We have personnel news from the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), Reading Fightins (Class AA; Eastern League), Spokane Indians (short season A; Northwest League), Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
It wouldn’t be a successful season if we didn’t see a telecast-worthy meltdown from Joe Mikulik, and the longtime MiLB skipper didn’t disappoint Sunday. Mikulik made a name for himself after a few epic meltdowns were captured by TV cameras (you can see previous ones here and here). The first two were done when he […]
Another event to note: The Asheville Tourists and McCormick Field are hosting the 2015 South Atlantic League All-Star Game, scheduled for June 23, 2015. “We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to bring one of the premier events in Minor League Baseball to Asheville and to historic McCormick Field,” said Tourists president Brian DeWine. […]
We have a new book announcement: Cradle of the Game, 2e. North Carolina has a rich baseball history, and this book by Mark Cryan tells that story through the state’s ballparks. The Tar Heel State has a special place in the baseball world; it’s a place where affiliated teams play at almost every level — […]
Joe Mikulik, the human highlight film whose onfield rants have entertained millions of YouTube fans, will not be returning as manager of the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League). Mikulik is responsible for two of the most memorable tantrums in Minor League Baseball history. The most recent came last season: It’s not clear whether […]
The Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Colorado Rockies extended their player-development contract for four more years, through the 2016 campaign. “This is another great day in the history of the Asheville Tourists,” said team president Brian DeWine. “By the end of this contract, the Tourists and Rockies will have entered their […]
It’s special when a grad of a summer-collegiate ranks makes the bigs, but Russell Wilson, formerly of the Gastonia Grizzlies (Coastal Plain League), is going beyond that: he’s starting today for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Wilson, who led the Wisconsin Badgers to the Rose Bowl last season, began his collegiate career as a football and […]
Good news if you’re a Mitt Romney supporter: in a tally of bobblehead choices in 10 minor-league ballparks, Romney carried the day with six wins and won the total selections by 7.1 percentage points. The Goldklang Group produces the most extensive election bobblehead promotion in minor-league baseball, working with 10 teams over seven dates on Bobblection 2012. The promo […]
One big offseason improvement is set for McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League): a new turf will be laid down. The turf has been an issue at McCormick Field for a long time, but it’s now being addressed. The Asheville City Council is expected to approve a new turf […]
If it’s an election year, you can bet on a raftload of bobbleheads from minor-league and summer-collegiate baseball teams to commemorate the occasion — and maybe grant a little guidance to voters. We’ve already seen at least two teams holding Obama vs. Romney bobblehead/wobblehead giveaways this season — the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) […]
A Mississippi/Mobile brawl and a second eruption from the Asheville Tourists’ legendary Joe Mikulik is making for some fine, fine video viewing today. You all remember Joe Mikulik, manager of the Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League), whose first eruption during a game in 2006 made the viral-video rounds. Indeed, it’s one of the best […]
Pretty strong trio of inductees in the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012: Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Bill Murray and Carolyn McKee. The list of inductees was announced today by league president Eric Krupa. They’ll be honored at the 53 Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game, scheduled for June 19, 2012, at Joseph P. Riley, […]
It’s a notable promo for 2012: a fan will deliver the game ball at Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) games after storming the field via zipline — sponsored, of course. Not the first zipline in baseball — mascot Maynard G. Mallard daily enters the playing field at Warner Park for Madison Mallards (summer […]
