The Choctaw Lazy River will be debuting on Friday, June 10 as part of a special event, as Dr Pepper Ballpark hosts Dirk Nowitzki’s 2016 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game. Its first run during a Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) game will occur on Saturday, June 11, when the RoughRiders return for the beginning of a nine-game, eight-day homestand. (more…)
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Tacoma Lands 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game
The Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have officially been selected to host the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game at Cheney Stadium. (more…)
River Bandits to Expand Protective Netting
Before next season, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will expand the protective netting at Modern Woodmen Park. The City of Davenport has begun accepting bids for the project, which will result in the netting being extended to the far ends of both dugouts. (more…)
Cardinals to Become Wagon Wheels on July 9
The Johnson City Cardinals (rookie; Appalachian League) will add a unique entry to this summer’s slate of theme nights, as they pay tribute to the song “Wagon Wheel.” On July 9, the Cardinals will play as the Johnson City Wagon Wheels, featuring a commemorative jersey and more. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Double-A: Blue Wahoos Stadium
The results are in for Best of the Ballparks for Double-A facilities: Blue Wahoos Stadium, home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, by a slim margin over fellow Southern League facility Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons. (more…)
Walker, Konerko Enshrined in Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
The Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced two inductees for the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, as Paul Konerko is joined by late announcer Stu Walker. Both men will be enshrined during a ceremony at Isotopes Park on Friday. (more…)
Grazing in the Outfield Set for August 10
On August 10, fans will have a chance to dine in the outfield at Shaw Park, as the Winnipeg Goldeyes (independent; American Association) have announced the return of Grazing in the Outfield. The promotion is being held in support of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, High-A: BB&T Ballpark
Another Best of the Ballparks 2016 selection to announce, and a very deserved one: Fans have chosen BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash, as the leading High-A facility. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Triple-A: Louisville Slugger Field
The best Triple-A ballpark as chosen by fans in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 competition: Louisville Slugger Field, home of the International League’s Louisville Bats. (more…)
Revolution to Play as Revengers on June 19
To spice up their celebration of Superhero Day on June 19, the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) will become the York Revengers. As part of the father’s day offerings at PeoplesBank Park, the team will don Revenger uniforms that will be auctioned off for charity, while featuring several other specials around the ballpark. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, Low-A: Parkview Field
With voting wrapping up over the weekend, we have our first winner in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan vote: Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, has been chosen by readers as the best Low-A facility. (more…)
Team Wit Wins Cheesesteaks Fan Vote
Voting has concluded for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ (Class AAA; International League) Cheesesteaks uniform, and Team Wit was selected by the fans. This means that the hats worn by the IronPigs on June 10, when they are set to become the Lehigh Valley Cheeseteaks, will feature onions. (more…)
Legends’ Redmon Inducted to SAL Hall of Fame
Instrumental in the founding and early success of the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League), Brad Redmon will be enshrined in the South Atlantic League‘s Hall of Fame. Redmon, the sole member of this year’s class, will be inducted as part of the pre-game festivities for the All-Star Game at Whitaker Bank Park on June 21. (more…)