If the Oregon Legislature does not approve $15 million in funding for a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark by a March 15 deadline, the team may be forced to leave in the face of MiLB’s facility standards. (more…)
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Deadline for new Hillsboro Hops ballpark financing pushed to next March
The deadline for financing a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark has been extended by MLB, as the High-A Northwest League team has been given until March 15, 2024 to finalize a funding plan. (more…)
Economic impact of new Hillsboro Hops ballpark: $190 million
Portland’s ECONorthwest research firm estimates 523,399 people will attend 214 events annually at a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, yielding an economic impact of $190 million in total output. (more…)
We’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark instead of Ron Tonkin Field upgrades
Instead of renovating Ron Tonkin Field to meet the new MiLB facility specifications, we’ll see a new Hillsboro Hops ballpark for 2025, as the Northwest League team shifts course. (more…)
Mortenson, SRG, Populous to lead Hillsboro’s Ron Tonkin Field renovation
The Hillsboro Hops (High-A; Northwest League) and the City of Hillsboro have selected design-build firm Mortenson as well as Populous and SRG Partnership to lead the Ron Tonkin Field renovation. (more…)
D-Backs unveil 2021 affiliates; AA to Amarillo
The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their new 2021 affiliate lineup, keeping three relationships and adding the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Texas League) as their Class AA affiliate. (more…)
Hillsboro Hops Taking Over Timbers 2 Business Operations
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will take over business operations for professional soccer’s Portland Timbers 2 (USL Championship), the result of a new partnership with MLS’s Portland Timbers. (more…)
K.L. Wombacher Named Hops President
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) have announced that K.L. Wombacher has been promoted to president and general manager. Along with Wombacher’s new title, the club has announced that Mike McMurray is its chairman and CEO. (more…)
Ron Tonkin Field Slated for Upgrades
Some changes are afoot at Ron Tonkin Field, as the Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) are planning a few ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Hops to Host 2017 NWL/Pioneer All-Star Game
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) will host the 2017 Northwest League vs. Pioneer League All-Star Game. Played at Ron Tonkin Field on August 1, the game will conclude a two-day long series of events. (more…)
Hops, Diamondbacks Extend PDC
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Craft Beer at the Ballpark
Over the last several years, the connection between Minor League Baseball and the craft beer industry has steadily grown—and that trend will continue in 2016. Along with keeping their team branded beers on the menu, many clubs are rolling out craft beer nights, beer fests, and more to further the bond between baseball and microbrews. (more…)
Attendance records fall by wayside Independence Day weekend
A number of teams set attendance records over the weekend: Greensboro Grasshoppers, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Clearwater Threshers, South Bend Cubs, Reno Aces, Hillsboro Hops and Greeneville Astros. (more…)