Former Hokie looks to get back on baseball field; Salem Sox open ballpark for fans Gene Marrano May 27, 2020 1 min read Former Virginia Tech Hokie Chad Pinder played every position except catcher and pitcher for the Oakland A’s last season; he’s keeping in baseball shape at his home in Charlotte. And eat – and drink – at the Salem Red Sox ballpark: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Griffith: latest pandemic relief bill doesn’t look out for the little guyNext: New school superintendent wants to hear from parents Related Stories 1 min read Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will offer new therapy, clinical trial opportunities Gene Marrano August 6, 2025 1 min read Connecting Roanoke and its residents through art Denise Membreno August 6, 2025 1 min read Link reimagined – in Legos sculpture, more Shrek, last call for Guys and Dolls at Attic Gene Marrano August 6, 2025