The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The Lake County franchise has been affiliated with the Indians since 1991, when the club was located in Columbus, Georgia. The franchise was known as the Columbus Indians in 1991, the Columbus Red […]
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Captains first out of the gate with Lance Armstrong promo
Not to be outdone by the Florence Freedom, the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) are first out of the gate with an inevitable Lance Armstrong promotion, announcing “Lancestrong Night” in June. The event is set for Saturday, June 29, the day that the world famous Tour de France bicycle race begins. The […]
Classic Park / Lake County Captains
Many corporate ballpark names come off as rather awkward or incongruent. Not so with Classic Park, sponsored by the Classic Automotive Group and home of the Lake County Captains. Just the sound of Classic Park, located right around the corner from Cleveland and Lake Erie, has a great ring to it. FAST FACTS Opened: April […]
Classic Park to sport new turf in 2014
It’s a little thing, but one that gets noticed: Classic Park, the home of the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League), will have new turf for the 2014 season. The Captains say the current turf isn’t acceptable; city officials say it is. So the two sides came up with a funding plan that […]
Ten years and $35 million later: assessing Eastlake’s Classic Park
It was presented to Eastlake (OH) voters as a no-cost amenity that will end up costing local taxpayers some $35 million: assessing the worth of Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League). When former Mayor Dan DiLiberto first brought up the idea of a new ballpark for the Ohio community, […]
Captains unveil whale of a ballpark fish sandwich
The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) unveiled a whale of a sandwich for the 2012 season, as the Moby Dick features five quarter-pound fish filets and six ounces of clam strips, among other ingredients. The Moby Dick features a 15-inch sesame-seed hoagie roll, five quarter-pound fish filets, eight slices of cheese, six […]
Captains unveil 10th anniversary logo
The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) are marking their 10th anniversary at Classic Park with a new logo. The Columbus Red Stixx relocated from Georgia and began playing in Northeast Ohio in April 2003. The new logo incorporates the ship design eatured on the sleeve patch that Captains players wear on their […]
Captains poised to welcome three-millionth fan
The three-millionth fan in Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) history is expected to cross the turnstiles at Classic Park before Wednesday night’s game. The Captains’ first season was 2003 after moving from Columbus, Ga. The team hit the one million mark in 2005 and the two millionth fan was honored in 2008. […]
Big Apple Circus launches ballpark tour
The Big Apple Circus will be hitting a series of minor-league ballparks in the Northeast in a specially produced event, Havin’ a Ball Tour! From the Big Top to the Ball Park!, complete with a circus ring at home plate, a ringmaster and a live band. The line-up of circus stars includes Mongolian contortionists, a […]
Spring sched for Indians farm teams posted
We’ve posted the spring-training schedule for the four Cleveland Indians farm teams: Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League), Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League), Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) and Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League). You can see the full schedule here. All home games are played at the team’s […]
Captains extend WELW broadcast deal; Halbleib new Voice of CornBelters
Two broadcasting deals to announce today: The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) extend their arrangement with flagship radio home AM 1330 WELW, while the Normal CornBelters (independent; Frontier League) move Greg Halbleib into the broadcast booth. The WELW agreement runs for three years. The station will air all regular and post-season Captains […]
Captains Concessions, union reach three-year accord
We don’t report on much union news here at Ballpark Digest, so it’s worth noting that the Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) concession company, Captains Concessions, LLC, has reached agreement with Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board Affiliated with Workers United Local 10 on a new three-year agreement. Captains Concessions operates all […]
Captains unveil championship ring design
Want to see what goes for bling in the Low Class A Midwest League? The Lake County Captains will unveil the design for the 2010 Midwest League Championship ring tonight at the team’s Hot Stove Banquet. The Captains have partnered with MTM Recognition to design and produce the rings. The Captains ring features a three-tiered […]