The Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have made some major decisions for the future, extending both their lease at Principal Park and the ballpark’s naming rights agreement. Furthermore, the club has extended its player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
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Fire Frogs Draw Over 3,000 in Opener
It was a solid debut at the gate for the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League), who drew more than 3,000 fans to their opener on Thursday. (more…)
Trailblazer Series to Launch This Month
Along with USA Baseball, Major League Baseball has announced the inaugural Trailblazer Series, a girls baseball tournament that will take place this month. The tournament will be hosted in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day. (more…)
PCL Announces 2017 Hall of Fame Class
The Pacific Coast League has announced its 2017 Hall of Fame class, which includes Dick Beverage and Les Scarsella. Beverage is the founder and president emeritus of the Pacific Coast League Historical Society (PCLHS), while Scarsella logged stints with the Seattle Rainiers and Oakland Oaks. (more…)
Birmingham Barons Will Host 2018 All-Star Game
The Southern League All-Star Game is heading to Regions Field, as the Birmingham Barons will host the 2018 edition of the contest. (more…)
Jon Ryan, Alan Miller Join Pickles Ownership Group
Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan and Los Angeles-based marketing entrepreneur Alan Miller have joined the ownership group of the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The additions of Ryan and Miller were announced on Wednesday. (more…)
Power, Legends Bring Hatfield & McCoy Feud to Baseball
A historic feud will be recognized in the South Atlantic League this season, as the West Virginia Power and Lexington Legends have announced a Hatfield & McCoy promotion. (more…)
Personnel News: Birmingham, Victoria
We have personnel news to report from the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) and the Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Scott Sonju Departing Frisco RoughRiders
There is some personnel news to report, as Scott Sonju is stepping down from his post as president of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). Sonju is leaving the position to pursue new business ventures, according to the team. (more…)
Boise Hawks Unveil 30th Anniversary Logo
To mark 30 years in Boise, the Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) have released a commemorative logo to begin the season-long celebration. (more…)
RubberDucks Unveil 2017 Extreme Food Items
We’ll take a break from our MLB ballpark previews to present the latest extreme offerings from the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), certainly one of MiLB’s leaders on the concessions front. (more…)
New for 2017: Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark
The home of the Salem Red Sox has new branding after a 2017 naming-rights deal: Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League: LECOM Park
In the end, the vote wasn’t close when readers of Ballpark Digest were asked to select their favorite Grapefruit League venue. Capturing at least 65 percent over three rounds of voting, LECOM Park was chosen as the Best of the Ballparks fan favorite for the second straight year. (more…)