What a crappy 2020: Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, the last remaining bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) who served in that role for 8 seasons, died Monday night after a brief illness. She was 9 years old. (more…)
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South Atlantic League Unveils 2018 Hall of Fame Class
The South Atlantic League has unveiled its 2018 Hall of Fame class, featuring three new inductees. The inductees will be honored as part of the festivities surrounding the 59th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game, scheduled to be played on June 19, 2018, at First National Bank Field, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. (more…)
In Memoriam: Miss Babe Ruth
Miss Babe Ruth, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) for almost 10 seasons, passed away last night after a four-month battle with cancer. She was 12. (more…)
In Memoriam: Master Yogi Berra
Some sad news to report: Master Yogi Berra, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), passed away peacefully today from cancer at age 9. (more…)
Miss Babe Ruth to Finish Season as ‘Hoppers Bat Dog
An injury to Miss Lou Lou Gehrig is forcing Miss Babe Ruth to fill in as K-9 Bat and Ball Dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) for the remainder of the 2016 season. (more…)
Greensboro’s Miss Lou Lou Gehrig Hits the DL
Some sad news out of NewBridge Bank Park, where the Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, K-9 Bat and Ball Dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), is out for the season after being treated for malabsorption and has been advised to rest until she fully recovers. (more…)
Greensboro to Host 2018 SAL All-Star Game
A site for the 2018 South Atlantic League All-Star Game has been announced, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will host the event. The contest is set to be played at NewBridge Bank Park on Tuesday, June 19. (more…)
Grasshoppers Launch Fundraising Initiative
To jump start a season-long fundraising initiative, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have pledged $10,000 to support the Thanksgiving/Holiday Fund. (more…)
Miss Babe Ruth’s retirement gala set for Saturday
It’s the end of an era, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will honor legendary bat girl Miss Babe Ruth with a Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony Saturday night. (more…)
Diagnosis for Miss Lou Lou Gehrig: tendonitis
Good news for Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League), who was pulled from Sunday’s game due to injury: the diagnosis is tendonitis or acute trauma to the right kneecap area. (more…)
Grasshoppers place Miss Lou Lou Gehrig on disabled list
An injury report to pass along: the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) have placed Miss Lou Lou Gehrig on the disabled list for today’s game. (more…)
Miss Babe Ruth to retire at end of season
The end of an era: Miss Babe Ruth, the beloved Labrador Retriever bat and ball dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League), will retire at the end of the 2015 season. (more…)
PSC to manage Grasshoppers concessions, catering
A deal to announce: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at NewBridge Bank Park, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)