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BALLPARK ACCESS AND HOURS OF OPERATION

  • Media may enter the ballpark no earlier than three hours prior to first pitch. Media with season credentials may enter at the front gate and those with single-game credentials must first pick up their credential at the ticket office in the front of the stadium. If you have a special request, please reach out to Jake Starr.
  • The pressbox closes 60 minutes following the final out of the game. Media must leave the ballpark at this time.

WORKING MEDIA AREAS

  • The number of media allowed in the press box is limited. This space is open on a first come first served basis. Overflow media may sit in the auxiliary press box if it is not being occupied.
  • Photographers/Media Members are not permitted to enter the playing field or clubhouse.

APPLYING FOR CREDENTIALS

  • Season credentials will be issued to outlets who cover the R-Phils on a consistent bases for legitimate news organizations. To apply for a season credential, please email Jake Starr prior to the beginning of the season.
  • To apply for a single-game credential, email Jake Starr at [email protected] no less than 48 hours prior to the game you plan to cover. There will be no exceptions or walk ups allowed.
  • The R-Phils media relations staff will approve credentials based on compliance with Minor League Baseball’s guidelines. Those who apply for credentials, must work for a legitimate news organization.

INTERVIEWS

  • All interviews must be coordinated with Jake Starr. To coordinate an interview, please email no less than 24 hours before to schedule an interview.
  • In-person interviews will be conducted at an agreed upon time at FirstEnergy Stadium. There will be no off-site interviews.
  • To schedule an interview via phone, please reach out to Jake Starr to schedule.
  • The Manager will be available following the game for covering media. If you would like to speak to a player postgame, please let a member of the media relations staff know by the seventh inning of the game you are covering.

MEDIA DINING

  • Media are permitted to bring their own food to the ballpark or eat at the R-Phils team feed. The press box will serve hot dogs and sodas throughout the game.

PRESS MATERIALS

  • The pressbox will provide updated rosters, lineup sheets and box scores. Daily game notes will be emailed and can be accessed online at rphils.com/pressbox. Also available online is the 2023 Media Guide, History Book, daily game notes and more.
  • If a member of the media wishes to have a printed copy of game notes or stat packs, please let a member of the media relations staff know.

QUESTIONS?

  • Please reach out to a member of the media relations department with any questions regarding protocols.

Jake Starr, PR/Media Relations Manager, [email protected]

Media Guide
Club Info

Welcome to Reading Fightin Phils Pressbox! This link is the hub for all documents for the season to provide easy access to current information.

History Book