When Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A; Eastern League), opened in 1997, a downtown location was not an automatic win for all involved. Today, that opening is seen locally as a cornerstone of revitalization for downtown Akron. (more…)
We don’t know what’s more impressive: that the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) continue to unveil new Canal Park Extreme Food Menu items annually or that the team sold naming rights to 2022’s new offerings. (more…)
The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending Canal Park protective netting to the foul poles, with a partially-retractable section at the end of each dugout to allow for fan-player interaction. This project for 2020 comes after the team extended the nets to the far end of each dugout in 2018. (more…)
The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have made a notable change to Canal Park, installing LED lighting ahead of the 2019 season. According to the team, the new lighting will exceed Major League Baseball standards by 125 percent. (more…)
New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is being recognized by the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) with the OBJ Dog, a new menu item at Canal Park. (more…)
At tonight’s contest at Canal Park, the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) will have fans attempt a new Guinness World Record with the largest game of “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” (more…)
Another team has announced plans for extended netting, as the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) will install new netting at Canal Park. The netting will extend to the far end of both dugouts, and is set to be installed in time for the 2018 season. (more…)
Baseball could soon return to the University of Akron, as the school has announced a recommendation to revive the program. (more…)
We’ll take a break from our MLB ballpark previews to present the latest extreme offerings from the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), certainly one of MiLB’s leaders on the concessions front. (more…)
After undergoing several years of improvements under Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby, Canal Park will be in the spotlight. (more…)
In honor of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship, the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have introduced the LeBlock Burger. A nod to Akron native LeBron James, the LeBlock Burger is a bacon-stuffed burger topped with Middlefield cheddar cheese, wine and gold slaw, and a championship onion ring on a Kaiser bun. (more…)
Fans are already turning out to Canal Park in high numbers, as the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) reported a total attendance of 22, 382 over their first four games. (more…)
More changes to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), in 2016, as the ballpark will undergo an upgrade to the playing field before the season opener. (more…)
