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New opportunities await players

The smell of peanuts, Cracker Jacks and Curve Burgers will soon be flowing through the air. Opening day serves as the first sign the weather is changing, that sunny days and warm temperatures are ahead. In the majors, opening day is the day optimism for every team is at its peak. Can this team or that team go the distance? Do they have what it takes to win the World Series? Sure, those questions aren’t answered on the first day of the season, but never is the optimism for every team higher. In the minors, opening day is a tad different. The Curve begin the 2023 season at 6 ...

Curve’s Davis using motivation to get to Pittsburgh

First stop Season opener: New Hampshire at Altoona, Thursday, 6 p.m. Radio: WRTA-AM 1240 & 98.5-FM By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror Henry Davis is ticked off. No, not in the way you might think. On the contrary, actually. Okay, to be fair he said it was ‘okay to be pissed ...

Curve to recognize teachers

Nominations for 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year to be submitted by March 31 The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the opening of the 2023 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition. Three nominated teachers will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by 1st Summit Bank, on Saturday, April 22, at Peoples Natural Gas Field when the Curve host the Bowie Baysox at 4 p.m. Teacher Appreciation Night will honor individuals who exude enthusiastic passion and creative skills to educate our next generation. The ...

Curve release promotional schedule for season

From Mirror reports With just 43 days until opening day, the Altoona Curve on Wednesday revealed the full promotional schedule for the 2023 season, part of the year-long 25th season celebration at Peoples Natural Gas Field. “The release of the promotional schedule is something that we look forward to each spring,” Curve general manager Nate Bowen said. “Our staff dedicates a lot of time in the offseason to planning all the celebrities, entertainment acts, giveaways and zany ideas. The announcement of the promotions brings us one step closer to opening day and our year-long 25th ...

Curve will honor teachers

The Altoona Curve announced the opening of the 2023 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition on Thursday. Three nominated educators will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Saturday, April 22, at home when the Curve host Bowie. Teacher Appreciation Night will honor individuals who exude enthusiastic passion and creative skills to educate our next generation. The three winners of contest will receive a $100 cash prize as well as special gifts from the Curve and 1st Summit Bank. Nominations will be accepted through March 31 and can be made on ...

Ex-Pirate Walker still feels at home in Altoona

For many Pirates, Altoona plays an integral part in their journey to get to the Major Leagues. Former Pirate and current AT&T SportsNet broadcaster Neil Walker is no different, though, his time in this city means more than most. Walker returned to Altoona to be the feature speaker at the ...