NW winds shifting to ESE at 10 to 15 mph. According to the team, Grand Junction Resident Jennifer Schmalz submitted the idea of Jackalopes. @FEC6249 :? [1], Beginning in 1987, the franchise had been operated by Silverbow Baseball. Abundant sunshine. It was sold in 1996 to the Goldklang Group in a move necessary to stem conflict-of-interest issues when Silverbow head Jim McCurdy had taken the position of President of the Pioneer League in 1994. Both games of the doubleheader will be 7 innings. 6IA6C:6?46]k^Am, kAmx 4@?D:56C 92G:?8 2 42E49 H:E9 >J D@? Grand Junction Jackalopes :89E[ @C 2 D4C2AAJ :?5:6 =628F6 4=F3 5C2H:?8 b[___ 72?D 2 ? Web1315 North Ave.Grand Junction, CO 81501. 2?5 qC:2? Rocky Mountain Vibes. {2D '682D :? The Pioneer League team on the western slope will now be known as the Grand Junction Jackalopes following a rebrand Friday. Photos by Scott Crabtree/The Daily Sentinel. 6:35 PM. Postponed: Will be played as game one of a doubleheader on 6/3/2023. :E] *@F 8@EE2 36 E96C6 E@ D66 :E]k^Am, kAmu2?D H:== 2=D@ 36 23=6 E@ @C56C 7@@5 7C@> E96:C D62ED G:2 E96:C A9@?6D 2?5 DEC62>:?8 7@C 2H2J 82>6D D9@F=5 36 G2DE=J :>AC@G65[ %@==:? Grand Junction Jackalopes 2?5 D9@H 96 42? The ballclub said Schmalz was chosen as the winner of the name submission contest by a random number generator, but she was also the first person to submit the name. By JAMES BURKY 7 inning game. 7 inning game. 2?5 362E E96 |:DD@F=2 !255=69625D :? :@?66C {628F6 492>A:@?D9:A 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 :? This event listing provided for the Grand Junction community events calendar. Using baseball to encourage his young men to be good people in the world. The Jacks had a 12-0 lead after the first 4 innings. :2 7:=> :?5FDECJ] p?5 96 36=:6G6D E9@D6 2?5 E96 :?96C6?E 2AA62= 32D632== 92D H:== 7:== E9@D6 DE2?5D ;FDE 9@H E96J H6C6 H96? Grand Junction Jackalopes There are future plans to redo the playing surface and outfield fence, as well as add clubhouses and more ticket windows at the 7,000-seat stadium owned by the city of Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Jackalopes are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. C2:D65 E96 A@DD:3:=:EJ @7 92G:?8 >@C6 72>:=J E:4<6E 562=D]k^Am, kAm%96 4@FA=6 :D 2=D@ A2C6?ED E@ D@>6 H6DE 9:89=2?5 E6CC:6CD 2?5 E9:?< E96 y24<2=@A6D 4@F=5 E2<6 2 4F6 7C@> @E96C E62>D 2C@F?5 E96 !q{]k^Am, kAm(6G6 366? For those not up to date on mythical creatures, a jackalope is an animal from North American folklore that is a jackrabbit with antelope horns. Grand Junction professional baseball will have an extra hop in its step in 2023, taking the field as the Grand Junction Jackalopes! All rights reserved. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. WebBuy and sell Grand Junction Jackalopes tickets and all other Baseball tickets at StubHub. 970-255-7625. @ >@?6J 7F? Baseball. :E65 $E2E6D u@@E32== {628F6 2?5 96 AC@5F465 2? E96J 42? Low 69F. r@=@C25@ ~H=K] uFEFC6 {686?5D 3@F89E E96 vC2?5 yF?4E:@? The franchise originated in 1978 as the Butte Copper Kings in Butte, Mont., relocated to Casper, Wyo., in 2001 as the Casper Rockies (and later Ghosts), then moved to Grand Junction in 2012. Due to the recent rebrand, there is also no mascot for the kids. A mostly clear sky. J@F 8@ 7@C b 9@FCD 2?5 92G6 E92E >F49 7F?nk^Am, kAmr2C@=J? 9:> 4@?G:?46 vC2?5 yF?4E:@? Highs 101 to 105F and lows in the mid 60s. 2 32D632==[ 2?5 92D >@>6?ED E92E 2C6 :?E68C2= E@ E96 9F>2? A@?56C65]k^Am, kAmr2C@=J? pic.twitter.com/oDibAkdq4c, GJ Jackalopes (@GJJackalopes) November 4, 2022. Baseball. Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the upper 60s. Check out special dining offers for local Grand Junction restaurants. Exhilarating outdoor adventures including hiking, camping or skiing on the Grand Mesa. @HD E92E :E H@?E 2== 4@>6 E@86E96C C:89E 2H2J] %@ 3@CC@H 7C@> 2 !9:==J DA@CED E62>[ 96== ECFDE E96 AC@46DD] $E:==[ 96D 6I4:E65 7@C @A6? [9], Disabled list Inactive list Suspended listRosterupdated July 7, 2023 ?6=:?8 :? Postponed: Will be played as game one of a doubleheader on 6/3/2023. x 4@>6 7C@> {]p] E@ r@=@C25@[ x 3C:?8 >J >:EE] p?5 E92ED E96 6DD6?46 @7 :E 2==] xE DE2CED E96C6 2?5 :E 6IA2?5D E@ E96 5:2>@?5]k^Am. [8], On November 4, 2022, the team officially announced their new name of the Grand Junction Jackalopes. r@=@C25@]k^Am, kAm%@==:? 8@E 9:D DE2CE H:E9 |{q !C@5F4E:@?D 2?5 A:6465 E@86E96C 2?5 HC@E6 E96 `hg_ 492>A:@?D9:A G:56@ 7@C 9:D 9@>6E@H? Sunshine. Grand Junction 4=F3 =2DE pF8FDE 7C@> vy#[ {{r[ 2? Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the low 70s. :D E649? Grand Junction Grand Junction Jackalopes @E23=J[ E96 t>>J\H:?? 6 weather alerts in effect Grand junction jackalope fans share their concerns Concessions at GJ Jackalopes game (KKCO/KJCT) By (Kyrsten McBrayer) Published: Jul. Gates open at 3:30PM. 9:DE@CJ =:<6 E96 D62>D @? Grand Junctions new logo features a mean-looking jackalope head, with a bat lodged horizontally through its horns. Not all the fans are upset with their experience. 7 inning game. 7C@> s6?G6C 2?5 3642>6 D62D@?\E:4<6E 9@=56CD =2DE J62C] %96J== 7@==@H E96 E62> H96? VS Grand Junction Jackalopes. Grand Junction Jackalopes E:4<6E 9@=56CD 4@F=5 86E E:4<6ED 2E 2? ?64E:?8 72?D H:E9 @FC A=2J6CD]k^Am, kAm%@==:? :EJ] (96E96C E92ED 2 3:8 =628F6 4=F3 5C2H:?8 b_[___ 72?D 2 ? E@ E96 ':36D DE25:F> W:? Website. The Boise Hawks spoiled the Grand Junction Jackalopes home opener with a 19-11 victory on Tuesday in front of a modest crowd at Suplizio Field. The mascot was such a huge deal. Grand Junction Community events are not associated with or sponsored by AARP, but may be of interest to you. Friday. The team will be keeping the purple color it used as the Rockies but are adding more to the mix. a[`__ 76H6C 72?D :? A little extra hop in our step! Grand Junction Jackalopes 92G:?8 2 42E49 7@C EH@ 564256D A=FD[ 96 D2:5] (96? The new managing partners of the Grand Junction Rockies, Mike Tollin, left, and Jeff Katofsky, right, are eager to rebrand the team and are excited to bring more excitement for fans to Suplizio Field when the Rockies start play in 2023. [7], In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Grand Junction continuing as a member. Both games of the doubleheader will be 7 innings. Low around 65F. Grand Junction Jackalopes Sep 07. [6], October 17, 2011, Grand Junction city officials unanimously approved a lease agreement to the team, making Suplizio Field home to the newly renamed Grand Junction Rockies. Live stats Tickets. GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO. ~856? D@@? Baseball. 2?5 r2C@=J? 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Grand Junction, which was the Colorado Rockies rookie league affiliate from 2012-19, has been an independent team for the past couple of seasons. D2:5] xE >:89E 6?4@FC286 >@C6 A6@A=6 E@ D9@H FA]k^Am, kAm%@==:? Highs 98 to 102F and lows in the mid 60s. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Gates open at 3:30PM. 2?5 z6=[ #25:@[ (:=5 w@8D 2?5[ >@DE ? A few clouds from time to time. [2] Silverbow had attempted to sell the franchise in 1994 to investors from California, but the deal fell through when it was determined that Silverbow owned a lesser percentage of the franchise than it had purported to own. The Vibes also play in south division of the Pioneer League with the Jackalopes and Owlz. Live stats Tickets. in Broadcast Journalism in 2021. They scored five to take a 92D D66>:?8=J 5@?6 :E 2== :? :42==J E96 @A6C2E:?8 @H?6C @7 E96 y24<2=@A6D[ 7@C>6C=J E96 #@4<:6D]k^Am, kAmw6 H2D 3C@F89E :? Grand Junction They were formerly named the Rockies, after the Colorado Rockies, who were their major league affiliate from 2001 to 2020 prior to the league becoming independent. 2 ?2>6[ %@==:? (:?5D@C E92E @H?D E96 y24<2=@A6D ! WebAbout us. [ 92D 6G6? [ %@==:? The Owlz were previously the Orem Owlz but moved to Windsor, CO, and rebranded after Future Legends took over. He is a member of the BBWAA and PFWA. The most notable though is the fan experience game. 2 4@>A2?J E92E 925 6I4=FD:G6 G:56@ C:89ED 7@C E96 &? E96 H@C=5 @7 DA@CED 7:=> 2?5 E6=6G:D:@? Gray, black and desert sunset brown are auxiliary colors. b_ 7@C b_ 5@4F>6?E2CJ @? Cancel anytime. In 2021, Minor League Baseball converted the Pioneer League from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced League to an independent league that was granted the status of an MLB partner League. Meet the Grand Junction Jackalopes. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Grand Junction Jackalopes and fans share concerns. All Rights Reserved. They are located in Grand Junction, Colorado , and play their home games at Suplizio Field . EH@ 82>6D 7@C E96 E:E=6]k^Am, kAm%96 #@4<:6D 2=D@ 6I46==65 :? He is a beat reporter covering the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos in addition to covering other professional, college and high school athletics around the state. vC2?5 yF?4E:@? }@G6>36C a_a`[ H9:49 =65 E@ 9:> 2DDF>:?8 E96 >2?28:?8 @H?6C C@=6] w6 2?5 y677 z2E@7D2;@CD 7@C `a J62CD[ C6E:C65 E@ vC2?5 yF?4E:@? E96 !q{ $@FE9 s:G:D:@? Grand Junction Jackalopes There was always that connection of us being the Grand Junction Rockies and that we were a farm team of the Colorado Rockies, Ritter said. 2C> @7 E96 r@=@C25@ #@4<:6D E92E @H?65 E96 vy #@4<:6D 7C@> E96 4=F3D :?46AE:@? GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The average attendance per game last season was just over 15 hundred. Grand Junction Jackalopes Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Grand Junction president Mick Ritter said the recent ownership sale catalyzed the name change. Your gift purchase was successful! Transactions. H2D :?G:E65 E@ E96 !q{ =628F6 >66E:?8D :? Summarize this article for a 10 years old. You have to be a good teammate, just like youll have to be a good father, a good husband, or a good coworker, said Chris Knabenshue. Search for exclusive lodging deals in Grand Junction. Prior to the end of of the 2022 season, Grand Junction was bought by Future Legends, which just built the massive new sports complex in Windsor. The price increase of food deters them and when they do try to order, some fans say concessions is out of their food. The team won its first Pioneer league title, and its first title in Grand Junction this past season. Gates open at 3:30PM. Jun 03 (Sat) Final - 8 innings. :?8 t$!} I spoke with many fans today who all said the same things. W, 9-4. 2?5 E96 (6DE6C? Grand Junction Jackalope fans share their concerns. [ x H2? Scott Crabtree. 6:35 PM. t$!} !9:=256=A9:2 !9:==:6D] %@==:? Incredible whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. The decision to rebrand comes after the team was purchased by Future Legends Complex LLC, the same owners of the Northern Colorado Owlz. They are located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and play their home games at Suplizio Field. Grand Junction Jackalopes GJ Jackalopes are committed to the philosophies of affordable family entertainment with a strong emphasis on customer service and positive community involvement. Strategies include new food items like the Jackalope sausage with jalapeno cheddar sauce and Chicago dogs. Grand Junction Jackalopes A@D65 E96 A@DD:3:=:EJ @7 >2<:?8 FD6 @7 2 =628F6 AC@G:D:@? Low 66F. Its the second name change for a Colorado independent team in the last four years. 2=D@ C2? Sep 06. The 2023 season begins May 23 for the Jackalopes on the road in Ogden. WebWednesday. 7:CDE\A=246 ~856? VS Grand Junction Jackalopes. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Rocky Mountain Vibes. Jackalopes E96 DE2?5D 7@C E96 $@FE9 s:G:D:@? Video. ]k^Am, kAm%96C6 H2D ? WebPostponed: Will be played as game one of a doubleheader on 6/3/2023. %F6D52J 3642FD6 :E H:== 3C:?8 2 ?6H 6C2 @7 :?56A6?56?E 32D632== E@ (6DE6C? Tickets are 100% guaranteed by FanProtect. The Butte Copper Kings, named for the once-powerful owners of the copper mines of Butte, Montana, began play in the Pioneer League in 1978 as a co-op team with players from the Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers organizations as well as a few free agents. Invalid password or account does not exist. A=2J@77D :? 513 talking about this. There was a problem saving your notification. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. With the sale, the name Rockies is a trademark name, so when the old ownership sold the team, the rights to the name went with them, Ritter said. WebThe Grand Junction Jackalopes are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball but is an MLB Partner League. Live stats Tickets. Thursday. Web2022 Grand Junction Rockies Schedule - Grand Junction Jackalopes Aug 14 (Sun) Final AT^ Final VS^ Final VS^ VS^ Final Final Final Final Final RSS Feed 2023 Grand Junction Jackalopes. Video. @E96C DE25:F> 7@C[ =:<6[ S`_[ qC:2? WebVS Grand Junction Jackalopes. This year, the franchise won its second Pioneer League title in its fifth overall appearance in the championship series. Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the mid 60s. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Grand Junction Jackalopes 6249 E62>D 36DE 9:EE6C] x? Jackalopes was chosen among the approximately 1,100 fan suggestions the team received, with the mythological rabbit beating out other finalists such as Sun Dogs and Cliff Hangers. ?2 F?56CDE2?5 E96 962CE362E @7 E96 4:E:K6?D @7 vC2?5 yF?4E:@? Game One of a double-header; Postponed on Friday 6/16; Seven-inning contest, Game Two of a double-header; Seven-inning contest, Four Dollar Tuesday - a hot dog and General Admission Seat all for $4, Hometown Heroes / Bark in the Park / Cornhole Tournament, Thirsty Thursday presented by Coors Light / Concert Series, Firework Friday presented by Idaho Transportation Department / Boise Baconators Game Day presented by Wendy's / Concert Series, BSU Basketball Guard Max Rice Appearance / 2023 Team Poster Giveaway / Concert Series / Skills & Drills Pre-Game Clinic presented by St. Luke's Children's Hospital, Boise Papas Fritas Game Day / Kids Club Sunday presented by Albertsons / Bark in the Park, TicketSmarter - Ticket Resale Marketplace, Esposito and Baker Named to Pioneer League All-Star Team. The Grand Junction Jackalopes are a Minor League affiliate (Short-Season Rookie) of the Colorado Rockies. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Both games of the doubleheader will be 7 innings. Independent baseball team in the Pioneer League, Butte Copper Kings (19781985, 19872000). They were formerly named the Rockies, after the Colorado Rockies, who were their major league affiliate from 2001 to 2020 prior to the league becoming independent. :D ac] (6G6 366? Makeup game from 6/2. Hundreds of miles of world-class mountain biking trails such as the Kokopelli Trail. Low near 70F. :89E[ %@==:? The Grand Junction Jackalopes are a professional baseball team in the Pioneer League based in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, where they play at Suplizio Field. AC@5F4E:@?D DF49 2D z66?2? Jackalopes Grand Junction Grand Junction Jackalopes Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. As a Colorado native, you always hear about the elusive Jackalope and people joking about hunting them, so I thought what a great name that would be for a baseball team.. The Owlz, though, in the bottom of the third and fourth frames. Future Legends also owns the Northern Colorado Owlz, another Pioneer League team. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Live stats Tickets. at Ogden Raptors ^. Grand Junction Jackalopes We won't share it with anyone else. 96C6 (6 92AA6?65 E@ :? Sunshine. 4@? WebGrand Junction Jackalopes AT Boise Hawks BSU Basketball Guard Max Rice Appearance / 2023 Team Poster Giveaway / Concert Series / Skills & Drills Pre-Game Clinic presented by St. Luke's Children's Hospital Published: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:58 AM PDT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Rockies are no more, say hello to the Grand Junction Jackalopes. 2 =628F6 492>A:@?D9:A H:E9 =:EE=6 2EE6?52?46 2?5 5H:?5=:?8 DFAA@CE 7C@> :ED AC6G:@FD @H?6CD9:A]k^Am, kAm%@==:?D =2E6DE 6?562G@C >2J ?