Technology developed by BAMTech will serve as the backbone of new streaming services, including a sports service built around ESPN, as The Walt Disney Company acquires majority ownership in the technology spinoff developed by MLBAM. (more…)
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New York-Penn League Unveils 2017 Hall of Fame Class
In advance of its upcoming induction ceremony, the New York-Penn League has unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2017. (more…)
New Attendance Record for Columbia Fireflies
With 13 games left on the home schedule, the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have set a season attendance record — 261,691 with only 53 home games played this season. (more…)
St. Lucie Mets Set New Attendance Record
The St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) reached a milestone on Friday, when they set a new single-season attendance record. (more…)
Tickets.com Named Official MiLB Provider
Minor League Baseball and Tickets.com have announced a new long-term partnership, one that will make Tickets.com the official ticketing provider of MiLB. (more…)
Fireflies to Host Purple Game 2.0
There will be another Purple Game at Spirit Communications Park, as the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have scheduled Purple Game 2.0 for August 31. (more…)
Rumble Ponies to Host 2020 Eastern League All-Star Game
The Eastern League has revealed that the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will host its 2020 All-Star Game. (more…)
JetHawks Named Host of 2018 California League All-Star Game
The Lancaster JetHawks have been named the host of the 2018 California League All-Star Game. The three-day event will begin at The Hangar on June 17. (more…)
Fireflies Announce Total Eclipse of the Park
Another National Eclipse promotion is in the works, as the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have announced details for their event on August 21. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Rookie: TVA Credit Union Ballpark
TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Appalachian League’s Johnson City Cardinals, was voted by fans as the best MiLB Rookie-level ballpark in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote, winning 2017 honors. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Short Season-A: LeLacheur Park
With over 13,400 voters weighing in on the top ballparks in MiLB Short Season-A baseball, LeLacheur Park, home of the Lowell Spinners, was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote. (more…)
Hot Rods to Host Solar Eclipse Promotion
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have announced details for a solar eclipse promotion that will take place on August 21. (more…)
Lava Joins San Rafael Pacifics Ownership Group
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have expanded their ownership group, as attorney Leslie Lava is joining their ranks. She is now an owner as well as the club’s general counsel. (more…)