Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
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Luther Williams Field to Host CPL Starting in 2018
Summer collegiate action is coming to Luther Williams Field, as plans are in place for a Coastal Plain League (CPL) franchise starting in 2018. (more…)
Matt Gifford Among Promotions Made by Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of promotions that will affect the front office of the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Double-A: Dunkin’ Donuts Park
With almost 49,000 voters weighing in on the top Double-A facilities, Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks fan vote from Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Triple-A: Huntington Park
With almost 64,000 voters weighing in on their favorite Triple-A facilities, Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers (International League), was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote from Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Unveil Ballpark Technology Upgrades
In conjunction with Cox Communications, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced a variety of technology upgrades at Blue Wahoos Stadium. (more…)
Smokies Set Smokies Stadium Attendance Record
There was a new attendance record set over the weekend, as the Tennnessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) attracted over 8,000 fans to Saturday’s game. (more…)
Crosscutters Set to Debut Ballpark Upgrades
The Williamsport Crosscutters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are ready to debut some extensive upgrades at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Overall, the ballpark has received more than $4 million in improvements that address fan and player amenities. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Coronado
Mark Coronado, the long-time Surprise community and recreation services director who oversaw operations at Surprise Stadium, passed away on Thursday. He was 59 years old. (more…)
Mets Expand Protective Netting at Citi Field
The New York Mets are tripling the square footage of the protective netting at Citi Field, a project that is scheduled to be completed next month. (more…)
Personnel News: Richmond Flying Squirrels
We have some personnel news to report from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), who have announced several promotions within their front office. (more…)
Aberdeen IronBirds to Unveil Ballpark Upgrades
The Aberdeen IronBirds (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are set to unveil over $2 million in upgrades to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Over the offseason, the Ripken Baseball and the City of Aberdeen partnered to complete numerous improvements at the ballpark. (more…)
MiLB Merchandise Sales Set New Record in 2016
Following a strong 2015, Minor League Baseball licensed merchandise sales had a banner year in 2016, when a new record was set. Overall, the league’s 160 teams combined to for more than $68.3 million in retail sales. (more…)