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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Staten Island Yankees fold, will sue MLB
After being removed from affiliated ball, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will fold operations and have filed suit against the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. (more…)
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…)
SI Yankees “shocked” by Yankees affiliate decision
Though it had been announced that the Short Season A NY-Penn League would potentially be transitioning to a summer-collegiate league, Staten Island Yankees management says they were not informed about being dropped by the New York Yankees as an affiliate. (more…)
Yankees announce affiliate changes in first glimpse of MiLB overhaul
The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Announce Mini Trash Can Giveaway
On the heels of fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced they will give away mini trash cans in September. (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 Reveal Management Staff Changes
With their season just about to get underway, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are announcing several management staff changes. T. J. Jahn has become General Manager, while Jane Rogers is the Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations. In addition, Adam Lorber has been named Chief Revenue Officer and Jason Nazzaro is now the Chief Operating Officer. (more…)
Pizza Rats Pilsner Unveiled
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…)
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…)
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…)
SI Yankees Announce New Food and Beverage Company
The Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are starting their own food and beverage company, which will operate all concessions and suite catering at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. The new food and beverage company will be fully staffed and operated by the SI Yankees, which was previously operated by Legends Hospitality. (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)