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.
Tag Archives: Erie (PA)
Details Emerge of MLB’s Master Plan to Contract MiLB Lineup
Filed under League & Franchise, Legal, Market & Location
Erie Council to Consider Proposal to Advance Ballpark Upgrades
As part of the multimillion-dollar upgrade planned for UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League), about 90 feet of public space along East Ninth Street would be removed to create a new main entrance. The Erie City Council will weigh in on that proposal during its regular meeting on Wednesday. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
New State-of-the-Art Scoreboard on Tap for Erie Ballpark
The Erie County Convention Center Authority’s board of directors on Thursday approved a $789,959 low bid from Daktronics, the Brookings, South Dakota, company that specializes in scoreboards, sound systems and video displays. The new scoreboard is part of a planned multimillion-dollar upgrade to UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League). Read more here.
Filed under Amenities & Features, Media
Erie Passes Resolutions to Advance $12-Million Ballpark Grant
The city of Erie (PA) is making moves to put a $12 million state grant in motion that’s earmarked for major upgrades at UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League). Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Legal, Money & Financials, Stadium Issues
Erie Awarded $12M State Grant for UPMC Park Renovations
Four years of frustration, bargaining and hope ended with a positive outcome for Erie (PA) and the SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League) this week when Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of a state grant of $12 million for renovations at UPMC Park. Read more and watch video here.
SeaWolves to Celebrate Christmas in July as ‘SnowWolves’
The Erie SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League) will change their name to the “Erie SnowWolves” for a day to celebrate “Christmas in July” on Friday, July 27. Brillion (WI)-based Ariens Company will be the presenting sponsor. On this special occasion, the team will wear custom on-field jerseys and caps designed by Dan Simon of Louisville (KY)- based design firm Studio Simon. The first 1,000 fans on July 27 will receive an Erie SnowWolves winter cap. Read more here. View press release here.
SeaWolves Seeking Ballpark Improvements
The Erie SeaWolves (Double-A, Eastern League) and Erie Events, which manages the downtown stadium, are splitting the $10,000 cost of concept design work related to a local effort to secure a $12 million state grant for various improvements. Read more here.
