We’re seeing more of this across MiLB ballparks: the Quad Cities Sports Hall of Fame now has a permanent home at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
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Manatees bring love back to the ballpark
The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) are bringing Date Night to Space Coast Stadium with a romantic promo running on the remaining Saturday nights left on the schedule. (more…)
RI gov: Providence ballpark deal alive
Despite early opposition to the original funding plan, Gov. Gina Raimondo says a deal for a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is still possible this legislative session. (more…)
Power schedule Redneck Night, complete with Idol competition
It’s become a tradition for the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League): the team has scheduled its fourth annual Redneck Night on May 23, adding Redneck Idol finals to the mix. (more…)
RI brings in Zimbalist to consult on ballpark funding
Well, this is about to get very interesting: the Rhode Island House of Representatives has hired sports economist Andrew Zimbalist to consult on potential public funding of a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
SI Yankees map out ballpark improvements
The Staten Island Yankees (short season A; NY-Penn League) are going local for 2015 as part of general ballpark upgrades that will see more local craft beers and barbecue, as the area around the ballpark will generate big changes in 2017. (more…)
Parney: No personal hygiene until team wins
With the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) mired in a 15-game losing streak, VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell is taking matters into his own hands, swearing off showers and donning the orange RVA uniform until the team wins. (more…)
Promotions Watch: May the Fourth be with you!
May the Fourth be with you! Today calls for a celebration of one of the most beloved film series of all-time: Star Wars. For our contribution to Star Wars Day, we will use this week’s Promotions Watch to look at some of the best Star Wars nights around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Barons set Sunday attendance record
Another milestone to note: the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) set a record for attendance at a Sunday game, with 7,053 fans in attendance at Regions Field. (more…)
Isotopes welcome 7-millionth fan to ballpark
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the seven-millionth fan to Isotopes Park at Saturday night’s game. (more…)
Southern hospitality on tap in Vancouver
North meets south at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, where the Vancouver Canadians (short season A; Northwest League) are unveiling the hey y’all! Porch for the 2015 season. (more…)
Judge: B-Mets can’t be sold to anyone but Main Street
Owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are indefinitely prohibited from selling the team to anyone but Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker, as U.S. District Court Judge David Hurd raises “serious questions going to the issue of good faith negotiations.” (more…)
Early response to Providence ballpark plan: Negative
A presentation by Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) owners to a government commission on a proposed Providence ballpark didn’t yield much enthusiasm for the plan, but PawSox owners say the discussions are just beginning. (more…)