In five seasons, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have generated a significant economic impact, according to a recently released study. (more…)
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Cardinals Set New Attendance Record
It has been a big year for the Johnson City Cardinals (Rookie; Appalachian League), who welcomed their record-breaking 48,039th fan on Tuesday. That marks a new single-season high, surpassing the total of 48,038 in 1994. (more…)
Virginia Tech Announces Renovations
Renovations to English Field at Union Park have been approved, assuring a state-of-the-art overhaul to Virginia Tech‘s baseball facility. (more…)
Danielle Doiron to Make History for Goldeyes
Danielle Doiron will make history for the Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) when she handles play-by-play duties on Saturday. It is believed that with her time on the air Doiron, the team’s media relations assistant, will be the first woman to call a professional baseball game in Canadian history. (more…)
Tennessee Smokies Set Attendance Record
On Monday, the Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) set a franchise record for total attendance in a single season. That record was broken when the 283,039th fan entered the ballpark, surpassing the previous high of 283,038 that was set in 2014. (more…)
Jesse and Emily Cole Honored by CPL
For their contributions as owners of the Gastonia Grizzlies and Savannah Bananas, Jesse and Emily Cole have earned the Coastal Plain League‘s Executives of the Year. (more…)
LumberKings, Mariners Extend PDC
The Clinton LumberKings (Low A; Midwest League) and the Seattle Mariners announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), running through the 2018 season. (more…)
Akron, Cleveland Extend Player Development Contract
Another goes down: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Myrtle Beach, Cubs Extend Player Development Contract
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Chicago Cubs extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Indians, Rangers Extend PDC
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Texas Rangers have extended their player development contract (PDC). This agreement is for two years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Isotopes to Admit Eight Millionth Fan
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are on the verge of a major attendance milestone, as the team will welcome its eight millionth fan. (more…)
Bananas Win CPL Organization of the Year
The Savannah Bananas have received a major honor from the Coastal Plain League, having been named the circuit’s Organization of the Year. (more…)
Inland Empire, Angels Extend Player Development Contract
The Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)