We’ve taken some time off for an office move–things are going well, thanks–but this is news worth passing along, as the new Frederick (Md.) Atlantic League team announced its forever branding: Spire City Ghost Hounds. (more…)
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Finalists unveiled for new Frederick Atlantic League team
We have the five finalists for the name of the new Frederick Atlantic League team, and owner Attain Sports and Entertainment (AS&E) is asking for fan input as part of the final decision. (more…)
Naming rights under debate in Frederick
With naming rights to Harry Grove Stadium assets potentially drawing $251,000 annually, city officials are sparring over how much of that to keep and how much to share with the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). The ballpark name won’t change, but naming rights to parts of the facility could be placed on the […]
Frederick looking at naming-rights deal for Harry Grove Stadium
The city of Frederick is looking at working with a Rockvile (Md.) firm on a naming-rights deal for Harry Grove Stadium, home of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). If approved, Team Services LLC will be awarded ta $53,000 contract to market the naming rights to the field; the name of the ballpark […]
Keys lease raising debate in Frederick
Several Frederick Board of Aldermen members want to see more information about the bidding process for Harry Grove Stadium, home of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League), saying the city passed on a better bid from the independent Atlantic League. One board member, Karen Young (wife of Ron Young, the former Frederick mayor […]
Keys, Frederick have draft lease; aldermen want more information
The Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) have reached a proposed lease agreement for Harry Grove Stadium, but city aldermen presented with it objected to some of the terms and asked for more information from city staff. The lease called for the Keys’ base rent to go up from $30,000 annually to $100,000 for […]
Two bids submitted for Frederick ballpark lease
As expected, there were only two bids for the lease to Frederick’s Harry Grove Stadium, as the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) and Frederick Atlantic LLC, working to bring in an independent Atlantic League team, were the only respondents to the city’s RFP, according to Frederick officials. Frederick officials opened the bidding to […]
Keys unveil new mascot: Frank Key
The Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) unveiled a new mascot, Frank Key, as well as plans for a Keys Fan Club for adults, “Frank Keys Army.” The new mascot will be unveiled April 12 at the Keys’ opener. “Frank Key is a tie to our community’s incredible history,” Keys Director of Marketing Adam […]
Frederick Keys sold?
Multiple sources tell us the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) have been conditionally sold, with the transaction going through only if the franchise successfully wins a bid situation for Harry Grove Stadium for next season and beyond. The Keys are currently owned by Maryland Baseball Holding, LLC, led by Ken Young, the owner […]
Keys: We want to stay in Frederick
The management of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) issued an open letter to local baseball fans today, calling for public support of the affiliated franchise at a time when the city is planning to let the lease to Harry Grove Stadium up for bid. If the ballpark lease is put up to […]
Frederick: Affiliated team to have advantage in ballpark bidding
An affiliated team will have an advantage in the bidding for Harry Grove Stadium, currently the home of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League), according to city officials prepping the bid package. The city has been working on a bid specification since the beginning of the year, and it’s a tightrope: on the […]
Frederick to put ballpark lease to bid; Keys on market
City officials in Frederick, Md. are preparing specifications in anticipation of letting the lease to Harry Grove Stadium, home of the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League), out to bid for 2012 and beyond — inconvenient timing, considering the team is now for sale. City officials say they’re finishing the specs for the ballpark, […]
Ballpark Visit: Harry Grove Stadium / Frederick Keys
When it opened in 1990, Harry Grove Stadium was state of the art when it came to things like suites and an open concourse. Today, despite some TLC from the city and the owners of the Frederick Keys in recent years, Harry Grove Stadium is now just a decent, well-run but low-key ballpark in a […]