Big milestone anticipated this weekend, as the State College Spikes (summer collegiate; MLB Draft League) are preparing to welcome the two-millionth fan in franchise history this weekend at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. (more…)
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In memoriam: Bob the Baseball Dog
Bob the Baseball Dog, longtime member of the State College Spikes (MLB Draft League) family, passed away Friday evening in the presence of his caretakers, the McFall family. He was 13 years old. (more…)
MLB Draft League to launch with five teams
After weeks of pitched negotiations and wooing, the new summer-collegiate MLB Draft League will launch with just five teams, with a potential sixth team to be announced in coming weeks. (more…)
Spikes, Cardinals Extend Player Development Contract
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) and the St. Louis Cardinals have extended their player development contract (PDC), pushing their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Spikes Unveil Plans For 2018 NY-Penn League All-Star Game
The State College Spikes have unveiled details regarding the 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game. The contest will take place at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Tuesday, August 14. (more…)
State College Spikes to Host 2018 NYPL All-Star Game
The State College Spikes are set to host the 2018 NY-Penn League All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, as the game returns to State College for the first time since 2009. (more…)
Spikes Release Details on Salute to Conspiracy Theories Night
Set for next week, the State College Spikes‘ (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) Salute to Conspiracy Theories Night is one of the more unique promos of this season. In advance of the July 19 event, the Spikes are releasing a few more details. (more…)
Spikes Jump on Latest Fashion Trend: Romp-Hims
Yes, it’s a terrible fashion statement, but it makes for an utterly brilliant Minor League Baseball promo, as the State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) prepare to honor the “Romp-him” with a June event. (more…)
Spikes Smash Single-Game Attendance Mark
More records news to pass along: the State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) set a new single-game attendance record tonight, as 6,111 fans filled Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for the club’s regular-season home finale against the Williamsport Crosscutters. (more…)
Spikes, Cardinals Extend Player Development Contract
Another renewal to report: the State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the St. Louis Cardinals extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Spikes Game Delayed by Sheep
Of every delay imaginable, perhaps the least likely to be foreseen is one caused by a stray sheep. The State College Spikes (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), however, experienced that firsthand on Thursday, when a wandering sheep delayed their contest against the visiting Batavia Muckdogs. (more…)
NYPL Announces Scholarship Contest
Students within the New York-Penn League footprint could win a scholarship, as the circuit has announced that it will hand out more than $10,000 in funds. The announcement has been made in conjunction with the league’s 14 teams, including the State College Spikes. (more…)
NEWSRADIO 1390 to Air Spikes Games
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) have a new radio home, as the team has signed an agreement with NEWSRADIO 1390 WRSC. As part of the pact, 1390 am will be the new home for the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Health. (more…)