Wichita Wingnuts News

Wingnuts Media Day Scheduled for May 9th

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts' fourth annual media day is scheduled for Monday, May 9th at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium at 1:45 p.m.The 2011 Wichita Wingnuts will be dressed in uniform and available for pictures and interviews on-field.  All television, radio, and print media are encouraged to attend.Formal spring training begins Saturday,… Read More

Wingnuts Open House May 7th

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts will host their first annual Open House on Saturday, May 7th at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium from 1:00-5:00 p.m.Fans of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which will feature Wingnuts' players, coaches, and staff.This will be the public's first opportunity to see the various renovation projects that have… Read More

Wingnuts Holding Caravan Wednesday and Thursday

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts are holding their inaugural team caravan Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th.The caravan plans to visit two hospitals on Wednesday, beginning with Wesley Medical Center at Central and Hillside.  The team will then visit Via Christi St. Francis Pediatric Unit, located at 929 North St. Francis from… Read More

Wingnuts Announce Exhibition Schedule

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2011 exhibition schedule on Tuesday.The five-game schedule begins Monday, May 2nd when the Wingnuts take on Newman University at 7:05 p.m.  The game will be played at Wichita State University's Eck Stadium-Home of Tyler Field.  Tickets for the event are just $7.00 general admission and can… Read More

Wingnuts Add Major Leaguer Clevlen

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts made a significant, late addition to their roster on Monday, signing former Major League outfielder Brent Clevlen.Since 2006, Clevlen has spent parts of four seasons in the Major Leagues, including three with the Detroit Tigers where he was a teammate of both Wingnuts' owner Nate Robertson and Wingnuts' manager… Read More

Veteran Cortes Returns, Wingnuts Add Big Pitcher

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two more players to their roster on Friday, re-signing outfielder Jorge Cortes and signing right-handed pitcher John Holdzkom.Cortes was one of the steadiest bats in the Wingnuts' lineup during the second half of 2010.  After joining Wichita in early-July, Cortes hit .320 with five home runs and 46 RBI… Read More

Righty and Lefty Added to Wingnuts' Pitching Mix

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two pitchers to their roster on Tuesday, signing right-hander Anthony Shawler and left-hander Ryan Hinson.Shawler pitched for two affiliates in the Detroit Tigers' organization last year, including significant time at the Double-A level.  The 23-year old opened the season with Lakeland in the High-A… Read More

Wingnuts Add Punch to Lineup, Rotation

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two major pieces to their 2011 roster on Thursday, re-signing first baseman Jorge Delgado, and signing right-handed starter Dan Grybash.Delgado made his presence felt during his short time with the Wingnuts last season, hitting .391 with three home runs and 26 RBI in 31 games played .  A right-handed… Read More

Wingnuts Partner With Savor

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have announced a two-year partnership with Savor...catering by SMG as Lawrence-Dumont Stadium's new food and beverage provider.Since 1983, Savor has been providing food and beverage services to well over 100 public facilities across the globe, including Wichita's own INTRUST Bank Arena."We've signed Savor to a… Read More

Wingnuts Sign Versatile Rookies

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two players to their roster on Tuesday, signing infielders Evan Button and Tommy Fitzgerald.Button has spent each of the last two seasons playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks' Short Season-A affiliate in Yakima, totaling 34 games.  In 76 at bats during his two seasons with the Bears, Button collected 12… Read More