WVU athletic director Oiiver Luck says work continues on a new ballpark for the Mountaineers and potentially a minor-league baseball team. The plan, proposed by Luck and developer Mon-View LLC, calls for the establishment of a tax-increment-financing (TIF) district in Morgantown, with the proceedings funding a new ballpark at the proposed University Town Center complex. Two counties have already signed off […]
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New SI Yanks owners, management meet the press
It’s a whole new look for the Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League), as new ownership and a new front office takes control of the team. Gone are Mandalay Baseball Properties and Joe Ricciutti, the 2008 Ballpark Digest Executive of the Year who turned the franchise around after owner New York Yankees mismanaged the team […]
Lake Monsters sign 20-year lease for Centennial Field; will discuss renovations
Minor League Baseball will remain at historic Centennial Field on the University of Vermont campus, as the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) signed a new 20-year lease. Under the terms of the lease, the Lake Monsters will pay UVM $1 dollar per year for the use of the facility. Under the prior […]
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 […]
Skylands Park on block; baseball unlikely for 2012
Skylands Park, former home to affiliated and indy ball in New Jersey’s Sussex County, is on the block for $1.99 million, but so far a buyer has not emerged and baseball is unlikely to be played there in 2012. Skylands Park was home to the New Jersey Cardinals (short season A; NY-Penn League), who started […]
PSC lands Spikes concessions
Professional Sports Catering (PSC) today announced that it has entered into a partnership with the State College Spikes (short season A; NY-Penn League) to manage the food and beverage operation for all events held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. In addition to the Spikes 38-game home schedule from June to September, Medlar Field at […]
WVU: We want new ballpark for us, NY-Penn League team
West Virginia University officials want to compete in the Big 12 with a new Morgantown ballpark — and see sharing it with a short-season NY-Penn League team. The Mountaineers play at Hawley Field, certainly a modest college facility by any measure, and not one likely to attract high-profile athletes to the school. With the move […]
Eastern League just a swirl of intrigue
The current hotbed of intrigue in the baseball world? The Eastern League, where Ottawa’s desire for a team and Richmond’s wishes for a new ballpark are roiling the waters. It appears as though there’s an excellent chance Minor League Baseball is returning to Ottawa for the 2013 season and beyond, as discussions between a potential […]
Weber stepping down as C-Tigers GM
Andrew Weber, who oversaw the move of the Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) from Oneonta to Norwich, is stepping down as the team’s GM. Current vice president of operations, C.J. Knudsen, will replace Weber as vice president and general manager. Eric Knighton will be promoted to vice president and assistant general manager. “Andrew […]
Ottawa out of running for SWB Yanks — but in line for affiliated ball
There’s virtually no chance the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) will be playing next season in Ottawa Stadium, but a Canadian ownership group is working to bring an Eastern League team to Canada’s capital city for 2013. Where the Yankees will end up remains a matter of conjecture, and the issue will be decided […]
ValleyCats set attendance record — again
Another year, another attendance record for the Tri-City ValleyCats (short season A; NY-Penn League), who set a record both for total attendance and per-game tallies during a season-ending homestand last night. The team set an attendance record for the eighth consecutive season. The team ended the home season with a pair of games against the […]
SWB Yanks potentially on road for 2012
It appears the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (Class AAA; International League) will play their home schedule away from Moosic next season, as the league has tentatively approved an alternative site while upgrades to PNC Field are performed. UPDATED! The original plan was to work around the upgrades to the ballpark and do the majority of the work […]
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 […]