LECOM Park, home of the Bradenton Marauders (Florida State League), becomes the fourth winner in four years, grabbing top honors of the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for High-A facilities, winning by a slim 28-vote margin. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2018, Double-A: Dunkin’ Donuts Park
History was made in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Double-A facilities, as Dunkin’ Donuts Park (Hartford Yard Goats) was the first MiLB facility to repeat as the winner. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018, Low-A: Parkview Field
We have a winner to announce in the MiLB Best of the Ballparks 2018 fan vote, as Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Midwest League), captured the top spot over Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs (Midwest League). (more…)
Astros Extend Jeff Luhnow’s Contract
Jeff Luhnow has received a contract extension and promotion from the Houston Astros through the 2023 season, the team has announced. Luhnow, who was appointed as General Manager in 2011, has been named President of Baseball Operations and General Manager. (more…)
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to Host 2019 FSL All-Star Game
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, home of the Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads, will host the 2019 Florida State League All-Star Game. All-Star Weekend will begin on Friday, June 14, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday, June 15. (more…)
Frontier League Unveils Clint Brown Award
In honor of the late Clint Brown, the independent Frontier League has unveiled the “Clint Brown Excellence in Marketing Award. ” The award will be given annually when the Frontier League announces its post-season award winners. (more…)
Blue Wahoos to Welcome 2-Millionth Fan
A nice milestone to pass along: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will welcome the 2-millionth fan to Blue Wahoos Stadium this weekend, most likely on Sunday. (more…)
Personnel News: Milwaukee, Green Bay
We have personnel news to report from the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Great Lakes Loons Set New Attendance Record
The Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) set a new attendance record on Thursday, when they welcomed over 6,300 fans to Dow Diamond. (more…)
Doubledays, Nationals Extend Affiliation
The Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Washington Nationals are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC). The two-year extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Shorebirds to Become Scrapple on August 18
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) are planning a cuisine-inspired one-game name change, as they will become the Delmarva Scrapple on August 18. (more…)
MiLB Partners With Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness
Minor League Baseball is partnering with the Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation to educate fans about prostate health this Father’s Day weekend. The Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation was founded by Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall, a prostate cancer survivor. (more…)
Mark Lerner Named Nationals Managing Principal Owner
Mark Lerner has been named the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, taking over the position from his father, Theodore Lerner. This comes as Theodore Lerner steps down from the post. (more…)