Two Class AA Eastern League teams reached nice milestones over the Memorial Day weekend, as the Akron Aeros and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats set franchise attendance marks. First: the Fisher Cats drew 8,107 on a beautiful afternoon at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, the largest Sunday crowd in franchise history and the seventh largest all-time. […]
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New for 2012: Pensacola Blue Wahoos
We have a winner in the name-the-contest for the new Pensacola Class AA Southern League team: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, as Quint Studer, Bruce Baldwin and crew unveiled the new moniker before a elementary-school crowd. “From the 1,700 people who submitted team names to the pep rally here today at Cordova Park Elementary School, we […]
Bacon, bacon, bacon at The Diamond
More news out of Richmond: the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) landed Kevin Bacon to appear at The Diamond tomorrow night during what’s sure to be a delicious promotion: Tribune to Bacon Night. “Kevin is a busy guy, so we’re thrilled that he was able to find time in his schedule to make […]
Parker Field: the past and future of Richmond baseball?
A key component in the development of a new ballpark for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) to replace The Diamond is in the works, as the city is looking at moving a fleet-operations maintenance facility from the Parker Field site to make way for a new facility. Parker Field opened in 1934 […]
Pensacola team name to be unveiled Monday
Mark it on your calendars: the name of the new Pensacola team in the Class AA Southern League will be unveiled Monday, as the team will hold a ceremony at a local elementary school to mark the occasion. The six finalists are Aviators, Blue Wahoos, Loggerheads, Mullets, Redbones and Salty Dogs. The team is playing […]
Faithful descend for piece of Ray Winder Field
Another piece of history went off into the sunset this weekend, as 500 seats from Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), were given away to baseball fans waiting overnight in line. Fans arrived on Friday night for the Saturday morning giveaway of the old-fashioned metal-and-iron folding chairs, […]
Long Island ballpark plan resurrected
Talk about a dramatic rise from the dead: Nassau County officials revived a plan for a new ballpark on Long Island, as a $400-million bond issue subject to voter approval would include $50 million for a new minor-league ballpark and $350-million Nassau Coliseum replacement. No word on the potential tenant. For years the New York Mets […]
Blue Wahoos or Redbones? Finalists announced for new Pensacola team name
The six finalists for the moniker of the new Pensacola team in the Class AA Southern League, slated to begin play in 2012, have been announced by the franchise, as the best of 1,700 submissions are unveiled. The finalists, in alphabetical order: Aviators. Home of the “The Cradle of Naval Aviation,” Pensacola is the primary […]
FirstEnergy Stadium renovations: thumbs up
After an opening night that saw fans cram FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League), one thing is clear: the ballpark renovations are a hit with the R-Phils fans. Fans were lining up well in advance of the 4 p.m. opening of the gates, eager to see how the $10 million […]
Altoona Curve introduce reversible rally cap
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) may have accomplished a first in Minor League Baseball with a regular-season reversible cap featuring a team logo on one side and Al Tuna, the team’s rally mascot, on the other. Here’s a full illustration of the cap: Click on the image for a larger version. When the […]
Pensacola to launch name-the-team contest
Of course. The new Pensacola team in the Class AA Southern League — the relocating Carolina Mudcats — is launching a name-the-team contest in anticipation of a 2012 opener. The same owner, Quint Studer, owned the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association), but the team won’t keep the Pelicans moniker, obviously. The organization is teaming up […]
Sea Dogs announce Hadlock Field improvements for 2011
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) — never ones to pass on offseason improvements — have released a list of enhancements to the fan experience at Hadlock Field this season. Among the improvements on the concessions side: Shain’s of Maine Frozen Yogurt, microbrew from Baxter Brewing and Pineland Burgers from Pineland Farms. Physical […]
More extreme eats from the Aeros: The Screamer
Yes, the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are single-handedly working to increase the obesity levels in their fair city, one fan at a time. Today’s extreme eat from the team: The Screamer, five pounds of ice cream served in a full-sized Aeros replica batting helmet. Fans of a certain age and in a certain […]