Eric Krupa, president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League, announced the year-end awards for the 2011 season. Some pretty impressive names are on this list, attesting to the talent in the circuit. Club Merit Award: The Delmarva Shorebirds have been selected as the winner of this prestigious award, which is awarded for outstanding […]
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Williams, Tanis win turf-manager awards
Mike Williams of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) and Doug Tanis of the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League) won turf-manager awards in their respective leagues, with Riley Park named Best Playing Field in the South Atlantic League. This is the second time in three years Williams, a former New York […]
Reed steps down as voice of RiverDogs
Danny Reed, the voice of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), is stepping down but isn’t going too far: he’s accepted a position as the new voice of The Citadel athletics. Reed will remain with the club through their August 18-21 series at Augusta, and College of Charleston announcer Jeff McCarragher will complete […]
Whitaker Bank Ballpark / Lexington Legends
It is a ballpark that pays homage to the rich horse-racing traditions of the region while not forgetting that baseball is the main attraction at a ballpark. It’s also a facility where there are plenty of diversions, but not so many that you won’t keep en eye on the diamond action. Welcome to Whitaker Bank […]
Suns-GreenJackets game scrapped after light falls on field
Tonight’s Hagerstown Suns-Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) was cancelled after a light stanchion fell on the field of play when heavy rains and winds whipped through Municipal Stadium. It’s caused the Suns front office to improvise. Down a light, the team will play tomorrow’s game against the Greenville Drive at 3:05 p.m. instead […]
Miss Babe Ruth statue returned to Grasshoppers
A statue of Miss Babe Ruth, the iconic Labrador Retriever mascot for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League), was stolen and subsequently recovered — but it can be yours, as the team is auctioning it away after arranging for a replacement. “Due to the proficient work of the Greensboro and High Point Police […]
Heavy winds take down center-field fence in Augusta
Lake Olmstead Stadium, home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League), sustained damage tonight from a violent thunderstorm tearing through the area — violent enough to take down the center-field fence. Billy Byler, Augusta GreenJackets beat writer for the Augusta Chronicle, was kind enough to send us a link to a Chronicle video of […]
Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium ownership resolved
The ownership of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League), is now clear: the City of Kannapolis is buying it from Rowan County, paying $3 million over 50 years — and not paying interest. For the mathematically challenged, that’s $60,000 a year. We shudder to think about how […]
RiverDogs to host 2012 SAL All-Star Game
The Charleston RiverDogs will host the 53th annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 19, 2012, at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. This marks the fourth time that Riley Park has hosted the SAL’s Midsummer Classic, having also done so in 1998, 2000 and 2004. “The Charleston RiverDogs are extremely proud to serve once […]
Can’t go wrong with anything related to Bourbon, Legends fans
We write a lot about food on this site, so there’s no chance we’re not covering this: the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League) are asking fans to choose a signature sandwich to be served at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Legends are asking fans to choose one of two sandwiches to be featured in […]
Augusta approves negotiations for new GreenJackets ballpark
A new ballpark for the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) came one step closer to reality last night after the Augusta Commission voted to move forward and negotiate a “transaction plan” with Ripken Baseball for a new facility. The vote authorizes negotiations but doesn’t specify a ballpark site, nor does it commit the […]
Voters to decide Augusta ballpark fate
Voters will decide whether to move ahead on a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, as the issue will be on the 2012 general-election ballot. The proposal is for a $38.7-million downtown ballpark/entertainment/retail complex on 12 acres of vacant land. It’s not set yet exactly what will be asked of voters. There […]
Augusta ballpark back in play?
Despite an overwhelming lack of enthusiasm among city voters for financing a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League) ballpark, the issue will once again be discussed at an Augusta Commission meeting Tuesday. There’s not been much traction on a proposal to build a new downtown ballpark on a 17-acre parcel to replace Lake […]