The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and Daktronics are installing new video displays at Fifth Third Field, highlighted by a 2,500-square-foot LED videoboard and two ribbon boards. A total of approximately 3,700 square feet of displays using more than 2.2 million LEDs will be installed early in 2019. (more…)
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Phillies, Aramak Unveil 2019 Citizens Bank Park Upgrades
In advance of the 2019 season, the Philadelphia Phillies and concessionaire Aramark are unveiling several Citizens Bank Park upgrades–with some major implications for food and beverage areas. (more…)
Curve to Play as Allegheny Yinzers For Select Games
As part of a new promotion, the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) will play as the Allegheny Yinzers for seven home games during the 2019 season. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sell Out 2019 Memberships
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are poised for another strong season, as the club has sold out all of its memberships for 2019. (more…)
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Join NECBL
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are changing summer-collegiate leagues ahead of the 2019 season, as they are now part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The Sharks are heading to the NECBL after competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League since 2011. (more…)
Tommy Thrall Joining Reds Broadcast Team
After calling games for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) since 2012, Tommy Thrall will join the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team in 2019. Thrall, who will be a part of the radio broadcasts, joins legendary Reds radio voice Marty Brennaman and the cast of Reds broadcasters for in-game and post-game coverage. (more…)
AutoZone Park Lands 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. central time. The contest will feature the Pacific Coast League champion against the International League champion in a one-game, winner-take-all showdown. (more…)
Smokies Giving Opening Night Tickets to Those Affected by Government Shutdown
Those affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown will receive free tickets to Opening Night from the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), the club announced Friday. Opening Night for the Smokies is scheduled for April 4, when they host the Mississippi Braves. (more…)
Personnel News: Charleston, Altoona
We have personnel news to report from the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) and the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Cox Business Becomes Las Vegas Ballpark Technology Sponsor
Cox Business has signed on as the technology sponsor for Las Vegas Ballpark, the upcoming home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas Ballpark is scheduled to open for the Aviators in April. (more…)
New for 2019: Hodgetown
A naming-rights partnership for the upcoming home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) has been announced, as the ballpark will be known as Hodgetown. Hodgetown honors Jerry Hodge, who led the charge in helping bring MiLB back to the city. (more…)
New La Crosse Loggers Logos Unveiled
The La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have unveiled several new logos, representing a tweak to their branding ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Hub City, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)