Should they draw just over 5,000 fans to tonight’s game, the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) will set a new attendance record at Regions Field. The grand total needed for the 7:05 game against the Montgomery Biscuits is 5,184 attendees, which would set a new mark for total attendance in a five-game home series. (more…)
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Keys Broadcasters to Call Game from Bikes
In a unique promotion, Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) broadcasters Geoff Arnold and Doug Raftery will call the game on June 5 while riding exercise bikes. The bikes will be placed on the first base course concourse as part of Family Fitness Weekend at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. (more…)
Changes Made to Yard Goats’ June Schedule
With Dunkin’ Donuts Park still under construction, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will play home games on the road through at least June 16. The Eastern League has announced that the Yard Goats will play two more series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, with a third home slate to played at Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Fans Can Swing for the Fences in BP
As some teams around the Minor League Baseball landscape are showing, batting practice is not just for the players, as it can also be open to the fans. (more…)
Volcanoes Announce Ballpark Upgrades
As they prep for their 20th season, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) are rolling out some upgrades at Volcanoes Stadium. (more…)
Officials: Hartford Ballpark Could Open Next Month
Following a tour of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, local officials feel that the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are at least a month away from moving into the ballpark. (more…)
A Little Mustard Behind the Coney Island Franks
Another clever name change to note: the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League) will change their name to the Coney Island Franks on July 3 — just one day before the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. (more…)
Stud Muffins Among Binghamton Name Choices
The Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced six finalists for their name the team contest, which could result in the team adopting the Stud Muffins, Rumble Ponies, or another creative moniker. (more…)
RoughRiders Introduce Rougie’s Red Punch
Following his role in Sunday’s brawl between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are introducing a drink in honor of Rougned Odor. (more…)
Developers Miss Deadline for Dunkin’ Donuts Park Occupancy
There won’t be any early June Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) home games at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as the ballpark’s developers missed today’s deadline to secure a certificate of occupancy for the beleaguered project. (more…)
Batavia to Waldorf Move In Works For 2017
An investment group has signed a contract to buy the Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) and move the team to Waldorf, Md., for the 2017 season, becoming the first African-American owned team in Minor League Baseball since 1987. (more…)
Crosscutters Break Ground on New Deck
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and city officials broke ground today on a new party deck for BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Smokies Set New Attendance Record
Some attendance news from the weekend, as the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) welcomed a record-breaking 7,902 fans to Smokies Stadium on Saturday. (more…)