Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, Low-A
And then there two, as fans chose a classic MiLB ballpark where Ty Cobb once played and a newer state-of-the-art facility to pair off in the final round of voting for Best of the Ballparks 2016 in Low-A affiliated ball. (more…)
Media Deals in Northwoods League
We have some media news to report from the summer collegiate Northwoods League, including radio broadcast deals and digital programs. (more…)
Funding Plan, Location of Potential New San Antonio Ballpark Still in Flux
Mayor Ivy Taylor says the next round of city bonding for 2017 won’t include any funding for a proposed new Triple-A San Antonio ballpark, as the financing and location for the facility still remains to be finalized. (more…)
New Utica Ballpark a Springboard for League Expansion
The opening of Jimmy John’s Field today doesn’t just mark the launch of a new league, it’s also the first round of an independent-baseball model based on facility ownership and centralized management. (more…)
Another Record Crowd at CHS Field
We suspect this won’t be the last time we report this kind of news in 2016: The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) set a single-game attendance record yesterday at CHS Field. (more…)
“We Are Baseball” Tour to Hit U.S. This Summer
This will be worth a visit: the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s traveling “We Are Baseball” tour will make six stops across the United States this summer, and the first exposure to the public is at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Matrimonial Bliss at Chukchansi Park
Earlier this week, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced that their mascot, Parker T. Bear, had become an ordained minister, and that he would perform wedding ceremonies on Thursday. From the looks of it, the promotion was a success. (more…)
Captains to Reach Attendance Milestone
It looks as though we will see a major attendance milestone tonight, as the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) are set to welcome their four millionth fan. The Captains will face the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Classic Park, with first pitch set for 7:05. (more…)
New Season, New Menu Items From Bombers
This season will bring about more unique food and beverage offerings from the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Financial Issues Could Prevent Hartford Ballpark Opening This Season
A decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to seek insurance money for completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park could lead to a shutdown of construction on the beleaguered facility and push back the ballpark’s opening to 2017. (more…)
MuckDogs Move Falls Through Due to Territorial Issues
The sale of the Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) to an African-American investment group has fallen through, with territorial concerns preventing the move of the team to Waldorf, Md. (more…)
Fireflies to Host Purple Game, Purple Game
To pay tribute to Prince, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will host “Purple Game, Purple Game” at Spirit Communications Park on June 9. In addition to a specialty jersey (shown above), the Fireflies will stage a few other promotions to honor the late music icon. (more…)
After Anticipation, USPBL Season Set to Begin
One of the more anticipated events in independent baseball will unfold on Memorial Day, when the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) begins its first season. There are ceremonies lined up for May 30 to commemorative both the launch of the USPBL and Jimmy John’s Field, the league’s ballpark in Utica, MI. (more…)