What a great time of year! If you missed celebrating MLB’s Opening Day last week, you have another bite at the apple: today is Opening Day for Minor League Baseball’s full-season leagues. (more…)
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark to Host NPF’s Beijing Shougang Eagles in 2019
National Pro Fastpitch‘s Beijing Shougang Eagles will call Jackie Robinson Ballpark their home in 2019, part of an agreement with the Daytona Torutgas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Omaha Potholes Night Set for April 24
In a promotion that has its roots in an April Fools’ Day prank, the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will celebrate Omaha Potholes Night on April 24. (more…)
New Mission for Dodgertown: Jackie Robinson Training Complex
The former spring-training home of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, FL–Historic Dodgertown–will be renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex under new MLB management. (more…)
Battle Creek Bombers to Play as Battle Cats July 19
The Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have an interesting throwback night in the works, as they will play as the Michigan Battle Cats (Low A; Midwest League) on July 19. (more…)
MiLB Announces Grilling All-Stars Program
In conjunction with Brand Activation Maximizer (BAM), Minor League Baseball has announced Grilling All-Stars–the largest retail program in MiLB history. The Grilling All-Stars national retail program features five national brands and will be activated at select retailers in more than 100 MiLB markets and over 13,000 locations across the country. (more…)
Flooding Forces River Bandits Venue Shift to Burlington
Flooding is forcing the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) to move its opening series from Modern Woodmen Park to Burlington’s Community Field, as the city and the team are unable to install a pedestrian bridge to the ballpark. (more…)
Personnel News: Reading, Hub City
We have personnel news to report from the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League). (more…)
Grizzlies Announce $3.4M in Chukchansi Park Upgrades
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have unveiled $3.4 million in Chukchansi Park upgrades for 2019, highlighted by a new social space and renovated club level. (more…)
Sea Dogs Announce 2019 Menu Additions
The Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced new food menu items for 2019, highlighted by Lobster Popcorn and the Fried Dough Burger. Additionally, the Sea Dogs have announced the creation of Foodie Friday’s at the ballpark. (more…)
RubberDucks Add Canal Park LED Lighting
The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have made a notable change to Canal Park, installing LED lighting ahead of the 2019 season. According to the team, the new lighting will exceed Major League Baseball standards by 125 percent. (more…)
Wyman-Gordon Sells Land for Polar Park Project
Wyman-Gordon Company has sold an 18-acre site near Worcester, MA’s Kelley Square, with the site to be redeveloped into Polar Park and surrounding amenities. Opening in 2021 for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), Polar Park will anchor a larger development initiative. (more…)
Georgia Tech Completes Fundraising for Russ Chandler Stadium Phase II Renovations
Georgia Tech has met its fundraising goal for Phase II renovations of Russ Chandler Stadium, with upgrades to fan and student-athlete amenities in the works. (more…)