As quickly as it emerged, a proposed site on the Boulevard for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark has been pulled from consideration, with Shockoe Bottom back on top as the first choice. Suburban developers had floated a plan to build a new Flying Squirrels ballpark near the site of The […]
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MiLB releases list of Top 25 teams in licensed merchandise sales
Minor League Baseball released its list of Top 25 teams in licensed merchandise sales for 2013, and the list includes some teams receiving criticism when logos and names were first announced. Now, those of us with longer memories remember when the team names and logos of the Albuquerque Isotopes, Lansing Lugnuts, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Lehigh […]
CBS Sports Network to broadcast MiLB Game of the Week
A nice broadcast deal for Minor League Baseball, as the CBS Sports Network will serve as the home of MiLB’s “Game of the Week” during the 2014 season. The first five games of the schedule have been determined and are as follows: May 1: Indianapolis Indians vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA, International League), 7:05 […]
New Fredericksburg ballpark opening delayed to 2016
It looks like a new Fredericksburg ballpark for the Hagerstown Suns (Low Class A; Sally League) will be delayed until 2016, as the owners still need to close on financing and land acquisition. Suns ownership signed a two-year lease extension for Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, giving the team a cushion as it works to close […]
Private funding of new Squirrels ballpark in works UPDATED!
Private developers say they’ll finance construction of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark near the team’s current home at the Boulevard, with details to come. Richmond City Council officials have been briefed on the proposal though most details — including the developers — have not been made public. from Rebkee Co., […]
Name-the-team contest underway in Biloxi; Rogers named GM
The new ownership of the Class AA Southern League Biloxi team has launched a name-the-team contest; meanwhile, veteran GM Buck Rogers will be accompanying the franchise to Mississippi. Rogers is currently GM of the Huntsville Stars, the team moving to Biloxi next season. He was named the 2003 Florida State League Executive of the Year […]
Chihuahuas open new ballpark
Southwest University Park, the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), opened last night before a crowd of 9,245. It sounds like all went smoothly at the ballpark opened: fans moved easily through the new facility, there were no serious traffic snarls, and the atmosphere was positive, despite a few protestors […]
Goldklang Group sells Fort Myers Miracle to SJS Beacon
The Goldklang Group has sold the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) to New Jersey-based SJS Beacon. The Miracle are the long-time High-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and play home games out of Hammond Stadium, the spring home of the Twins. “I am excited to acquire the Miracle and have the […]
Salem Red Sox to mark 75 years of pro baseball in city
It’s been 75 years since the Salem-Roanoke Friends began play on May 20, 1939, and the Salem Red Sox (High Class A; Carolina League) are marking the occasion with a promotional night. The “Turn Back the Clock” Night promotion will feature numerous special deals and promotions. All tickets will be lowered to $5, and certain […]
Nelson Wolff: San Antonio needs new downtown ballpark
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, whose name is literally synonymous with baseball in San Antonio, says a new downtown ballpark is needed for the sport to thrive. The San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) play out of Wolff Stadium, which dates from the days when ballparks were built for easy freeway access with tons […]
New for 2015: First Tennessee Park
We have a new name for the home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark scheduled to open in 2015: First Tennessee Park. Sounds owner Frank Ward said today that the sponsorship and naming rights agreement is a 10-year commitment by First Tennessee, with options to extend for up to 10 additional […]
MiLB, AquaSox team up on charity for mudslide victims
Minor League Baseball Charities and the Everett AquaSox (short season A; Northwest League) are teaming up on charity efforts for victims of the March 22 mudslide in Oso, Wash. The AquaSox announced they are dedicating their June 16 game towards relief efforts, with walk-up ticket sales going directly towards relief and recovery efforts. The Oso […]
Hops, D-Backs extend PDC through 2016
Another player-development extension to report: the Hillsboro Hops (short season A; Northwest League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their PDC through 2016. The Hops have been a Diamondbacks affiliate since 2001. “We are extremely proud of our Diamondbacks affiliation,” said Hops General Manager K.L. Wombacher. “Since our affiliation began in 2001, we’ve had 32 players […]