs 22nd Annual Hot Stove Banquet, presented by The Marino Family, in January
CHARLESTON, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs are thrilled to announce that Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones will serve as the keynote speaker for the organization’s 22nd Annual Hot Stove Banquet, presented by the Marino Family, on Friday, January 16 from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Tickets are
Banana Ball coming to Charleston in 2026
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs will host two games of the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour on April 10 and 11, 2026, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The two contests will be between the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns, the two newest teams in the Savannah Bananas’
RiverDogs to utilize LED Stadium Lights for Breast Cancer Awareness
CHARLESTON, SC - Though the baseball season may be over at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, fans will still see the familiar sight of bright lights at the ballpark this month.
The Charleston RiverDogs will utilize their LED stadium lights to showcase the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October, tinting
RiverDogs earn national MiLB Together Award for community efforts
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball on Monday named the Charleston RiverDogs the winner of the 2025 MiLB Together Award, presented at the annual MiLB Awards Show at the MiLB Business Summit in Indianapolis.
The award recognizes a team that demonstrates an outstanding, ongoing commitment to charitable service, support, and leadership within
RiverDogs Leaders Honored for Contributions to Charleston’s Business and Community Growth
CHARLESTON, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs are proud to announce that three members of their leadership team—President and General Manager Dave Echols, Assistant General Manager Lance Fletcher, and Director of Events Victoria Veserra—have been recognized by local organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Charleston business community.
Dave Echols was recognized
2025 Season Review: RiverDogs finish another winning season
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs continued their tradition of winning and ‘making fun’ for fans across the Lowcountry, posting their sixth consecutive winning season while leading Single-A in attendance in 2025.
The RiverDogs finished the campaign 68-62 – one game shy of the best overall record in the Carolina League
RiverDogs offense explodes in season-ending win
Hickory, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs lit up the scoreboard with 12 runs on 15 hits to close the season with a 12-8 victory over Hickory on Sunday afternoon at LP Frans Stadium.
With the win, Charleston finishes the campaign 68-62 - their fifth consecutive winning season.
Connor Hujsak, Tom Poole and
Hujsak, Poole’s solo shots help ‘Dogs snap skid
HICKORY, NC – The RiverDogs used home runs from Connor Hujsak and Tom Poole to defeat Hickory 2-1, snapping a six-game losing streak on Saturday night at LP Frans Stadium.
The RiverDogs’ first hit also brought in their first run. With one out in the fourth, Connor Hujsak lined a solo
Late action not enough as RiverDogs lose sixth straight
HICKORY, NC – The RiverDogs scored five runs in the game’s final two frames but fell short 8-6 to the Hickory Crawdads on Friday night at LP Frans Stadium. The defeat is Charleston’s sixth in a row.
The RiverDogs trailed from the first inning onwards, as the Crawdads struck for two
RiverDogs, Crawdads Canceled on Thursday (Sept. 4)
HICKORY, NC – The RiverDogs contest with the Hickory Crawdads scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at LP Frans Stadium has been canceled due to inclement weather.
As both teams are out of playoff contention, the contest will not be rescheduled.
The clubs will continue their season-ending series on Friday, with first pitch
RiverDogs pinched by Crawdads for fifth straight loss
HICKORY, NC – The Hickory Crawdads jumped on RiverDogs starter Jacob Kmatz and never surrendered the lead, defeating the RiverDogs 6-3 on Wednesday night at LP Frans Stadium.
The loss is Charleston’s fifth straight, dropping the club to 66-61.
Hickory played longball in the first two innings to take command of the