Major leaguer Jim Gott to serve as pitching coach, David Valdez named hitting coach

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

The State College Spikes will have a fleet of baseball veterans at the helm for the 2022 MLB Draft League season. Dave Trembley, who managed the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-10 and brings over 25 seasons of coaching at nearly every level of baseball to Happy Valley, will take the reins as the manager. In addition, former big league pitcher Jim Gott will serve as pitching coach and David Valdez will serve as hitting coach this summer.

This year, Penn State will celebrate Homecoming on October 22 as the Nittany Lions battle Minnesota. In the days leading up to the game, Homecoming Week will celebrate the WE ARE spirit with Allen Street Jam, the return of the Best of Penn State Carnival, and the iconic Homecoming parade.

First 1,000 fans to receive bobblehead honoring legendary running back

The State College Spikes are proud to mark the culmination of 2022’s Black History Month by announcing that on Friday, July 29, fans can join in honoring a football pioneer who gave a unifying voice to Happy Valley and made a significant impact on the athletic landscape with a Wally Triplett “We Are” Talking Bobblehead Giveaway.

No matter what season it is, there is always something to keep you active and outdoors in Happy Valley. And from the Spring through the Fall–and even sometimes in the Winter–golfers flock to Happy Valley for some of the best golf in all of Pennsylvania.

The State College Spikes are coming back for another summer filled with fun, affordable family entertainment in 2022, one that is bigger than ever before! A total of 40 regular season home games, the most for a single regular season in Spikes history, are on the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft League schedule!

Looking for off-campus student lodging in State College? The Retreat at State College offers something unique: a home away from home.

The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show and Podcast presented by HappyValley.com returns this Fall for its 6th season as James Franklin and Penn State football gear up for 2021.

The State College Spikes jumped back into action this summer, once again providing Happy Valley with fun, affordable family entertainment as future major league stars played in the inaugural season of the Major League Baseball Draft League.

Happy Valley’s quaint, historic communities are pulling out all the stops to make the July 9-11 weekend one to remember. From festivals to fireworks, to new ways to experience art, music and more, gather your family or friends and head to your new happy place for a full slate of first-time events and weekend fun.