Though some issues still need to be resolved, Aberdeen hopes it can vote soon on a license agreement for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
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Aberdeen Works to Hire Firm for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Events
Aberdeen continues to pursue a licensing agreement with Huntley Sports Group, an outside firm, to manage non-baseball events at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (more…)
No License Agreement Completed Between IronBirds, Aberdeen
As of late last week,the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the City of Aberdeen were no closer to reaching a license agreement for management of non-IronBird events at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium for 2018. (more…)
Aberdeen Rejects IronBirds Pitch for Ballpark Licensing Agreement
The City of Aberdeen has rejected an offer from the owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) to handle non-baseball events at the team’s home, a decision that comes as the current agreement nears its expiration. (more…)
Aberdeen Seeks Deal for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Events
Aberdeen is closer to obtaining an outside firm to manage non-baseball events at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
IronBirds: We’re Committed to Aberdeen
Though uncertainty lingers over the management of non-baseball events at their home facility, the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are affirming their commitment to the city. (more…)
Aberdeen to Work With National Firm on Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Sale
The City of Aberdeen plans on working with a national firm to sell Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, according to information presented earlier this week. (more…)
Aberdeen Continues Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Sale Process
On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council confirmed its plan to attempt to sell Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Firm to Study Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
On Monday, Aberdeen officials approved a plan for a Pennsylvania-based firm to determine the “useful life” of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Aberdeen to Seek Buyer for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
The City of Aberdeen will seek a buyer for Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, home to the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), according to an announcement made on Monday. (more…)
Aberdeen IronBirds / Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
Upon its opening for the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2002, Ripken Stadium represented the latest in the wave of new ballparks debuting for the New York-Penn League. Backed by the recently-retired Cal Ripken Jr, the ballpark was touted as a state-of-the-art facility that would anchor a development that included an adjacent youth baseball complex. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Short Season Theme Nights
We are now at the point in the calendar where Minor League Baseball’s short season teams are getting underway. While it means the return of baseball in some cities, it also allows fans to look forward to more promotions. In this edition of Promotions Watch, we look at some of the notable theme nights taking […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Unveil Ballpark Upgrades
The Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are set to unveil over $2 million in upgrades to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Over the offseason, the Ripken Baseball and the City of Aberdeen partnered to complete numerous improvements at the ballpark. (more…)