After conducting a name the team contest, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have opted to keep their current identity. (more…)
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Pelicans Will Become Storks on September 1
On Saturday, a fan went into labor at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Park as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) battled the Wilmington BlueRocks. As a result, the team will change its name to the Myrtle Beach Storks for a single game. (more…)
Fayetteville Agrees to Move Forward with MOU
In a routine but still important step, the Fayetteville City Council voted to move forward on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
No News on P-Nats Ballpark Proposal
Prince William County is helping the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) complete a repair at Pfitzner Stadium, though local officials are mum on the prospect of a new ballpark. (more…)
Freier to Represent Fayetteville in New-Ballpark Talks
The City of Fayetteville has hired Jason Freier of Hardball Capital to represent it in talks with the Houston Astros over the terms of a new-ballpark lease for a High-A Carolina League team. (more…)
Hillcats Reveal Finalists for New Name
Over the next week, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) will allow fans to select from one of six monikers in their name the team contest. (more…)
Warthogs to Return on Thursday
The throwback night craze in Minor League Baseball has caught on in Winston-Salem, where the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) will once again take the field as the Warthogs. (more…)
Dash to Welcome Two Millionth Fan
A major attendance milestone is on tap for this week, as the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) are set to welcome BB&T Ballpark‘s two millionth fan. (more…)
Next Step for New Fayetteville Ballpark: Crunching the Numbers
With the Fayetteville City Council increasingly committed to a new ballpark for a High-A Carolina League team, the emerging issue is not whether the ballpark should be built — it’s how much the new ballpark should cost. (more…)
More on the 2017 California League All-Star Game
More information is out about the 2017 California League All-Star Game, including the reason the Visalia Rawhide were selected to host and why the circuit is ending its partnership with the Carolina League. In the aftermath of the Rawhide being selected, league president Charlie Blaney says that ballpark improvements helped the team land the game. […]
Salem to Host 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic
LewisGale Field will be the site of some All-Star action next summer, as the Salem Red Sox are set to host the 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic. The game will be played on Tuesday, June 20. (more…)
Decision for Fayetteville: How Much to Spend on New Ballpark?
While it appears there is broad political support in Fayetteville for a new ballpark to house a Houston Astros-owned Carolina League team, a much bigger issue looms: The cost of the new facility. (more…)
Dash to Honor 20th Anniversary of Nintendo 64
On Thursday, the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nintendo 64 with an elaborate tribute. Several promotions and activities will be staged at BB&T Ballpark during the game, which begins at 7:00 p.m. (more…)