South Bend Cubs Unveil Logos, Uniform Design

The Single-A South Bend Cubs (Midwest League) unveiled new logos, colors and team apparel, including a new home jersey, Thursday during a press event held in the Upper Deck at Four Winds Field in downtown South Bend (IN).  The team was formerly known as the South Bend Silver Hawks.  Studio Simon handled the design duties.  View press release here.

South Bend Cubs Logo Unveiling Event Set for Dec. 4

PRESS RELEASE – The South Bend Cubs will unveil the official team logos on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in the Upper Deck at Four Winds Field. The press conference will begin at 2:00pm EST. Both the media and general public are welcome to attend.

South Bend Silver Hawks Now ‘South Bend Cubs’

PRESS RELEASE – The Class A minor league baseball team playing out of Four Winds Field in downtown South Bend has changed its name. The announcement was made official by Andrew Berlin, sole owner of the team who was joined by the President of the South Bend team and top management from the Chicago Cubs in a press conference held early today at the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce.

Coveleski Stadium’s Synagogue Gift Shop

Just beyond the left-field fence at Coveleski Stadium, home to the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League), a synagogue sat unused for years.  When Andrew Berlin, who is Jewish, purchased the Silver Hawks in 2011, he overlooked the dilapidated building and developed a vision for saving it.  Read more and view photo here.  View street view here.  View aerial with Silver Hawks logo on roof.

Silver Hawks’ Hart Named Midwest League Executive of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – The Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs is pleased to announce its 2013 Executive of the Year, Joe Hart. Mr. Hart is President of the South Bend Silver Hawks, South Bend, Indiana, joining the organization in 2011.

Silver Hawks Announce Ballpark Naming Rights Agreement

PRESS RELEASE – The South Bend Silver Hawks Class A minor league baseball team announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, owners of Four Winds Resorts, for naming rights to its field which will now be known as Four Winds Field. As part of the agreement, a permanent bronze memorial bearing the name and likeness of Stanley Coveleski

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Coveleski Stadium (South Bend, IN)

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Coveleski Stadium, home of the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League).  Read more and view photos here.

Silver Hawks Shopping Ballpark Naming Rights

The Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League) are reportedly working to sell the naming rights to Coveleski Stadium.  Any funds raised are expected to be re-invested back into the facility.  Read more here.

Silver Hawks Paint Visiting Team’s Locker Room Pink

The Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League) are playing dirty…er…sweet.  They have painted the visiting team’s locker room at Coveleski Stadium a wonderful shade of pink and added flowers for a delightful ambiance.  The change was part of a $600,000 renovation of the facility during the off season.  Read more and view news report here.

Star Wars Night Tonight in South Bend

Returning once again to Coveleski Stadium for 2012 is Star Wars Night.  The Silver Hawks will welcome characters from the iconic films to the ballpark and encourage fans to wear their favorite outfits from the movies.  The team will be giving away Silver Hawks replica home jerseys to the first 1,000 kids.  More info here.

Silver Hawks Website Photo

Silver Hawks Unveil Stadium Upgrades, Announce New President

Andrew Berlin, the new owner of the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks, unveiled $3.75 million in renovations today that will be done to Coveleski Stadium in time for the 2012 season.  $2 million will come from the team, and the other $1.75 will be covered by the city.  Read more here.  View renderings here.

Long-Term Lease Approved for S’Hawks, Upgrades Planned

The South Bend (IN) parks board has approved a 20-year ballpark lease with the new owner of the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League), Chicago businessman Andrew Berlin.  Berlin has a few upgrades planned for Coveleski Stadium, including the addition of a playground and climbing wall.  There is also talk of adding a splash pad and miniature golf course.  The city is expected to spend

Silver Hawks Get New Owner

The current owners of the Single-A South Bend Siver Hawks (Midwest League) have reportedly reached an agreement to sell the team to Andrew T. Berlin, chairman and chief executive officer of Chicago-based Berlin Packaging and a limited partner in the Chicago White Sox, for an undisclosed sum.  Read more here.

Kernan: Silver Hawks Not Sold

Amid rumors that the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League) have been sold, team president John Kernan made a brief statement this afternoon indicating the the team has not been sold, is not moving, and is not trying to change its MLB affiliation.  However, new investors are apparently welcome.  Read more here.

Hawks Announce New Promo Calendar

PRESS RELEASE – National entertainment acts, fireworks, giveaways, and music concerts highlight the 2011 promotional calendar as announced today by the South Bend Silver Hawks. With 71 scheduled games at newly renovated Coveleski Stadium, every night will feature entertainment that goes above and beyond the game itself.

All About the Ballpark Transformations in Tacoma, Reading and South Bend

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a close look at the ballpark renovations underway at Cheney Stadium, home of the Triple-A Tacoma (WA) Rainiers, FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Double-A Reading (PA) Phillies, and Coveleski Stadium, home of the Single-A South Bend (IN) Silver Hawks.  Read more here.

Coveleski to Get Major Makeover

Coveleski Stadium, home of the South Bend (IN) Silver Hawks, is expected to get a $10 million makeover before the 2011 season.  $5 million will come from a federal Recovery Zone Economic Development bond, $2 million will come from tax increment financing (TIF), and $3 million will come frome previously collected income tax dollars that have been stockpiled by the city for major projects.  Read more here.

Kachmarik Named VP and GM

PRESS RELEASE – Team President Joe Kernan is pleased to announce that Lynn Kachmarik has been named the Vice President and General Manager of the South Bend Silver Hawks.

Game Plan in South Bend for Coveleski Stadium, Surrounding Area

PRESS RELEASE – A multi-year strategy envisions an enhanced Coveleski Stadium with stronger pedestrian connections to the core of downtown South Bend via a reoriented centerfield entrance, a park-like surrounding and blocks of mixed-use economic development.  (View video here.)