The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) and parent Chicago White Sox have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
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New for 2016: Winnipesaukee Muskrats
This name sounds like it should be in a song lyric, as the NECBL’s Laconia Muskrats are taking a more regional approach with a new moniker: the Winnipesaukee Muskrats. (more…)
2015 Best Ballpark Improvements: West Michigan Whitecaps
It was not an auspicious New Year for the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2014, when team management and ownership saw fire take out part of Fifth Third Ballpark on January 3. The resulting rebuilding of the ballpark over a two-year period earned the West Michigan Whitecaps Ballpark Digest’s Best Ballpark Improvements Award for 2015. (more…)
Big night for Chasers: charity, unis, PDC extension
Lots of news last night from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) at the 5th Fest event: a PDC extension with the Kansas City Royals, new uniforms reflecting that relationship, and a rebranding of the team’s charitable organization. (more…)
New for 2016: BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
We have another BB&T Ballpark in the baseball fold, as the acquisition of Susquehanna Bank means the banking giant has naming rights to the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters (short season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Bravehearts to host 2016 Futures League All-Star Game
The Worcester Bravehearts are hosting the 2016 Futures League All-Star Game at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field as part of a two-day extravaganza. (more…)
Personnel news in Biloxi, Albuquerque
Front-office changes for two Ken Young teams: Buck Rogers steps down as GM of the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), while the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcome new staffers. (more…)
Hot Rods unveil new team branding for 2016
We have a new look for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League), as the team unveils new colors, redesigned logos, jerseys and hats for the 2016 campaign. (more…)
TinCaps nab John Henry Moss Community Service Award
Nice honor for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team is the recipient of the third annual John Henry Moss Community Service Award from Minor League Baseball. (more…)
2015 Charity Award: Quad Cities River Bandits
Making a difference in the community is a goal for many professional baseball teams. Very few have attained the success displayed by the owners of the Quad Cities River Bandits in giving back to the community – and that’s why the team’s charity work is cited in this year’s Ballpark Digest Annual Awards. (more…)
2015 Team of the Year: South Bend Cubs
The ingredients are all there: Record attendance, sellout crowds, engaged ownership and a great front office devoted to a notable fan experience. For the amazing turnaround at Four Winds Field, the South Bend Cubs earned Ballpark Digest’s Team of the Year Award for 2015. (more…)
P-Nats announce staff appointments
We have plenty of front-office announcements from the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), including the promotion of General Manager of Operations Zach Prehn to Vice President/General Manager of the team. (more…)
Spinners, Red Sox extend affiliation deal
The Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Boston Red Sox have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)