Batavia's Tradition Alive Thanks To Rochester

Batavia, New York, is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Rochester, but the two cities are united by more than just geographical proximity. They are also, now more than ever, united by Minor League Baseball.

MiLB Official SIte

Batavia Missing Cardinals, Move On With Marlins

"Our biggest change and our biggest news of the off season so far is we have a brand new affiliation with the Miami Marlins for at least the next two years," said Travis Sick, the Muckdogs General Manager. "We were the Cardinals for six years and it was sad to see them go, however talking and meeting with the marlines folks and through hearing from other teams in their minor league system, I think they're going to be a pretty good fit for us. They are pretty supportive of small town baseball and are committed to doing whatever they can to help us out and improving on stuff in Batavia."

Rochester

Batavia Wins In Ninth

Friday's night game was going so smoothly and so quickly, Muckdogs general manager Travis Sick was worried the game would finish and the sky would be too light for the planned fireworks display.

The Daily News

Batavia Hosts Auburn Tonight To Open 2011 Season

Batavia’s defense of the New York-Pennsylvania league’s Pinckney Division title — and perhaps another pennant — begins tonight.

The Daily News

Photos: Batavia Muckdogs Annual Hot Stove Dinner

Baseball, believe it or not, is just around the corner, and right on schedule, the booster club for the Batavia Muckdogs hosted its annual hot stove dinner and auction at the Batavia Party House.

The Batavian

Dann Bilardello Returns For Second Season As Batavia Manager

Here's a news release from Travis Sick, general manager of the Batavia Muckdogs.

The Batavian

Rochester Community Baseball Will Continue Operate Batavia In 2011 While Seeking Buyer

Here's a news release from Travis Sick, general manager of the Batavia Muckdogs.
The Batavian

In a change in plans, Rochester Community Baseball will be back to operate the Batavia Muckdogs, the St. Louis Cardinals’ New York-Penn League affiliate, if it isn’t sold first.

The Cardinal Nation

Triple-A Rochester made official its plan to continue operating the beleaguered short-season Batavia Muckdogs in the 2011 season.

Baseball America

Batavia Taps A Veteran Arm For First Pitch

Ted Platek’s scrapbook is in about as good shape as his baseball mitt.

The Daily News

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 8-10-10

Jose Rada: All-Star Recognition Earned

Chris Patterson: Done After 11 Games

Houston Summers Knuckling Down

batA sweet Southern guy, Batavia Muckdog Houston Summers' pitching style is a perfect reflection of his personality.

The Daily News

Minor League Notebook: Host Families Are Key In The Low Minors

Batavia Muckdogs general manager Travis Sick is a very busy man these days with an important set of duties few even know he and his peers hold.

STL Globe-Democrat

Batavia Muckdogs' Fan Beating Drum To Sustain 71-Year Tradition Of Pro Baseball In Batavia

If the Muckdogs don't last in Batavia, it won't be because Russ Salway didn't put every ounce of passion he has behind the effort to save the team.

The Batavian

Batavia Muckdogs Give Back To The Community

Muckdogs general manager Travis Sick said, "It's important for us to assist with area charitable initiatives and give back to the community that supports us." This year, the Muckdogs continued to strengthen their community ties by helping local charities raise money, and being a conduit through which $1,600 was raised this past season. The Muckdogs continue to field requests during the off-season.

Batavia Muckdogs Official Site

Muckdogs To Remain In Batavia For Third Season In 2010

Today, Batavia Muckdogs General Manager Travis Sick announced that the Red Wings will continue to operate the Batavia Muckdogs for the 2010 season.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Doing Better In Batavia

Dwyer Stadium, home of the Batavia Muckdogs (Class A St. Louis Cardinals), has been home to professional baseball since 1939.

Times Union

Name That Pooch: Batavia Muckdogs Adopt A Stray Dog As New Mascot

This past December, at Batavia's Christmas in the City event, our sports editor, Brian Hillabush, snapped a photo of a stray dog decked out in a santa hat and a trench coat. That's him looking cool here to the right. Well, that dog was spotted a few more times after that, romaing the city, looking for a home.
The Batavian

We just got up a post about a contest to name the new Batavia Muckdogs mascot and thought to give the readers of The Batavian a chance to share some of their suggestions. We've offered a few obvious choices—or maybe not obvious, who knows—but most folks will likely want to give their own
The Batavian

Batavia Muckdogs Drag Rochester Deeper Into Financial Muck

Rochester Community Baseball, the organization that stepped in last winter to rescue the floundering Batavia Muckdogs of the New York-Penn League, has released their financial statement for 2008, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

The Cardinal Nation

Batavia Muckdogs Name New GM

Today, Red Wings Management, LLC announced that Travis Sick and Casey Freeman will accept new positions as general managers of the NY-Penn League champion Batavia Muckdogs’ front office. Mr. Sick and Mr. Freeman were both instrumental in running the operation throughout the 2008 season.

The Batavian