We have a name for the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as Southwest University steps up with a 20-year naming-rights deal. “It’s an exciting day when we get to reveal something as significant as the name of the most prominent new structure in El Paso. In less than […]
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New for 2014: Smith’s Ballpark
The home of the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) has a new moniker, as naming rights have been sold to Smith’s Food & Drug Stores by Miller Sports Properties and the city. “As a city, we are very proud of this facility and the teams that call it home,” said Salt Lake […]
Isotopes add high-def videoboard for 2014
Big change this season at Isotopes Park, home of the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): a new high-definition LED videoboard will be installed in time for Opening Night on April 11. The HD10-mm pixel pitch videoboard will be the largest HD10 LED display in Minor League Baseball, according to team officials. The board […]
IronPigs go whole hog behind Smell the Bacon look for 2014
Doubling down on the bacon, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) unveiled a series of bold new alt uniforms, scratch-and-sniff tees, and caps — focusing on bacon, bacon, bacon. The IronPigs primary logo and home uniform, which have been among the most popular and best-selling in Minor League Baseball since debuting, remain unchanged. […]
Broadcast news in Fresno, Traverse City, Wenatchee
We have broadcast news for the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) and Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; West Coast League). The Grizzlies have announced a three-year media agreement with One Putt Broadcasting, making KYNO 1430 AM the new flagship radio station of the club. All 144 regular […]
Personnel news in Omaha, Northwest Arkansas
We have personnel news today from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League). Rob Sternberg joins the Storm Chasers as the new Marketing and Promotions Manager. Sternberg will head all marketing efforts, oversee the Promotional Calendar, lead all in-game production and have involvement in […]
Sounds: New ballpark could double attendance
Well, that’s the whole reason why you build a new ballpark: Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) execs expect a new Sulphur Dell ballpark to possibly double attendance upon opening. It’s a given that the Sounds will boost attendance, which suffers because of the general condition of Greer Stadium, but doubling attendance would be […]
Chihuahuas move home opener to April 28, shift series to Tucson
Uncertainty about the new-ballpark status is leading the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA: Pacific Coast League) to move the home opener to April 28, instead of the originally scheduled April 11. The Chihuahuas will play their April 11th–14th games against the Reno Aces in Tucson. The decision comes after meeting with the City of El […]
History could be uncovered at new Sounds ballpark site
Early work on a new Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark at Sulphur Dell could yield some insights into the city’s history, as archeologists work alongside construction crews. Sulphur Dell, a spring located near the Cumberland River near downtown, was one of the earliest settled areas in Nashville, so there’s the chance work […]
El Paso Chihuahuas unveil uniforms
Interesting look: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled their 2014 inaugural uniforms on Wednesday, including five jersey variations: white, gray, black, red and the traditional pinstripe. “We are excited to unveil a bold, fun look for El Paso’s team,” said General Manager Brad Taylor. “The combination of uniforms continue to offer […]
SWB RailRiders to hold What If Night: Welcome, Trolley Frogs!
We love these promotions: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) are holding a What If Night in 2014, complete with Trolley Frogs uniforms. Trolley Frogs was one of the finalists for the SWB team name. On Aug. 8 the RailRiders will take the field in Trolley Frogs colors and uniforms, giving fans a glimpse […]
Chihuahuas ballpark construction schedule may shift to 24 hours
Construction on the new El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark could shift to a 24-hour schedule to make the April opening date. It’s always been known that construction of the new downtown ballpark was on a tight schedule. Team and city officials are planning to update residents on the state of ballpark […]
Preserve Civic Stadium, says local school board superintendent
Civic Stadium would be saved — for now — under a recommendation from Eugene School District Superintendent Sheldon Berman to sell the historic ballpark to the city, instead of an entity seeking to tear down the facility. Berman’s logic is simple: the city is offering the most money up front for the 10-acre lot owned […]