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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
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Sabathia's son returns to Eastwood Field
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — More than 25 years after CC Sabathia dominated on the mound for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, it was a Sabathia reunion of sorts out at Eastwood Field. This time, it's his son, Carsten, taking the field for the Trenton Thunder. 'He let me know as soon as he knew we were coming out here that he was the first one to get on that mound out here, so it's pretty special, man,' Carsten Sabathia III said. After CC started for the Scrappers back in 1999 with a 1.83 earned run average in six starts, it now feels that in some ways, Carsten III is literally following in his dad's footsteps while playing at some of the same ballparks prior to his Major League career. 'Being able to play in Trenton, where he was able to make some rehab starts and playing out here and be in places that he was able to play is really cool for me and my family,' Sabathia III said. 'So it's truly a blessing. I've been enjoying it.' Growing up around big league clubhouses with his Cy Young and World Series winning father gave him a front-row seat to the life of a ballplayer, even if he didn't fully grasp it at the time. 'I have a funny story. When I was young, I was in the back of the car and I asked him, you know, 'What do you do for a living?'' Sabathia III said. ''I know you play baseball sometimes, but now what do you do to make money?' And he was like, 'I play baseball' and I was like, that's pretty cool, I mean, it kind of blew my mind.' Although this Sabathia isn't on the mound, the 6-foot-4 first baseman is still always learning from the former Cleveland and New York great. 'For me, it's always been dad, he tries to make sure of that. But being able to do what he does and kind of learn and take from his career has been super duper special,' Sabathia III said. 'You know, it's something that I'll always be grateful for.' While most of that advice from dad is how pitchers will go after him in the box, CC still shows off those 3-career-home runs and where Carsten's sweet swing came from. 'He definitely makes sure to remind me that he can swing it, too,' Sabathia III said. 'Those videos are pulled up quite often.' Carsten Sabathia III and the Thunder take on the Scrappers for game three of the series out at Eastwood Field on Thursday, June 12 at 7:05 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Scrappers' opening night at Eastwood Field is here again for 27th season
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – Wednesday is opening night at Eastwood Field — the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are back in action and no one is more excited than Scrappy himself. The first pitch against State College is at 7:05 p.m. but get there early for a live pregame performance by The Suns of Beaches band. The first 1,000 adults will get a free Hawaiian shirt. It's also Military Appreciation Night — get two free upper box seat tickets with a valid military ID at the box office. After the game, there will be fireworks. Tuesday night was Scrapper Fest at the Eastwood Mall — a time to get fans excited for the 27th season. Former Major Leaguer and second-year manager Quinton McCracken addressed the crowd, outlining the kind of team he'll be leading. 'We're doubling down but as far as excitement pertaining to this year's team, I mean, we've got a lot of good athletes, we got a lot of live bodies, strong kids that are looking to go out and make a name for themselves,' he said. On Thursday, you can get in the game for just $1 — plus, $1 hot dogs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Youngstown Clothing Co. offering new Scrappers shirt
(WKBN) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers is collaborating with Youngstown Clothing Company to offer a new shirt. The Scrappers Fanatic shirt will be sold for $32 on the Scrappers' website. Sizes small through XXL are available. When you buy a shirt, you will also receive a 2025 game voucher, which is good for any game date, and a $10 loaded value for in-stadium concessions or merchandise. The Scrappers' season begins with Opening Night at Eastwood Field on Wednesday, June 4 against the State College Spikes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Legendary former WWE pro wrestling stars coming to local venue
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – Legendary former WWE pro wrestling stars will be in the squared circle at Eastwood Field in Niles this July. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced in a press release that Northeast Wrestling and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will present Wrestling Under the Stars live at Eastwood Field on Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. The most well-known WWE legend who will be making an appearance is WWE Hall of Famer Kane. Kane won the WWE Championship in 1998, the ECW Championship in 2008 and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2010. He was one-half of the Brothers of Destruction alongside The Undertaker. Kane was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. Another former pro wrestling legend who will be appearing at the event is Arn Anderson. Anderson is a former WWE, NWA and WCW Tag Team Champion. He teamed with 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair as a member of the Four Horsemen stable. Anderson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of The Four Horsemen in 2012. At the event in July, he will be with his son, current professional wrestler Brock Anderson. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) professional wrestling stars MVP and Shelton Benjamin are also going to be at the event. Other former WWE professional wrestlers that will be there include Isla Dawn, Maria Kannelis and Matt Riddle. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at at the Chevy All Stars Box Office at Eastwood Field or by phone at 330-505-0000. A limited number of field seats and VIP packages will be available. Some suites will be available for the event for $300. This includes 12 tickets and three parking passes. There will be a special fan meet-and-greet for all in attendance before the event. Fans will have the opportunity to take pictures and get autographs from the superstars for an additional charge. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
