A nine-story, 111,869-square-foot Class A office building is slated to be built just outside the gates of First National Bank Field, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), with a new ballpark entrance as part of the design. (more…)
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Grasshoppers, Chiefs Place Wager on Promotions
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) and the Syracuse Chiefs (Class AAA; International League) have revealed a wager on their competing Jim Boeheim-related promotions. (more…)
Grasshoppers Announce Jim Boeheim (No) Value Night
In light of recent remarks from Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have announced Jim Boeheim (No) Value Night. The promotion, which will be held on April 11, is announced after Boeheim stated, among other candid remarks, that there is “no value” in playing the ACC tournament in Greensboro. (more…)
New for 2017: First National Bank Field
The home of the Greensboro Grashoppers (Low A; Sally League) has a new name, as it is now known as First National Bank Field. The rebranding of the ballpark is effective for the 2017 season. (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…)
More on the Jeansboro Grasshoppers Promo
We covered this promo when first announced, but now we have photos, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) are taking the field as the Jeansboro Grasshoppers this Saturday. (more…)
On August 20: The Jeansboro Grasshoppers
As part of a partnership with Wrangler, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) will play as the Jeansboro Grasshoppers on August 20. (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…)
New Role in Greensboro for Miss Babe Ruth
Always a fixture at NewBridge Bank Park, Miss Babe Ruth has accepted a new role with the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) after retiring as bat dog. The Grasshoppers announced today that Miss Babe Ruth is now the special assistant to the team president. (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…)
South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
Some great teams and people honored in the 2015 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards, as chosen by reps from all 14 teams, along with league field managers and umpires. (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…)