The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have unveiled Sport Court of Texas, a new amenity at Constellation Field. According to an announcement from the team, Constellation Field is the only ballpark in the Atlantic League with a sport court. (more…)
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MiLB Unveils 2018 Independence Day Caps
For the ninth straight year, Minor League Baseball will celebrate Independence Day by honoring those who are serving and have served our country in the Armed Forces through specialty caps created by New Era. (more…)
MiLB Joins Cartoon Network’s Best Summer Ever Campaign
Minor League Baseball has announced that it is joining Cartoon Network‘s Best Summer Ever campaign, with a summer-long promotion set for select markets. (more…)
Roger Wexelberg Named President of Madison Southern League Team
Roger Wexelberg has been named President of the Class AA Southern League franchise that will move to a brand-new ballpark in Madison, AL in 2020. (more…)
2019 Carolina League All-Star Classic Set for Frederick
The Frederick Keys will host the 2019 Carolina League All-Star Classic at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sell Out Season — Again
For the second consecutive year, the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have sold out the entire season at Grayson Stadium, including a USA Baseball game in July. (more…)
PawSox to Play as Hot Wieners August 16
The Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will play as the Pawtucket Hot Wieners on August 16, part of a special promotion at McCoy Stadium. (more…)
Quad Cities River Bandits Award Bandit Scholars For 2018
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced the three scholarship winners for the Bandit Scholars program during Saturday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
Pirates, Black Bears Player Development Contract Extended
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
High Point Name-The-Team Contest Yields Three Finalists
A name-the-team contest run by the new independent Atlantic League team debuting in High Point, North Carolina in 2019 has narrowed the field from nine nominated names to three. (more…)
TinCaps, Padres Extend PDC Through 2020
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The two-year extension will stretch the affiliation between the organizations to 22 years, continuing what is already the longest-lasting Minor League Baseball affiliation in San Diego’s franchise history. (more…)
Ridgefield WCL Team to Begin Play in 2019
The summer-collegiate West Coast League will add a Clark County, WA member in 2019, with the team to play its home games at a Ridgefield sports complex. (more…)
Tigers, Royals to Play in Omaha in 2019 College World Series Kickoff
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will play a regular-season game at TD Ameritrade Park two days before the 2019 College World Series begins as part of a new GEICO Summer Series. (more…)