The River City Rascals have been awarded the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game, which will be staged at CarShield Field. This will be the first time in 13 years the Rascals have hosted the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. (more…)
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York Pretzels to Take the Field on Friday
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will put a twist on their Friday, August 25 game, when they will take the field as the York Pretzels. (more…)
In Memoriam: Master Yogi Berra
Some sad news to report: Master Yogi Berra, bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), passed away peacefully today from cancer at age 9. (more…)
Marc Amicone Promoted by Salt Lake Bees
The Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced a promotion for Marc Amicone, who is now the club’s president/general manager. News of the promotion was announced by Steve Starks, president of Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment. (more…)
DBAP Gaming Challenge Set for Durham Bulls Athletic Park
In a first for a Minor League Baseball ballpark, Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host an Esports tournament–the DBAP Gaming Challenge. The tournament will take place at the home of the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) from September 29-October 1. (more…)
Lexington County Blowfish to Host 2018 All-Star Game
The Lexington County Blowfish will host the 2018 Coastal Plain League All-Star Show, with the game and related events taking place at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. (more…)
South Bend Welcomes One Millionth Fan as Cubs Affiliate
The South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have reached an attendance milestone, welcoming their one millionth fan since 2015. The 2015 season was the franchise’s first as a Chicago Cubs affiliate, and its first playing as the South Bend Cubs. (more…)
Spinners Partner with MCC for Scholarship and Internship Opportunity
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are now partnering with Middlesex Community College (MCC) to create a new scholarship and internship opportunity to support MCC students. (more…)
State College Spikes to Host 2018 NYPL All-Star Game
The State College Spikes are set to host the 2018 NY-Penn League All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, as the game returns to State College for the first time since 2009. (more…)
Barons Welcome 2-Millionth Fan to Regions Field
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) reached a milestone last night, welcoming the two-millionth fan to Regions Field in its fifth year of existence. (more…)
Niagara Power to Return in 2018
The Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) is returning in 2018 to the familiar setting of Sal Maglie Stadium, but under new ownership: Niagara University, with students in the school’s sport management program running the team. (more…)
Kansas City Royals to Make Werner Park Debut
The Kansas City Royals will make their first Werner Park appearance on March 26, 2018, when the MLB team takes on their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Disney Buys Majority Share of BAMTech, Will Launch New Streaming Services
Technology developed by BAMTech will serve as the backbone of new streaming services, including a sports service built around ESPN, as The Walt Disney Company acquires majority ownership in the technology spinoff developed by MLBAM. (more…)