We have personnel news today from the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Vermont Lake Monsters and State College Spikes (both short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
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Vermont, Oakland extend player development contract
More PDC news: the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Oakland A’s extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Vermont Lake Monsters have had a minor league affiliation with the A’s since 2011. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Lake Monsters,” said A’s Vice President […]
Two ways to honor Centennial Field history
Centennial Field, home of the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League), dates back to 1908, and the team is working with the Preservation Trust of Vermont to honor that historic legacy with seat plaques. The Lake Monsters embarked on a renovation of Centennial Field in 2013, including the addition of brand new individual […]
Worth the drive: four BoSox World Series trophies on display this Sunday
If you’re a Boston Red Sox fan, you’ll be in heaven at Centennial Field Sunday, when the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) will have four BoSox World Series trophies on display, including the 1912 trophy. Joining the 1912 trophy on display will be trophies from the 2004, 2007 and 2013 World Series. […]
Lake Monsters unveil new uniforms for 2014
We have a new look in Burlington, as the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) unveiled new uniforms for the 2014 season. The new uniforms follow the unveiling of a new logo last November. With the help of branding and design firm Brandiose and manufacturer Rawlings, the Lake Monsters will be sporting a […]
Lake Monsters unveil new logo, branding
The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) unveiled a new team logo and identity featuring the team’s mascot, CHAMP, as the team begins their 21st season of Minor League Baseball. After using logos with the variation of a gray “Champ” floating through the letter V during the franchise’s first years as the Vermont […]
2013 Ballpark Renovations Under $1M: Centennial Field, Modern Woodmen Park
We have another set of 2013 Ballpark Digest Awards to announce: the best renovations (under $1 million) go to Centennial Field, home of the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) and Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). In both cases, the improvements were multiyear efforts, […]
2013 Promotions of the Year: Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Normally we select a single promotion to honor during awards season, but this year the Lehigh Valley IronPigs blew that model out of the water with a trio of noteworthy promotions. The team is the winner of the Best Promotions in the 2013 Ballpark Digest Annual Awards. “As we reviewed submissions for best promotions in […]
Nine innings, nine new car leases from Lake Monsters
Monster promo for the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; New York-Penn League): the team is pairing with The Autosaver Group to give away a two-year lease to one of nine brand-new vehicles: Nine Innings of Winning. The promo is slated for Sept. 1. Fans in attendance (18 years or older) will have the opportunity […]
Lake Monsters unveil 2013 Centennial Field renovations
The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) unveiled upgrades to the University of Vermont’s historic Centennial Field that include permanent seating in the grandstand areas along with new field-level seating, dugouts and bullpens. Centennial Field is the oldest venue in affiliated baseball, a truly historic ballpark. The site has been home to baseball since […]
Lake Monsters, Oakland expected to extend PDC
The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A: NY-Penn League) and the Oakland A’s are expected to announce an extension of their player-development contract today. A press conference has been scheduled for 5 p.m., with Ted Polakowski, director of minor league operations for the Athletics, scheduled to attend. It’s been a good year so far for Ray […]
Lake Monsters unveil Centennial Field improvements
With a long-term commitment from the University of Vermont in place, the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A: NY-Penn League) announced the 2012 improvements to Centennial Field. The most noticeable upgrade: a new 27-foot by 16-foot videoboard and new scoreboard in left field provided by Total Sports Entertainment. The videoboard will give all fans a new […]
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 […]