The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) unveiled a new look, with the iconic Spikes updated for 2014. “Our Spikes logo has been a beloved one for us, with great popularity both locally and nationally with souvenir sales across every state in the country,” said Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver. “In keeping with the […]
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New era for Syracuse Chiefs off to rocky start
Not a great way to woo back skittish fans: the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) irritated some season-ticket holders with a price increase that was quickly walked back. The issue: the team is raising the price of top-level season tickets from $350 to $575, with the addition of food and beverage service previously offered […]
Why the Chihuahuas name works: It’s fun!
The PCL’s franchise in El Paso, formerly Tucson, revealed its nickname last week, immediately provoking reactions to the El Paso Chihuahuas branding. If you heard the news, it’s likely you had an immediate opinion as well; Jesse Goldberg-Strassler shares his. Your thoughts? The national reaction — the loudly shouting, negative, incredulous folks who could not […]
Owners: Chihuahuas name a hit
Despite some initial criticism, it looks like the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) name has been a hit in terms of interest and merchandise sales. The name received national media attention and among the top-10 national trending topics on Twitter. (It was a top story on Ballpark Digest as well.) “We are […]
Sky Sox launch renovations at Security Service Field
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are renovating the playing surface and field drainage system at Security Service Field. The last renovation of the field took place in 2004 and after ten seasons of use in over 700 baseball games it was time for the surface to be redone. The renovation […]
DBAP renovations underway
Renovations to Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) are underway as the team preps for a busy 2014. The improvements were approved months ago, but the end of the season saw the beginning of work. Locals have been watching plenty of action on the field, with a new […]
Politicos: New Sounds ballpark would revitalize city core
A new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark would revitalize a dormant area near downtown and bridge the gap to the gentrifying Germantown neighborhood, according to local politicians presenting the plan. A new ballpark would be built at the former Sulphur Dell site, currently used for parking and other light-industrial uses. It’s part […]
Charlotte Knights unveil new look for 2014
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new logos and branding to coincide with a move to a new ballpark for the 2014 season. In keeping with a medieval theme, the Knights new image showcases gold and silver, colors synonymous with royalty. The team’s four on-field caps feature a base color of black with […]
New for 2014: El Paso Chihuahuas
The name of the new Class AAA Pacific Coast League team beginning play in 2014: the El Paso Chihuahuas. “First and foremost, we want to appeal to kids and families, our core audience,” said Alan Ledford, president of MountainStar Sports Group. “We want to celebrate the region, create fan experience opportunities and build a brand […]
Progress report on new Charlotte ballpark
Work continues on BB&T Ballpark, set to open next season as the new home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League), with the field and seating in the midst of installation. The photo above shows the construction of the infield, with red clay added to the pitcher’s mound and basepaths. The photo below shows […]
Ovations lands new El Paso ballpark concessions deal
Ovations Food Services has landed the concessions contract at the new downtown El Paso ballpark scheduled to house a Triple-A team next season. “Ovations is one of the largest, most-respected food service companies in the country, and we are proud to have them as our food and beverage partner at El Paso’s ballpark,” said Alan […]
Developers already anticipating Sulphur Dell ballpark site
The sale of properties in the nearby Germantown neighborhood indicates a belief that a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark will bridge the gap between there and downtown, driving economic development. The city has already floated a plan to build a new ballpark for the Sounds at the Sulphur Dell site, the […]
Sister: Simones mistreated by Chiefs
With Tex and John Simone out of the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) daily operations, family member Wendy Shoen speaks out about how they were treated by franchise leaders. Shoen, daughter of Tex and brother of John, has spent a lifetime in baseball along with her family, most recently as team merchandise manager. While […]