In advance of the 2017 season, the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) are making a series of changes to BB&T Ballpark. Among the improvements at the ballpark include extended safety netting, as well as a new Video Wall in the Flow Club. (more…)
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AutoZone Park to Add Miracle-Gro Rooftop Garden
AutoZone is receiving a unique addition, as the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled plans for the Miracle-Gro rooftop garden. (more…)
MiLB Announces Partnership with ServiceMaster
Minor League Baseball has announced a new, multi-year corporate partnership with ServiceMaster. The partnership will include the ServiceMaster Ballpark Tour, which will make stops at several ballparks this season. (more…)
Pelicans, Duplin Winery Unveil Pelicans Red Wine
There is a new baseball-themed wine in the mix, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) are teaming up with Duplin Winery to introduce Pelicans Red wine. (more…)
Tim Tebow Slated for Columbia Fireflies Stint
Tim Tebow will indeed be assigned to the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) at the beginning of the 2017 season, a move that will raise the team’s national profile while also potentially drawing many more fans — and media — to Spirit Communications Park. (more…)
Long Island Ducks Unveil Duck Tail Ale
The Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) are rolling out a team-inspired beer, as Duck Tail Ale will be on tap at Bethpage Ballpark in 2017. The Ducks have announced the beer in collaboration with Great South Bay Brewery. (more…)
Pelicans, Cyclones Announce Pizza Promotion
On August 4, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will look to settle a contentious debate over pizza. It will be up to the teams to determine which city–Chicago or New York–offers the better slices. (more…)
Tortugas to Honor Jackie Robinson on April 15
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have announced that they will wear a commemorative jersey as part of Jackie Robinson Night on April 15. The team made the announcement on March 17, the 71st anniversary of when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by playing in his first integrated game in Daytona Beach. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Installing New Videoboard
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans to install a new videoboard for the 2017 season. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Blue Wahoos, the Community Maritime Park Associates (CMPA), and the the University of West Florida (UWF). (more…)
Lookouts to Install New LED Videoboard
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) have announced plans to install a new videoboard at AT&T Field for the upcoming season. At 34’9 wide across by 16’9 high this 15mm pixel display will be nearly three times as large as the existing 16’ wide x 12’ high board. (more…)
Charlotte Knights to Become Pitmasters
As part of a special promotion on July 15, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will become the Charlotte Pitmasters. The promotion includes a specialty logo and uniform. (more…)
Aramark Rolls Out New MLB Menu Items
In advance of the 2017 Major League Baseball season, Aramark is rolling out new menu items at several ballparks. (more…)
Lake Erie Crushers Unveil New Logo
Starting with the 2017 season, the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League) will feature a new logo and color scheme. (more…)