Minor League Baseball remains affordable entertainment, as a family of four on average will pay $64.97 for a night at the ballpark, a price that includes parking, two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs, two sodas and two beers. (more…)
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Hops, Diamondbacks Extend PDC
The Hillsboro Hops (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Arizona Diamondbacks have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Summer Collegiate: Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Kokomo Municipal Stadium, home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, was the fan’s favorite for the second consecutive year as the best summer-collegiate ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition. (more…)
Miracle to Host Decision II Night
Just days after Kevin Durant‘s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors, the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) are rolling out a timely promo. For tonight’s doubleheader, the Miracle will host Decision II Night, an event that even includes its own specialty food item. (more…)
Fluor Field Upgrades Unveiled by Greenville Drive
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) unveiled at least $10 million of renovations to Fluor Field for the 2017 season, including the addition of Green Monster seating, an new club extension on the suite level, enhancements to the Fieldhouse rooftop experience, and more. (more…)
7th Inning Stretch Purchases Stake in Ebbets Field Flannels
Ebbets Field Flannels has a new minority investor, as 7th Inning Stretch, LLC has made an investment in the Seattle-based apparel company. Currently 7th Inning Stretch owns the Stockton Ports (High A; California League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), and the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League). (more…)
Tourists, Rockies Extend Player Development Contract
Another affiliation extension to announce: the Colorado Rockies and Asheville Tourists (Low A; Sally League) extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
South Bend Cubs Award Five Scholarships
The South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have awarded five college scholarships to baseball and softball players from Northern Indiana and southwestern lower Michigan. (more…)
Fireflies to Set Columbia Attendance Record
After setting a single-game attendance mark on Monday, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will break another record on Tuesday, when they claim Columbia’s single-season attendance record. (more…)
In Memoriam: Bob Kitzmiller
Bob Kitzmiller, former assistant general manager of the Danville Braves (rookie; Appalachian League) whose time with pro baseball dated back to the Carolina League’s Danville 97s, passed away. He was 66. (more…)
Texas League Reveals Hall of Fame Class
The Texas League has announced its 2016 Hall of Fame class, which will feature 11 inductees instead of the initially proposed 10. The circuit’s board of directors made this decision to enshrine league president Tom Kayser, who is set to retire next February, making this his last season at the helm. (more…)
MiLB Unveils Stars and Stripes Caps
As part of an initiative that is in its seventh year, teams across Minor League Baseball will wear limited edition Stars and Stripes caps over Independence Day Weekend. (more…)
Salem to Host 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic
LewisGale Field will be the site of some All-Star action next summer, as the Salem Red Sox are set to host the 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic. The game will be played on Tuesday, June 20. (more…)