We have the three teams playing out of Utica’s Jimmy John’s Field during the inaugural United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) season in 2016: the Utica Unicorns, Eastside Diamond Hoppers and Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers. (more…)
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Shelton new Salem Red Sox President/GM
A deserved promotion: Ryan Shelton has been promoted to president/GM of the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Clippers, Indians extend PDC through 2018
The Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) and the Cleveland Indians announced a two-year extension to their player development contract (PDC), through the 2018 season. (more…)
Flying Squirrels unveil 2016 Diamond improvements
We have a series of improvements to The Diamond in 2016 from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League), including a new party deck, complete with bar and rail-top seating, down the right-field line. (more…)
Louisville Bats unveil new look for 2016
We have a major upgrade in the look and branding for the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), as the team unveils a totally new palette that brings the red and navy to Louisville Slugger Field. (more…)
Tri-City’s Bill Gladstone this year’s King of Baseball
We have some royalty news to pass along: Tri-City ValleyCats President and Principal Owner William (Bill) Gladstone has been named the 2015 King of Baseball by Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Next step in MLB world domination: Europe?
We could see the first European MLB games as soon as 2017, as London’s Olympic Stadium may host games to launch the season in another international promotion. (more…)
Personnel news from Omaha, Mobile
We have personnel news today from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)
Navigators Futures League Organization of the Year
A nice postseason award for the North Shore Navigators, as the team was named the summer-collegiate Futures League Organization of the Year. (more…)
Texas League unveils new logo for 2016
We have a new logo for the Class AA Texas League, as the eight-team circuit unveils an updated look for the 2016 season. (more…)
2015 Best Marketing Campaign: Dayton Dragons, “Heaties”
The Dayton Dragons are certainly one of the top Minor League Baseball teams, and a big reason for that success is a commitment to customer service. A clear example of this is how the team treats season-ticket holders – making 2015’s “Heaties” initiative the best marketing campaign in this year’s Ballpark Digest Annual Awards. (more…)
AutoZone Park to host 2016 Triple-A Championship Game
AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds, will host the 2016 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game between Pacific Coast League and International League champs on Tuesday, September 20. (more…)
Harrisburg to mark 30 years of Senators
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) are marking 30 years as the Senators with a commemorative logo and a return of an old favorite, Uncle Slam. (more…)