The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) have a new radio home, as the team has signed an agreement with NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC. As part of the pact, 1390 am will be the new home for the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health. (more…)
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Cyclones Announce Seinfeld Night 3
The Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced plans for Seinfeld Night, signaling the return of the popular annual promotion. As they have before, the Cyclones are pulling out all of the stops to pay tribute to one of the most enduring sitcoms of its time. (more…)
Changes Afoot in Lowell, Nashua
We’ve written about the sale of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), and with a deal on the horizon, the question is whether Drew Weber will hold onto his summer-collegiate Nashua Silver Knights team. (more…)
Bawmann Out, Smith In with Lowell Spinners
We have a change in the front office of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as longtime President and GM Tim Bawmann is leaving to pursue other opportunities, while MiLB vet Shawn Smith takes over as interim GM. (more…)
Fill The House: Cyclones Reveal Full House Tribute
Always known for their original tributes to TV shows, the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are at it again, this time with a Full House theme night. On July 9, the Cyclones will stage Brooklyn Fill the House, an homage to the former ABC sitcom Full House and its reboot, Netflix’s Fuller House. (more…)
Spinners sale falls through; team still on market
A bid by local businessmen to buy the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber has fallen through, but other local investors are now looking to purchase the franchise. (more…)
Personnel news from Lake County, Lowell
We have personnel news today from the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) and the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Election promotion: Canaligator for president
We always see plenty of promotions tied to presidential elections, and here’s one of the first for the 2016 campaign: Canaligator, Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) mascot, is running for president. Many MiLB teams run some sort of electoral-related promo, especially during a presidential race. Most notably, the Goldklang Group runs a Bobblection across their […]
New for 2016: BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
We have another BB&T Ballpark in the baseball fold, as the acquisition of Susquehanna Bank means the banking giant has naming rights to the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Spinners, Red Sox extend affiliation deal
The Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Boston Red Sox have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
SI Yankees poised for breakout?
When the NY-Penn League added teams in Brooklyn and Staten Island, the assumption was that both franchises would prosper. While the Cyclones have been a tremendous success, the SI Yankees have faced plenty of challenges. But with development and new leadership, success could come in the next two years. (more…)
Atlantic League still wants Loudoun; more changes for 2017?
The independent Atlantic League is still interested in a Loudoun County team despite the demise of VIP Sports & Entertainment and the Loudoun Hounds; meanwhile, the league’s 2016 and 2017 lineup could be in flux as New Britain enters the league. (more…)
Camden in the midst of baseball intrigue
With it looking like the Camden Riversharks (independent; Atlantic League) the team on the move to New Britain Stadium in 2016, we could see an affiliated team move to Campbell’s Field in 2017 or beyond. (more…)