One of baseball’s most notable promotions is back in 2017, as the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled their Fresno Tacos uniforms. (more…)
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Twins, Phillies Open Dominican Republic Acadaemy
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies unveiled their shared Dominican Republic Academy in Boca Chica. (more…)
Punch Bowl Social Joins The Battery Atlanta
Punch Bowl Social is joining the entertainment options outside of SunTrust Park, new home of the Atlanta Braves, as it has been added to The Battery Atlanta. The 27,000-square-foot venue that blends dining and entertainment concepts will join The Battery in September. (more…)
Fenway Park to Host NCAA Football This Fall
College football will be played at Fenway Park this fall, as the Boston Red Sox have announced that the ballpark will a trio of Division I games. (more…)
Personnel News: Frisco, St. Paul
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association). (more…)
Juan Marichal to Appear at 2017 Rickwood Classic
Juan Marichal will be on hand for one of baseball’s best annual events, as the Birmingham Barons have announced that he will appear at the 22nd annual Rickwood Classic. (more…)
Frontier League Unveils 25th Season Logo
In advance of its milestone 25th season, the Frontier League has unveiled a commemorative logo. (more…)
Sea Dogs, Red Sox Extend PDC Through 2020
Some affiliation news to pass along, as the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending their agreement with the Boston Red Sox. The player development contract (PDC) between the two teams was set to expire after the 2018 season, but will now last through 2020. (more…)
Braves Add Hank Aaron Tributes to SunTrust Park
The Atlanta Braves have announced that SunTrust Park will feature numerous tributes to Hank Aaron. Tributes to Aaron had been a prominent feature at Turner Field, which included a statue outside the ballpark. (more…)
Personnel News: Madison, Albuquerque
We have some personnel news to report from the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
New for 2017: Yuba City Bears
A moniker has been unveiled for the new Yuba City franchise in the Great West League, as the team will be named the Yuba City Bears. The Bears will share Colusa Casino Stadium with the Marysville Gold Sox for the 2017 summer collegiate season. (more…)
Willmar Stingers Unveiling Ballpark Upgrades
The Willmar Stingers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are unveiling upgrades to Bill Taunton Stadium, starting with a new home plate club. (more…)
Louisville Bats to Install New Videoboard
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have announced that a new HD videoboard is being installed at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2017 season. Installation of the board is expected to be completed in advance of the team’s exhibition game with the Cincinnati Reds, which is scheduled for March 31. (more…)