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Designated Spenders: Are Minor League Stadiums Worth The Millions of Public Funds Spent?

Designated Spenders: Are Minor League Stadiums Worth The Millions of Public Funds Spent?

by Jenna West | Aug 23, 2017 | Atmosphere, Featured, Minor League Baseball

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The Potomac Nationals – a minor league baseball club in suburban Washington – are a prime example of a question facing at least 160 baseball communities around the country: Should local taxpayers pay the multimillion-dollar price tags for...
Norfolk Tides Manager Ron Johnson Enjoying Season With Son

Norfolk Tides Manager Ron Johnson Enjoying Season With Son

by Jenna West | Aug 23, 2017 | Featured, Players, Sports

NORFOLK, Va. — In his 39th season in professional baseball, Norfolk Tides Manager Ron Johnson still enjoys being at the ballpark. But this season his job has an added benefit – spending more time with his son, Chris, who joined the team in February, and...
Baysox Announcer Driven By Passion for Baseball and Theater

Baysox Announcer Driven By Passion for Baseball and Theater

by Jenna West | Aug 23, 2017 | Atmosphere, Sports

BOWIE, Md. — Adrienne Roberson is one of two women who announce professional baseball games for fans at the stadiums. She calls it the perfect combination of her two loves: Sports and broadcasting. Roberson, 42, is the only female announcer in Minor League Baseball,...
Baysox Dazzle With Upcoming David Bowie Tribute Event

Baysox Dazzle With Upcoming David Bowie Tribute Event

by Jenna West | Aug 13, 2017 | Atmosphere, Featured, Sports

BOWIE, Md.—The Bowie Baysox are embracing their inner rock stars again with a David Bowie Tribute Event on August 18. For the second consecutive year, the Baltimore Orioles’ Double A affiliate will honor the legendary rocker with whom they are often associated. While...
Baysox’s Stewart Sees Progress At The Plate

Baysox’s Stewart Sees Progress At The Plate

by Jenna West | Aug 13, 2017 | Featured, Players, Sports

BOWIE, Md.—Things are finally clicking at the plate this year for Bowie Baysox outfielder D.J. Stewart. During his three seasons in the minor leagues, Stewart has focused on adjusting his stance at the plate from a crouch to a more upright, standing position....
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