The Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A East) and local government officials are budgeting $16 million in FirstEnergy Stadium upgrades to meet the new MLB specs for Minor League Baseball ballparks. (more…)
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More MiLB teams facing high cost of meeting MLB facility specs
The Reading Fightin Phils (Double-A Northeast) say they need extensive renovations to FirstEnergy Stadium to maintain their status in Minor League Baseball and an affiliation with team owner Philadelphia Phillies. (more…)
Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium Hosting Football
Now that the Reading Fightin Phils‘ (Class AA; Eastern League) season in the books, FirstEnergy Stadium is hosting football for the first time in over 30 years. (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil America’s Classic Ballpark Hall of Famers
Nice ballpark feature added to FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) unveiled a tribute to the 38 America’s Classic Ballpark Hall of Famers, whose careers led them through Reading. (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil Massive Beer Selection
FirstEnergy Stadium will offer a wide variety of beer this season, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are featuring 93 different brews. (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil America’s Classic Ballpark Logo
The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have spruced up the branding for their ballpark, unveiling a new America’s Classic Ballpark logo. The new logo includes homages to the history of FirstEnergy Stadium, which first opened in 1950. (more…)
Christmas Coming to FirstEnergy Stadium
A holiday season promo is already in the works, as the Reading Fightin Phils’ (Class AA; Eastern League) will transform FirstEnergy Stadium into a Christmas destination. In conjunction with Savage 61 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, the Fightins will host Christmas at FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Changes Made to Yard Goats’ June Schedule
With Dunkin’ Donuts Park still under construction, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will play home games on the road through at least June 16. The Eastern League has announced that the Yard Goats will play two more series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, with a third home slate to played at Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Craig Stein Honored by Fightin Phils
Before last night’s Phillies Futures Game, the Reading Figthin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) honored owner Craig Stein with a bronze plaque outside of FirstEnergy Stadium. Stein, who has owned the club since 1986, joined a limited circle of influential Reading baseball figures to be recognized at the ballpark over the last 50 years, as his enshrinement adds to a group […]
Fightin Phils unveil new dugout suite
A notable upgrade in 2016 for FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) announce the installation of the Savage61 Dugout Suite, the team’s newest addition to America’s Classic Ballpark. (more…)
Fightin Phils unveil new 2016 uniforms
We have new looks for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils four new uniforms for the 2016 season. (more…)
Fightin Phils: 50 years with the Phillies
To mark the 50-year affiliation mark with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will feature a “50 Seasons in Reading” logo throughout the season. (more…)
Reading to celebrate 50 years of Phillies
Big anniversary this season at FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Philadelphia Phillies will celebrate 50 years of their affiliation — the second longest in pro baseball. (more…)