The Ogden Raptors (Rookie; Pioneer League) achieved a milestone this season, posting a franchise single-season attendance record by welcoming 146,201 fans. (more…)
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More Attendance Success for Pulaski Yankees
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a single-season franchise attendance record for the fifth straight season, while also setting a league single-season attendance record for the second consecutive year. (more…)
Johnson City Cardinals Set Single-Season Club Attendance Record
The Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have set a new franchise single-season attendance record, doing so for the fourth straight season. On August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. (more…)
Rocky Mountain Vibes to Bury Time Capsule
At the conclusion of their inaugural season next month, the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) will bury a time capsule under center field at UCHealth Park. This ceremony is intended to be a celebration of the completion of this first chapter of the new era of Colorado Springs professional baseball. (more…)
Good Weather, Good Vibes in Colorado Springs
The transition to Rookie-level baseball in Colorado Springs has yielded a notable benefit, with the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) playing their schedule thus far in favorable weather conditions. (more…)
Kingsport, Pulaski Launch Big Apple-achian Rivalry
The Kingsport Mets and Pulaski Yankees have launched the Big Apple-achian Rivalry, bringing their take on the Mets-Yankees Subway Series to the Rookie-level Appalachian League. The rivalry will begin next Friday, July 26 when Pulaski visits Kingsport for the first of six matchups between the Yankees and Mets during the 2019 season. (more…)
Bristol Pirates Face Pressing Facility Issues
With Boyce Cox Field in a state of decline, the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League) will likely require a major renovation or a new ballpark to ensure their long-term viability. (more…)
Owlz Owner Katofsky Takes Over Windsor Sports Complex Project
Orem Owlz (Rookie; Pioneer League) owner Jeff Katofsky is taking over a planned Windsor, CO sports complex, but whether that will affect the Owlz’s future is unclear. (more…)
Appalachian League Unveils First Hall of Fame Class
The Rookie-level Appalachian League has unveiled its first Hall of Fame class, featuring Greg Maddux, Eddie Murray, Kirby Puckett, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Jim Thome, and Alan Trammell. (more…)
Evolution of Calfee Park Continues
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) continue to modernize their historic home, as the 2019 season brings major upgrades to Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park. (more…)
Burlington Athletic Stadium Receiving Upgrades
Burlington Athletic Stadium is being spruced up in anticipation of the 2019 season, as the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) are completing several ballpark upgrades. (more…)
New for 2019: Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark
The Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League) have struck a naming-rights partnership for Joe O’Brien Field, which is now known as Joe O’Brien Field at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. The partnership with Northeast Community Credit Union kicks off the team’s first year under Boyd Sports, LLC. (more…)
New for 2019: UCHealth Park
The Rocky Mountain Vibes (Rookie; Pioneer League) have a struck a partnership with UCHealth that includes naming rights to UCHealth Park, the team’s newly minted home. (more…)