With the property sold and a business plan in place, all that’s left is to tear down Knights Stadium, former home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) in coming months. Cato Corp., a Charlotte-based clothing retailer, has indeed closed on the purchase of the now-empty Fort Mill, S.C. ballpark site for $841,284. The […]
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Knights poised to break all-time attendance record tonight
Well, this is certainly an accomplishment: The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) should break their all-time attendance mark for a single season — in just 45 games at BB&T Ballpark. When the record is reached, the Knights will reward one lucky fan with a special prize pack at tonight’s game. The record of 429,132 fans […]
A sneek peak at Charlotte’s new ballpark
It’s a new era in North Carolina baseball as the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) open a new Uptown ballpark tonight. Our Mark Cryan was on hand yesterday for a sneak preview. BB&T Ballpark is largely complete, and the ongoing work seemed to be mostly typical last-minute items like installing the padding on the […]
Knights adding Q to the BB&T
If we’re talking North Carolina, we’re talking barbeque — and the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are adding some pretty good barbeque to the BB&T Ballpark offerings, via Queen City Q. Queen City Q will become the Official BBQ of the Charlotte Knights and “The Q” will have locations inside BB&T Ballpark for all […]
Knights pitch for ACC baseball tourney
Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) management has pitched Atlantic Coast Conference officials on hosting the annual baseball tourney at BB&T Ballpark, as conference officials decide on venues for 2015 and beyond. BB&T Ballpark opens this season, while this year’s ACC tourney is set for NewBridge Bank Park, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class […]
New Knights ballpark to feature year-round goodies
There will be treats available all the time at BB&T Ballpark, opening this season as the new home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League): The Fuzzy Peach will be open year-round. If you’ve not visited the Uptown location of BB&T Ballpark, you probably don’t know how urban the ballpark is: there are plenty […]
Knights unveil logo commemorating new ballpark
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are commemorating a move back to Charlotte with a new logo celebrating Uptown’s BB&T Ballpark. “The inaugural season logo will commemorate the team’s return to the city of Charlotte and its first season ever in Uptown at the soon-to-be-completed BB&T Ballpark,” said Knights General Manager of Baseball Operations […]
Final days of Knights Stadium
We’ll have more on the Metrodome today, but tis the season for ballparks to close: today is the last day of operations at Knights Stadium, home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). Dan Rajkowski, Scott Brown and crew are closing the doors on the tenure of the Knights in suburban Fort Mill, S.C., […]
Knights, White Sox extend affiliation through 2020
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) and the Chicago White Sox announced an extension of their player-development contract through the 2020 season. Officials from both teams, including the Knights Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski and White Sox Vice President/Assistant General Manager Buddy Bell, made the announcement today at Baseball’s Winter Meetings in […]
Knights games on ESPN Radio 730 AM in 2014
We have a new home for Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) broadcasts: ESPN Radio 730 AM is the flagship home of Knights baseball beginning with Opening Day, April 11, 2014. All 144 games of the team’s inaugural season at BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 730 AM, espn730.com, […]
Charlotte nabs Triple-A championship game for 2014
Big win for the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League): the Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game will be played at new BB&T Ballpark on Sept. 16, 2014. President & CEO of Minor League Baseball Pat O’Conner, International League President Randy Mobley, Vice-President of Marketing for Gildan Retail Rob Packard and other executives from the Charlotte area […]
Charlotte Knights unveil new look for 2014
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new logos and branding to coincide with a move to a new ballpark for the 2014 season. In keeping with a medieval theme, the Knights new image showcases gold and silver, colors synonymous with royalty. The team’s four on-field caps feature a base color of black with […]
Progress report on new Charlotte ballpark
Work continues on BB&T Ballpark, set to open next season as the new home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League), with the field and seating in the midst of installation. The photo above shows the construction of the infield, with red clay added to the pitcher’s mound and basepaths. The photo below shows […]