Lakewood BlueClaws to Celebrate 20th Season in 2020

It’s hard to believe, but the Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will celebrate their 20th season in 2020.   Check out the logo and video here.  View old ballpark construction photos here.  View 2020 schedule here.

DeAngelis Steps Down From BlueClaws

PRESS RELEASE – BlueClaws Vice President of Community Relations, Jim DeAngelis, has stepped down from his position with the team.

BlueClaws to Host 11th Annual Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night

The Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A, South Atlantic League) will host their 11th annual Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night on July 28.  The team will again sport “BruceClaws” jerseys.  The night includes special promotions and the annual Born to Run…For Beer event before the game.  The E-Street Shuffle plays live as part of the Founder’s Brewing Summer Concert Series beginning at 5 pm.  Learn more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

BlueClaws to Host Grateful Dead Night

The Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A, South Atlantic League), will host Grateful Dead Night on Saturday, June 16th.  The team will sport special jerseys.  Splintered Sunlight will play live in the Biergarten from 5 pm – 7 pm as part of the Founders Brewing Summer Concert Series.  Learn more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

BlueClaws to Debut Biergarten at FirstEnergy Park

As part of a continuing wave of ballpark enhancements, the BlueClaws announced plans for a new BlueClaws Biergarten to debut on April 12th at the team’s home opener.  Read more here. Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

 

BlueClaws Announce 2018 Ballpark Improvements

PRESS RELEASE – As the BlueClaws embark on a new season of fun at the Jersey Shore, several exciting additions are coming to FirstEnergy Park! The team unveiled an ambitious multi-year re-development plan for a series of family & fan enhancements, the first major series of renovations since the ballpark opened in 2001. The 2018 phase of the plan includes both a miniature golf course and boardwalk attractions, both games and food options, around the outfield concourse.

BlueClaws to Host Beatles Tribute Night Sept. 2

The Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A, South Atlantic League) are hosting a Beatles Tribute Night on Saturday that includes special jerseys, drink specials, and a live two-hour set from Britishmania as part of the TD Bank Summer Concert Series.  Read more and watch video here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

BlueClaws Name New President, GM

Shore Town Baseball is pleased to announce that Joe Ricciutti has been named President & General Manager of the BlueClaws.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

BlueClaws to Become ‘Jersey Shore Pork Rolls’ Aug. 18, Unveil Unis

PRESS RELEASE – Pork Roll or Taylor Ham? At the Jersey Shore, we’re all Pork Roll, and on August 18th, the BlueClaws become, for one day only, the Jersey Shore Pork Rolls for their game against the Delmarva Shorebirds.

BlueClaws Get New Ownership, Welcome 7-Millionth Fan

PRESS RELEASE – Shore Town Baseball, a newly formed group headed by Minor League Baseball veteran Art Matin, and including local investors Bob Tamashunas and Bill Luby, both residents of Monmouth County, NJ, has reached an agreement to acquire the operating interest in the BlueClaws.

BruceClaws Return for Springsteen Appreciation Night

PRESS RELEASE – For the 10th time, the BlueClaws become the BruceClaws! Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night is Saturday, July 29th, presented by Kean University.

Parrothead Party at BlueClaws Game July 1st

PRESS RELEASE – It’s 5 o’clock with the BlueClaws! The BlueClaws are holding a Parrothead Party at their game on Saturday, July 1st!

BlueClaws Add to 2017 Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – With Spring Training just a few days away, and baseball returning to FirstEnergy Park on April 13th, the BlueClaws have added to their 2017 promotional schedule with another series of Clawsome giveaways and theme days, a sure sign that baseball is fast approaching!

BlueClaws Unveil First Wave of 2017 Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – A Saturday concert series, the return of award-winning Harry Potter Night, and other theme days highlight the first wave of 2017 BlueClaws promotional nights, the team announced.

Pinchy Returns, BlueClaws to Wear Original Uniforms for Each ‘Throwback Thursday’

PRESS RELEASE – This coming season, Thursdays will be Throwback Thursdays at FirstEnergy Park, with the BlueClaws throwing it back to Pinchy and their original uniforms.

BlueClaws, Phillies Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws and Philadelphia Phillies are pleased to announce a four-year extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC). With the four-year extension, the BlueClaws will remain the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Phillies through at least the 2020 season.

BlueClaws Back as ‘BruceClaws’ July 23

PRESS RELEASE – The BruceClaws are back! On July 23rd, the BlueClaws will, for the ninth straight season, become the BruceClaws in honor of Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night presented by Kean University.

Saturday is CATurday — A Salute to Cats

PRESS RELEASE – Saturday at FirstEnergy Park is CATurday, a salute to cats and what promises to be a Purrfect night at the ballpark.

BlueClaws to Host First Luau July 2

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws are thrilled to host our first BlueClaws Luau at the game on Saturday, July 2nd. While the game begins at 7:05, the fun starts early and ends late! Here’s the rundown:

BlueClaws Welcome Lifeguard ‘RipTide’ to the Family

PRESS RELEASE – While the flowers bloom and the temperature rises, in Florida, March also means the start of the baseball season. Out on fields across the Sunshine State, under the bright sun, collections of players work to hone their skills and become teams. Meanwhile, fans come down from the north to avoid the last winter snow watch the baseball season emerge.

BlueClaw to Host Harry Potter Night May 20, Team to Wear Special Jerseys

PRESS RELEASE – FirstEnergy Park will be the fifth house of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on Friday, May 20th when the BlueClaws host Harry Potter Night at FirstEnergy Park!

BlueClaws Extend Lease

PRESS RELEASE – Your BlueClaws and Lakewood Township have agreed to a new lease and our fans will be happy to know that your BlueClaws will be here at FirstEnergy Park for the next 40 years.

BlueClaws Unveil Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Bobbleheads

PRESS RELEASE – As part of National Bobblehead Day on Thursday, the BlueClaws unveiled the Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Bobbleheads that will be given out at three different games in 2016.

BlueClaws Unveil First-Wave of 2016 Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws have unveiled a first wave of 2016 promotions and giveaways, including a set of Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Bobbleheads, a Travis d’ArGnome, honoring the former BlueClaws catcher, a ballpark Luau, and much more.

BlueClaws Promote Two Front Office Staffers

PRESS RELEASE – Jim DeAngelis, who has been with the BlueClaws since their 2001 inception, has been promoted to Vice President of Community Relations, and Robert McGillick has been promoted to Senior Sales Executive.

BlueClaws Name New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws have named Chris Tafrow, most recently their Senior Vice President of Business Operations, to be the team’s new General Manager, effective immediately, it was announced today.

FirstEnergy Park to Become Jurassic Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – What happens if you give a dinosaur a “Selfie Stick?” Find out at the BlueClaws game on Monday, July 6th.

More Specialty Jerseys on Deck for BlueClaws

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws have unveiled two special jerseys that they will wear during the month of June – a Boy Scout-themed jersey to be worn on June 7th, and an “Ugly-Sweater Jersey” that will be worn on Friday, June 19th.

BlueClaws to Salute Retiring Late Night TV Host David Letterman Tonight

PRESS RELEASE – A television icon is set to retire, and the BlueClaws will honor the career of David Letterman at their game on Friday, May 22nd.

QB Tom Brady Banned from FirstEnergy Park

PRESS RELEASE – Following Monday’s announcement that the NFL has suspended Tom Brady for the first four games of the 2015 regular season for “conduct detrimental to the integrity of the NFL,” the Lakewood BlueClaws have made the decision to immediately and permanently prohibit Mr. Brady from FirstEnergy Park to preserve the integrity of the inflatable InVision Eyecare Eyeball Race.

BlueClaws Announce First Wave of 2015 Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – Football season is finally in the rear-view mirror and baseball season is straight ahead! With that in mind, your BlueClaws have unveiled the first wave of their 2015 promotional schedule, with more promotions still to be announced as the season approaches.

BlueClaws Announce First Wave of 2015 Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – Football season is finally in the rear-view mirror and baseball season is straight ahead! With that in mind, your BlueClaws have unveiled the first wave of their 2015 promotional schedule, with more promotions still to be announced as the season approaches.

BlueClaws to Salute David Letterman on May 22

PRESS RELEASE – A television icon is set to retire, and the BlueClaws will honor the career of David Letterman at their game on Friday, May 22nd. The night is officially “David Letterman Night” at FirstEnergy Park, and will feature a full tribute to the outgoing late-night tv host.

BlueClaws to Celebrate 15th Season, Release Anniversary Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws will celebrate their 15th season of family fun at the Jersey Shore in style this summer, with a series of promotions, giveaways, and fan memories highlighting the early-docket that was released Wednesday.

BlueClaws Announce Five Front Office Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – The Lakewood BlueClaws, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced the promotions of five full-time staff members within their front office. Bernadette Miller has been named Chief Financial Officer while Chris Tafrow has been named Senior Vice President of Business Operations. Zack Rosenberg, Jim McNamara, and Steve Farago

BlueClaws Add Chief Operating and Revenue Officer

RESS RELEASE – The Lakewood BlueClaws, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced Thursday that Adam Lorber has been named the club’s Chief Operating and Revenue Officer.

BlueClaws Welcome 12-Year-Old Connor Cino as 6-Millionth Fan

PRESS RELEASE – 12-year old Connor Cino came through the FirstEnergy Park gates at 4:19 pm on Sunday and became the 6-millionth fan in BlueClaws franchise history.

BlueClaws, Phillies Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws and Philadelphia Phillies are pleased two announce an extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC).

BlueClaws Take ‘What Could Have Been Day’ to Highest Level

This is how you do it!  The Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws (South Atlantic League) didn’t just design specials jerseys to become the Lakewood Pine Barons for “What Could Have Been Day” on Sunday, they created a complete line of merchandise and brought in a new mascot named “Chipper” to help complete the fantasy.  Watch video here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Pine Barons mascot Chipper and Pine Barons SS Enmanuel Serra in the dugout before the game, Lakewood BlueClaws Facebook photo

BlueClaws to Become ‘Pine Barons’ on June 22

PRESS RELEASE – The BlueClaws played their first game in 2001 and unveiled their team name in 2000. At that time, hundreds of names had been sent in as nominations before the name “BlueClaws” was selected, but what might the name have been if BlueClaws was not selected?