The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018, a relationship that began in 1974. (more…)
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Miss Babe Ruth to Finish Season as ‘Hoppers Bat Dog
An injury to Miss Lou Lou Gehrig is forcing Miss Babe Ruth to fill in as K-9 Bat and Ball Dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) for the remainder of the 2016 season. (more…)
Thank the Taco: Big Weekend for Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) had a big start to the weekend, attracting 24,867 fans over their Thursday and Friday games thanks to a strong crowd for Taco Truck Throwdown 6. (more…)
Tri-City ValleyCats, Astros Extend Player Development Contract
The Tri-City ValleyCats (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Houston Astros extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
MSU Plans For Largest Videoboard in College Baseball
Mississippi State University will install the largest videoboard in collegiate baseball before the start of the 2017 NCAA baseball season — a move will herald the beginning of renovations to Dudy Noble Field. (more…)
Holly Springs to Host 2017 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game
Mark it in your calendar: the Holly Springs Salamanders are hosting the 2017 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game at North Main Athletic on July 9-10, 2017. (more…)
Greensboro’s Miss Lou Lou Gehrig Hits the DL
Some sad news out of NewBridge Bank Park, where the Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, K-9 Bat and Ball Dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League), is out for the season after being treated for malabsorption and has been advised to rest until she fully recovers. (more…)
Hot Rods, Rays Extend Player Development Contract
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Tri-City ValleyCats to Host 2017 NY-Penn League All-Star Game
The Tri-City ValleyCats are hosting the 2017 NY-Penn League All-Star Game, as Joseph L. Bruno Stadium is playing host to the game for the first time since 2008 — a gala that drew over 6,000 fans. (more…)
More on the Jeansboro Grasshoppers Promo
We covered this promo when first announced, but now we have photos, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) are taking the field as the Jeansboro Grasshoppers this Saturday. (more…)
MiLB Diversity Efforts Yield First-Ever FIELD Program
Here’s the latest from the Minor League Baseball Diversity Initiative: 25 diverse college students from around the country participated in the first annual FIELD (Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development) Program. (more…)
Suns, Nationals Extend Player Development Contract
Another player-development contract extension to report: the Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League) and the Washington Nationals extended their affiliation deal through the 2018 season. (more…)
Loggers to Make Delayed Copeland Park Improvements
The La Crosse Loggers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) say they’re moving ahead on a planned million-dollar renovation to Copeland Park originally approved for the 2016 season. (more…)