The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) are working on a new downtown ballpark plan to replace Pohlman Field, reacting to the potential loss of the team when the MLB/MiLB PBA expires in coming years. (more…)
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After Two Months, Mascharka Steps Down as Snappers President
After being named president of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) in December, Mark Mascharka has stepped down from the post, as the team’s Board of Directors faces the ongoing challenge of mapping the team’s future. (more…)
Angels to Burlington, A’s to Beloit
The final two slots in the Low Class A affiliate dance were filled today, with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim going to the Burlington Bees and the Oakland A’s going to the Beloit Snappers. The Angels come to Burlington after spending the past 20 years in Cedar Rapids. “The Angels have long viewed Scouting […]
New-ballpark dream lives on in Beloit
It’s been years in the making, but team chairman Dennis Conerton and the rest of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) braintrust continue work on a new ballpark to replace antiquated Pohlman Field. It’s been quite the struggle for the team: one promising site and funding plan fell through because of the untimely […]