Advertisement

Learn more about Free Press Advertising solutions

Goldeyes Report

Winnipeg Goldeyes new manager Greg Tagert. (Supplied)

Goldeyes’ new manager wants ‘to win with the right people’

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

One characteristic stands above all for Greg Tagert when building a championship culture: winning with good people.

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

Weather

Dec. 24, 6 PM: -5°c Clear Dec. 25, 12 AM: -6°c Cloudy with wind

Winnipeg MB

-5°C, Cloudy with wind

Full Forecast

Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of 2022

Taylor Allen 7 minute read Preview

Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of 2022

Taylor Allen 7 minute read Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

For the third year in a row, the Free Press sports department has whittled down a year’s worth of memorable stories to create the Top 10 Manitoba Sports Moments of the Year list.

Read
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES / PAUL CHIASSON

Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) reaches for a pass as Toronto Argonauts defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (20) defends during second half action at the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium in November.

THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES / PAUL CHIASSON Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) reaches for a pass as Toronto Argonauts defensive back Tarvarus McFadden (20) defends during second half action at the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium in November.

Baseball lifer tapped to be Goldeyes new field manager

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Preview

Baseball lifer tapped to be Goldeyes new field manager

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ two-month search for a new skipper is over after the hiring of baseball lifer Greg Tagert.

Read
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

Greg Tagert is Winnipeg Goldeyes new field manager.
Greg Tagert is Winnipeg Goldeyes new field manager.

Murphy’s comeback ahead of schedule

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Preview

Murphy’s comeback ahead of schedule

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Max Murphy still replays the night of Sept. 7 over in his head.

Read
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Max Murphy was the Goldeyes and the American Association MVP last season.

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Max Murphy was the Goldeyes and the American Association MVP last season.

Forney resigns after 26 years with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Preview

Forney resigns after 26 years with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

Rick Forney has managed his last game for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Read
Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

Rick Forney has accepted a field manager position with York Revolution of the Atlantic League. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)
Rick Forney has accepted a field manager position with York Revolution of the Atlantic League. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Time to say a fond farewell to Forney

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Preview

Time to say a fond farewell to Forney

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

It truly is the end of an era. And Monday’s bittersweet farewell from long-time Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney is going to leave a big-league void around here.

Read
Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES

Goldeyes manager Rick Forney will be sorely missed, not only for his competitive drive and championship-calibre teams he routinely put together, but the way he embraced Winnipeg as his home away from home.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Goldeyes manager Rick Forney will be sorely missed, not only for his competitive drive and championship-calibre teams he routinely put together, but the way he embraced Winnipeg as his home away from home.

Cerny lives the dream with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Preview

Cerny lives the dream with Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Monday, Sep. 19, 2022

In a season that was cut short for the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Victor Cerny lived out the dream of many young baseball fans, donning the jersey of his hometown club.

Read
Monday, Sep. 19, 2022

Dave Mahussier / Winnipeg Goldeyes

Victor Cerny frequented Goldeyes games as a youngster and was a bat boy during the 2012 season.
Dave Mahussier / Winnipeg Goldeyes Victor Cerny frequented Goldeyes games as a youngster and was a bat boy during the 2012 season.

Goldeyes fall to Redhawks in Game 3

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022

It wasn’t meant to be for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Redhawks dominate Goldeyes to force rubber match

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

Two days after losing their MVP bat, the Winnipeg Goldeyes found themselves on the wrong side of a hot arm on Friday.

Bittersweet honour for Goldeyes Murphy

Mike McIntyre 3 minute read Preview

Bittersweet honour for Goldeyes Murphy

Mike McIntyre 3 minute read Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

Max Murphy wasn’t in a celebratory mood on Thursday. Instead, the Winnipeg Goldeyes right-fielder was undergoing surgery for a gruesome broken leg suffered Wednesday night at Shaw Park.

Read
Friday, Sep. 9, 2022

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES

Goldeyes right-fielder Max Murphy led the American Association with 31 home runs and 97 RBI in the 2022 regular season.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Goldeyes right-fielder Max Murphy led the American Association with 31 home runs and 97 RBI in the 2022 regular season.

Costly win for Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Preview

Costly win for Goldeyes

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes opened their playoffs with a win but suffered a potentially catastrophic blow along the way.

Read
Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Goldeyes MVP Max Murphy lies on the ground after colliding with Fargo-Moorhaed catcher Christian Correa (left) Wednesday night at Shaw Park.
JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Goldeyes MVP Max Murphy lies on the ground after colliding with Fargo-Moorhaed catcher Christian Correa (left) Wednesday night at Shaw Park.

‘Where the real, real fun happens’

Joshua Frey-Sam 7 minute read Preview

‘Where the real, real fun happens’

Joshua Frey-Sam 7 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022

It appeared business as usual at batting practice, but the Goldeyes had turned the page from the regular season and were finally gearing up for playoff baseball.

Read
Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Reggie Pruitt Jr. lays down a bunt Tuesday during Goldeyes practice at Shaw Park. The Fish open the playoffs Wednesday night at home against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Reggie Pruitt Jr. lays down a bunt Tuesday during Goldeyes practice at Shaw Park. The Fish open the playoffs Wednesday night at home against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks.

Fish are flying into playoffs

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Preview

Fish are flying into playoffs

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

It’s often said the most successful playff teams are the hottest when the regular season ends. The Winnipeg Goldeyes took the adage to heart Monday afternoon.

Read
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Winnipeg Goldeyes’ Raul Navarro (3) makes the catch at second and then throws to first for the double play against Sioux Falls Canaries’ Aaron Takacs (10) in Winnipeg.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Winnipeg Goldeyes’ Raul Navarro (3) makes the catch at second and then throws to first for the double play against Sioux Falls Canaries’ Aaron Takacs (10) in Winnipeg.

Late rally not enough as Goldeyes fall to Monarchs

2 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped a 3-2 decision to the Kansas City Monarchs Tuesday night at Shaw Park, the fourth consecutive defeat for the hosts.

Fish fall 12-5 to surging Monarchs

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Preview

Fish fall 12-5 to surging Monarchs

Joshua Frey-Sam 2 minute read Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

The Goldeyes opened their final homestand of the regular season with a rude 12-5 thumping, courtesy of the visiting Kansas City Monarchs on Monday at Shaw Park.

Read
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Landen Bourassa signs autographs for some children as Goldeyes and fans wait for a game delay to end before the teams hit the field Monday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Landen Bourassa signs autographs for some children as Goldeyes and fans wait for a game delay to end before the teams hit the field Monday.

Goldeyes back where they belong: the playoffs

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Preview

Goldeyes back where they belong: the playoffs

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

JUST like you could count on the leaves turning colour and the kids going back to school, September around here always seemed to bring about another certainty: The Winnipeg Goldeyes competing in the playoffs.

Read
Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES

The Goldeyes are solidly in third in the West but can’t catch Fargo or Kansas City, one of whom they’ll meet in a best-of-three series that is expected to open at Shaw Park next Wednesday, then go south for the duration.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The Goldeyes are solidly in third in the West but can’t catch Fargo or Kansas City, one of whom they’ll meet in a best-of-three series that is expected to open at Shaw Park next Wednesday, then go south for the duration.

LOAD MORE