The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and local Flagship Brewing Company have introduced Pizza Rats Pilsner, an homage to the team’s alternate branding. Named after the SI Yanks alternate identity, Pizza Rats Pilsner is a traditional pilsner dry hopped with Citra hops making it the perfect beverage for a summer night at a ballgame. (more…)
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Boise State Refocusing on On-Campus Ballpark
After reopening the possibility of sharing a proposed facility with the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League), Boise State is refocusing its efforts on building an on-campus ballpark. (more…)
Signatures on Boise Ballpark Petition Verified
A petition aiming for a referendum on a potential Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark project obtained enough valid signatures, Ada County officials revealed Thursday. (more…)
Scrappers to Play as Peppers in Oil July 13
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will take the field as the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil on July 13, part of a promotion that includes branded uniforms and merchandise. The iconic area appetizer will be featured on the game worn jerseys, game worn hats and retail hats and shirts. (more…)
Staten Island Pizza Rats Returning in 2019
After its successful debut in 2018, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will bring back the Staten Island Pizza Rats branding for seven home games in 2019. (more…)
IronBirds Ownership, Aberdeen to Negotiate Legal Dispute
Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) ownership and the city will negotiate differences in their ongoing dispute over the state of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, as the two sides have requested a stay of litigation. (more…)
AquaSox Unveil New Funko Field Videoboard
The Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) are installing a new Daktronics videoboard at Funko Field, with the 20-foot high by 40-foot wide display to be the largest in the Northwest League. (more…)
Rick Murphy Named ValleyCats President
In a change to their executive leadership group, the Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have named Rick Murphy their new team President. Principal Owner Bill Gladstone, who previously served in that role, will now assume the title of Chairman. (more…)
Boise Ballpark Could Avoid Urban-Renewal Funds Referendum
Though nothing is settled, Boise officials could outline a funding plan for a new Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark that avoids a referendum related to urban-renewal funds. (more…)
Group Submits Signatures for Boise Ballpark Referendum
In hopes of putting a potential Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark project before voters in a referendum, a citizens group has submitted a petition with over 7,000 signatures. (more…)
Personnel News: Salem-Keizer, Rocky Mountain
We have personnel news to report from the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) and Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League). (more…)
Boise State Reconsiders Joining Hawks Ballpark Plan
After announcing in 2017 that it would pursue its own baseball facility, Boise State is reengaging with Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ownership about potentially sharing a proposed ballpark. (more…)
Dodd Stadium Lease Extension Approved
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) franchise is set to remain at Dodd Stadium well beyond 2019, as the Norwich City Council approved a 10-year lease extension on Monday. (more…)