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.

FHL to Hold All-Star Game at Historic Bowman Field, Logo Released

PRESS RELEASE – The Federal Hockey League is proud to announce that the Williamsport Outlaws will host the “1st Annual FHL All Star Classic” on Airmen’s Pond at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, PA.

Outdoor Hockey Debuts at Bowman Field

The Federal Hockey League’s Williamsport Outlaws opened their inaugural outdoor hockey season against the Dayton Demonz Wednesday night in front of more than 3,000 fans at historic Bowman Field, the summer home of the Single-A Williamsport Crosscutters (New York-Penn League).  Read more and view news clip here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Spikes’ GM Named NYPL Executive of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – State College Spikes Vice President & General Manager Jason Dambach has been named the New York-Penn League’s 2012 Robert Stedler Executive of Year. The announcement was made by New York-Penn League President Ben Hayes as part of the league’s release of its annual post-season awards.

Rink Ready, Warmth Challenging Ice at Bowman Field

The hockey rink has been built for the Federal Hockey League’s Williamsport Outlaws at Bowman Field, but “comfortable October temperatures” have kept players off of the ice, as they try to prepare for the team’s inaugural full-outdoor season at the historic baseball park.  Read more and view photo here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Construction Begins on Hockey Rink at Bowman Field, Season Begins Oct. 24

The Ground-breaking and construction of the outdoor ice rink at historic Bowman Field for the Federal Hockey League’s Williamsport Outlaws began this week.   The team will play its entire home schedule battling the elements outdoors beginning on Oct. 24.  Bowman is the summer home for the Single-A Williamsports Crosscutters (New York-Penn League).  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Muckdogs, Marlins Sign PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Batavia Muckdogs and Miami Marlins today announced the signing of a new two-year Player Development Contract through at least the 2014 New York-Penn League season. A joint announcement was made by Marlins Farm Director Brian Chattin and Brian Paris, President of the Genesee County Baseball

World’s Tallest Observation Ferris Wheel Coming to Staten Island

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to announce today that the world’s tallest observation ferris wheel will be built next to Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, home of the Single-A Staten Island Yankees (New York-Penn League).  At 625 feet, the $230 million “New York Wheel” will be taller than the observation wheels in Singapore and London.  Read more here.  View renderings here and here.

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.

Celebrating the Arrival of Outdoor Hockey at Bowman Field

The one-year outdoor hockey experiment at historic Bowman Field, home of the Single-A Williamsport Crosscutters (New York-Penn League), kicked off with a community celebration this past week.  The Williamsport Outlaws (Federal Hockey League) will take the ice for the first of 30 scheduled home dates on Oct. 24.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Jamestown to Morgantown?

TribLive.com blogger Rob Biertempfel is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates’ newest affiliate, the Single-A Jamestown Jammers (New York-Penn League), have applied to relocate to the developing new ballpark in Morgantown (WV) as early as 2014.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the news.

SI Yankees Schedule Brewfest

PRESS RELEASE – The 2012 Staten Island Yankees Brewfest will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. The event will be held from 12PM -1 PM (for VIP guests only) and 1PM – 5 PM for general admission. The Staten Island Yankees and Legends Hospitality will partner with over 20 craft breweries and a diverse mix of Staten Island food

Cyclones, Mets Extend PDC

PRESS RELEASE – he New York Mets and the Brooklyn Cyclones today jointly announced that they have renewed their Player Development Contract for four more years. The renewal will keep the Cyclones as the Mets’ affiliate through at least the 2016 season. The four-year extension is the longest allowed by Major

Shorebirds Attendance Highest Since 2002

PRESS RELEASE – The Delmarva Shorebirds, class “A” affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, are pleased to announce that a total of 231,194 fans attended 70 Shorebirds home games at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this summer, the highest single season total since the 2002 season. The team ended the home portion of the schedule on August 30 in front of a near capacity crowd of 6,841.

ValleyCats Set New Franchise Attendance Marks

PRESS RELEASE – The ValleyCats 2012 regular season is in the books and the ‘Cats have won a franchise best 51 games, surpassing the 2004 club record of 50 wins. The ValleyCats have also set a new single-season attendance record for the 9th year in-a-row. A total of 159,966 fans came out to “The Joe” besting 2011’s mark of 156,279. Out of the ‘Cats 38 home games, there were 17 sellouts, also

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Ripken Stadium (Aberdeen, MD)

Brian Merzbach from BallparkReviews.com recently visited Ripken Stadium, home of the Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds (New York-Penn League).  View photos and review here.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: MCU Park (Brooklyn, NY)

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill visits Coney Island and MCU Park, home of the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones (New York-Penn League).  Read more and view photos 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.

Jersey Giveaway Celebrates Six Championships for Baby Bombers

The Single-A Staten Island Yankees (New York-Penn League) will celebrate their six league championships Sunday, August 12, with a replica jersey given away to the first 2,500 fans.  The gold-pinstriped jersey features the number six on the back and a championship logo on the sleeve.

Attendance for Baby Bombers Slips by Nearly 30 Percent

New ownership and $1 million in capital improvements to Richmond County Bank Ballpark hasn’t stopped attendance for the Single-A Staten Island Yankees (New York-Penn League) from dropping by 1,631 per game compared to last year.  The dip is being blamed on the economy and this summer’s extreme heat.  Read comprehensive coverage here.

Crosscutters Satisfied with Hockey Arrangement

The Single-A Williamsport Crosscutters (New York-Penn League) raised concerns when it was announced that an outdoor pro hockey team was coming to Bowman Field.  The baseball team’s biggest issue was making sure the field would be returned to normal after the hockey season, and that’s been resolved.  The matter of beer sales remains outstanding, as the Crosscutters hold the state liquor license at the

Outdoor Pro Hockey Team Unveils Seating Chart for ‘Airmen Pond at Bowman Field’

PRESS RELEASE – Today the Williamsport Outlaws unveiled its seating chart for Historic Bowman Field. The 4,200 seat historic stadium will become home to the Williamsport Outlaws this fall as the Outlaws get ready to defend their 2011-2012 Commissioner’s Cup Championship as they face the Dayton Devils Opening Night on October 24th at 7:05 p.m.

Outdoor Pro Hockey Coming to Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport (UPDATED)

Williamsport (PA) Mayor Gabe Campana announced today that the Federal Hockey League‘s Williamsport Outlaws will play their pro outdoor hockey season at historic Bowman Field, home of the Single-A Williamsport Crosscutters (New York-Penn League), from October to March.  Read more here and here.  The Crosscutters have concerns and filed a last-minute request to obtain the lease document with

‘Dark Spike’ Rises Tonight for Heroes Night

PRESS RELEASE – Some heroes might be caped crusaders, while other heroes keep us safe in our local communities every day, but the State College Spikes will honor them all on Heroes Night this Thursday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes will take on the Williamsport Crosscutters (Philadelphia Phillies) at 7:05 p.m., and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will get a “Dark Spike”

‘Turn Back the Clock Day’ Tonight in Lowell

The Single-A Lowell Spinners (New York-Penn League) turn back the clock to 1912 tonight by donning replica jerseys in the style of the Lowell Grays when they take on the Staten Island Yankees. The game jerseys will be auctioned off during the game to benefit D’Youville Senior Care’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Unit.  Read more here.

Lowell Spinners Facebook Photo

Valley Cats Love Up New York Tonight, Governor Gets a Bobble

It’s “We Love New York Night” tonight at “The Joe” (Bruno Stadium), home of the Single-A Tri-City Valley Cats (New York-Penn League), with a Governor Andrew Cuomo bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,500 fans.  Read more here.

Valley Cats Facebook Photo

Cyclones Brought Pro Sports Back to Brooklyn Before Nets, Boulders Making the Grade

With all the hype about the NBA’s New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) move to the new Barclay’s Center, let’s not forget about the pioneering Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones (New York-Penn League). BigLeadSports interviews Cyclones GM Steven Cohen about the club’s success.  Read more here.  Meanwhile, Joe Favorito takes a look at the Bergening…er…burgeoning

Fun-Filled ‘Salute to SPAM’ Tonight in State College

PRESS RELEASE – It’s been 75 years since the “miracle meat in a can” known as SPAM was invented, and the State College Spikes are giving the culinary concoction its proper due – and then some – with a Salute to SPAM as part of Tuesday night’s activities at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

TIF a Go for Morgantown Ballpark

The Monongalia County Commissioners on Thursday approved the use of tax-increment financing (TIF) for a development project near University Town Centre that includes a new ballpark for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and a possible minor-league club.  Read more and view news clip here.

Lake Monsters Unveil Centennial Upgrades, Extend PDC with A’s

PRESS RELEASE – With the security of a long term lease that was signed with the University of Vermont in April, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been busy upgrading the facility and ballpark to help alleviate several major concerns of Major League Baseball about historic Centennial Field, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today.

Hample to Attempt Record-Setting Catch on Monday

PRESS RELEASE – The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are pleased to host yet another world record attempt when author and baseball fanatic Zack Hample will attempt to set a pair of records related to the greatest height at which a baseball can be caught on the morning of Monday, July 2 at LeLacheur Park.

Spinners to (Once Again) Honor Favorite Son with Double Bobble

PRESS RELEASE – The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, in conjunction with the UMass-Lowell English Department have once again teamed together to salute Lowell’s own Jack Kerouac, announcing Monday a two-part bobble head plan.

Contemplating Minor League Tenants for New Morgantown Ballpark

With the new ballpark project moving forward in Morgantown (WV) for the West Virginia University Mountaineers, attention has turned toward finding a minor league tenant to fill dates during the summer.  Low-attendance teams in the New York-Penn League are the most obvious targets.  Read more here

Spinners, Rolling Thunder Unveil POW/MIA Seat

PRESS RELEASE – The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, held a special pre-game ceremony prior to their Tuesday, June 19 game against the Connecticut Tigers when they hold a special pre-game ceremony in conjunction with the Rolling Thunder, Massachusetts Chapter.

Experiencing the Renegades, Boulders

Chris Sereco on Newsday.com takes a look at the fan experiences for the Single-A Hudson Valley Renegades (New York-Penn League) and indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League).  Read about the Renegades here.  Read about the Boulders here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the links.

Lake Monsters Unveil Ballpark Upgrades

PRESS RELEASE – With the security of a long term lease that was signed with the University of Vermont in April, the Vermont Lake Monsters have been busy upgrading the facility and ballpark to help alleviate several major concerns of Major League Baseball about historic Centennial Field, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today.

FCBL vs. NYPL: Silver Knights Face Spinners Friday Night

PRESS RELEASE – The Nashua Silver Knights, of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England, are slated to take on the Lowell Spinners, Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, in an exhibition game this Friday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA.

Spikes to Pirates: Win or Else!

The Single-A State College Spikes (New York-Penn League) are tired of losing each year and have expressed that they might not renew their Player Development Contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after this season.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Cyclones to Give Away 18,000 Jerseys for ‘Jersday Thursdays’

The Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones (New York-Penn League) will be giving away “high-quality” replica and alternative-design jerseys to the first 3,000 fans at every Thursday home game (six in total) at MCU Park during the 2012 season.  That’s 3,000 fans per game x 6 Thursdays = 18,000 jerseys.  Wow!  See designs and dates below:

Cutters Announce 2012 Promotional Lineup

PRESS RELEASE – The Williamsport Crosscutters have unveiled their 2012 slate of promotions for the club’s 38-game home schedule. The 2012 home-opener is scheduled for Monday, June 18 as the Crosscutters host the rival State College Spikes.