We reported on this a month ago, and now it’s official: the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are installing a sponsored 3,000-square-foot lazy river and 12,000-square-foot outfield party and group hospitality area at Dr Pepper Ballpark, which should be up and running by early June 2016. (more…)
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2016 MiLB Charity Partners unveiled
Minor League Baseball unveiled its Charity Partners for 2016 and 2017, as five nonprofits will benefit from national exposure and local partners in the Charity Partners Program. (more…)
Fresno Tacos return for 2016
One of last season’s funniest promos is being expanded for 2016, as the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will take the field as the Fresno Tacos for all 10 Tuesday home games at Chukchansi Park this season. It’s Taco Tuesdays, writ large! (more…)
Study: Macon can support Class A ballpark
The greater Macon-Bibb County area could support Class A baseball with a new ballpark, as a study released today by B&D Venues proposes a $37.7-million downtown facility as part of a larger development. (more…)
Ballpark battles in California: Leases at stake
We’re not sure this constitutes a trend, but there are certainly are similarities to the way California cities are treating two teams — the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) and the Marysville Gold Sox (summer collegiate; Great West League) — over existing ballpark leases. (more…)
Promotions Watch: College Games in Minor League Ballparks
NCAA Division I Baseball is now in full swing, and the action will not be limited to college campuses. This year is a big one when it comes to college teams playing single games and tournaments in Minor League Baseball ballparks, as we cover college ball in pro facilities in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Great Lakes Loons unveil new looks for 2016
We have another new look for 2016, as the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) unveiled updated logos, wordmarks and jerseys for the upcoming season — the first refresh since the team moved to the Dow Diamond in 2007. (more…)
Sonic Automotive to sponsor Triple-A All-Star Game
Another sponsor on tap for the Triple-A All-Star game set for this July, as host Charlotte Knights sign Sonic Automotive as the title sponsor for the BB&T Ballpark International League/Pacific Coast League matchup. (more…)
New for 2016: FNB Field
We have a new name for the home of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League): FNB Field, after F.N.B. Corporation acquires the previous naming-rights holder, Metro Bank. (more…)
It’s go time for Dunkin’ Donuts Park construction
With the construction schedule for Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), blown up and reassembled for a May 31 opening, progress is monitored daily and work has accelerated to six days a week. (more…)
Spinners sale falls through; team still on market
A bid by local businessmen to buy the Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber has fallen through, but other local investors are now looking to purchase the franchise. (more…)
Studies: New Columbia ballpark noise, light won’t impact neighborhood
Studies prepared during the planning of Spirit Communications Park, set to open in April as home of the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League), indicate a minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood when it comes to noise and light spillage. (more…)
Governor: Richmond needs professional baseball
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe came out strongly in favor of a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark and offered to lead talks on a new facility on the Boulevard, near The Diamond. (more…)