Brice Zimmerman of the Fort Myers Miracle has been named the Florida State League‘s Broadcaster of the Year for 2016. (more…)
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Blue Rocks Win Three Carolina League Awards
The Wilmington Blue Rocks have been honored with three awards from the Carolina League. That trio of honors includes the Matt Minker Community Service Award, the Marketing and Promotional Award, and Carolina League Female Executive of the Year for Stefani Rash, director of ticket and group sales. (more…)
Bull Durham Beer Co. to Open New Location
After becoming the first brewery within a Minor League Baseball facility, the Bull Durham Beer Co. is opening another location. (more…)
North Augusta Holds Key Vote on Project Jackson
On Monday, the North Augusta City Council voted to re-establish its municipal improvement district (MID) for a new Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) ballpark. (more…)
Fayetteville Selects Ballpark Layout
Though the ballpark designs are still preliminary, the City of Fayetteville has decided on the layout of its proposed High-A Carolina League facility. (more…)
Baysox Seek Naming Rights Partner
The Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced that they are seeking a ballpark naming rights partner for Prince George’s Stadium. (more…)
Fayetteville Releases Ballpark Renderings
The City of Fayetteville has released renderings of the proposed High-A Carolina League ballpark that could open in 2019. (more…)
Aberdeen Discussing IronBirds Lease
As it tries to restructure its lease with the Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), the City of Aberdeen is considering its options for ballpark oversight. (more…)
Astros, Fayetteville Discuss Temporary Ballparks
Since a new ballpark is still a few years away, the Houston Astros and the City of Fayetteville are vetting contenders for a temporary facility. (more…)
Randy Boyd: No Ballpark on Knoxville Property
Though chatter concerning the Tennessee Smokies ‘ (Class AA; Southern League) potential return to Knoxville had mounted in recent weeks, owner Randy Boyd says it is not in the cards. (more…)
Municipal Stadium Upgrades Approved
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Hagerstown City Council approved a series of minor upgrades to Municipal Stadium, home of the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Tim Tebow Assigned to Arizona Fall League
In notable on-the-field news, the New York Mets are assigning former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to the Arizona Fall League. (more…)
Centerplan Documents Dunkin’ Donuts Park; Work May Resume
With ousted developer Centerplan Construction allowed to photograph current conditions at Dunkin’ Donuts Park today, it looks like work on the future home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) could indeed resume this week or next. (more…)