The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) will host the San Diego Padres on March 31. This will mark the first matchup between the Storm and their parent club since 2010. (more…)
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Fightin Phils to Become Whoopies on August 7
For one game this summer, the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will become the Reading Whoopies. A tribute to Whoopie Pies, the name Whoopies will be used during the team’s 9:35 a.m. game on Monday, August 7. (more…)
A’s to Dedicate Rickey Henderson Field
The Oakland A’s announced on Tuesday that the playing surface at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be renamed in honor of Rickey Henderson. The Hall of Famer will be on hand on April 3, when Rickey Henderson Field is dedicated before the A’s Opening Day matchup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. (more…)
Altoona Curve Announce Radio Deal
The Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) have secured a radio deal for the 2017 season, as News Talk 1240 WRTA will serve as the team’s flagship station. The agreement was announced by the Curve and Sounds Good Media on Tuesday. (more…)
Personnel News: Great Lakes, Delmarva
We have personnel news to report from the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) and the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Atlantic League Releases 20th Season Logo
In advance of its milestone anniversary, the Atlantic League has unveiled a commemorative 20th season logo. The independent circuit will display the logo prominently this year, as it be featured on team communications, apparel, merchandise and equipment. (more…)
HarbourCats Adding New Club Seats
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) have announced the addition of the Campbell Real Estate Club Seats to Royal Athletic Park. The new seats will make their debut for the 2017 season. (more…)
Fort Myers Miracle Unveil 25th Anniversary Logo
The Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) have unveiled a commemorative logo for their 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated this season. (more…)
MCU Park to Host New York Cosmos in 2017
MCU Park will be put to use for professional soccer in 2017, as the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will also host the New York Cosmos. (more…)
Personnel News: Vermont, Kenosha
We have personnel news to report from the Vermont Lake Monsters (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Personnel News: Visalia, San Rafael, Walla Walla
We have some personnel news to report from the Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League), San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association), and the Walla Walla Sweets (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Dragons Unveil Dragons Lair Renovation
The Dragons Lair at Fifth Third Field will be overhauled before this season, as the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have unveiled a renovation. The change will bring some new group and hospitality amenities to the ballpark (more…)
Classic Park to Receive New Videoboard
Plans for a new videoboard at Classic Park are taking shape, as the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) are installing the display. (more…)