Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) President and GM Dave Echols apologized for the way his team treated Columbia Fireflies outfielder and former football star Tim Tebow during a recent home series. (more…)
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Personnel News from Normal, Charleston
We have personnel news today from the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) and the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
RiverDogs Help Advance the Conversation
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have been ahead of the times when it comes to diversity, having previously hosted salutes to the Negro Leagues, the 1955 Cannon Street Little League team who were refused the right to play baseball due to racism, and Hall Of Famer Larry Doby, the second African-American (more…)
Holy City Jerseys Debuting Tonight
When the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) take the field at 5:05 this evening, they will debut their new Holy City jerseys. (more…)
Echols promoted to Charleston presidency
We have a change in the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) front office, where Dave Echols adds the title of President to his GM responsibilities. (more…)
Four SC MiLB teams unite fundraising for flood victims
The four South Carolina Minor League Baseball teams — Charleston RiverDogs, Columbia Fireflies, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans — are jointly raising funds for flood victims across the state. (more…)
RiverDogs break attendance mark, unveil new look
Lots of news from Riley Park today, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) break their season attendance mark and unveil new logos and uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
RiverDogs to play after Charleston tragedy
With Charleston (S.C.) residents mourning the loss of nine lives after a gunman attacked churchgoers at historic Emanuel AME Church, the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) will go ahead and play tonight, with proceeds going to charity. (more…)
RiverDogs, city upgrade multimedia at The Joe
Another upgrade at Riley Park, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), The Citadel and the City of Charleston partnered on a new videoboard and scoreboard, instant replay and live video streaming for the 2014 season. The city is contributing one-half of the total cost and the early-funding to get the project started […]
RiverDogs receive MacPhail Award for promotions
Another award to report: The Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) were named the recipient of the 48th annual Larry MacPhail Award for the top promotional effort in Minor League Baseball. The RiverDogs will receive their award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, […]
Charleston, Greensboro pace 2013 South Atlantic League awards
The best in Low Class A South Atlantic League front offices were honored in the 2013 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards, as announced by President Eric Krupa. All 14 teams, along with the field managers and umpires, participated in the voting for these awards. Club Merit Award: The Greensboro Grasshoppers have been selected as […]
Houston new Voice of the RiverDogs
Sean Houston is the new Voice of the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League), hired as the club’s new director of broadcasting and media relations. A 2008 graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunication-News, Houston replaces Danny Reed, who held the position for 2½ years before leaving in August to […]
RiverDogs, Yankees extend affiliate deal through 2016
Well, you can cross off negotiating an affiliation deal from Marv Goldklang’s to-do list for the next five years, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) and the New York Yankees have extended their relationship through 2016. “During the past seven years, RiverDogs’ fans have been privileged to see some of the most […]