Embracing Winter at CHS Field

Destination Winter Saint Paul is open at CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) through Feb. 22.  There’s excitement for all ages in one place with the relocation of Wells Fargo WinterSkate from Landmark Plaza to the playing surface at CHS Field and the return of the Securian Financial SuperSlide for the first time since Super Bowl LII.  Read more and view video clip here.  Learn more details here.

Baseball Museum Coming to CHS Field

New concrete? Negative. Maybe a space @DerekSharrer can put all his Executive of the Year Awards? Afraid not. Perhaps an area @TWSaint can host his after hour parties? Great idea, but no. It's the official groundbreaking for a museum honoring baseball in St. Paul. Coming in 2019. pic.twitter.com/C1an2kXnoW

— St. Paul Saints (@StPaulSaints) October 12, 2018

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Saints Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Animal House with FOOD FIIIIGHT!!!!

Things got messy at CHS Field on Tuesday, Aug. 14. The St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) paid tribute to the 40th anniversary of the movie Animal House with a huge ballpark “FOOD FIIIIGHT!”  Read press release here.

FOOD FIGHT!!!!!#40YearsOfAnimalHouse pic.twitter.com/e9Yce0kDJm

— St. Paul Saints (@StPaulSaints) August 15, 2018

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Saints to Honor Building-Scaling Raccoon

PRESS RELEASE – She was one of us and the world wrapped their arms around our #MPRRaccoon.  Not all heroes wear capes and ours climbed her way into the hearts of many, along with one of the highest buildings in Saint Paul.  While many consider Minnesota a state you flyover to get to your destination, our hero proved this was an area she didn’t want to leave.  She has now been returned safely into the wild, but her story will live forever and the St. Paul Saints plan on honoring the greatest raccoon known to man, since perhaps Rocket Raccoon, as they change their name for a day.

Saints New Ball Pig: ‘Porknite’

PRESS RELEASE – He was the last pig standing. From the tilted towers of St. Paul, to the dusty divot of Duluth, to the moisty mire of Mankato, to the haunted hills of Hibbing, all the way over to the shifty shafts of Shakopee, the eye of the storm grew smaller and smaller around him.

Saints Expanding the Fun at CHS Field in 2018

PRESS RELEASE – It’s time for the kids to put their dancing shoes on and climb to new heights while the parents sit back, relax and enjoy some refreshing beverages. No matter your age, however, you’ll be connected all season long. As CHS Field enters its fourth season additional fun will take shape around the ballpark that will have those young, and young at heart, smiling from ear-to-ear.

Saints Seek Exemption from Minnesota’s Minimum Wage Law, Cite Salary Cap

The owners of the St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) are seeking an exemption from having to pay its players Minnesota’s minimum wage.  The Saints say without the exemption, the baseball team runs into a problem with a league rule limiting club payrolls.  Read more here.

Saints to Induct Three Deserving Pigs into ‘Monument Pork’

PRESS RELEASE – The New York Yankees have Monument Park. The St. Paul Saints will now have Monument Pork. In an ode to one of the most iconic live mascots in all of baseball the organization is honoring three of the most deserving four-legged swines in franchise history. In addition to the unveiling of this special area, the Saints are giving away a unique triple bobblehead commemorating the three little pigs.

Saints Unveil Brewing Balcony with Self-Pour Tap

The St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) have unveiled the new Summit Brewing Company Brewing Balcony at CHS Field.  This exclusive area comes with food and the first of its kind in a sports venue, self-pour beer tap highlighting four of Summit’s most sought after brews.  Read more here.

Simpsons Tribute, (East Coast) Biggie vs. (West Coast) Tupac Highlight Saints Fun-Packed Homestand

PRESS RELEASE – This is a homestand filled with rivalries as the St. Paul Saints welcome two of their North Division foes to town. Whether you’re a fan of Homer or Flanders, Bacon or Sausage or the biggest rivalry of them all: Tupac vs. Biggie it’s time to throw down during the Saints weeklong homestand from July 10-16.

Saints Announce ‘Alternative Fats’ as 2017 Ball Pig

PRESS RELEASE – For the 25th season of St. Paul Saints Baseball the club searched far and wide for the perfect four-legged swine. After choosing between over a million pigs (or two) the Saints found one that could run like a gazelle (or waddle like a duck) and eats three small meals a day (or gorges on anything within smelling distance of its snout).

Veeck Talks Saints and Rosemont (IL)

Legendary baseball promoter Mike Veeck joined WGN Radio’s Dave Hoekstra to talk all things on and off the ball field, including the 25th anniversary of the St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) and the possibility of bringing professional baseball and “Fun Is Good” to Rosemont (IL).  Read more and listen here.

No Foolin: Saints and Railroaders to Battle It Out as Duck, Duck…

It started as an April Fools joke when the St. Paul Saints announced they would play the 2017 season using 50 different names for their 50 home games. In a social media world where trolling is an art form, the Saints painted a Picasso.

April Fool’s or Creative Insanity? Saints to Don 50 Different Monikers for 50 Home Games

PRESS RELEASE – “What’s in a name?” That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Apparently William Shakespeare never worked in minor league baseball. For 24 seasons one of the most iconic franchises in all of minor league baseball has been the St. Paul Saints.

Saints Kick Off 25th Anniversary Season with Mary Tyler Moore Tribute

PRESS RELEASE – Last season the St. Paul Saints honored one of Minnesota’s iconic entertainers, Prince, with One Last Purple Game. This season the team will once again honor an iconic entertainer, Mary Tyler Moore, whose impactful TV Show used Minnesota as her home. On Opening Day the Saints, who celebrate their 25th season, will highlight the actress with “We’re Gonna Make It After All” Night.

Saints to Don Special 25th Anniversary ‘Pig’s Eye’ Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Paul Saints have had a lot to celebrate since moving into their award winning home, CHS Field, in 2015. With 2017 marking the organizations 25th Season, and silver anniversary, the Saints are pulling out all the stops including dressing up for the occasion, or at least sporting some new threads. During select games this season the Saints will wear special “Pig’s Eye” uniforms.

Saints Unveil Unique 25th Anniversary Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Peacemakers were selected Time Magazine’s People of the Year. The cost of a Super Bowl ad was $850,000. Magic: The Gathering was the hottest game among friends. And Janet Jackson’s “That’s The Way Love Goes” topped the Billboard charts. The year was 1993 and the St. Paul Saints were getting set to play their Inaugural Season at Midway Stadium on June 17.

Saints: Survive a Night of Nickelback Music, Receive a Nickel Back

PRESS RELEASE – Each and every time fans come through the gates at CHS Field, the St. Paul Saints aim to make their experience as fun and enjoyable as possible. However, on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:05 p.m., we’ll be doing the complete opposite as the ballpark becomes an attempt to withstand musical torture with our “salute” to Nickelback.

Cat Video Festival Returns to CHS Field Tuesday

PRESS RELEASE – Whether you are on team Heathcliff or Garfield, Felix or Sylvester, Tom Kitten or Socks, CHS Field has the purrrfect event for the cat enthusiast in all of us. The St. Paul Saints and myTalk 107.1 will bring thousands of feline fans to one location for the popular Cat Video Festival.

Saints Honor Prince with Jerseys, Break Single-Game Attendance Record

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Paul Saints donned their purple uniforms on Sunday evening to honor Minnesota’s own Prince. The fans came out in record number as 10,443, a new franchise record, watched Saints starter Mark Hamburger hurl a complete game in a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City T-Bones at CHS Field.

Saints Introduce New Pig Mascot: ‘Little Red Porkette’

With a nod to Prince, the St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association) have introduced “Little Red Porkett” as the 2016 season’s pig mascot.  Read more here.

Best In The World, CHS Field Claims Two More Awards

PRESS RELEASE – From coast-to-coast CHS Field has been recognized for its beauty, design and architecture that will change the way minor league ballparks are constructed for years to come.

Saints AGM Scott Bush to Become SVP, Business Development for Goldklang Group

PRESS RELEASE – Scott Bush began his baseball career as an intern with the St. Paul Saints in 2004, holding several prominent roles within the organization that culminated with his most recent stint as Assistant General Manager.

Saints 2016 Promotions Will Take Fans Out With the Fun

PRESS RELEASE – “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd!” Never has a song been so connected with the great game that it represents and in 2016 Saints fans will be taken out with the crowd and much, much more.

CHS Field Receives 2016 AIA Honor Award

CHS Field, the 7,200-seat Lowertown home of the St. Paul Saints (Independent Professional, American Association), will become the first minor league ballpark to win an American Institute of Architects Honor Award, the team announced Friday.  Read more here.  Read press release here.

Internet Cat Video Festival Draws Thousands to St. Paul’s CHS Field

Some 13,000 cat fanciers crowded into CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul (MN) Wendesday for the 4th annual Internet Cat Video Festival.  Read more and view photos here.

Saints New Ballpark Greenest in the Land?

The St. Paul Saints (Indy Pro, American Association) are billing brand-new CHS Field as the “Greenest Ballpark in America.”  And while they may get an argument or two from any number of stadiums — including the big-league ballyard at the other end of the Green Line — they make a good case.  Read more here.  Speaking of CHS Field, read about the Saints’ $42.7 billion, Fortune 100 ballpark naming rights partner here.

Saints Bring Tailgating Experience to CHS Field, Parking Aplenty

PRESS RELEASE – In advance of next week’s opening series festivities, the Saints are pleased to announce the availability of tailgating in close proximity to CHS Field. In addition to the tailgating lot, the Saints also have arranged for convenient preferred parking at locations near the ballpark.

Saints Officials Tour New Ballpark

On Friday, Mike Veeck and other officials from the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) took a couple of hours out of a sunny winter day to tour the $63 million Lowertown ballpark that will be the site of 50 Saints games every summer, as well as 100 other events each year.  Read more here.  View photo gallery here.  You’ve got to love the “Creation of Man”-based mural.

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— St. Paul Saints (@StPaulSaints) February 23, 2015

Saints Ballpark Update (UPDATED)

Ryan Cos. representatives say design and construction innovations have saved millions of dollars in project costs for the new $63-million, 7,000-seat ballpark under construction in Lowertown for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association), including moving the team’s offices from a nice second-story perch to the service level.  Read more here.  UPDATE:  Ballpark is 60 percent complete here.  Ballpark is going green here.

New Saints Ballpark: Turf Installation in 2 Minutes

If a two-minute, time-lapse video of the natural grass being installed at the new CHS Field currently under construction in Lowertown for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) doesn’t get you at least a tiny bit excited for opening day at the new digs next spring, nothing will.  Watch video here.

And the Building Begins

Amid the thrumming of concrete trucks and excavators, crews from Ryan Construction began pouring concrete to create the footings and foundations for the much-anticipated lowertown St. Paul ballpark for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association).  Read more here.  View photos here.

Officials Choose Ballpark Artwork: ‘Meandor’ Over ‘Field Condition’

The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department and the Lowertown ballpark project team have selected “Meander” — a lengthy public art sculpture composed of 28 lighted pillars — to decorate the west plaza of the new ballpark being built for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association).  Read more here.

The Last Train to Midway

The indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) have released a ticket promo video using their “Take the Last Train to Midway” theme promoting their last season at Midway Stadium before moving into a new ballpark in Lowertown in 2015.  For those who have never been to Midway, the game announcer monotonically announces “train” whenever one rumbles by beyond the outfield fence.  Watch promo here.

Choose One of Two Art Options for New Lowertown Ballpark

The community is being asked to vote on their favorite public art piece for the new Lowertown ballpark under construction for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association).  The deadline for participation is 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2014.  Read more here.  Learn more about the art concepts here.  Vote here.

 

Snowball Classic a Success

The indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) successfully held the Leinenkugel Summer Shandy Snowball Classic on Saturday afternoon at Midway Stadium.  Indeed, softball in the snow is quite a spectacle!  Read more and watch news report here.  View Facebook photos here.

2014 Snowball Classic, St. Paul Saints Facebook photo

 

Saints Unveil Latest Lowertown Ballpark Renderings

The indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) unveiled three new illustrations Thursday evening depicting the city’s future regional ballpark, a 7,000-seat stadium that soon will be under construction in Lowertown.  Read more and view renderings here.

Saints, Chamber of Commerce to Throw Ballpark Party

The indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association) and the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce are throwing a party at the end of the month to celebrate the future regional ballpark in lowertown St. Paul.  Read more here.  View press release here

Contractor for New St. Paul Ballpark Hires Three Subcontractors

The Ryan Companies, the design-build contractor behind a $63 million ballpark in lowertown St. Paul for the indy pro St. Paul Saints (American Association), has hired three Minnesota companies as subcontractors, including Hunt Electric, Schadegg Mechanical Inc. and Skyline Fire Protection.  Read more here.