This makes us so happy — the rookie Appalachian League is now one of the hottest circuits in Minor League Baseball. Today’s Appy League news: the New York Mets will keep a team in Kingsport for five additional years, through 2020. (more…)
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Goldklang Group: ‘Take Me Out With the Crowd’
The theme of the Goldklang Group’s new fan-marketing campaign: ‘Take Me Out With the Crowd,’ as four teams will utilize the slogan throughout club advertising and marketing, engagement, communications and digital platforms. (more…)
MiLB teams announce netting changes
Even though netting recommendations in MLB ballparks for 2016 weren’t mandated for Minor League Baseball teams, several MiLB clubs have announced changes for next season. (more…)
Shorebirds, Orioles extend affiliation
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) and the Baltimore Orioles have extended their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years, through the end of the 2018 season. (more…)
Fightin Phils: 50 years with the Phillies
To mark the 50-year affiliation mark with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will feature a “50 Seasons in Reading” logo throughout the season. (more…)
New Frawley Stadium seating announced
Some nice upgrades for 2016 at Frawley Stadium, as fans of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) will enjoy new chairbacks, as aluminum benches and older ballpark seats are on their way out. (more…)
Elmore Sports Group to buy Hillcats
Welcome from Opryland, where the baseball industry is holding the Winter Meetings and Trade Show. Today some news about one of the many sales to be announced this week, with the Elmore Sports Group expected to buy the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Springfield Cards going high-def in 2016
The Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) are going big in 2016 with a new high-definition scoreboard at Hammond Field. (more…)
Berlin: SB Cubs investing more at Four Winds Field
South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) owner Andrew Berlin announced more investments in his team’s home, Four Winds Field, including a new party deck and a mixed-use development beyond the left/center field walls. (more…)
New logos, branding for Norfolk Tides
Another offseason makeover, as the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new logos, branding, uniforms, colors, caps and more for the 2016 season. (more…)
Frontier extends Red Wings naming rights deal
Frontier Communications is extending its Rochester Red Wings naming rights deal, ensuring the Class AAA International League team will be playing at Frontier Field for 10 more seasons. (more…)
Schwechheimer introduced as a Zephyrs owner
Two Lou Schwechheimer stories in two days! Today’s news: the former Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) co-owner was introduced as a new owner of the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Bristol (TN) could study new ballpark
The city of Bristol — on the Tennessee side — may study the potential for a new Bristol Pirates (rookie; Appalachian League) ballpark if a consulting contract is approved by the City Council tonight. (more…)