The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) celebrated a milestone at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Wednesday, when they welcomed the five millionth fan in franchise history. (more…)
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2018 Ballpark of the Year: SRP Park
We begin our annual awards season with our 2018 Ballpark of the Year: SRP Park, home of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League), which combines a great fan experience and a model for a public-private partnership. (more…)
Rawhide, Diamondbacks Extend PDC Through 2020
The Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League) and Arizona Diamondbacks have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract, thus maintaining their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Erie, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation deal to report: the Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) agreed to a player development contract (PDC) extension through 2020. (more…)
Five Finalists Unveiled for North Alabama Team Name
We have the five finalists for the name of the Class AA Southern League team debuting in 2020 in Madison (AL), a Huntsville suburb, as local slang and aeronautics names prevail. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils New Logo
We have a new logo for the Class AA Eastern League, as the circuit partners with Brandiose in the first design change for the Eastern League logo since the 1998 season. (more…)
Storm Chasers Welcome Three Millionth Fan to Werner Park
A milestone worth noting: The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the three-millionth fan to Werner Park, which opened on April 16, 2011. (more…)
Bees, Angels Extend Player Development Contract Through 2022
This doesn’t really affect any upcoming affiliation deals in 2018, but the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Los Angeles Angels extended their existing player-development contract (PDC) through 2022. (more…)
Deadline Day: 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards Nominations
Today is our deadline for the 2018 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations, as we’re in the midst of mapping out this year’s slate. And we want to hear from you! (more…)
Spikes, Cardinals Extend Player Development Contract
The State College Spikes (Short Season-A; NY-Penn League) and the St. Louis Cardinals have extended their player development contract (PDC), pushing their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Arkansas, Seattle Extend Affiliation Through 2020
We have another affiliation extension to report, as the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League) and the Seattle Mariners renewed their player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Prep Work Begins for Little League Classic
Preparation is underway for the second annual Little League Classic, set for Williamsport, PA’s BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field this month. (more…)
Fisher Cats Preparing to Welcome 5-Millionth Fan
A major attendance milestone is on tap for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), who will welcome their 5-millionth fan later this month. (more…)