Connecticut Tigers Become Norwich Sea Unicorns

During a public unveiling event at a local middle school, the Connecticut Tigers (Single-A, New York-Penn League) revealed that the team will now be known as the Norwich Sea Unicorns.  Read more from Benjamin Hill here.  Read more from Chris Creamer here.

Communities, Congress Fighting Back Against MLB’s Minor League Contraction Plan

Norwich (CT) Mayor Peter Nystrom says he plans to fight hard to preserve his town’s little piece of Americana — the soon-to-be-renamed Connecticut Tigers (we’re hoping for Narwhals) (Single-A, New York-Penn League).  Mayor Norstrom stated:

I’m writing to every municipality affected by this.  These are community centers.  Dodd Stadium is a community center.  To me, this is a stab in the back.

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, who represents Norwich, said he believes MLB has underestimated the clout these communities have.  He co-authored a letter signed by over 100 colleagues to MLB officials outlining the negative implications of contraction and reminding them Congress has the power to reconsider the league’s antitrust exemption.  MLB responded.  Read more here.

Details Emerge of MLB’s Master Plan to Contract MiLB Lineup

In recent weeks, details of the plan have been slowly leaking out, the MLB spin being it’s designed to (1) upgrade all the minor league facilities and (2) improve “wellness” for the minor leaguers in terms of travel and living conditions.  In truth, as always, it’s designed to save money, lots of money, and the proprietors of these minor league teams, many of whom have their life savings invested in them, be damned.  Read more here.  Read about the Erie SeaWolves and Connecticut Tigers here.  Read concerns in Erie (PA) about the SeaWolves here.  Read about the fight brewing in Daytona (FL) over the Tortugas here.

Tigers Name Finalists for New Team Name

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers have taken the next step towards a new identity and announce the finalists for their new hometown name. The team now asks for fan input on the five finalist names. Fans can vote on their favorite by visiting cttigers.com. through Friday, October 18th. The new name will then be unveiled in November.

CT Tigers Seek Fan Input for New Team Name

For the first time since moving to Dodd Stadium in Norwich (CT), the Connecticut Tigers (Single-A, New York-Penn League) are planning to rebrand with a new team name, and they are seeking help from fans to do it.  They plan to use the “Norwich” location identifier instead of Connecticut.  Read more and enter names submissions here.

CT Tigers to Play as New England Lobster Rolls July 14th

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers, Class-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, will take the field on Saturday, July 14th as the New England Lobster Rolls on “New England Night”. The team will wear Lobster Rolls hats and jerseys on field. Fans are encouraged to visit golobsterrolls.com for more information about the night as well as Lobster Rolls merchandise including hats, t-shirts and more.

Norwich Council Approves $800K for Ballpark Upgrades

After hearing from several speakers, including officials from the Connecticut Tigers (Single-A, New York-Penn League), the City Council voted 6-0 Monday to approve an $800,000 bond ordinance for improvements to the Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium which is deemed necessary to keep the team in Norwich (CT).  Read more here.

CT Tigers Unveil 2016 Promo Schedule

The Connecticut Tigers, Class-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, are proud to unveil their 2016 promotional schedule. The 2016 season kicks off at Dodd Stadium on Wednesday, June 22nd against the New York Mets affiliate the Brooklyn Cyclones at 7:05 pm. The night will feature a 2016 magnet schedule giveaway for the first 4,000 fans presented by Dime Bank in addition to post-game fireworks!

CT Tigers Name New Broadcaster

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers are pleased to announce the hiring of Sam Dostaler as the new Radio Broadcaster for the upcoming 2015 season.

CT Tigers Hire Director of Business Development

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers are pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Favreau as Director of Business Development. Favreau will be focusing on expanding the reach of the Tigers through advertising, group ticket, and corporate sales with an emphasis on creating strong relationships in the community.

Connecticut Tigers Unveil ‘Re-Imagined’ Mascot Logos

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers, Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, proudly unveil new alternate marks for the upcoming 2014 season. The logos depict mascot C.T. the Tiger and pay homage to the proud affiliation to the Detroit Tigers, the City of Norwich, as well as the State of Connecticut.

Connecticut Tigers Unveil 20th Anniversary Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers are proud to unveil the Dodd Stadium 20th anniversary season logo and announce plans for a celebration of the history of Minor League Baseball in Norwich this coming summer.

Connecticut Tigers, Detroit Tigers Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a four-year extension to their Player Development Contract (PDC), guaranteeing the agreement through the 2018 season.

Connecticut Tigers Announce 4th Annual Octoberfest at Dodd Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers present their Fourth Annual Octoberfest & Chili Cook-Off on October 19, 2013 from 1-5 p.m. The event is a celebration of the Northeast’s finest craft beers. Come wet your whistle at Dodd Stadium, home of the Connecticut Tigers, the Single-A New York-Penn League Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

Connecticut Tigers Set Two Record Attendance Marks

PRESS RELEASE – The 2013 season turned out to be one of record setting success for the Connecticut Tigers. The organization set franchise attendance records at two consecutive home games to close out an all-star summer at Dodd Stadium.

Connecticut Tigers Unveil 2013 NYPL All-Star Game Logo

The Single-A Connecticut Tigers this morning unveiled the logo for the 2013 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which the team is hosting at Dodd Stadium on Tuesday, August 13.  To build intrigue, the Tigers shared parts of the logo with fans via the team’s Facebook page and Twitter over the past week.

Sale of Oneonta Outlaws Close

Oneonta (NY) businessman Gary Laing expected to review the final contract for the sale of the summer collegiate Oneonta Outlaws (Perfect Game League) on Monday.  He is buying the club from Keith Rogers and Dan Scaring, who relocated the franchise from Saratoga (NY) to Damaschke Field in 2010, after the Single-A Oneonta Tigers (New-York Penn League) split for Connecticut.   Read more here.

Tigers to Host 2013 NYPL All-Star Game

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers, in conjunction with the New York-Penn League, are proud to announce that the Tigers will host the 2013 New York-Penn League All-Star Game on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. There will be plenty of all-star festivities that will be announced over the course of the off-season leading into the 2013 calendar year.

Grass Getting a Little Blue at Dodd Stadium

The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will take up residence at Dodd Stadium, home of the Single-A Connecticut Tigers (New York-Penn League), this summer.  The four-day event will take place from Aug. 2-5, when the Tigers are on the road.  This will be the first time the festival has been held at Dodd.  It is expected to draw 5,000 to 10,000 bluegrassers.  Read more here.

Mets Not Moving Affiliation to Norwich

Whew, that was a close one!  Not really.  With all the rumblings about a possible Eastern League shakeup in the affiliation ranks, if the Double-A Binghamton Mets are sold and moved to Ottawa, a rumor surfaced that the New York Mets are interested in having their Eastern League affiliate take up residence at Dodd Stadium in Norwich (CT), the current home for the Single-A Connecticut

Detroit Tigers, NYPL Tigers Extend PDC

The Detroit Tigers and the Single-A Connecticut Tigers (New York-Penn League) have extended their player development contract for another two years.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Tigers Weber Stepping Down as GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers have announced that after four years with the organization, General Manager Andrew Weber will be stepping down. Current Vice President of Operations, C.J. Knudsen will replace Weber as Vice President and General Manager. Eric Knighton will be promoted to Vice President and Assistant General Manager. The transition of responsibility will begin immediately and

NYPL Tigers to Pay Homage to Norwich Navigators

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers are proud to announce Norwich Navigators Night this Saturday, as the Tigers host the Vermont Lake Monsters at 7:05 PM.

Connecticut Tigers Gunning for Season Two Turnaround

The inaugural season for the Single-A Connecticut Tigers in Norwich (CT) was not a good one from an attendance standpoint.  The team averaged 1,485 per game over 36 home dates, which amounted to half of the 100,000 fans the club hoped to draw in its first season at Dodd Stadium after relocating from Oneonta (NY).  But with a full off season to market the team, the Tigers are hoping for big improvement in season

Sheinis Joins Tigers Radio Broadcast Team

PRESS RELEASE – The Connecticut Tigers announced today Justin Sheinis will join the Tigers radio broadcasting team and become the new Media Relations Managers for the 2011 season.

Tigers Play in Cooperstown, Oneontans Hold Grudge?

The Connecticut Tigers played one on the road against the Tri-City ValleyCats in Cooperstown just 22 miles from their old home in Oneonta, but apparently not too many old faithful made the trip.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Tigers Debut in Front of 3,120

The Connecticut Tigers (Norwich, CT), the newest franchise from the Single-A New York-Penn League, made their home debut Saturday night in front of 3,120 at Dodd Stadium.  As you recall, the Tigers relocated from Oneonta (NY) and replaced the Double-A Eastern League’s Connecticut Defenders, which moved to Richmond (VA) and became the Richmond Flying Squirrels.  Read more here.

Connecticut Tigers Unveil New Logos, Uniforms, and Website

At a press conference today at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, the owners of the Connecticut Tigers unveiled the teams new logo and uniforms.  The team’s new website is also up and running at www.connecticuttigers.com.

‘Connecticut Tigers’ a Go for 2010

The former Oneonta Tigers received notification today from Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Connor granting permission for the New York-Penn League franchise to move from Oneonta (NY) to Norwich (CT) and Dodd Stadium.  The team will be known as the Connecticut Tigers.  Read more here.

It’s the ‘Connecticut Tigers’

Because of the late date, the relocated Oneonta Tigers will be known as the Connecticut Tigers for the 2010 season.  The team will play at Dodd Stadium in Norwich.  Read more here.