Lots of MiLB personnel news: HWS Baseball promotes three; Eric Jarinko is the new Greenville Drive GM; the Quad Cities River Bandits add two assistant GMs; Tonya Petrunak returns to Reading, and the Greeneville Astros add two sales reps. HWS Baseball, the parent company of the Modesto Nuts (High Class A; California League), Mobile Bay […]
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Scrappers record highest attendance since 2008
Another good attendance story: the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; New York-Penn League) recorded the biggest increase in per-game attendance in team history. The Scrappers had an increase of 317 fans per game over the 2012 season (36 games total), with 4,642 more fans attending Scrappers games at Eastwood Field during the 2013 season […]
Allen new Travelers GM; staff changes in Hudson Valley, Mahoning Valley
Paul Allen takes the interim tag off his job title and is now officially general manager of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), as teams continue to shape their front offices for the 2013 season. A veteran of eight years in professional baseball, Allen has spent seven seasons with the Travelers, including the previous […]
Scrappers on verge of welcoming 2-millionth fan
Another milestone to note: the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A: NY-Penn League) will welcome the 2-millionth fan in team history at some point during an upcoming homestand. Heading into the next homestand beginning Wednesday, the Scrappers are only 6,710 fans away from two million. The two millionth fan entering Eastwood Field will receive a […]
Scrappers, Indians renew affiliation
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2014. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since the team’s inaugural season in 1999. “We are thrilled to continue our great relationship with the Indians and look forward to working together […]
Mahoning Valley lands 2012 NY-Penn All-Star Game
Mark it on your calendars: The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have been named host of the 2012 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, to be played in mid-August 2012 at Eastwood Field. The official date will be determined once the 2012 New York-Penn League schedule is released in the fall. This will be the first time the […]
Scrappers land new radio deal
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League) landed a new radio contract for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, partnering with Whiplash Radio. The agreement includes live broadcasts of all 76 home and away Scrappers games along with a live Internet stream on 1570WHTX.com. In addition, 1570 WHTX will host a weekly Scrappers talk […]
The Week That Was: September 25
Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured by page views. It was a week of hope for new ballparks in West Chester, Loudoun County, Birmingham and Escondido; it was also a week where teams made preparations for the 2011 season by finding new or renewed affiliates. Phillies, […]
Smith stepping down as Scrappers GM; Taylor promoted
Personnel changes are now starting in the minor leagues now that most seasons are over. For the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season A; NY-Penn League), Dave Smith is stepping down as GM, to be replaced by assistant GM Jordan Taylor. Smith has been with the team for eleven seasons after joining the Scrappers in 1999 […]
Promotions Watch: Scrappers to bid farewell to James via LeBronfire
The Youngstown, Ohio-based Mahoning Valley Scrappers are saying goodbye to LeBron James in their own special way: anyone willing to destroy their James jersey or memorabilia will receive a free ticket to the Aug. 5 game. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (short season; NY-Penn League) are working out their grief over losing LeBron James by throwing […]