The renovation project at Walker Stadium looks to be on schedule, according to an update from the Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; Great West League). The Pickles, who are set to be charter members of the new Great West League, anticipate that upgrades to Walker Stadium will be complete by the team’s home opener on June 10. (more…)
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Kingfish Unveil Upgrades, Promotions
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have announced a series of upgrades at Simmons Field, as well as promotions for the 2016 season. Fans were given an early look at what’s on tap for this season at the First Pitch Event, which was held at Lynch Chevrolet. (more…)
Davis, Joyce, Salmon in PCL Hall of Fame
The Pacific Coast League has announced its 2016 PCL Hall of Fame class, which includes three new inductees: Willie Davis, Bob Joyce, and Tim Salmon. (more…)
Ducks Announce New Beer Garden
Fans on Long Island will have a new spot to grab some brews this season, as the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) are installing a beer garden at Bethpage Ballpark. The announcement was well timed by the Ducks, as today is national beer day. (more…)
Personnel News in Colorado Springs, Kenosha
We have personnel news to report from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
RubberDucks Unveil Extreme Menu Items for 2016
Yes, it apparently is MiLB Food Day in these parts. Some more culinary news for your perusal, as the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) unveil their Extreme Menu items for 2016 and announced changes to The Game Grill + Bar. (more…)
Bullfrogs: The Cheese (Jersey) Stands Alone
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are embracing their cheesehead-state status with a new alt jersey dominated by a cheese theme. (more…)
New for 2016: CarShield Field
We have a new name for the home of the River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League): CarShield Field. CarShield, a vehicle service company, is purchasing the naming rights for the facility formerly known as T.R. Hughes Ballpark. (more…)
Threshers Set to Welcome Two Millionth Fan
A major milestone is on tap for the Clearwater Threshers (High A; Florida State League), as the team is set to welcome its two millionth fan. The Threshers expect to hit that number on Friday, April 8, their home opener at Bright House Field. (more…)
New Role in Greensboro for Miss Babe Ruth
Always a fixture at NewBridge Bank Park, Miss Babe Ruth has accepted a new role with the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) after retiring as bat dog. The Grasshoppers announced today that Miss Babe Ruth is now the special assistant to the team president. (more…)
Suns Announce 2016 Menu Additions
As they continue to revamp the fan experience, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) are rolling out a wide array of new food options. (more…)
MiLB Forms Partnership with Sunrun
Minor League Baseball and residential solar provider Sunrun have announced a multi-year partnership. Sunrun, which now holds the claim as the “Preferred Residential Solar Power Provider of Minor League Baseball,” will try to reach fans around the country this season through its The Future is Bright campaign. (more…)
Grasshoppers Launch Fundraising Initiative
To jump start a season-long fundraising initiative, the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A; Sally League) have pledged $10,000 to support the Thanksgiving/Holiday Fund. (more…)