The Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are set to unveil over $2 million in upgrades to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Over the offseason, the Ripken Baseball and the City of Aberdeen partnered to complete numerous improvements at the ballpark. (more…)
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BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Upgrades Continue
The City of Williamsport and the Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) continue to move forward with upgrades to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, which will have new amenities in 2017. (more…)
Scrappers, Platform Beer Co. Announce New Beer
A new brew will be on tap at Eastwood Field this season, as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Platform Beer Co are collaborating on the beer. The beverage will be available at Eastwood Field and various establishments in Youngstown. (more…)
Personnel News: Lowell Spinners
There is some personnel news to report from the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), who have announced a series of additions and promotions. (more…)
Scrappers to Become Packards on August 12
For one night, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will become the Mahoning Valley Packards. The name change will take place as part of a promotion that is scheduled for August 12. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees to Offer Autism Suite in 2017
Baseball teams are always looking for new ways to accommodate families and individuals impact by autism. The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are involved in that initiative this year (more…)
IronBirds Announce Partnership with RAACE
Starting this season, the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will enter into a multi-year partnership with Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere (RAACE). The pact between the IronBirds and RAACE, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating child sexual abuse, aims to provide a safe and family-fun experience both at the ballpark and in the local community. (more…)
Personnel News: Hagerstown, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Pelicans, Cyclones Announce Pizza Promotion
On August 4, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will look to settle a contentious debate over pizza. It will be up to the teams to determine which city–Chicago or New York–offers the better slices. (more…)
Aberdeen Ironbirds to Become Steamed Crabs
For one game in 2017, the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will become the Aberdeeen Steamed Crabs. Scheduled for August 11, the team’s celebration of one of Maryland’s signature food items will include a specialty jersey and other offerings. (more…)
Crosscutters Unveil More Ballpark Upgrades
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are unveiling further changes to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Set to be complete for the upcoming season, the overhaul to the ballpark will include seating changes, expanded netting, and new dugouts. (more…)
Auburn to Reconsider Doubledays Management Structure
The Auburn City Council is set to take a closer look at how the Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will be run for the upcoming season. (more…)
Aberdeen IronBirds to Install New Videoboard
The Abderdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have unveiled plans for a new videoboard at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (more…)