Casio Watch continues in 2016!

Good news for Fish fans with the announcement of Casio Grider's signing for the 2016 season. Grider hit .303 with seven homers and 38 RBIs in 2015. He also swiped 23 bases, which tied for 11th in the league last year. I know myself and the other photographers in the Goldeyes camp count Grider as a favourite subject to snap--and with good reason: the guy's a human highlight reel and always seems to make for an interesting photo.

Fish bats fall flat; RedHawks take Game 1

The Goldeyes bats were quiet as Fargo-Moorhead took game 1 in Winnipeg with a 3-1 victory. Pictured here: Winnipeg's Nick Hernandez on the mound; RedHawks' Brandon Mann pitching; Luke Bailey bats in the second run of the game; Joe Dunigan rounds the bases after his home-run shot; Casio Grider makes the play from second; Tillman Pugh connects; Brad Boyer and Ryan Pineda meet at second.

Carl shuts out Canaries on Country Night

A crowd of 6,056 were on hand to watch Edwin "Carl Senior" Carl pitch a shutout and Reggie Abercrombie pop a two run homer as The Fish country-fried the Canaries 3-0. Miguel Pena also turned in a strong night on the mound for Sioux Falls. Photos taken by Dan LeMoal, Aug. 12, Shaw Park.

Alen's heroics provide Turkey Night triumph over Sioux Falls

It was shaping up to be a Turkey Night Tragedy in Winnipeg. Sioux Falls were riding an impressive pitching performance by Shawn Blackwell, who had held the Fish scoreless for eight innings of ball; The Canaries held on to a two run lead heading into the last inning. That set the stage for a bottom of the ninth miracle: Sioux Falls kept Blackwell in, which resulted in Casey Haerther getting on first with a beanball. Tillman Pugh singled in Haerther and then Luis Alen took it home with a double shot homer. Final Score, Goldeyes 3, Sioux Falls 2. Pictured here are: (1 -3) Adam Heisler and Matt Jackson de-shirt Luis Alen; (2) Casey Haerther gets beaned; (4) The Casio Grider Show; (5) The Fish celebrate; (6) Canary Chris Grayson crushes the ball; (7) Shawn Blackwell on the mound. All photos taken by Dan LeMoal at Shaw Park, Winnipeg, Aug. 11.

Fish tenderize Beef in Game 1

In what promises to be a series chock full of food metaphors, the Kansas City T-Bones are in Winnipeg for a three game series. The Goldeyes handed the T-Bones a 7-1 loss thanks to solid pitching from Coby Cowgill and some nice work at the plate throughout the batting order. Pictured here are: 1) Tillman Pugh sliding home; Casey Haerther connecting; 3) Cowgill winding up; 4) Casio Grider chasing down Jake Blackwood; 5) Brad Boyer reaching second; Adam Bailey chalking up Kansas City's lone run. Photos taken by Dan LeMoal at Shaw Park, Winnipeg, August 1.

Savouring the taste of victory

With our Bacon Day pride on the line, some fine pitching by Matt Jackson helped the Goldeyes to deliver a 4-1 win over the Amarillo Thunderheads. Newcomer Tillman Pugh continues to impress as well at the plate and in the outfield (shots taken July 30, Shaw Park, Winnipeg). Pictured below: 1 and 2: Matt Jackson; 3: The Goldeyes celebrate; 4: Casio Grider chastises Reggie Abercrombie for yet another bacon joke; 5: Chris Robinson manages to look suave in a shirt made of pork; 6: Tillman Pugh singles in the early going.

Digital Gum Wave 1: Winnipeg Goldeyes

Inspired by the 1981 Topps MLB cards, I decided to try my hand at a retro bubblegum card set for the American Association teams. First up is the Winnipeg Goldeyes, still a few more Fish to come. For players who have been traded, I'm using the old "Now with _____" notation. I seem to remember this notation style more on the Topps/O-Pee-Chee hockey cards than baseball, but memory is a tricky thing...enjoy!