The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have fulfilled their $100,000 pledge to the Genesis Foundation, as the team presented its donation on Wednesday. That donation includes 100% of all profits from the Genesis Kidz Koaster as well as fifty cents from each wide of the Ferris Wheel, Drop-N-Twist, Spinning Bumper Cars, Kiddie Train, and River […]
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Personnel News: Fayetteville, Frisco
We have personnel news to report from the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Thunder to Become Pork Roll for Select 2018 Games
For select nights in 2018, the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will take the field as the Trenton Pork Roll. (more…)
York Revolution Rolling Out Ballpark Pass
Another team is adding the Ballpark Pass to its ticket offerings, as the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) have announced plans to do so in 2018. (more…)
Prospect League to Add Cape Girardeau Team in 2019
The Prospect League will welcome a Cape Girardeau, MO-based team in the coming years, with the club joining the summer collegiate circuit in 2019. The team will play its games at an upgraded Capaha Field. (more…)
Los Angeles Dodgers 60th Anniversary Patch Unveiled
A Los Angeles Dodgers 60th anniversary patch has been unveiled by the team, continuing the celebration of the franchise’s move from Brooklyn in 1958. (more…)
Steve Wightman Inducted into MLB Groundskeepers Hall of Fame
Steve Wightman, a longtime former groundskeeper and Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) past-president, is the newest member of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Groundskeepers Hall of Fame. (more…)
$300M Development Pitched Adjacent to New Kannapolis Intimidators Ballpark
A new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) downtown ballpark set for 2020 may have lots of company, as Alabama-based Corporate Realty is pitching a $300-million investment as part of the downtown redevelopment. (more…)
Josh Buchholz Named American Association Executive Director
Josh Buchholz has been named the new executive director of the American Association, according to an announcement from the independent league. He will begin his role in May 2018. (more…)
Solar Power System Coming to Petco Park
The San Diego Padres will install a new solar power system at Petco Park that is being billed as the largest in Major League Baseball. Installation of the 336,520-watt Sullivan Solar Power system is in progress, and is slated to finish prior to Opening Day on March 29. (more…)
Connecticut Tigers, Detroit Tigers Extend Affiliation
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will continue to serve as an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, as the two sides have extended their agreement through 2020. The current player development contract (PDC) had been set to expire after the 2018 season. (more…)
Timber Rattlers Installing New Videoboard
By Opening Day. the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) will have a new videoboard at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. (more…)
Whitecaps Accepting Food Submissions From Fans
Expect another creative menu item from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) this season, as the team is once again asking fans to submit their ideas for new ballpark food. (more…)