We have personnel news today from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
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New logos, branding for Norfolk Tides
Another offseason makeover, as the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new logos, branding, uniforms, colors, caps and more for the 2016 season. (more…)
AHL, ECHL realignment big sports-biz news of the week
Normally we don’t promote coverage on our other sites, but this is a huge story: Intervention from NHL parents will see five AHL teams shift to an all-Cal division, with three ECHL teams moving east. (more…)
Sal Maglie Stadium management up for grabs again
An attempt to outsource management of Sal Maglie Stadium, home of the Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) and a former pro venue, fell through after concerns were raised about the only vendor to submit a bid. (more…)
Norfolk, Baltimore extend PDC through 2018
Another Baltimore Orioles PDC to announce: the O’s and the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) agreed on a four-year player development contract extension through the 2018 season. “We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Baltimore Orioles” said Tides President Ken Young. “We’ve had a great relationship with the Orioles over our […]
Norfolk Tides to go gnome tonight
This is certainly a season for ugly uniforms in Minor League Baseball, and tonight sees another entrant in that proud tradition: the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) are donning gnome jerseys. The jerseys are part of the gnomification of the Tides. The team is also giving away a gnome figurine of Tides manager Ron […]
Virginia Beach group seeking land, infrastructure for new ballpark
A proposed privately financed Virginia Beach ballpark for an independent Atlantic League team could move closer to reality under a plan to be considered by the city council tomorrow. The plan from Virginia Beach Professional Baseball LLC calls for a $50-million, 5,000-seat ballpark and sports complex ($21 million for the ballpark, $7.7 million for commercial development, […]
New Tides lease on tap for Harbor Park
A new lease at Harbor Park for the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) will see an increased rent for the team, along with a slew of ballpark improvements down the road. The 15-year lease calls for a base rent of $225,000 and gives the city a share of team revenues — 10 percent of […]
Your first good meltdown of the season: Marty Brown
OK, we’re not talking Phillip Wellman or Wally Backman here. But Marty Brown, manager of the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League), gives fans a show at Harbor Park. The Bisons were in town to play the hometown Norfolk Tides, and the event is pretty simple: the umps clearly blew a call on runner interference, […]
Virginia Beach awarded Atlantic League franchise — but financing for ballpark remains
A group seeking to bring pro baseball to Virginia Beach has received conditional approval from the independent Atlantic League, but financing for the $25-million ballpark/youth baseball project is still up in the air. The group, Virginia Beach Professional Baseball, LLC, is looking to build a 6,000-seat ballpark near the existing Sportsplex. The ballpark would be […]
Rip Tide: ATVs and the perils of mascotdom
It could have been a lot worse, but in the end no one was hurt when Rip Tide, mascot for the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League), took a nasty spill on an ATV during Sunday’s game against Lehigh Valley. After wiping out, Rip Tide tried to get the ATV running again, to no avail. […]
Rosenfield honored in Norfolk
Nice Saturday night for Dave Rosenfield, GM of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League): a few days after celebrating his 80th birthday he was honored by the team, the league and Norfolk officials with a Harbor Park tribune banner and more. Rosenfield joined the Tides organization during the 1962 season and took over as […]
Tides unveil broadcast team — with familiar voices
Fan of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) will hear some familiar voices during radio broadcasts this season, as Pete Michaud, Tony Mercurio and Bob Socci will return for the 2011 campaign on ESPN Radio. 94.1 FM. This season will mark Michaud’s fifth season behind the microphone for the Norfolk Tides, but his first […]