It’s become an annual tradition: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) awarded their three 2016 Bandit Scholarships during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
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Dow Diamond to Host 2017 MWL All-Star Game
Dow Diamond and the Great Lakes Loons are on tap to host the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game, with festivities scheduled for June 19-20. (more…)
RailRiders Hosting Man vs. Marathon
Tonight at PNC Field, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will combine two sports as they host Man vs. Marathon. As part of this unique promotion, runners will race against the clock in an effort to finish the race before the game against the Gwinnett Braves concludes. (more…)
Personnel News in Billings, Jupiter
We have personnel news to report from the Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and Jupiter, FL’s Roger Dean Stadium. (more…)
Emeralds, Cubs Renew PDC
The Eugene Emeralds (Short Season A; Northwest League) will continue their relationship with the Chicago Cubs, thanks to a player development contract (PDC) extension. This agreement is for two seasons, meaning that the Emeralds will continue as a Cubs affiliate through at least 2018. (more…)
Salvi Wins First Lasorda Legends Award
Patrick A. Salvi, the owner of two independent league franchises and one summer collegiate league team, has won the inaugural Tommy Lasorda Legends Award. (more…)
New Store, Infield Among Bristol Upgrades
With their season around the corner, the Bristol Pirates (Rookie; Appalachian League) have rolled out a variety of upgrades and new amenities. Along with improvements to the infield at Boyce Cox Field, the Pirates have also opened a new team store in downtown Bristol, TN and will now offer online ticket sales. (more…)
Pacifics Announce Robo Ump 2
Heeding to the demands of some for a computerized strike zone, the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have announced Robo Ump 2. Set to be hosted at Albert Park on June 17, this second annual promotion will feature an appearance by Eric Byrnes, while HBO‘s Real Sports With Bryan Gumbel will be covering the game. (more…)
Scrappers Extended PDC with Indians
One longtime parent club-affiliate relationship will continue, as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are extending their player development contract (PDC) with the Cleveland Indians. This PDC extension comes in the form of a two-year deal, assuring that the two sides will be paired through at least the 2018 season. (more…)
Redbirds’ Owner’s Seats Available for Fans
The Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are offering a different perspective on the action, as fans can now purchase “owner’s seats” at AutoZone Park. This premium seat offers comes with a variety of food and beverage options, as well as other incentives. (more…)
MiLB Merch Sales Hits All-Time Record in 2015
Merchandise sales from Minor League Baseball teams once again hit an all-time high, as the industry saw more than $65.1 million in retail sales for 2015 — a 7.9 percent increase over the previous record. (more…)
MiLB Announces Partnership With Esurance
Minor League Baseball has struck a multi-year strategic partnership with Esurance, which is now the league’s official home and auto insurance partner. With this agreement finalized, Esurance is currently the only company that sponsors MiLB and Major League Baseball. (more…)
Grizzlies to Host Good Karma Night, Aid in Fight Against Homelessness
To assist in the fight against homelessness, the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host Good Karma Night at Chukchansi Park on Friday, June 24. (more…)