The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) will honor their bat dog Ollie with a specialty jersey on June 12. Ollie, a golden retriever who has been with the Fisher Cats since 2010, will be depicted on the team’s jersey, while the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a “pawtographed hat.” (more…)
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Bananas Sell Out Opener
The new era of baseball at Grayson Stadium will start with a bang, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league) have sold out their opener. The Bananas will play in front of a packed house on Thursday, June 2. (more…)
Media Deals in Northwoods League
We have some media news to report from the summer collegiate Northwoods League, including radio broadcast deals and digital programs. (more…)
Captains to Reach Attendance Milestone
It looks as though we will see a major attendance milestone tonight, as the Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) are set to welcome their four millionth fan. The Captains will face the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Classic Park, with first pitch set for 7:05. (more…)
Fireflies to Host Purple Game, Purple Game
To pay tribute to Prince, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) will host “Purple Game, Purple Game” at Spirit Communications Park on June 9. In addition to a specialty jersey (shown above), the Fireflies will stage a few other promotions to honor the late music icon. (more…)
Personnel News in Frisco
We have personnel news from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), as executive vice president & general manager Jason Dambach is relocating to his native Pennsylvania. While Dambach will remain with the RoughRiders, COO Scott Burchett is assuming more day-to-day tasks. (more…)
JetHawks to Dedicate POW/MIA Seat of Honor
This Friday, the Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) will hold a special ceremony to dedicate the POW/MIA Seat of Honor at The Hangar. The ceremony, which will feature active-duty military personnel and veterans, as well as local dignitaries, will take place prior to the 6:35 game. (more…)
Frontier League Unveils 2016 HOF Class
The Frontier League has announced its Hall of Fame class of 2016, which includes five players, a special contributor, and a significant moment in league history. Formal induction ceremonies will take place on July 13 as part of the Hall of Fame Luncheon, which will occur over the all-star break. (more…)
What-If Night: The Pensacola Mullets
There is an interesting What-If Night on tap, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) will become the Pensacola Mullets on May 26. (more…)
Barons on Verge of Attendance Record
Should they draw just over 5,000 fans to tonight’s game, the Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) will set a new attendance record at Regions Field. The grand total needed for the 7:05 game against the Montgomery Biscuits is 5,184 attendees, which would set a new mark for total attendance in a five-game home series. (more…)
Keys Broadcasters to Call Game from Bikes
In a unique promotion, Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) broadcasters Geoff Arnold and Doug Raftery will call the game on June 5 while riding exercise bikes. The bikes will be placed on the first base course concourse as part of Family Fitness Weekend at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. (more…)
New for 2016: Saints Mascot Little Red Porkette
In keeping with tradition, the St. Paul Saints (Independent; American Association) have announced a new pig mascot for this season, and his name is Little Red Porkette. (more…)
Volcanoes Announce Ballpark Upgrades
As they prep for their 20th season, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) are rolling out some upgrades at Volcanoes Stadium. (more…)