Goldeyes Report

Three times a foe, local pitcher brings arm home to Goldeyes

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

It was a bizarre situation, but it was one that helped Marc-André Habeck get his baseball career back on track.

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Ramon returns as Fish hitting coach

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Ramon returns as Fish hitting coach

Staff 1 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Tuesday that Amos Ramon will return as hitting coach for the 2023 American Association season and that Tom Thornton has been named pitching coach.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Tuesday that Amos Ramon will return as hitting coach for the 2023 American Association season and that Tom Thornton has been named pitching coach.

Voice of the Goldeyes moving to job in Mets organization

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Voice of the Goldeyes moving to job in Mets organization

Taylor Allen 6 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

Growing up in Levittown, N.Y., there was only one thing Steve Schuster knew about Winnipeg: it was where the Jets and Teemu Selanne played.

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Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

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After nine seasons doing play-by-play for the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Steve Schuster has accepted a minor-league analyst role with the New York Mets.

Goldeyes’ new manager wants ‘to win with the right people’

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Goldeyes’ new manager wants ‘to win with the right people’

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

One characteristic stands above all for Greg Tagert when building a championship culture: winning with good people.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Winnipeg Goldeyes new manager Greg Tagert. (Supplied)

Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of 2022

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Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of 2022

Taylor Allen 7 minute read Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

For the third year in a row, the Free Press sports department has whittled down a year’s worth of memorable stories to create the Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of the Year list.

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Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) reaches for a pass as Toronto Argonauts defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (20) defends during second half action at the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium in November.

Baseball lifer tapped to be Goldeyes new field manager

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Baseball lifer tapped to be Goldeyes new field manager

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ two-month search for a new skipper is over after the hiring of baseball lifer Greg Tagert.

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Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

Greg Tagert is Winnipeg Goldeyes new field manager.

Murphy’s comeback ahead of schedule

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Murphy’s comeback ahead of schedule

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Max Murphy still replays the night of Sept. 7 over in his head.

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Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

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Max Murphy was the Goldeyes and the American Association MVP last season.

Forney resigns after 26 years with Goldeyes

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Forney resigns after 26 years with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

Rick Forney has managed his last game for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

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Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

Rick Forney has accepted a field manager position with York Revolution of the Atlantic League. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Time to say a fond farewell to Forney

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Time to say a fond farewell to Forney

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

It truly is the end of an era. And Monday’s bittersweet farewell from long-time Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney is going to leave a big-league void around here.

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Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

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Goldeyes manager Rick Forney will be sorely missed, not only for his competitive drive and championship-calibre teams he routinely put together, but the way he embraced Winnipeg as his home away from home.

Cerny lives the dream with Goldeyes

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Cerny lives the dream with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Monday, Sep. 19, 2022

In a season that was cut short for the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Victor Cerny lived out the dream of many young baseball fans, donning the jersey of his hometown club.

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Monday, Sep. 19, 2022

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Victor Cerny frequented Goldeyes games as a youngster and was a bat boy during the 2012 season.

Goldeyes fall to Redhawks in Game 3

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Goldeyes fall to Redhawks in Game 3

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022

It wasn’t meant to be for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

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Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022

It wasn’t meant to be for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Redhawks dominate Goldeyes to force rubber match

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Redhawks dominate Goldeyes to force rubber match

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

Two days after losing their MVP bat, the Winnipeg Goldeyes found themselves on the wrong side of a hot arm on Friday.

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Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

Two days after losing their MVP bat, the Winnipeg Goldeyes found themselves on the wrong side of a hot arm on Friday.

Bittersweet honour for Goldeyes Murphy

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Bittersweet honour for Goldeyes Murphy

Mike McIntyre 3 minute read Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

Max Murphy wasn’t in a celebratory mood on Thursday. Instead, the Winnipeg Goldeyes right-fielder was undergoing surgery for a gruesome broken leg suffered Wednesday night at Shaw Park.

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Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

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Goldeyes right-fielder Max Murphy led the American Association with 31 home runs and 97 RBI in the 2022 regular season.

Costly win for Goldeyes

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Costly win for Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes opened their playoffs with a win but suffered a potentially catastrophic blow along the way.

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Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022

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Goldeyes MVP Max Murphy lies on the ground after colliding with Fargo-Moorhaed catcher Christian Correa (left) Wednesday night at Shaw Park.

‘Where the real, real fun happens’

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‘Where the real, real fun happens’

Joshua Frey-Sam 7 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022

It appeared business as usual at batting practice, but the Goldeyes had turned the page from the regular season and were finally gearing up for playoff baseball.

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Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022

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Reggie Pruitt Jr. lays down a bunt Tuesday during Goldeyes practice at Shaw Park. The Fish open the playoffs Wednesday night at home against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks.

Fish are flying into playoffs

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Fish are flying into playoffs

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

It’s often said the most successful playff teams are the hottest when the regular season ends. The Winnipeg Goldeyes took the adage to heart Monday afternoon.

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Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

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Winnipeg Goldeyes’ Raul Navarro (3) makes the catch at second and then throws to first for the double play against Sioux Falls Canaries’ Aaron Takacs (10) in Winnipeg.

Late rally not enough as Goldeyes fall to Monarchs

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Late rally not enough as Goldeyes fall to Monarchs

1 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped a 3-2 decision to the Kansas City Monarchs Tuesday night at Shaw Park, the fourth consecutive defeat for the hosts.

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Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped a 3-2 decision to the Kansas City Monarchs Tuesday night at Shaw Park, the fourth consecutive defeat for the hosts.

Fish fall 12-5 to surging Monarchs

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Fish fall 12-5 to surging Monarchs

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

The Goldeyes opened their final homestand of the regular season with a rude 12-5 thumping, courtesy of the visiting Kansas City Monarchs on Monday at Shaw Park.

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Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

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Landen Bourassa signs autographs for some children as Goldeyes and fans wait for a game delay to end before the teams hit the field Monday.

Goldeyes back where they belong: the playoffs

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Goldeyes back where they belong: the playoffs

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

JUST like you could count on the leaves turning colour and the kids going back to school, September around here always seemed to bring about another certainty: The Winnipeg Goldeyes competing in the playoffs.

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Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

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The Goldeyes are solidly in third in the West but can’t catch Fargo or Kansas City, one of whom they’ll meet in a best-of-three series that is expected to open at Shaw Park next Wednesday, then go south for the duration.

Fish slugger cranking dingers and taking names

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Fish slugger cranking dingers and taking names

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022

It’s a spell David Washington still can’t shake five years later.

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Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022

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Goldeyes first baseman David Washington was tied for the AA home run lead with 26 entering Thursday play.

Goldeyes clobbered

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Goldeyes clobbered

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ chances at a division title took another hit after being doused by the streaking Kansas City Monarchs 7-2 at a sodden Shaw Park on Thursday night.

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Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ chances at a division title took another hit after being doused by the streaking Kansas City Monarchs 7-2 at a sodden Shaw Park on Thursday night.

Goldeyes need to be sharper with playoffs fast approaching

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Goldeyes need to be sharper with playoffs fast approaching

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

Another wrenching series loss to a middling club has shaved the Winnipeg Goldeyes’ cushion in the American Association wild-card race with three weeks remaining in the regular season.

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Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

Winnipeg Goldeyes' Justin Thompson pops up against the Sioux City Explorers Sunday at Shaw Park. Below, Ian Sagdal throws to first for the out. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Explorers pitcher true to himself

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Explorers pitcher true to himself

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Solomon Bates arrived in Winnipeg late last week feeling like the weight of the world was finally off his shoulders.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

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Sioux City Explorers pitcher Solomon Bates publicly came out as gay only days earlier, making international headlines as the only current professional baseball player to do so.

Goldeyes rolling as race heats up

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Goldeyes rolling as race heats up

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022

And just like that, the Winnipeg Goldeyes are sitting pretty in the playoff picture.

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Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022

And just like that, the Winnipeg Goldeyes are sitting pretty in the playoff picture.

Goldeyes’ Murphy is in it to win it

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Goldeyes’ Murphy is in it to win it

Gavin Axelrod 5 minute read Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022

Like wine and fine leather Goldeyes slugger Max Murphy just keeps getting better with age.

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Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022

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Winnipeg Goldeyes slugger Max Murphy chats with Chicago Dogs catcher Ryan Lidge Tuesday during the clubs’ match at Shaw Field.

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