Following a contest with a local school, the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) will install a rock climbing wall at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. As part of their Stache Tank competition, the Legends accepted design submissions from teams at the STEAM Academy in Lexington, with the winning entry coming from a group of six students. (more…)
A new college tournament will hit the Minor League Baseball landscape next spring, when the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) host the first Frisco College Baseball Classic. Running from March 3-5, this tournament at Dr Pepper Ballpark will feature four NCAA Division I programs: the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, University of Arizona Wildcats, University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Oklahoma State University Cowboys. (more…)
Technology has traditionally allowed fans to catch a new view of the action, but the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are upping the ante with a drone camera. This season, the Fightin Phils are partnering with Weidenhammer to introduce an exclusive drone to FirstEnergy Field that will provide unique views of the ballpark and the game-day atmosphere. (more…)
Whitaker Bank Ballpark is being spruced up as the season approaches, as the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) have invested more than $500,000 in ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Today the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled a new uniform scheme that ties together the club’s tradition and its future. The Lookouts have always been one of the more recognizable brands in Minor League Baseball, and the new concept plays to that strength. (more…)
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and new owner Ken Babby unveiled a series of improvements to the fan experience at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, including a new left-field Tiki Terrace, group seating area and suite renovations. (more…)
The cost of a new Amarillo ballpark could be $48.4 million — as opposed to the original $32 million estimate for an independent ballpark — if the city wants to attract affiliated baseball. (more…)
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will become the Lehigh Valley Cheesesteaks—for one night. (more…)
This is a fitting tribute: Minor League Baseball has announced the creation of the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. (more…)
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have made a significant change to Frawley Stadium by installing new, individual stadium seats. (more…)
We have a new radio deal for the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League), as the team has announced a contract with iHeartMedia’s 96.1 The Legend. (more…)
We have a new name for Aces Ballpark — Greater Nevada Field, as the home of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and a 2017 USL Reno 1868 FC team receives a new moniker after a naming-rights deal with Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU). (more…)
A new Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) ballpark won’t open until 2018 at the earliest, as owner Art Silber adjusts the ballpark plan and financing arrangement for the proposed project at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. (more…)
