Intimidators Sold; Owners Reach Deal on New Kannapolis Ballpark
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) have been sold, pending approvals, and the new owners have struck a deal for a downtown ballpark as part of a 30-year lease and a pledge to stay in the city. (more…)
Batavia, Miami Extend Player-Development Contract
The Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) and the Miami Marlins have extended their player-development contract through the 2020 season. (more…)
Wuerfel Park Sale on Tap; Shift to Northwoods League Expected
New ownership of Wuerfel Park will be unveiled Wednesday, with a move of the Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) to the summer-collegiate Northwoods League also expected. (more…)
MiLB Attendance: Another Solid Season
It was a good year for Minor League Baseball attendance: while most leagues saw a small decline in per-game attendance, plenty of teams set records for single-game and single-season attendance. (more…)
Mets to Extend Syracuse Lease if NBT Bank Stadium Upgrades Move Forward
Contingent on final approval of proposed ballpark upgrades, the New York Mets will extend the Syracuse Chiefs‘(Class AAA; International League) lease at NBT Bank Stadium through 2043. (more…)
Bids Sought for Campbell’s Field Demolition
Camden, NJ’s Campbell’s Field is closer to coming down, as officials are seeking bids to demolish the ballpark. (more…)
Snappers, A’s Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and Oakland A’s are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Could New A’s Ballpark Boost Attendance?
Down the road, the Oakland A’s hope that a proposed new ballpark will become a reality and be a factor in improving attendance numbers. (more…)
Power, Mariners Announce New Affiliation
There has been an affiliation shift at the Low-A level, as the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) and Seattle Mariners have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Copa de la Diversión Expanding to 72 Teams for 2019
After a very successful 2018, Minor League Baseball‘s “Copa de la Diversión,” or “Fun Cup,” initiative will expand to 72 participating teams in 2019. (more…)
Carolina MiLB Teams Unite for Storm Relief
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence hitting and devastating parts of South Carolina and much of North Carolina, 13 Minor League Baseball teams across the Carolinas are raising money for victims in their states. (more…)
Winston-Salem, White Sox Extend PDC Through 2022
The Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) and the Chicago White Sox extended a player-development contract through 2022, even though it wasn’t due to expire until 2020. (more…)
Poll: Most RI Voters Support Decision to Not Increase PawSox Ballpark Offer
Fifty-one percent of Rhode Island voters support the state’s decision to not pump more public money into a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark project, according to a new poll. (more…)