The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced several personnel moves, including six front office staff promotions and two new hires. (more…)
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Curve, Pirates Extend Affiliation Through 2022
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have extended their player-development contract (PDC) for four more years, through 2022. (more…)
Personnel News: MiLB, Altoona
There is personnel news to report from the office of Minor League Baseball, and from the front office of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Altoona Curve Unveil New On-Field Caps
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have unveiled a pair of new on-field caps that will make their debuts in 2018, the Curve’s 20th anniversary season. Included in the lineup of new hats is a primary home cap and batting practice cap. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Double-A, Finals
It’s all Eastern League in the MILB Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote for Double-A facilities, with Dunkin’ Donuts Park and Peoples Natural Gas Field in the finals. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Altoona Curve to Reduce PNG Field Capacity
By covering a few sections, the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) will reduce the seating capacity of Peoples Natural Gas (PNG) Field for this season. (more…)
Altoona Curve Announce Radio Deal
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have secured a radio deal for the 2017 season, as News Talk 1240 WRTA will serve as the team’s flagship station. The agreement was announced by the Curve and Sounds Good Media on Tuesday. (more…)
Fund in Pace for Peoples Natural Gas Field Upgrades
A recent vote by Blair County commissioners allowed for the creation of a Peoples Natural Gas Field capital improvement fund. This should ensure future upgrades to the home of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Derek Martin Named Altoona Curve GM
There is some personnel news to report, as Derek Martin has been named the general manager of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Personnel News: Rob Egan Named Knights GM
There is some personnel news to report, as Rob Egan been named the general manager of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). Egan joins the Knights after guiding the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) as their general manager over the past eight seasons. (more…)
Upgrades Pitched for Altoona Ballpark
As the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) continue to make their case for ballpark upgrades, league president Joe McEacharn is assisting in the cause. (more…)
Curve: Ballpark Improvements Needed to Keep Team in Altoona
A plan to fund improvements to Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League), is needed to keep the team in central Pennsylvania. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MiLB History Nights
Around Minor League Baseball this season, many teams will honor their history through throwback or turn back the clock nights. This has been a trend for years—in fact, we did a roundup of similar promotions in 2015—but 2016 will be a particularly busy year. This edition of Promotions Watch looks at the most notable throwback […]