The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking 20 years of history with a commemorative logo, a new alternate uniform and a series of 20 Seasons promotions. The season-long initiative will celebrate the fans, players and memories made since the SeaWolves debuted in 1995. ”We are excited to celebrate the 20th season of SeaWolves […]
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Ottawa baseball deal in final stretch
A deal to bring pro baseball back to Ottawa is close at hand, with Mandalay Baseball Properties poised to own a Class AA Eastern League team and Rogers Communications buying naming rights to Ottawa Stadium. The deal, which was first reported by Ken Grey and confirmed with MiLB team owners, calls for Mandalay to buy […]
SeaWolves, city spar over new batting tunnel
It may not sound like a big deal to fans, but something like this is increasingly important to teams and leagues: the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) and the city are sparring over what league president Joe McEacharn calls “unacceptable.” The issue: when the city renovated Erie Insurance Arena, it removed the exiting batting […]
Mandalay Baseball Properties on the block
Mandalay Baseball Properties, a major owner of Minor League Baseball teams, is for sale, as investor Seaport Capital is selling its share of the Mandalay holding company. Manaday owns the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) with the New York Yankees, the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; […]
Mandalay, PSC exploring Ottawa
A rather breathless and inaccurate report in the Ottawa Citizen has some locals excited about the possible return of pro baseball to the Canadian capital. The report, which you can read here, has one central fact correct: Mandalay Baseball Properties and Professional Sports Catering officials did indeed visit Ottawa Stadium near the beginning of the […]
SeaWolves promo: Don’t Give Up the Ship
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) unveilied an interesting commemorative jersey for the 2013 season, as a tie-in for the annual Tall Ships Festival. The event is after the season, but the SeaWolves are wearing the jerseys on on July 12. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Flagship Niagara League organization. —- Share […]
Erie SeaWolves unveil new branding, logos
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled a new logo, team marks, color schemes and uniforms last night in anticipation of the 2013 season. “We are proud to start a new chapter in SeaWolves history,” SeaWolves President Greg Coleman said. “Our new logos, colors and uniforms will enhance the ballpark experience and give fans […]
No, Erie’s not moving to Ottawa
We were pitched this story and passed because we know it’s not true, but apparently there’s enough talk to make it worth covering elsewhere: No, the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are not moving to Ottawa. An original, erroneous report in the Ottawa Citizen had the Mandalay Baseball Properties-owned SeaWolves as being a team […]
Fat Cats: We’d love to share Ottawa Stadium with AA team
The owners of the Ottawa Fat Cats say they’re willing to share Ottawa Stadium with a Class AA Eastern League team, as Ottawa decides to put a lease up to bid. The Fat Cats play in the semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League and had some success at the box office, especially this past season, so the […]
PSC adds Erie to roster
Professional Sports Catering, in conjunction with Mandalay Baseball Properties announced today that PSC will manage the food and beverage operation at Jerry Uht Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League). “The SeaWolves are excited to partner with Professional Sports Catering to bring our fans an enhanced game day dining experience,” said team […]
Frey out in Erie
In what many consider to be a surprising move, John Frey is out as general manager of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), as Mandalay Baseball shakes things up a month before the regular season starts. This is an odd time to be making such changes in a front office, and no one is […]
Erie, Tigers officially extend PDC
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Detroit Tigers officially extended their player-development contract for two more years. “We are very pleased to make this announcement today,” said SeaWolves Team President/General Manager John Frey said. “The Tigers have been a big part of the success of the SeaWolves for the past seven seasons […]