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 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025