We have the results of our first full round of voting for the 2015 Best of the Ballparks at the rookie level, as we choose the most noteworthy facilities in the Pioneer and Appalachian Leagues. One upset, with plenty of choices to come. (more…)
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RiverDogs to play after Charleston tragedy
With Charleston (S.C.) residents mourning the loss of nine lives after a gunman attacked churchgoers at historic Emanuel AME Church, the Charleston RiverDogs (Low Class A; Sally League) will go ahead and play tonight, with proceeds going to charity. (more…)
Hawks plan blimp to shade sun-drenched seats
The first-base side of Memorial Stadium seating tends to be a sun field, so the Boise Hawks (short season A; Northwest League) will launch a blimp to shade fans sitting in the front of the section. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Triple A, Final Four
Upsets ruled the day in voting for the Best of the Ballparks Triple-A level, as the top four seeds were all swept out of the competition — and we want you to choose the two finalists! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Double A, Final Four
Three Southern League ballparks and one Eastern League ballpark make up the Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks Double-A voting — and we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: High A, Final Four
Three Florida State League venues and one Carolina League venue make the cut, setting up an exciting High A Best of the Ballparks voting round — and we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Low A, Final Four
It’s an all-Midwest League lineup for the Final Four round in the Low A Best of the Ballparks voting, as fans went for facilities in America’s heartland. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Short Season, second round
We have a full slate for you in today’s Best of the Ballparks vote for short season A ballparks, as fans will choose their favorite facilities in the NY-Penn and Northwest Leagues. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Rookie, Second Round
We have our first full round of voting coming up for the 2015 Best of the Ballparks at the rookie level, as we choose the most noteworthy facilities in the Pioneer and Appalachian Leagues. (more…)
New Augusta GreenJackets ballpark a go
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously upheld the legality of a North Augusta TIF for ballpark and development financing, clearing the way for a new Augusta Greenjackets (Low Class A; Sally League) facility. (more…)
Fightin Phils add ballpark vape lounge
We’re not sure state laws will allow this across Minor League Baseball, but the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are moving ahead with a sponsored ballpark vape lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Triple-A, third round
It’s coming down to the wire for voting for Triple-A Best of the Ballparks, as a few upsets in the prior round is leading to some fascinating matchups in the round of eight. So we need your vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Double-A, third round
It was a round with some solid upsets, as fans voted on Best of the Ballparks in Double-A ball for the Eastern, Southern and Texas Leagues. We’re down to the round of eight — help us choose the fan favorite! (more…)