Lease Drama Over, Red Wings to Stay at Frontier Field

After weeks of tedious stadium lease negotiations, Silver and Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo jointly announced an extension that will keep the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, International League) playing at Frontier Field for the next 10 years, with a mutual option for an additional 10 years.  Read more and watch video here.

Red Wings Look for Long-Term Ballpark Answers

The inability to agree on a new lease at Frontier Field has again raised questions about the long-term future of the Red Wings (Triple-A, International League) in Rochester (NY).  Read more here.

Frontier Communications Extends Ballpark Naming Rights Partnership

Frontier Communications has re-upped for naming rights for the Rochester ballpark, agreeing to a 10-year extension with $275,000 due in year one.  The stadium is home of the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, International League).  Read more here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Frontier Field (Rochester, NY)

MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Frontier Field, home of the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings (International League).  Read more and view photos here.

Red Wings Seeking State Funds for Frontier Field Upgrades

Monroe County and the Rochester Red Wings are seeking $4.5 million from the state for a $7.5 million makeover of Frontier Field, which could include a baseball museum in the old firehouse, installing a new field, revamping the concourse and suites and improving the front gate entrance.  Read more here.

Red Wings to Install New RF Videoboard

PRESS RELEASE – The Rochester Red Wings have announced plans to install a brand-new, full color, LED video board in right field replacing the board that has been there since Frontier Field’s inaugural season in 1997. The new video board, designed and manufactured by Daktronics, will be up and running for Opening Day at Frontier Field on April 5.

Man Builds Impressive Replica Model of Frontier Field

Mark MacEwan, who has only been working in architecture for a year, has constructed a pretty sweet to-scale model of Frontier Field, home of the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings (International League), which is on display at the ballpark.  Read more here.  Read press release here.  View photo gallery here.

Mark MacEwan with Frontier Field model, Red Wings photo