The 1978 Visalia Oaks posted a 52-19 record in the first half, and a 45-23 mark in the second half. The Lodi Dodgers did take the Oaks to the brink in the California League Championship Series.

The arrangement has been in place since 1997, when the Visalia Oaks became an A’s affiliate. The Modesto A’s have been an Oakland team since 1975.

The Visalia Rawhide have been bit by an alligator curse. The Single-A franchise has reached the California League finals 10 times since 1978 and lost all 10 series. This tale of alligator aura ...

VISALIA — Five Blaze pitchers combined on a 1-hitter as Bakersfield edged the Visalia Oaks 1-0 in Wednesday night’s California League game at Recreation Park.

Plagued by a steady rain throughout most of the day, Visalia’sRecreation Park simply wasn’t suited for baseball Friday night. The Storm’s scheduled series opener against the Visalia Oaks ...

This tale of alligator aura begins in 1978, when the Visalia Oaks had one of the best teams in minor league history, posting a 100-44 record on their way to the California League championship.