Mason is Fireflies’ New Mascot
We have a new mascot for the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League): Mason. (more…)
Color Burst 5K Jerseys on Tap for Pelicans
Complete with one of the most colorful jerseys imaginable, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) will host a Color Burst 5K (CB5K) on June 2. Taking place at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark, this partnership between the Pelicans and Tidelands Health combines baseball with one of the trendier 5Ks around. (more…)
Renovations on Track at Walker Stadium
The renovation project at Walker Stadium looks to be on schedule, according to an update from the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The Pickles, who are set to be charter members of the new Great West League, anticipate that upgrades to Walker Stadium will be complete by the team’s home opener on June 10. (more…)
Bawmann Out, Smith In with Lowell Spinners
We have a change in the front office of the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as longtime President and GM Tim Bawmann is leaving to pursue other opportunities, while MiLB vet Shawn Smith takes over as interim GM. (more…)
Ports Extended PDC with A’s
More affiliation news is out, as the Stockton Ports (High A; California League) and the Oakland A’s are set to continue their partnership through 2020. This extension is for four seasons, as the current deal between the Ports and the A’s was set to expire after the 2016 campaign. (more…)
Kingfish Unveil Upgrades, Promotions
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have announced a series of upgrades at Simmons Field, as well as promotions for the 2016 season. Fans were given an early look at what’s on tap for this season at the First Pitch Event, which was held at Lynch Chevrolet. (more…)
Davis, Joyce, Salmon in PCL Hall of Fame
The Pacific Coast League has announced its 2016 PCL Hall of Fame class, which includes three new inductees: Willie Davis, Bob Joyce, and Tim Salmon. (more…)
Flying Tigers to Henley Field for 2016
A major renovation to Joker Marchant Stadium is forcing the Lakeland Flying Tigers (High A; Florida State League) to play their entire home schedule at Henley Field. The classic ballpark, which primarily serves as the home of Florida Southern College‘s baseball program, will begin its run as the Flying Tigers’ temporary venue tonight for an Opening Day matchup with the Tampa Yankees. (more…)
Ducks Announce New Beer Garden
Fans on Long Island will have a new spot to grab some brews this season, as the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) are installing a beer garden at Bethpage Ballpark. The announcement was well timed by the Ducks, as today is national beer day. (more…)
Personnel News in Colorado Springs, Kenosha
We have personnel news to report from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
San Antonio Lands Triple-A Ball, Contingent on New Ballpark
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to San Antonio for the 2019 season if a new ballpark deal can be reached, according to an announcement by team owner David Elmore and Mayor Ivy Taylor at this morning’s City Council meeting. (more…)
Expanded Netting Arrives in Minors
It hadn’t even been a full week since the baseball world was shocked and horrified by Tonya Carpenter’s life-threatening injuries at Fenway Park, after being struck in the head by a broken bat, when tragedy struck again in Fort Wayne, Ind. (more…)
Famous Wrigley Field Marquee Is Back Up
The famous Wrigley Field marquee is back up, but already tongues are wagging because the old 1983 LED crawl underneath has been replaced by a modern, spiffy and (gasp!) color videoboard. (more…)