With affiliated-baseball 2019 regular seasons now finished with the weekend finales in the Pioneer League, it’s time to look at how individual teams and leagues fared. We continue today’s attendance reviews with a listing of Minor League Baseball attendance by totals. (more…)
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2019 Affiliated Attendance By Classification
With affiliated-baseball 2019 regular seasons now finished with the weekend finales in the Pioneer League, it’s time to look at how individual teams and leagues fared. We continue today’s attendance reviews with a listing of Minor League Baseball attendance by classification. (more…)
2019 Affiliated Attendance by League
With affiliated-baseball 2019 regular seasons now finished with the weekend finales in the Pioneer League, it’s time to look at how individual teams and leagues fared. We begin today’s attendance reviews with a listing of Minor League Baseball attendance by league. (more…)
Gulf Coast League Will End Season Thursday
With Florida preparing for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League will end its season Thursday, cancelling the final two games of the season and the playoffs. (more…)
Appeals Court Expands Scope of Class-Action MiLB Player Wage Lawsuit
An appeals court ruled last week that players in Arizona and Florida could join a class-action lawsuit over Minor League Baseball player wages, effectively expanding the scope of the proceedings. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)
MiLB Unveils 2019 Fourth of July Caps
With Independence Day weekend approaching, Minor League Baseball has unveiled Fourth of July specialty caps that will be worn beginning Wednesday in select markets. Players, coaches, and umpires in MiLB’s U.S.-based teams will take the field in specialty caps to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. (more…)
Kurt Hunzeker Departs MiLB for XFL
Kurt Hunzeker is departing Minor League Baseball and shifting his focus to football, as he has been named president of the upcoming St. Louis XFL team. (more…)
MiLB 2019 FIELD Program Plans Announced
Minor League Baseball has announced plans for its 2019 FIELD Program, to be hosted June 10–15 at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL. The FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program, an integral part of the MiLB Diversity Initiative, engages the next generation of diverse leaders in sports business. (more…)
Calls Come for Extended Netting at MiLB Ballparks
Calls for extended netting at ballparks around Minor League Baseball are arising, as foul-ball injuries reported over the weekend followed an incident at an MLB game last week. (more…)
MiLB Announces Launch of MiLB Pride
Minor League Baseball has announced the launch of MiLB Pride, the largest documented Pride celebration in professional sports, as part of its diversity and inclusion initiative. Nearly 70 MiLB teams will host Pride Nights or events this season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A Voting Begins
Let the voting begin! Here’s the start of the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for High-A MiLB facilities, encompassing the ballparks of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues. (more…)
Modern Meets Traditional at New Segra Stadium
With the opening of Segra Stadium, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and team owner Houston Astros aim to honor the area’s rich military history—and at the same time help create a modern experience, both inside and around the ballpark. (more…)