For the second year in a row, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and TicketReturn are partnering to provide local veterans with complimentary tickets. This is part of the TicketReturn Salutes the Troops initiative. (more…)
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New for 2019: Saints Mascot Daenerys Hoggaryen
The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are introducing a new ball pig at CHS Field for the 2019 season, as Daenerys Hoggaryen has been unveiled by the team. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Unveil 121 Financial Crustacean Corner
A unique seating area has been added to Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled the 121 Financial Crustacean Corner. (more…)
Josh Caray Named Trash Pandas Play-by-Play Voice
Josh Caray, a third-generation play-by-play announcer, will serve as the voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) in their inaugural 2020 season. (more…)
Staten Island Pizza Rats Returning in 2019
After its successful debut in 2018, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will bring back the Staten Island Pizza Rats branding for seven home games in 2019. (more…)
Prospect League Strikes MOU on Prospective Decatur Team
Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Millikin University, the summer-collegiate Prospect League will explore the potential launch of a Decatur, IL team at Workman Family Baseball Field in 2020. The deal is contingent on the Prospect League assembling an ownership group that can reach a lease agreement with the University. (more…)
MLB Taps BrightView Sports Turf as Official Field Consultant
In a newly announced agreement, Major League Baseball has named BrightView’s Sports Turf Division as its Official Field Consultant. (more…)
Wichita Riverfront LP Announces Private Development Advisory Board
Wichita Riverfront LP, an entity that will develop an Entertainment Village to complement the upcoming Wichita ballpark, has announced the formation of its Private Development Advisory Board. (more…)
Frederick Keys Debut 4 1/2 Taphouse
The Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) have debuted the 4 1/2 Taphouse, a stand at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium featuring 24 taps from craft breweries in Frederick County. (more…)
Boomers Unveil New Food and Beverage Options
The Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) are offering new food and beverage options at Boomers Stadium this season, including a new Jim Beam Club and other additions. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA, MiLB Donate $50,000 to Team Rubicon
A joint $50,000 donation to Team Rubicon has been made by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association, supporting Winter Storm Ulmer disaster relief efforts following devastating flooding this spring in Nebraska and Iowa. (more…)
Flooding Forces Cancellation of River Bandits Series
The Low-A Midwest League has cancelled an upcoming series at Modern Woodmen Park, as Mississippi River flooding is once again altering Quad Cities River Bandits home games. (more…)
AquaSox Unveil New Funko Field Videoboard
The Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) are installing a new Daktronics videoboard at Funko Field, with the 20-foot high by 40-foot wide display to be the largest in the Northwest League. (more…)