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R-Phils to change team name

After 46 years, the Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League) will be changing the team name as part of an offseason rebranding process. The franchise’s new name, logo, and jerseys will be unveiled at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Name Change Announcement to be held at FirstEnergy Stadium. The event will run […]

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Flying Squirrels extend Diamond lease, setting stage for ballpark improvements

With a new ballpark several years down the road, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) signed a lease extension for The Diamond through 2015, with options through 2017. With the lease extension in hand, the Richmond Metropolitan Authority will accede to the team’s wish for new lighting at the ballpark, with a new […]

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Attracting businesses downtown with new Birmingham ballpark

A new Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) ballpark is apparently having the effect civic leaders wanted: attracting new business downtown. Here’s an account from a restaurant owner opening a new place near the ballpark. Though the plans aren’t final, local investor John Lauriello is putting together a group of investors to open a new […]

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Pfander new GM of Akron Aeros

New Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby brings in a familiar face to run the team, naming Jim Pfander general manager of the franchise. The Akron native served as executive vice president and COO of the Aeros in 2011. Pfander’s efforts that season resulted in the first attendance increase in seven years. Ticket […]

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