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The Portland Beavers and FSN today announced the complete broadcast schedule for the 2010 season, which includes a total of 15 Beavers games televised across the Northwest throughout FSN’s five-state territory.

On March 6, the Beavers and Timbers will be hosting their first annual Portland Has Talent competition, giving fans an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of the PGE Park crowd during a Beavers or Timbers game in 2010.

The Padres today announced that Terry Kennedy has been named manager of the Portland Beavers for the 2010 season. It was also announced that Orv Franchuk has been named hitting coach and Steve Webber has been named pitching coach.

The Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers baseball teams will meet once again at PGE Park in Portland in the Civil War Classic presented by RBC Wealth Management on Wednesday, May 26, it was announced today.

The Portland Beavers will conduct their annual advanced fall baseball clinic series on Nov. 14 at PGE Park. Featuring professional instruction, the one-day clinics will specialize in the areas of hitting and pitching.

The Portland Beavers will open the 2010 Pacific Coast League season at PGE Park on Thursday, April 8, against the Sacramento River Cats, it was announced today as the club released its regular-season schedule for the upcoming campaign.

The Portland Beavers & Portland Timbers Community Fund (PBPTCF) has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal’s 2009 Corporate Philanthropy Awards, receiving two awards in two categories.

The Portland Beavers play host to a variety of events and giveaways for Fan Appreciation Weekend as they wrap up the 2009 season with a four-game series against the Las Vegas 51s, starting Friday at PGE Park.

The Beavers play host to a five-game homestand against the Tacoma Rainiers, featuring a special appearance by Rally, the final Miller Lite Thursday of the season and annual Schoolhouse Supplies Drive, starting Wednesday.

The Pacific Coast League today named Portland Beavers left-hander Wade LeBlanc its Pitcher of the Week for the span inclusive of August 17-23. LeBlanc, 25, went 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA (1er, 13.0ip), 12 strikeouts, six hits and two walks over the week.

The Portland Beavers today announced that right-handed reliever Scott Patterson was traded to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations. Patterson went 3-3 with one save, a 4.25 ERA (26er, 55.0ip) and 64 strikeouts in 51 games with the Beavers.

The Portland Beavers today announced that right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija will start for the Iowa Cubs in the opening game of a four-game series at PGE Park on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.

Throughout the month of August, the Beavers will be collecting school supplies for children in need. Supplies will be collected in the designated containers throughout the park. You will also receive $2 off your admission.

The Beavers open an exciting eight-game homestand Friday at PGE Park. Mystery Ball Weekend, Proud to be a Padre Night, post-game fireworks and a businessperson’s special all top the list of activities during the upcoming homestand.

The Portland Beavers today announced that their game against the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 19, has been moved to 6:05 p.m. The game, which was previously scheduled for 7:05 p.m., will now be followed by a post-game concert by The Neverclaim.

The Pacific Coast League today named Portland Beavers outfielder Chad Huffman its Hitter of the Week for the span inclusive of August 3-9. Huffman hit .478 (11-for-23) with three homers and nine RBIs during the week.

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Brett Wallace connected on a tie-breaking solo homer in the top of the ninth inning to lead the Sacramento River Cats to a 2-1 victory over the Portland Beavers Sunday afternoon, but the Beavers raised $9,750 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The Padres announced today that Portland manager Randy Ready has been named to the position of hitting coach on the Padres’ major league staff. Additionally, the Padres named Gary Jones to serve as the interim manager of the Beavers.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, the Portland Beavers are teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Health Net of Oregon to “Strike out Breast Cancer” when the team plays host to the Sacramento River Cats at 2:05 p.m. at PGE Park.

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"Playing for Peanuts" is a 10-episode TV series about minor league baseball. The series follows the South Georgia Peanuts - a team in the now-defunct South Coast League. It shows the real lives of ballplayers at the lowest level of professional baseball, from long bus rides and disgusting living conditions to injuries and bench-clearing brawls.

Featuring appearances by current and former Major Leaguers including Wally Backman, Cecil Fielder, Phil Plantier, Ron Darling and Conor Jackson.

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