A trio of regional companies have struck sponsorship agreements for distinct areas of Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). (more…)
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RailCats Introduce “Pop Up Bar” for 2019
Putting a twist on the traditional television theme night promotion, the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) will offer a pop culture “Pop Up Bar” on Wednesdays. (more…)
Cardinal Stadium Demolition to Start Thursday
Demolition will begin Thursday on Cardinal Stadium, the former home of the Louisville Redbirds (Class AAA; American Association). (more…)
Personnel News: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Gary
We have personnel news to report from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) and the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association). (more…)
Extra City Funding Sought for Ballpark Commons Project
Citing unexpected costs, ROC Ventures is asking Franklin, WI to contribute an additional $5.2 million to the Ballpark Commons development project. (more…)
STMA Announces 2018 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2018 Field of the Year award winners, including honors in professional baseball, college baseball, and college softball. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
Lyter Promoted, Flenner Named RailCats GM
Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) General Manager Brian Lyter has been promoted to President of Salvi Sports Enterprises, while Brian Flenner is taking over as GM of the RailCats. (more…)
New for 2019: Routine Field
ROC Ventures and Routine Baseball have announced a naming-rights deal for Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). Routine Field, a 4,000-seat facility at Ballpark Commons in suburban Franklin, is set to open spring 2019, and will be home to the Milkmen and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball. (more…)
New for 2019: Milwaukee Milkmen
Wisconsin is, after all, America’s Dairyland, so the name of the independent American Association team playing out of a new Franklin ballpark is the Milwaukee Milkmen. (more…)
Derek Sharrer Named American Association Executive of the Year
For the fourth consecutive season, St. Paul Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer has won the independent American Association Executive of the Year award. (more…)
Wingnuts Play Final Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Game
The Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) played their final game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday, but questions remain about the ballpark’s future. (more…)
Saints Land 2019 American Association All-Star Game
The independent American Association is bringing back an All-Star Game for 2019, and it will be hosted in a familiar venue: CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints. (more…)