Andrew Marking, head groundskeeper for the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), has won the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) “Stars and Stripes” mowing pattern contest. (more…)
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MiLB Partners with Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation
Minor League Baseball is partnering with the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation to raise awareness about domestic violence and help end its destructive cycle. (more…)
2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Set For Richmond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game at The Diamond, with the dates and details to be announced down the road. (more…)
Spikes Release Details on Salute to Conspiracy Theories Night
Set for next week, the State College Spikes‘ (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) Salute to Conspiracy Theories Night is one of the more unique promos of this season. In advance of the July 19 event, the Spikes are releasing a few more details. (more…)
Ducks to Host 2018 Atlantic League All-Star Game
Bethpage Ballpark and the Long Island Ducks have been selected as the host of 2018 Atlantic League All-Star Game. (more…)
Gilbane Building Company Awarded Goodyear Ballpark Project
Gilbane Building Company has announced that it will perform construction management at-risk services for an expansion project at Goodyear Ballpark. The venue is set to receive an expanded facility for the Cleveland Indians, one of its two tenants. (more…)
Tortugas to Honor Bob Ross on Saturday
On Saturday, July 15, the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) will host Bob Ross Night, a promotion that includes a bobblehead giveaway and a fun run. (more…)
Sounds to Host Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
On Monday, August 21, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will help to host a total solar eclipse viewing party at First Tennessee Park. The event will be hosted in conjunction with Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Metro Government, the Metro Sports Authority, and the Adventure Science Center. (more…)
Fresno Tacos Unveil Oreo-Inspired Uniform
Inspired by the “My Oreo Creation” Contest, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are putting a new twist on their Fresno Tacos uniform. (more…)
Strong Attendance Numbers Posted by MiLB Teams on July 4th Holiday
If you followed our Twitter feed on July 3-4, you already know this: MiLB teams put up some pretty awesome numbers during what’s traditionally the busiest couple days of the season — to the tune of 1,059,975 fans coming through the turnstiles. (more…)
Carolina Mudcats Will Host 2018 All-Star Classic
Five County Stadium will be the sight of All-Star action next year, as the Carolina Mudcats are slated to host the 2018 Carolina League All-Star Classic. (more…)
Red Wings to Play as Plates on August 10
As a tribute to local cuisine, the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will become the Rochester Plates on August 10. The name change pays homage to the cuisine most synonymous with Rochester – the garbage plate! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Summer Collegiate: Warner Park
With over 32,000 voters weighing in on the top summer-collegiate ballparks, Warner Park (aka “The Duck Pond“), home of the Madison Mallards, was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote from Ballpark Digest. (more…)