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The man behind Uncle Slam

The man behind Uncle Slam

by Rosie Langello | Aug 23, 2017 | Atmosphere, Minor League Baseball, Sports

WOODBRIDGE- Have you ever wondered who’s the person behind the mascot? During Medill Sports minor league baseball tour, we’re uncovering the stories behind the mask. Our first stop was the Potomac Nationals in Class A Advanced. Joe Calvert works as a sound...
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...

Frederick Keys fan from Hungary returns

by Rosie Langello | Aug 23, 2017 | Atmosphere, Sports, Topics

Frederick, MD – The Frederick Keys are celebrating its 30th anniversary next year and sports reporter Rosie Langello found a special fan that returned to watch the Keys, 10 years later....

Reading Phillies ‘Crazy Hot Dog Vendor’ a unique ritual

by Brent Schwartz | Aug 23, 2017 | Atmosphere, Sports

READING, Pa. — Reading Phillies Director of Graphic Arts Matt Jackson never thought he’d double as a team mascots after graduating with a degree in Sport Management. But after a meeting with the team’s general manager at the time, Jackson started a...
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,...
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Celebrating 10th anniversary

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Celebrating 10th anniversary

by Rosie Langello | Aug 18, 2017 | Atmosphere, Sports

Allentown, PA- The Iron Pigs are celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sports reporter Rosie Langello was at Coca-Cola Park to find out more about the...
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