Private developers say they’ll finance construction of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark near the team’s current home at the Boulevard, with details to come. Richmond City Council officials have been briefed on the proposal though most details — including the developers — have not been made public. from Rebkee Co., […]
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Thuman Munson Memorial Stadium on the upside
After calls to tear it down, Canton’s Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium is not only thriving, it’s turning away teams wanting to play at the former pro facility. Situations like this are a good reason why old ballparks — or any old building, for that matter — should never be torn until a solid alternative use […]
Flying Squirrels ballpark site under historical review
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says a proposed Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark site is under archaeological and historical review, but opponents say the plan doesn’t ensure potential preservation. A central issue in the ballpark-development plan has been the significance of the ballpark site in Shockoe Bottom, once the second-largest slade-trading site in […]
Slugger the Sea Dog to embark on epic walk in May
Nice promotion on a few levels: Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) mascot Slugger the Sea Dog will walk from Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts to Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine to raise money and awareness for Tourette’s Syndrome (TS). Slugger will depart from the warning track at Fenway Park at noon on Sunday, […]
Flying Squirrels add Steele to front office
Longtime minor-league exec Marty Steele is the new director of corporate sales for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). The award-winning minor league executive has previously served as the general manager of the Greensboro Hornets, Hickory Crawdads (both Low Class A; Sally League) and Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). He has also […]
Flying Squirrels ballpark plan advances
The Richmond City Council voted 6-3 tonight to advance a controversial Shockoe Bottom plan for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark and other development for further negotiations. The vote came after a long night of testimony, featuring those who argue the ballpark plan, coupled with associated economic development both in Shockoe […]
Erie SeaWolves mark 20 years with new looks
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking 20 years of history with a commemorative logo, a new alternate uniform and a series of 20 Seasons promotions. The season-long initiative will celebrate the fans, players and memories made since the SeaWolves debuted in 1995. ”We are excited to celebrate the 20th season of SeaWolves […]
Opponents: Richmond ballpark would be built on slave-trading site
Opponents of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark say the proposed site did indeed host slave trading and are calling on the City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones to scrap the project. A letter from local activists, along with accompanying documentation, comes as the City Council will consider a first step […]
Votes on new Richmond ballpark set to start next week
The multiple votes needed to approve a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark are set to start next week, but the outcome is still up in the air. Proponents and opponents of the ballpark have been counting votes on the City Council, but with some members unwilling to commit yet to one […]
Personnel news in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Reading
We have news today from the broadcast booths of the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). In Reading, Michael Ventola will be joining the club in 2014 as the team’s radio broadcaster. “The Fightins are thrilled to have Mike join the club this season,” said Fightin […]
Personnel news in Bowie, Frederick
Two broadcaster moves to note: Adam Pohl is the new voice of the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), while Geoff Arnold replaces him as on the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) radio team. Arnold is also the new Broadcasting and Public Relations Manager for the Keys. In this role, Arnold will work […]
This year’s Fightin Phils garden gnome: John Kruk
One of the best annual MiLB promotions is the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) Garden Gnome, and this year’s subject should make a striking statue, as John Kruk receives the honors. On June 30th, Philadelphia Phillies legend and former Reading hitting coach Kruk will become the latest figure to be immortalized in Baseballtown […]
Flying Squirrels add more locals to ownership
The ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) has a greater local presence, after three local investment groups and eight new owners have been approved by Minor League Baseball as minority partners of the franchise. The new members of the ownership group include: Sam Kornblau – Chairman of SAMCO Development Corporation and […]