Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Grizzlies staff and Izzy the Grizzlie will be out and about this weekend. Saturday Izzy will be making appearances at the Kid’s Fishing Derby at the Columbia Sportsman Club from around noon to two and then heading to downtown Belleville for the Belleville Chamber of Commerce Chili cook off at three. Sunday Izzy will be heading to Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis for their church picnic. If you can’t get enough of Izzy the Grizzlie, come on out and say hello to him.

Season tickets are currently on sale for the Grizzlies 2006 season. Gateway offers four different types of season ticket packages. The Gold Pack is a full season package that includes 48 Grizzlies games, pre-season games, Season ticket holder batting practice, and first seat choice to the 2006 Joe Buck All-Star game on May 6, 2006. The Navy and White Packs are half season packages, which include 24 Grizzlies games, pre-season games, Season ticket holder batting practice, and first seat choice at the Joe Buck All-Star game. The navy pack is for odd number games and the white pack is for even number games. Lastly is the 10 game mini-plan. It includes 10 Grizzlies games, Season ticket holder batting practice, and first choice of seating at the Joe Buck All-Star game.

For all returning season ticket holders, a 50% deposit must be received by December 1, 2005 or your seats will be reopened for new season ticket sales and full payment must be received by March 1, 2006. The Joe Buck All-Star game tickets are $ 10 a ticket.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The 2005 Frontier League season came to end on Monday night as the Kalamazoo Kings defeated the Chillicothe Paints 3-0 for the league title. Kalamazoo took the series three games to two, marking the first time in Frontier League history that a game five was needed to crown a champion.

The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Merchandise Director, Kelly Kicielinski has accepted a position with Balls-N-Strikes Baseball and Softball Academy. Kelly will take over as Office Coordinator for their facilities in Belleville.

A reminder to all full and half season ticket holders that today, Wednesday, September 21st is the last day that you can renew your tickets and receive money back your VIP card.

The Grizzlies Jr. High School Extra Events will come to an end this Saturday. At 1:00 West Jr. High School will take on Central Jr. High. Following the festivities, Cathedral Grade School with battle Queen of Peace at 7:00. Tickets to each game are $ 5 at the gate.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Grizzlies off-season in full effect. Izzy's Den is having sales on certain items in the store. To view the selected items, go to the Grizzlies website at www.gatewaygrizzlies.com and go to the on-line store.

Next Wednesday, September 21st, is the deadline for renewing full season and half season tickets to receive money back on your VIP card. Call Christie in the Grizzlies office to renew.

Jr. High School Extra Events are in the swing of things at GMC Stadium. Saturday Wolfbranch Jr. High will take on Fulton Jr High in a double-header starting at 12:00 p.m. Following those two games, St. James will take on St Teresa's in a single game at 7:00 p.m.

Once again, the Grizzlies thank all of you for a great season. The Gateway staff had a great time making summer memories and we look forward to doing it all over again in 2006.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Gateway Grizzlies season came to an end on Monday, Labor Day with a 9-4 victory over the River City Rascals. The win mark the second straight year that the Grizzlies have brought home the Cross-Town Clash Trophy.

The Grizzlies, despite starting the first half of the season off with a horrific 19-26 record, turned their season around in the second half, finishing up 30-21 and an overall record of 49-47. Gateway fell just two games short of making their third straight playoff appearance.

At the home-season finale Friday night, a franchise record crowd of 7,917 fans streamed through the gates of GMC Stadium. The Grizzlies staff said their good-byes to staff members Corey Stephens (Promotions), Jason Roeslein (Group Sales), and Kelly Kicielinski (Merchandise) who will leave the Grizzlies in the off-season to pursue other careers.

Grizzlies Broadcaster Joe Pott awarded numerous Grizzlies players for the Hamilton Jewelers Gems on the Diamonds. Scott Patterson was voted Pitcher of the Year, Freddy Lopez was awarded Rookie of the Year, Jimmy Reiter was once again voted Fan Favorite, and Ben Margalski was awarded Team MVP. Ryan Sullivan and Mike Breyman received Statistical Excellence Awards.

Once again the Gateway Grizzlies lead the Frontier League in attendance for the third straight season. 177,353 fans came through the gates. Numerous Grizzlies players were awarded Frontier League Post-Season Awards. Thomari Story-Harden (1st Base), Ben Margalski (Catcher), Joe Pott (Broadcaster), and Tony Funderburg (Executive of the Year).

The Gateway Grizzlies send out a great Grizzlies thank you to all of our fans that have supported the team over the past five seasons. We appreciate all that you have done for us over the years and look forward to season number six as the team looks to get back into the playoffs and try for their second Frontier League Championship.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Gateway Grizzlies are planning to assist in the relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina

The Grizzlies will donate half of any tickets sold on Thursday, September 1st from 8:30 a.m. until the fifth inning of their game against the Kalamazoo Kings. The funds raised will go to the American Red Cross-Katrina Relief Fund.

“We want to help the victims of the hurricane”, said General Manager Tony Funderburg. “We want to make it easy for the St. Louis Community to help out in the relief efforts”.

Each member of the Grizzlies staff will donate their salary for Thursday to the efforts.

“We hope that other St. Louis sports franchises pick up on this, along with other sports franchises across the country. We’ve already challenged other teams in the Frontier League to match this effort”, said Funderburg.

The Grizzlies start the most crucial series of the season tonight as they take on Kalamazoo in a double-header starting at 5:35 p.m. The two teams will meet four times in the next three days.

Tonight is Tribout's Carnival Bingo Supplies Team Poster Night. Thursday is Belleville News Democrat Dress a Kid Night (Hats for Kids 15-Under), and Friday will be TP the Ballpark, Tribout's carnival rides, and fireworks after the game.

The Grizzlies are proud to announce that the Director of Groups Sales, Jason Roeslein has accepted a job with the St. Louis Blues. Jason will work with the Grizzlies until the season ends.

Playoff tickets will go on sale Saturday to season ticket holders, pending the outcome of this series with Kalamazoo.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Grizzlies have been on a roll lately and have moved themselves even closer to a playoff spot as the season winds down.

The team hit the .500 mark Tuesday night as they defeated the Mid-Missouri Mavericks 10-3 and evened their record to 40-40. This is the first time all season that the Grizzlies have had an even record.

The Grizzlies finish off a six game home stand tonight as they take on the Mavericks in the series finale at 7:05 p.m. It is Blue Bunny Jimmy Reiter Poster night. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive the poster.

The team will hit the road to Rockford Thursday to take on the RiverHawks in a crucial five game, three-day series. The two teams will play doubleheaders Thursday and Friday and a single nine-inning game on Saturday.

Gateway returns home on Sunday for their final regular season home stand. They will take on the Windy City ThunderBolts for three games then the Kalamazoo Kings for four games in three days. August 31 will be a doubleheader starting at 5:35 p.m.

Although the Grizzlies have not solidified a playoff spot, they will still put playoff tickets on sale next week. Check our website, www.gatewaygrizzlies.com or your email for a special newsletter letting you know when they will go on sale.

Are you interested in renewing your season tickets for the 2005 season? If so, fill out the form that you should have received in the mail and return it back to us. If you are a full season ticket holder and you return your renewal, paid in full by September 21st, you will receive $ 25 back on your VIP card. If you are a half season ticket holder and you return your renewal paid in full by September 21st, you will receive $ 10 back on your VIP card.
If you choose not to pay in full by September 21st, fifty percent must be paid by December 1st and full payment must be received by March 1, 2006.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

As many of you know, the Grizzlies were washed out on Saturday and Sunday, causing them to lose the ever so very important home field advantage against the Rockford RiverHawks. Because of the rain, the two teams will be forced to play five games in three days when they visit Rockford on August 25-27.

Fans who came to the games on Saturday and Sunday can bring their ticket to the Grizzlies ticket office and exchange them for a future date in the 2005 season.

The team returns home Friday for a start of a six game home stand. Friday through Sunday they take on the Florence Freedom followed by the Mid-Missouri Mavericks Monday through Wednesday.

Friday will be Budweiser Can Coolie Giveaway (Adults 21 over), Saturday is Success Promotions Grizzlies Keychain Giveaway, and Sunday will be Old National Baseball Card Giveaway, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Family Day, CaTay’s Critters Petting Zoo, 6 for 6 night, and Scott Credit Union Kids Run the Bases. Monday is Belleville News Democrat Dress a Kid Night (Mini Bat Kids 15-under), Tuesday will be Pepsi Retro Ball Set ( 1980’s) – Time Warp Tuesday, and Wednesday is Blue Bunny Jimmy Reiter Poster Giveaway.

As the Grizzlies celebrate the 80’s on Tuesday, we are proud to announce that Whitey Herzog will be joining us. Herzog will be signing autographs on the concourse during the pre-game ceremonies and for part of the game.

Did you miss one of our games this season and still have your tickets? Wednesday, August 31st will be the designated game to use your tickets. The Grizzlies will take on the Kalamazoo Kings in a double-header starting at 5:35 p.m. Bring your unused tickets to the office and we will swap them out for you.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Grizzlies, after winning four out of six games during the last home stand are currently on the road taking on the Mid-Missouri Mavericks. The two will go at it Tuesday through Thursday and all games can be heard live on the Grizzlies radio network or online at www.gatewaygrizzlies.com at 7:05 p.m. each night.

As the season winds down, the team is currently fighting for a playoff spot, trailing Kalamazoo, Rockford, and River City.

Gateway will return home Friday for a three game series against the Rockford RiverHawks. Friday and Saturday are 7:05 p.m. start times, while Sunday is a 6:05 p.m. start time.

Friday is Budweiser Can Coolie Giveaway (Adults 21 over), Family Happy Hour, Salute to Harley Davidson Night, and St. Clair Special Emergency Fundraiser. Saturday will be Old National Baseball Card Giveaway and Brentwood MS Night, while Sunday is Joe Boccardi’s Lunch Bag Giveaway, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Family Day, 6 for 6, and Scott Credit Union Kids Run the Bases.

The month of August will be an exciting one as the Grizzlies make a run for their third straight playoff trip. The team will have four different series with playoff contention teams so thing should be interesting.

Make sure you catch all of the excitement by coming out to a few or all of the remaining home games of the 2005 regular season.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!

Good morning Grizzlies fans:

The Grizzlies will be returning home today as they start a six game home stand. The Ohio Valley Red Coats are in town until Friday. Following that series, the Evansville Otters will make their visit to GMC Stadium. All game times are set for 7:05 p.m., except for Sunday, which will be a 6:05 p.m. start time.

The Grizzlies have an exciting promotion schedule for the upcoming series. Wednesday will be Touchette Regional Hospital Hat Giveaway along with the Simpson’s Returning to the Ballpark presented by Slackers CD Games. Thursday will be Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GMC Stadium Model Giveaway. Friday will feature Budweiser Can Coolie Giveaway (Adults 21 and over), Family Happy Hour, and Cinco de Augusto (The Grizzlies version of Cinco de Mayo). Saturday is GCS Pennant Night while Sunday is the St. Louis Post Dispatch Family Day, featuring carnival ride from Tribout’s, St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6 for 6, Scott Credit Union Kids Run the Bases and Izzy’s Pack Event. Lastly, Monday is the Belleville News Democrat Dress a Kid Night, batting gloves will be given out to kids 15 and under.

Friday night, the Grizzlies staff will have a salute to their employees to have put in five years of service. Numerous employees from players to game day staffers will be honored.

Saturday, we have a salute to our groundskeeper Craig Kuhl. Kuhl has brought home the groundskeeper of the year award for the past three seasons. The Grizzlies will honor him with taking care of his field, throwing him a John Deere “Gator” Parade, and Craig will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Sunday, the staff will have a salute to our golf tournament that we previously held Monday at Arlington Golf Club in Granite City. We will present our Children’s Charities each with a check with the money raised from Monday. Three charities are Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Family Hospice of Southern Illinois, and St. Louis Sports Commission/Sports for Kids.

Tickets are still available for all of the games in the home stand. You can either order them over the phone at (618) 337-3000, online at www.gatewaygrizzlies.com, or stop by the stadium.

Until next time, GO GRIZZLIES!!!