The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will remain an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians through 2020, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development (PDC) contract extension. The Captains have only been affiliated with the Indians in the club’s 16-year history. (more…)
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Hot Rods Unveil Goin’ Yard Beer
In conjunction with Blue Holler Brewery, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled the Hot Rods-themed Goin’ Yard American Light beer. It will be available at Bowling Green Ballpark for the Hot Rods annual Septembeer promotion on Saturday, September 1 and for the remainder of the regular season and playoff run. (more…)
Augusta Still Deciding Lake Olmstead Stadium’s Fate
Debate over the future of Lake Olmstead Stadium continues, as Augusta officials are discussing the next use for the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Loons to Play as Camels August 22
In honor of mascot Rall E. Camel, the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) will play as the Great Lakes Camels on August 22. (more…)
River Bandits to Offer 100 First Pitches Tuesday
As part of a promotion on Tuesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will offer 100 fans the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch. (more…)
Personnel News: West Michigan, Charleston
We have personnel news to pass along from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Charleston Riverdogs (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Time is Ticking on Beloit Snappers New Ballpark Plan
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) have a September 3 deadline to find investment for a new ballpark, putting urgency behind the effort to replace Pohlman Field. (more…)
South Bend Cubs Creating Their Own Wrigleyville
Mixed-use developments are a current trend in sports, with many teams developing unique areas around their ballparks and stadiums that include restaurants, hotels, and shopping and entertainment districts. (more…)
RiverDogs Will Play as Boiled Peanuts July 28
The Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) will become the Charleston Boiled Peanuts on July 28, part of a special one-game promotion. (more…)
RiverDogs to Celebrate “Toys foR Us” Night
In a homage to Toys“R”Us, the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) and Wonder Works will celebrate “Toys foR Us” Night on August 25. As part of the promotion, the RiverDogs will turn Riley Park into a place for all displaced toys from the shelves of Toys“R”Us both in the Lowcountry and nationwide. (more…)
TinCaps, Padres Extend PDC Through 2020
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The two-year extension will stretch the affiliation between the organizations to 22 years, continuing what is already the longest-lasting Minor League Baseball affiliation in San Diego’s franchise history. (more…)
Great Lakes Loons Set New Attendance Record
The Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) set a new attendance record on Thursday, when they welcomed over 6,300 fans to Dow Diamond. (more…)
On Tap for August 4: Beer City Bung Hammers
The West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) are tapping into the Grand Rapids beer scene for a unique promotion, as they will play as the Beer City Bung Hammers on August 4. (more…)