The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is slated to be renamed 121 Financial Ballpark, the result of a naming-rights deal between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and 121 Financial Credit Union. The ballpark’s renaming is pending city council approval. (more…)
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Jumbo Shrimp Unveil 121 Financial Crustacean Corner
A unique seating area has been added to Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled the 121 Financial Crustacean Corner. (more…)
Bold City Balcony Unveiled by Jumbo Shrimp
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled Bold City Balcony, marking the addition of a new premium area at Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Eager for Potential Development
With a long-term lease in place, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) are eager for potential development in the area surrounding Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Lease Extension Approved
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and City of Jacksonville are extending the team’s lease at Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, with the agreement running through 2033. The deal, which was approved by the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday, is an extension of the current working agreement and goes into effect immediately. (more…)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to Extend Protective Netting
Extended netting is on tap at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, with the netting set to be installed prior to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp‘s (Class AA; Southern League) 2018 season. The netting, which will run to the far end of each dugout, will be installed by the Jumbo Shrimp, the City of Jacksonville and SMG Jacksonville. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Set Series Attendance Record
The home-opening series was a success for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League), who drew 41,276 fans over a five-night set. That marks a new series attendance record for the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, which opened in 2003. (more…)
Bang, Bang! Jumbo Shrimp Begin New Era with Sellout
An offseason rebranding for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is paying off in the regular season, as a sellout crowd of 10,477 was on hand for last night’s season opener. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Reveal The Wheelhouse
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have revealed that a recently-renovated suite-level lounge will be named The Wheelhouse. The Wheelhouse, which received its name from a poll of season ticket holders and sponsors, will also have a new menu in 2017. (more…)
Hoover Working to Keep SEC Tourney
As the battle to land the SEC Tournament unfolds, Hoover, AL officials say that they are working to ensure that the event does not leave its longtime home. (more…)
Suns Announce 2016 Menu Additions
As they continue to revamp the fan experience, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) are rolling out a wide array of new food options. (more…)
Suns Unveil Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Upgrades
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and new owner Ken Babby unveiled a series of improvements to the fan experience at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, including a new left-field Tiki Terrace, group seating area and suite renovations. (more…)
Five cities bid for SEC Baseball Tournament
At least five cities have submitted bids to host the SEC Baseball Tournament in 2017 and beyond, as there’s a real chance one of the biggest events of the NCAA baseball season could end up at a Minor League Baseball ballpark. (more…)