A ballpark village encompassing some 400 apartments and 25,000 square feet of retail is being pitched for open space next to First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
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Amarillo Officials Look at Hotel Taxes for Ballpark Construction
A new Amarillo ballpark for a relocating affiliated Texas League team could be partially funded by $36 million in hotel taxes, leaving the city to fund a $8 million gap partly with money already in city coffers. (more…)
RubberDucks Unveil Extreme Menu Items for 2016
Yes, it apparently is MiLB Food Day in these parts. Some more culinary news for your perusal, as the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) unveil their Extreme Menu items for 2016 and announced changes to The Game Grill + Bar. (more…)
Freund Closes on Memphis Redbirds Purchase
Peter Freund has now officially closed on a majority purchase of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) from the St. Louis Cardinals, as the two teams announce a PDC extension through 2020. (more…)
Threshers Set to Welcome Two Millionth Fan
A major milestone is on tap for the Clearwater Threshers (High A; Florida State League), as the team is set to welcome its two millionth fan. The Threshers expect to hit that number on Friday, April 8, their home opener at Bright House Field. (more…)
New Season, New Menus in MiLB
We recently detailed some of the fine culinary creations coming to a Major League Baseball ballpark near you. But as all baseball fans know, fabulous and far-out fare is hardly the province of just the big leagues. (more…)
Suns Announce 2016 Menu Additions
As they continue to revamp the fan experience, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) are rolling out a wide array of new food options. (more…)
Mini Golf Coming to First Tennessee Park
Fans of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) can expect a new amenity this summer, when a mini golf course will be added to First Tennessee Park. In partnership with Strategic Hospitality and Oz Arts Nashville, the Sounds will unveil The Country Club at the Band Box, a mini golf course that is inspired by local art. (more…)
MiLB Forms Partnership with Sunrun
Minor League Baseball and residential solar provider Sunrun have announced a multi-year partnership. Sunrun, which now holds the claim as the “Preferred Residential Solar Power Provider of Minor League Baseball,” will try to reach fans around the country this season through its The Future is Bright campaign. (more…)
Naturals, Royals Sign PDC Extension
One longtime affiliation is set to continue, as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) are extending their relationship with the Kansas City Royals. (more…)
Grasshoppers Launch Fundraising Initiative
To jump start a season-long fundraising initiative, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have pledged $10,000 to support the Thanksgiving/Holiday Fund. (more…)
Hadlock Field Changes Announced
With their home opener just a little more than a week away, the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced some changes at Hadlock Field. (more…)
Mavericks Win Preliminary Injunction; Will Play Season in Adelanto
We have a legal decision to report: the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) ownership has won a preliminary injunction against the City of Adelanto‘s attempt to evict the team from Heritage Field this season and beyond. (more…)