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Revs Ballpark Additions Honor Negro League Team, Star

PRESS RELEASE – Even as construction continues on the 1741 Club presented by UPMC Pinnacle, York Revolution officials today announced two additional new hospitality spaces at PeoplesBank Park and revealed their historically inspired names – the Monarch and Solomon Rooms. Continue reading

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Revolutionary Changes Underway at York Ballpark

Major changes are underway at York’s (PA) minor league ballpark this offseason, paving the way for a 2019 season that the York Revolution (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) expect will drive increased attendance.  Read more here.  The new 1741 Club should be a big hit.

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Revolution Add to Front Office Ahead of April 26 Opener

PRESS RELEASE – The defending Atlantic League champion York Revolution has welcomed a new team of full-time and intern members to its front office roster.

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Revolution Announce Ballpark Renovations

Hospitality options at PeoplesBank Park will be transformed in 2019, the team announced Wednesday.  A major renovation of the skybox level will convert the current White Rose Hall into the “1741 Club,” a flexible, all-inclusive game experience that will expand options for business and individual consumers alike.  Read more and view renderings here.

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Revolution Add to Front Office

PRESS RELEASE – The York Revolution announced today two additions to its team behind the team. The Atlantic League Champion welcomed Karly Spangle as a Group & Hospitality Account Executive and Cody Bannon as Creative Director. Continue reading

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Revolution Renamed Pretzels, Unveil Jerseys

PRESS RELEASE – Honoring York County’s status as “Snack Food Capital of the World,” the first-place York Revolution will be renamed the York Pretzels this Friday in the opener of the team’s latest series against Freedom Division rival Lancaster, over which York has a half-game lead. Continue reading

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Revs Unveil ‘Extreme Heat’ Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – Prepping for another hot summer, the York Revolution unveiled today the design for an alternate uniform players will don when the 2017 forecast calls for extreme heat. The design features a mesh shirt and will mark the return of shorts to professional baseball. Continue reading

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Revolution to Host World Record Attempt Opening Day

York Revolution New YPRESS RELEASE – O say can you see yourself setting a world record? The York Revolution will offer that opportunity to area musicians on Opening Day of the 2017 season. Continue reading

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York Revolution to be Renamed ‘Revengers’

York Revolution New YPRESS RELEASE – The ALPB Freedom Division-leading York Revolution will become “The Revengers” on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, as PeoplesBank Park welcomes fans to Superhero Day. Continue reading

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Revs to Don Propeller Caps

York Revolution New YPRESS RELEASE – The York Revolution announced today that players will don specially designed caps featuring propellers reminiscent of old-fashioned beanies each Sunday of the 2016 season. Continue reading

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Revolution Bring FestivICE to Downtown York

York Revolution SecondaryPRESS RELEASE – York Traditions Bank and Eventive, the events division of the York Revolution, and non-profit partner, Special Olympics York County, have released the latest entertainment information for FestivICE, “York’s Winter Ice Festival,” hosted in downtown York. Continue reading

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Revolution Announce New Ballpark Naming Rights Partner, Logo Unveiled

York Revolution New LogoPRESS RELEASE – York Professional Baseball and PeoplesBank have entered into an agreement for the latter to be the official stadium naming rights partner of the York Revolution, effective immediately. Continue reading

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Sports Radio 1350 WOYK Opens New Studios at Santander Stadium

York Revolution New LogoPRESS RELEASE – For years, the tagline of Sports Radio 1350 WOYK has been “First in York, First in Sports.” Now, the station’s new Downtown York studios will be one of the first things people see entering York Revolution games and other events at Santander Stadium. The Revolution acquired the station in the autumn of 2013. Continue reading

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Revolution to introduce Two New Hi-Definition LED Video and Scoreboard Displays

York Revolution SecondaryPRESS RELEASE – After eight seasons, the York Revolution will make a major investment in Santander Stadium for 2015 to create new advertising opportunities and added game excitement. Inside the ballpark, the stadium will receive a major electronics upgrade with the addition of two high-definition, LED video and scoreboard displays in left-center and right-center field. Continue reading

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York Revolution Bringing Major Pyro Show to Santander Stadium

York Revolution SecondaryPRESS RELEASE – Yes, it’s fireworks.  Yes, it’s taking place at Santander Stadium.  And NO, FIRESTOCK is NOT your typical fireworks event.  In fact, it’s not your typical anything. Continue reading

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‘The Magic is Back’ as Revolution Unveil Most Exciting Promo Schedule in Team History

York Revolution SecondaryPRESS RELEASE – This season’s Opening Day theme (Thursday, April 24 vs. Camden, 6:30 p.m.) will carry through the entire 2014 season at Santander Stadium as the team has unveiled a promotional schedule featuring numerous celebrity appearances and entertainment acts never before seen in Downtown York. Continue reading

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Revolution to Acquire Radio Station

York Revolution SecondaryPRESS RELEASE – York Professional Baseball Club LLC, owner and operator of the York Revolution, announced today that it has agreed to purchase WOYK AM 1350 from WOYK, Inc., the radio station’s current licensee. Continue reading

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New Name, Signage for Home of the Revolution

York Revolution SecondaryThe indy pro York Revolution (Atlantic League) on Thursday retired “Sovereign Bank Stadium” by peeling back a canvas sign to unveil their ballpark’s new name and logo.  Read more and view photo here.

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Boy Scout Night in York

York Revolution New LogoThe indy pro York Revolution (Atlantic League) are holding Boy Scout Night on Friday, Aug. 9 at Sovereign Bank Stadium.  The players will be wearing specially designed Scout-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game.  Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts of America’s New Birth of Freedom Council.

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Revolution Name New VP of Business Development

York Revolution New LogoPRESS RELEASE – The York Revolution has named Nate Tile Vice President of Business Development, filling a vacant position. In that role he will be responsible for developing strategy and tactics to continue to build the Revolution’s advertising, sponsorship and group hospitality sales, and for serving and developing major sponsorship accounts. Continue reading

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ODP Putting Customers First

BusinessNewsDaily staff writer David Meilach takes a look at Peter Kirk, chairman of Opening Day Partners, and ODP’s focus on customer service at the ballpark.  The group, which includes Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, owns four teams in the indy pro Atlantic League.  Honestly, there isn’t much profound here, but you might find the article interesting.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

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‘Fewest Teeth Contest’ Highlights Revolution Hockey Night

PRESS RELEASE – Baseball and hockey aren’t that different.  They both require top notch hand-eye coordination.  They both require a heavily armored man standing in front of objects being chucked at them up to 100 miles per hour.  And once in a while there’s fighting, although one sport looks more favorably on that than the other. Continue reading

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Revolution Unveil New Logos & Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – The two-time defending Atlantic League Champion York Revolution have unveiled a set of new permanent logos, new uniforms and a modified color scheme to be used beginning this season.  The announcement was made during a press conference at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Thursday, March 8. Continue reading

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Shipley Joins Revolution Ownership Team

The indy pro York Revolution (Atlantic League) have announced that Bill Shipley, the fourth-generation leader and CEO of Shipley Energy, has joined the team’s ownership group as vice chairman.  Read more here.

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A Championship Ring for One Lucky Fan on Opening Day

PRESS RELEASE – While this whole winning the championship thing will never get old, it does present a challenge.  How does a team make Opening Day exciting each year? How about by selecting one fan to represent ALL Revolution fans and receive an authentic championship ring alongside the players on the Sovereign Bank Stadium field? Continue reading

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Revolution Groundskeeper Accepts Gig with Rebranded Marlins

Greg Jones, the head groundskeeper for the indy pro York Revolution (Atlantic League) at Sovereign Bank Stadium, is leaving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Sunshine State to be the top assistant groundskeeper for the rebranded Miami Marlins at the team’s nearly completed retractable-roof stadium.  Read more here.

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Jerseys Revealed for 2011 Atlantic League All-Star Game

PRESS RELEASE – With the 2011 Atlantic League All-Star game just eight short weeks away, The York Revolution has released the look of the official All-Star Game jerseys. For the first time, the Atlantic League mid-season summit will come to Downtown York, PA and Sovereign Bank Stadium on Wednesday, July 13.  Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Continue reading

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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Sovereign Bank Stadium (York, PA)

Digital Ballparks visits Sovereign Bank Stadium, home of the indy pro Atlantic League’s York Revolution.  Read more and view photos here.

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Revolution Unveil Largest Promo Schedule in Team History

PRESS RELEASE – The defending Atlantic League champion York Revolution have upped the ante once again, announcing the largest single-season promotional schedule in Revolution history. Continue reading

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Building the Skeeters, Showcasing the League

The stakes are very high for the indy pro Atlantic League and the new Sugar Land (TX) Skeeters, as GM Matt O’Brien, the former front office chief for the York (PA) Revolution, works to build a Houston-area beachhead for the East Coast-based league’s Texas invasion.  In 2012, the Atlantic League will become a flying league, and the remote Skeeters will have to perform flawlessly to trigger further Continue reading

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York Revolution Release 2011 All-Star Game Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The annual Atlantic League All-Star Game will take place the evening of Wednesday, July 13 at Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA, home of the York Revolution. Preparations for the two-day event have begun in earnest by the team’s front office, and today the official logo was released. Continue reading

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Revolution Announce Staff Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – The York Revolution announced two promotions today, effective immediately. They are part of the transition process associated with current General Manager Matt O’Brien‘s departure and new President & General Manager Eric Menzer‘s assumption of that role. Continue reading

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Revolution Set to Welcome One Millionth Fan

PRESS RELEASE – The first feet came through the gates when the ribbon was cut on June 15, 2007, and now, just over three years later, the York Revolution are ready to welcome their 1,000,000th fan to Sovereign Bank Stadium. Continue reading

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Revolution Set to Welcome One Millionth Fan

PRESS RELEASE – The first feet came through the gates when the ribbon was cut on June 15, 2007, and now, just over three years later, the York Revolution are ready to welcome their 1,000,000th fan to Sovereign Bank Stadium. Continue reading

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Must Have Giveaways

PRESS RELEASE – Throughout August, the Revolution will have numerous giveaways including, bobbleheads, statues, hats, and more! Continue reading

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Revolution Unveil Largest Promo Schedule Yet

PRESS RELEASE – The York Revolution have unfurled the curtains on the whole shebang, announcing the largest single-season promotional schedule in Revolution history. Nearly every home game, 63 of the 71 to be exact, offers a promotional event or giveaway item. Continue reading

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Sounds, Revolution, GreenJackets, Beavers Announce 2010 Promo Schedules

Multiple teams unveiled promotional schedules today, including the Nashville Sounds, York Revolution, Augusta Greenjackets, and Portland Beavers.  Continue reading

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Revs Introduce Newest South “Paw”

PRESS RELEASE – With three lefties already signed to this year’s pitching staff, and more perhaps on the way, the York Revolution today announced the addition of the newest member of the Revolution family. At a press conference this afternoon, the Revs introduced their newest south “paw’. Continue reading

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Press Release: York Revolution Announce 2010 Presenting Partner

Revolution SPCA LogoYorkRevolution LogoThe York Revolution is pleased to announce that The York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be the presenting partner for the entire 2010 baseball season. The Revolution will assist in raising funds and awareness for the non-profit SPCA of York County through a variety of events and promotions throughout the year. Continue reading

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