This will certainly be a unique addition to the downtown Davenport skyline: the installation of a Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), begins today. A six-person crew from Chance Rides, the Ferris wheel manufacturer based in Wichita, Kan., will be on hand for […]
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River Bandits expand scholarship program
It already was one of the most unique team initiatives in MiLB, and now the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) have brought in a new partner to expand the Bandit Scholars Program. The Quad Cities River Bandits and the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend are new partners in supporting […]
Dragons tackle suite upgrades for 2014
Luxury suites at Fifth Third Field are being overhauled by the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest Leage) this offseason. The design process began in November and the renovation is expected to be completed by late-March. Fifth Third Field suites are being completely refurbished with new furniture, cabinetry, countertops, flooring including carpeting and ceramic tile, […]
Goldberg-Strassler: I am a sign of spring
If it’s the middle of February, it means two things: one, players are reporting to spring training, and two, seasonal employees are returning to the ballpark. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler is among the latter; here’s his story. I am a sign of spring. I work as a seasonal employee for the Lansing Lugnuts. I am away from […]
Columbia lease negotiations underway; opposition arises
The city of Columbia (S.C.) is negotiating a lease for a new ballpark with Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier, with an opposition group arguing against any public spending on a facility. The lease, which could be ready for City Council approval in two weeks, will cover all aspects of ballpark operations, including non-game events year-round. The […]
Hot Rods unveil 2014 ballpark upgrades
With new ownership and a new front office, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) are going new at Bowling Green Ballpark, with upgrades unveiled for 2014. “When we came on board in December, we saw the potential that Bowling Green Ballpark has,” said new owner Stuart Katzoff. “Our front office staff […]
O’Conner: Beloit will need to address ballpark issue
On hand for the team’s Hot Stove Banquet, MiLB President & CEO Pat O’Conner says the city and the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A: Midwest League) must address the team’s ballpark situation in the next few years. Not that the team has been ignoring Pohlman Field, but the poor attendance and issues among the Board […]
Hemmen, Kappes new Hot Rods hires
Some personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League): Ben Hemmen is new assistant GM and Andrew Kappes the new voice of the team. The moves were announced by new GM and COO Adam Nuse. “We as a staff are dedicated to revving up the fun and entertainment […]
PSC lands Bowling Green concessions deal
New deal on the concessions front to report: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) inked a contract with Manhattan Capital Sports Acquisition to manage concessions at Bowling Green Ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class A: Midwest League). PSC will manage all aspects of the food operation at Bowling Green Ballpark, including concessions, catering and staffing […]
Fifth Third Ballpark restoration begins
Work has begun on the cleanup of Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), after a fire destroyed 12 suites, a popular concourse and other ballpark space. The cleanup involves saving what can be saved — mostly in the lower level of the ballpark — while tearing down […]
MiLB, TinCaps announce staff additions
Minor League Baseball and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced several staff additions today. In St. Pete, Cory Bernstine, Jessica Merrick and Jess Vera have joined the Minor league Baseball staff on a full-time basis. Two other staff members, Robert Fountain and Andy Shultz, have new titles, reflecting the additional responsibilities […]
Personnel moves in Visalia, Beloit, Auburn
Some hirings to report in MiLB front offices for the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League), Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League). In Visalia, the Rawhide added five to the front office. Jill Webb, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee will be the team’s new Executive […]
New for 2014: Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
The home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) will have a new name — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — as a local physician practice signs up for naming rights. The naming rights became available when Time Warner exercised an option to pull out of its deal this offseason. […]