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Getting to Know Mark Mason

November 30, 2023 - Baseball in Hagerstown spans back over a century, always leaving fans with a sense of pride for their ball clubs and the community with a shared feeling of camaraderie. As the city now enters a new age of baseball, and the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars enter their inaugural season, the club has chosen Mark Mason to lead the club into the future and bring back baseball to the city that values it so dearly. Mason is one of the most accomplished managers in the history of the Atlantic League, raking in over 600 wins and earning ... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

November 28, 2023 - This past week the Gastonia Honey Hunters were terminated by the Atlantic League, FC Cincinnati Head Coach Pat Noonan was named the 2023 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer Coach of the Year, the National Lacrosse's Saskatchewan Rush named Ryan Keenan as the third captain in club history and the USL Super League announced the awarding of a new franchise to Fort Lauderdale for their inaugural 2024 season. Highlights from this week come from the Atlantic League, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, Canadian Premier... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

November 27, 2023 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League, which is a partner league with Major League Baseball, has terminated the membership of the Gastonia (NC) Honey Hunters franchise for unpaid debts that are part of a lawsuit filed by the city to evict the team from its home stadium. The league had stepped in to pay some of the team's debts during the 2023 season. The Honey Hunters joined the league as a 2021 expansion team. The Atlantic League president said the league intends to field a Gastonia team in 2024. ... Full Story

Lew Ford Named Seventh Manager in Ducks History

November 15, 2023 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced that Lew Ford has been named the seventh manager in franchise history. He begins his first season as Ducks skipper following 13 seasons with the team, the past nine as a player/coach. "I am honored and excited to accept the manager position for the Ducks," said Ford. "I look forward to working with our exceptional staff and players to bring home a championship to Long Island." Ford's 13 seasons with the Ducks are more than any other player in franchise histo... Full Story

• Largest Santa in PA at Christmas at Clipper Magazine Stadium - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) December 8
  
• Getting to Know Mark Mason - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) November 30
  
• Christmas Tree Lane Presented by WellSpan Health at Clipper Magazine Stadium - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 29
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - Gastonia Honey Hunters (AtL) November 28
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AtL) November 27
  
• Record Crowds Bask In The Glow Of Light The Night - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) November 27
  
• Sixth Annual Christmas Spirit Light Show Presented by WellSpan Health - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 24
  
• Traditions Bank Decks WellSpan Park Again - York Revolution (AtL) November 22
  
• Barnstormers Front Office Welcomed Community Neighbors into Clipper Magazine Stadium for Thanksgiving Dinner - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 22
  
• Sixth Annual Christmas Spirit Light Show Presented by WellSpan Health - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 21
  
• 2024 Mini Plans Now on Sale - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 20
  
• Barnstormers to Welcome Community Neighbors for Thanksgiving Dinner this Evening - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 15
  
• Lew Ford Named Seventh Manager in Ducks History - Long Island Ducks (AtL) November 15
  
• Revs Blow up Sideboard - York Revolution (AtL) November 15
  
• Extra Give 2023: A Movement for Positive Change Returns to Clipper Magazine Stadium - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) November 15
  
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• Company that owns Gastonia Honey Hunters files for bankruptcy - AtL WCNC (December 6)
• Honey Hunters owner files for bankruptcy - AtL Gaston Gazette (December 6)
• Gastonia Honey Hunters file for bankruptcy following season of financial issues - AtL Queen City News (December 6)
• Gastonia Honey Hunters file for bankruptcy, owe $4 million - AtL WSOC TV (December 6)
• Former FerryHawks slugger, Rutgers star inks deal with MLB club - AtL Staten Island Advance (December 5)
• Area roundup: UC's Wright nominated for D-II player of the year - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (November 24)
• FerryHawks team up with Children's Literacy Society for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at SIUH Community Park - AtL Staten Island Advance (November 23)
• City sues company that operates Gastonia Honey Hunters after Atlantic League fallout - AtL Queen City News (November 23)
• City sues company that operates Gastonia Honey Hunters after Atlantic League fallout - AtL WSPA (November 23)
• Atlantic League terminates Gastonia Honey Hunters membership - AtL Ballpark Digest (November 23)
• More trouble for Gastonia's Honey Hunters - AtL Gaston Gazette (November 23)
• Gastonia sues Honey Hunters to get team out of stadium - AtL WBTV (November 23)
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