Miracle to Pay Tribute to Bad News Bears
Here’s a movie tribute to mark on your calendars: On May 6, the Fort Myers Miracle (High; A Florida State League) will host Bad News Bears night at Hammond Stadium. (more…)
Repairs to Dickey-Stephens Park Ahead of Schedule
The repair of sinkholes in the outfield of Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is running ahead of schedule and should be completed well before the start of the regular season. (more…)
More Information Needed on New Ballpark Development: Franklin
The Franklin (WI) Common Council wants to see more information about a proposed ballpark development in the Milwaukee suburb before construction can begin on the project, according to city officials. (more…)
Professional Sports Catering to Head Food Operations at Dow Diamond
Professional Sports Catering will handle all aspects of the food operations at Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League), including concessions, catering, and staffing for every event at the ballpark, under the terms of a new contract announced today. (more…)
Wrigley Field Upgrades on Schedule for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs officials say Wrigley Field will be ready for Opening Day on April 11, although more work in scheduled for the Friendly Confines and the surrounding area throughout this year. (more…)
Flying Squirrels, Giants Extend PDC
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) and the San Francisco Giants extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Intimidators Sold to Reese Smith III
We have a sale in Minor League Baseball to report: the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) are being sold to a group headed by veteran MiLB operator Reese Smith III, as Smith Family Baseball departs MiLB. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Grapefruit League, Round Three
With the second round of voting complete, we’re headed to the home stretch for voting on Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League edition, as we winnow the field from four spring training ballparks to two finalists. And we need your help! (more…)
MiLB Announces Partnership with Uncle Rays
Minor League Baseball has announced a partnership with Uncle Rays, a Detroit-based potato chip and snack company. The deal, which makes Uncle Rays the official potato chip of Minor League Baseball, was revealed today as part of National Potato Chip Day. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League, Round Three
With the second round of voting complete, we head to the third round of voting in Best of the Ballparks for the Arizona Cactus League, as we narrow the field from four to a final two. And we need your help! (more…)
Promotions Watch: Craft Beer at the Ballpark
Over the last several years, the connection between Minor League Baseball and the craft beer industry has steadily grown—and that trend will continue in 2016. Along with keeping their team branded beers on the menu, many clubs are rolling out craft beer nights, beer fests, and more to further the bond between baseball and microbrews. (more…)
Working Toward a No-Turf Future in MLB Ballparks
With the installation of dirt basepaths by the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre for the 2016 season, Major League Baseball takes another step toward a future nirvana of grass in every ballpark — for the first time since 1966. (more…)
RiverDogs Planning Club Level Upgrade
A major upgrade is on tap for Joseph P. Reilly, Jr. Park, as the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) have announced plans to build a 6,000 square foot club level. At a price of $3 million dollars, the new indoor space—which is set to open in February 2017—will help modernize the ballpark. The Joe, […]