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🚨 The countdown is on! Saturday Night Baseball is coming to downtown Salem this summer! ⚾🌃
The Mavericks League is proud to announce nine high-energy Saturday night games at Willamette University’s newly upgraded Spec Keene Stadium, located in Bush’s Pasture Park. Professional-level baseball, epic atmosphere, entertainment, promotions, and family fun — all just steps from Salem’s restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
This series will bring fast-paced, fan-focused baseball to the heart of Salem while helping drive energy and economic activity in the downtown core.
🏟️ Artificial turf, LED lights, and refreshed seating — Spec Keene is ready to shine!
Tickets & updates: https://t.co/1ZWQmkT6gC
Groups: Contact Scott Mischke at 503-390-2225 ext. 1
Let’s make 2026 the summer Salem baseball fans never forget! 🔥

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Safe to say we’re going to pause this one for the evening. See you Friday

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HE IS RISEN. Happy Easter!

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Opening Night in SF brought a cool Volcanoes connection! 🔥

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes had FOUR former players on the Giants’ active roster vs. the Yankees:

- Logan Webb (started on the mound)
- Ryan Walker
- Keaton Winn
- Caleb Kilian

Three of them saw action in the game — a proud reminder of the Volcanoes pipeline that helped build these Giants arms! 💪

#MLBOpeningDay

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What a Start by #TeamUSA Starter and former Volcanoes Player Logan Webb tonight!

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What a Start by #TeamUSA Starter and former Volcanoes Player Logan Webb tonight!

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🚨 LEGNDS NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, SURVIVOR FANS, GET READY TO SLAY THE DAY! 🚨

Legendary Survivor icon Benjamin “Coach” Wade – the one and only Dragon Slayer – is crashing the Volcanoes game at Roto-Rooter Park on May 29th! 🏟️🔥

Fresh off his epic return in Survivor 50 this year, Coach is bringing his unbreakable spirit and wild stories straight to the stands. Come meet the man who’s outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the best – and score FREE AUTOGRAPHS! 📸✒️

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime mashup of reality TV magic and baseball thrills! Gates open at 5:15pm, first pitch at 6pmGrab your tickets NOW and let’s make some memories! 🎟️⚾

Tickets for this event are available by reservation only at this time, to reserve your spot, email [email protected]

#Survivor50 #CoachWade #VolcanoesBaseball #DragonSlayer

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Hear us out…

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Hear us out…

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🚨NEW: Statement on @trailblazers future in Portland:

“No one is more committed to ensuring the Blazers remain and succeed in Portland indefinitely than me. But a public-private partnership should mean just that - a partnership. Before the Governor and legislature cuts a check to renovate the Moda Center, I want to know how much the new owner is investing in the arena, how long he is legally committing to keep the team in Portland, how much the city is investing to renovate the building they own and whether the benefits of building a new arena versus a renovation has been thoroughly analyzed. Doing this right and in the light of day is more important than doing this fast, behind closed doors - and wrong.”

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In Loving Memory of Richard Gerald “Jerry” Howard

November 26, 1942 – October 7, 2025

Richard Gerald Howard, lovingly known as “Jerry” and affectionately called “Howie” by his friends and colleagues, passed peacefully unto the Lord on October 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness. He was 82 years old.

A proud resident of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Jerry lived a life defined by service, passion, and purpose. A four-sport athlete in his youth, Jerry’s lifelong passion was baseball. For the past 20 years, he lived his dream by working in Professional Baseball with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. As a beloved member of the Volcanoes’ front office, he created one of the most comprehensive annual Military Tributes in Minor League Baseball. His efforts were nationally recognized when the Northwest League honored him for three consecutive years, culminating in receiving the prestigious Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award in 2019. That December, in front of over 3,000 peers at the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego, Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Conner presented the award to Jerry, who gave a heartfelt and memorable acceptance speech.

Jerry was a proud graduate of the University of Oregon and a devoted Oregon Ducks fan. From 1961 to 1966, he honorably served in the U.S. military, including a special assignment on President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch. Following his service, he became a professional baseball umpire, officiating thousands of games across multiple leagues. Among his proudest moments was being selected to umpire at the Olympic Games, where he called his final game between Team USA and China. He also scouted for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, bringing his deep knowledge of the game to the next generation of athletes.

Before beginning a nearly 25-year career with R.J. Reynolds, Jerry served in education as both a teacher and coach. In 1978, he led Cottage Grove High School to the State Championship baseball game and was later named Head Coach of the Oregon All-State Baseball Team. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Cottage Grove High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.

In 2006, Jerry joined the Volcanoes’ marketing team and continued to make an impact both on and off the field. His dedication to honoring veterans earned him numerous accolades, including the Military Order of the Purple Heart Distinguished Service Award in 2015, the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Award in 2019, and the Oregon Distinguished Service Award in 2022—the highest civilian honor in the state—presented by Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon National Guard. In 2021, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark and the City Council declared July 4th as “Jerry Howard Day” in recognition of his extraordinary contributions.

Jerry’s love for coaching never waned. During his time with the Volcanoes, he led youth teams to championships in both CYA State Basketball and Junior Baseball of Oregon, and even coached in a National Tournament in Cooperstown, New York. In 2022, he was named Commissioner of the Mavericks Independent Baseball League, a position he proudly held until his passing.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Mark, and his beloved wife of 38 years, Bea, in 2021. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Cari Lynn Blocker and Terra Lynn Ortega, who carry forward his legacy of strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to community and country.
Jerry Howard was a man of character, humility, and heart. His contributions to baseball, to youth, to veterans, and to the state of Oregon will never be forgotten.

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🚨BREAKING🚨 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Manager, Tony Torcato, has signed a two-year extension. The back-to-back champions will look to become the first team ever to three-peat next season as Mavericks League Champions.

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🚨 Volcanoes Epic Baseball Legends Invasion🚨 Get ready for a star-studded showdown with MLB icons who redefined the game: Powerhouse outfielder Mike Cameron (Aug 22nd), the speedster with 3 Gold Gloves, 4 HRs in a single game, and a Mariners legend; Hall of Famer Andre Dawson (Aug 29th), "The Hawk" with 8 Gold Gloves, an MVP title, and over 400 HRs across Expos and Cubs glory; and pitching wizard Jamie Moyer (Aug 30th), the ageless lefty who won a World Series at 45 and became the oldest pitcher to notch a victory at 49! These trailblazers smashed records, dazzled fans, and etched their names in baseball history. Score free autographs & photos (limits apply—no bats/jerseys for Dawson). Don't miss out—tickets flying fast at https://t.co/gfaTiAAZNz! ⚾🔥 #BaseballLegends #VolcanoesBaseball

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🚨 Volcanoes Epic Baseball Legends Invasion🚨 Get ready for a star-studded showdown with MLB icons who redefined the game: Powerhouse outfielder Mike Cameron (Aug 22nd), the speedster with 3 Gold Gloves, 4 HRs in a single game, and a Mariners legend; Hall of Famer Andre Dawson (Aug 29th), "The Hawk" with 8 Gold Gloves, an MVP title, and over 400 HRs across Expos and Cubs glory; and pitching wizard Jamie Moyer (Aug 30th), the ageless lefty who won a World Series at 45 and became the oldest pitcher to notch a victory at 49! These trailblazers smashed records, dazzled fans, and etched their names in baseball history. Score free autographs & photos (limits apply—no bats/jerseys for Dawson). Don't miss out—tickets flying fast at https://t.co/gfaTiAAZNz! ⚾🔥 #BaseballLegends #VolcanoesBaseball

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🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 You wanted even MORE LEGENDS. And WE GOT EM’ Get ready for Championship Weekend Legends Nights brought to you by the Volcanoes.

On Aug 29th, meet HALL OF FAMER Andre Dawson – the Hawk himself, Cubs legend and baseball icon! ⚾️

Game time 6pm. Gates open 5:15pm

Tickets: https://t.co/EyLwDGiH37 #LegendsNights #AndreDawson

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Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the @SKVolcanoes. Though they were affiliated when we saw them in 2013. ##HatTwitter

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🚨Player Signing🚨 Gabriel Pacheco of the Portland Mavericks has signed with the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League! After breaking the single season saves record in the Mavericks League! Congrats Gabriel, go shove 💪🏼

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🚨Player Signing🚨 CF Jacob Maiben has been signed to the Chicago Dogs of the American Association! Jacob was the Mavericks League 2024 MVP, good luck Jacob!

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Here are your League Leaders through 7 weeks! For qualified players, presented by Roto-Rooter, created by Quinn Carbery

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🚨Player Signing🚨 Don Goodes of the Portland Mavericks has signed with the Borgerhout Squirrels 🔥

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In Oregon fashion, the first day of summer brings us rain. The game tonight (6/20) and tomorrow (6/21) have been canceled. Contact us with ticket questions and we’ll see you on Sunday.