Another improvement to Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League), for 2014: Construction of the Dietz & Bluett Insurance Diamond Deck. Construction on the new deck began last month and will be completed in advance of the York Revolution’s Opening Day on Thursday, April 24. The new hospitality area, which now puts […]
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Revolution enters the radio business with station purchase
Interesting diversification: The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are entering the radio business with the purchase of WOYK AM 1350 from WOYK, Inc., the radio station’s current licensee. The station is York’s oldest radio station, founded in 1932, and operates with a sports talk format. The station carries all 140 York Revolution games, York College […]
Atlantic League announces new divisional alignment
The independent Atlantic League will have a new divisional structure for 2014, with the eight teams split into the Liberty and Freedom divisions. The Somerset Patriots, Long Island Ducks, Camden Riversharks and Bridgeport Bluefish are in the Liberty Division; the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Sugar Land Skeeters, Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution are in the […]
New rules speeding play in Atlantic League
This season the independent Atlantic League instituted a series of rules designed to speed up and shorten games. So far, the plan has shaved 10 minutes off game times. The results were compiled by John Walk of the York Dispatch, who analyzed game times this season and then talked to players and front-office personnel about […]
Food Revolution in York for 2013
More food news: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled a Sovereign Bank Stadium concessions lineup with lots of local flavors, including beer brewed across the street. The local-beer lineup now includes offerings from Mudhook Brewery, brewed in York’s Central Market, which is just across North Street from the ballpark area. “It’s not true that […]
Clemens to stick with Skeeters for one more start
The party goes on: Roger Clemens will stay with the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) and travel with the team to York before starting at home Sept. 7. Clemens, 50, will face the Long Island Ducks at Constellation Field in Sugar Land on September 7. The right-hander pitched his first professional game in five […]
York Revolution unveil new logos, uniforms
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) unveiled new logos and uniforms today, overhauling the team’s image after five years in business. “Our previous logo did not reflect the essence of York as a special and unique manufacturing town,” said Revolution President & General Manager Eric Menzer. This new one embraces that. “We’ve also taken our […]
Shipley joins Revolution ownership
Bill Shipley has joined the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) ownership group and will serve as the team’s vice chairman. He joins team president and general manager Eric Menzer and Chairman Peter Kirk as a member of the ballclub’s senior management. Shipley is the fourth-generation leader and CEO of Shipley Energy, Central Pennsylvania’s largest family-owned […]
Revolution to share the bling this season
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are sharing the bounty of two consecutive championships, giving a ring to a lucky fan as part of a promotion. As part of a May 1 pregame championship ring ceremony, the team will give away a real 2011 championship ring to a random fan present at the game. The […]
Atlantic League
The Atlantic League is one of the two most successful independent leagues in existence, with a stable lineup and a planned expansion to Texas in 2012. Independent / 1998-present Current TeamsBridgeport BluefishCamden RiversharksLancaster BarnstormersLong Island DucksRoad WarriorsSomerset PatriotsSouthern Maryland Blue CrabsYork Revolution Teams (in alphabetical order)Aberdeen Arsenal, 2000Atlantic City Surf, 1998-2006Bridgeport Bluefish, 1998-presentCamden Riversharks, 2001-presentLancaster […]
Atlantic League All-Star Game completely sold out
Tonight’s independent Atlantic League All-Star Game is completely sold out, as host York Revolution sold the last of the berm seating to the match at Sovereign Bank Stadium. All-Star Games are notably hard to sell out for most teams. Today’s events kick off with the Stauffer’s All-Star Family Fun Festival on the Brooks Robinson Plaza […]
Player injured running into unpadded outfield concrete wall in York
Kenny Kelly, a former major leaguer, suffered a concussion and a facial fracture after running into an unpadded concrete wall at Sovereign Bank Park, the home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League), leaving coaches and players calling for a safer playing facility. Affiliated baseball has minimum standards regarding outfield fence padding; rare is the […]
Atlantic League unveils All-Star uniforms
The uniforms for the 2011 Atlantic League All-Star Game have been unveiled by host team York Revolution, with the game slated for July 13 at Sovereign Bank Stadium. Designed by Concepts-York, a firm which handles many of the Revolution’s design needs, the look of the jersey was created specially for the 2011 All-Star Game. The Freedom […]