This isn’t quite the hot news as being reported, but it’s nice to see city efforts continue to bring an Atlantic League team to Richmond County Bank Ballpark, former home of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
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Upgrades, Atlantic League in works for Staten Island ballpark
With MLB’s contraction of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), the New York City Economic Development Corp. is looking at $5 million in Richmond County Bank Ballpark upgrades to potentially host Atlantic League games as well as other sports. (more…)
Operator Sought to Bring More Events to Richmond County Bank Ballpark
A new request for proposals (RFP) has been released for professional event operators to coordinate and manage events at Richmond County Bank Ballpark, home of the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Mull Ballpark Upgrades
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are considering potential upgrades to Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, including the incorporation of space that could host non-gameday events. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Prep for Challenging 2017
It certainly will be a challenging year for the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), with development surrounding Richmond County Bank Ballpark — but team management has a game plan to handle any obstacles. (more…)
SI Yankees poised for breakout?
When the NY-Penn League added teams in Brooklyn and Staten Island, the assumption was that both franchises would prosper. While the Cyclones have been a tremendous success, the SI Yankees have faced plenty of challenges. But with development and new leadership, success could come in the next two years. (more…)
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 […]
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 […]