The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game at Southwest University Park. Full scheduling details for the July 2019 game will be revealed at a later date. (more…)
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Rome Braves Installing New Videoboard
The Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League) are unveiling a major upgrade at State Mutual Stadium, as the club is adding a new videoboard. Located in the Miller Lite Marina down the third base line, the videoboard will be installed prior to the start of the 2017 season. (more…)
K.L. Wombacher Named Hops President
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) have announced that K.L. Wombacher has been promoted to president and general manager. Along with Wombacher’s new title, the club has announced that Mike McMurray is its chairman and CEO. (more…)
OKC Dodgers Commemorate 20th Season of Ballpark
The Oklahoma City Dodgers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled a commemorative logo in honor of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark‘s 20th season. The logo is part of a season-long celebration that is being planned by the Dodgers. (more…)
Asheville Tourists to Become Hippies on June 29
On June 29, the Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) will don special jerseys as they become the Asheville Hippies. Complete with colored tie-dye theme jerseys, the Tourists will take on the name Hippies as the result of a wager with the Greenville Drive. (more…)
SunTrust Park to host NCAA Game on April 8
The Georgia Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers will head to SunTrust Park on April 8, as the two teams are set to face off at the new home of the Atlanta Braves. The contest between SEC rivals will be the first college baseball game in the ballpark’s history. (more…)
Bats Unveil Muhammad Ali Jerseys
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled jerseys that will be worn on Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night. Scheduled for June 3, the promotion will kick off the city-wide I am Ali Festival. (more…)
Personnel News: Frederick, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news to report from the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
West Virginia Power Announces New Radio Deal
The West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League) have announced a new broadcast agreement with LM Communications. As part of the two-year deal, the Power’s games will be aired on WJYP and WMON “The Jock.” (more…)
Fightin Phils Unveil America’s Classic Ballpark Logo
The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) have spruced up the branding for their ballpark, unveiling a new America’s Classic Ballpark logo. The new logo includes homages to the history of FirstEnergy Stadium, which first opened in 1950. (more…)
Cardinals Complete Turf Infield Installation
A major overhaul to TVA Credit Union Ballpark is complete, as the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League) have installed a new turf infield. (more…)
In Memoriam: Jeff Royle
Some sad news to pass along: Jeff Royle, the founder and former president of the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), passed away on Tuesday. He was 48 years old. (more…)
Memphis Redbirds Unveil New Logos
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled new logos for the 2017 season. Complete with new uniforms, the overhaul to the Redbirds takes inspiration from some Memphis landmarks as well as the team’s parent club, the St. Louis Cardinals. (more…)