In the midst of National Barbeque Month, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) are under criticism from a physicians group objecting to the team’s emphasis on that greatest of food groups: bacon. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is taking out a billboard near Coca-Cola Park, home of the IronPigs, advising teams to […]
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Storm Chasers set to welcome 13-millionth fan in franchise history
Big milestone for the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) this weekend: the team will welcome the 13-millionth fan in franchise history. In the 45-plus years of Triple-A baseball in Omaha, there has been a total of 12,996,582 fans at Rosenblatt Stadium and Werner Park to see the Omaha Royals, Golden Spikes and […]
Salt Lake, Angels extend player-development contract
The Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. “We have enjoyed our longstanding relationship with Salt Lake and are thrilled to announce an extension through 2016,” said Scott Servais, Angels assistant general manager and head of scouting and […]
River Cats, Grizzlies affiliations in play?
Another potential affiliate shift to pass along: there are reports the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are looking to the San Francisco Giants as a new parent. The report quotes sources as saying the River Cats ownership is openly talking about switching to the Giants as a parent. Now, technically, no future […]
One last look at Cooper Stadium
We’re in the middle of our Target Field/Midway Stadium day-night doubleheader, but we thought you’d like to see this shot: the ongoing demolition and repurposing of Cooper Stadium, former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League). As you’ll recall, Cooper Stadium, which opened in 1932, has sat empty since the Clippers moved to […]
Werner Park naming-rights deal extended through 2020
It will be Werner Park for another five years, as the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Werner Enterprises extend their naming-rights deal through the 2020 season. The early extension comes in year four of the original five-year agreement in 2010. “As naming rights sponsor of Werner Park, we have enjoyed collaborating […]
Year after RailRiders debut, SWB counties still in legal fight
Dueling lawsuits over the proceeds of the sale of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) are still active in the legal system, but little progress has been made in either. As you’ll recall, Lackawanna County and Luzerne Countyare fighting over the proceeds of the sale of the RailRiders to SWB Yankees LLC, a partnership […]
Chihuahuas open new ballpark
Southwest University Park, the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), opened last night before a crowd of 9,245. It sounds like all went smoothly at the ballpark opened: fans moved easily through the new facility, there were no serious traffic snarls, and the atmosphere was positive, despite a few protestors […]
Goodbye to Cooper Stadium
The former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is no more, as the wrecking ball took down the 84-year-old ballpark this week. Cooper Stadium, which opened in 1932, has sat empty since the Clippers move to a new downtown ballpark, Huntington Park, in 2009. Even before the Clippers moved there was a […]
Nelson Wolff: San Antonio needs new downtown ballpark
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, whose name is literally synonymous with baseball in San Antonio, says a new downtown ballpark is needed for the sport to thrive. The San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) play out of Wolff Stadium, which dates from the days when ballparks were built for easy freeway access with tons […]
New for 2015: First Tennessee Park
We have a new name for the home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark scheduled to open in 2015: First Tennessee Park. Sounds owner Frank Ward said today that the sponsorship and naming rights agreement is a 10-year commitment by First Tennessee, with options to extend for up to 10 additional […]
Astros, Rangers affiliate shifts likely at end of season?
Considering the Texas Rangers explored a purchase of the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Reid Ryan now is president of the Houston Astros, it’s no surprise the two MLB teams will likely flip affiliations beginning next year. Reid Ryan and his family own the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast […]
Buffalo, Bisons prepping for Coca-Cola Field renovations
Now 26 years old and in need of upgrades, the city of Buffalo and Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) ownership has started a conversation about the future of downtown Coca-Cola Field. (more…)