There are different paths to season-opening excitement, as the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) are both approaching sellouts for their respective season openers. (more…)
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SB Cubs set sales record first day ducats available
This team could end up being one of the big stories of the 2015 season: the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a record for preseason ticket sales. (more…)
South Bend Cubs unveil logo, branding
We have the new logo and secondary marks for the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League), as the team preps for a new season as a Chicago Cubs affiliate. UPDATED! (more…)
South Bend, Cubs announce affiliation
Another big affiliation shift: the Chicago Cubs have decided to leave Kane County and will enter a new affiliation deal with the South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League). The shift was announced today by Silver Hawks owner Andrew Berlin. “Today is a turning point,” said Berlin in a press release. “I made […]
Where have you gone, Stanley Coveleski?
Here’s the downside of naming-rights sales: Many references to Stanley Coveleski at Four Winds Field at Stanley Coveleski Stadium, home of the South Bend Silver Hawks (Class A; Midwest League), are gone. Stanley Coveleski, of course, was the former major leaguer who retired to South Bend after a Hall of Fame career and was a […]
Silver Hawks prep for 5-millionth fan
It’s been a good season for the South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League): besides attendance records, the team is poised to welcome the five-millionth fan in franchise history. The Silver Hawks have already broken single-game attendance records this season — 5,650 fans on Opening Night and 7,287 on July 3, with 17 […]
2012 Ballpark Renovation of the Year: Coveleski Stadium
Ballpark renovations should have one major goal: to turn the facility into a true destination. And that’s what happened this season in South Bend, making Coveleski Stadium renovations the clear choice for the 2012 Ballpark Renovation of the Year award. This past season saw $4.25 million in improvements to the home of the South Bend Silver […]
Silver Hawks, Pioneers set attendance marks
The South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Elmira Pioneers (summer collegiate; Perfect Game League) hit important attendance milestones this week. In South Bend, the Silver Hawks have already attracted more fans this season to Covaleski Stadium than in all of 2011. After Monday night, the Silver Hawks have drawn 115,137 fans […]
Pfander new GM in Charlotte
Jim Pfander is the new general manager of the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League), exiting his previous job as executive vice president/COO of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League). The Ohio-native began his career as a broadcasting and special events intern for the Cleveland Indians, followed by his first minor […]
Stone Crabs to host 2012 FSL All-Star Game
The Charlotte Stone Crabs will be hosting the 2012 Florida State League All-Star Game at Charlotte Sports Park, the team announced today. The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2012. Charlotte Sports Park is one of the better ballparks in the Florida State League. “It is a great honor to be chosen out of […]