If you’ve always wanted your ballpark beer delivered to you on a raft floating down a stream, you’re in luck: the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are installing a water-powered bar at historic Witter Field for the 2015 season. (more…)
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New at Petco Park: Deep Eddy Vodka Hideaway
Another 2015 upgrade at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres: Deep Eddy Vodka signed a three-year sponsorship to serve as the team’s official craft vodka and sponsor of the new Deep Eddy Vodka Hideaway, a branded seating area and bar open to all fans. (more…)
New in Charlotte: Club 93
A year after BB&T Ballpark opened, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are already implementing a major upgrade in the form of Club 93, a homage to the 1993 Knights championship squad. (more…)
Reed new Voice of the Hot Rods; Kappes to Indy
Danny Reed is the new Voice of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League), as Andrew Kappes has departed for a position in the Indianapolis Indians (Class AAA; International League) broadcast booth. (more…)
Reds formally announce 2015 GABP upgrades
We’ve reported on many of these changes already, but today the Cincinnati Reds formally announced this year’s upgrades to Great American Ball Park, as the team prepares to host the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. (more…)
Kinetic Brewing Suite on tap for JetHawks in 2015
Today’s food news, part 2: The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) are partnering with the Kinetic Brewing Company to introduce the new 50-person-capacity Kinetic Brewing Company Party Suite at The Hangar. (more…)
Kingfish unveil 2015 bobblehead, ballpark lineups
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled their ballpark improvements and bobblehead lineup for 2015, including unique zip-line and bobble-boat giveaways and a new Simmons Field digital scoreboard. (more…)
Cougars add extreme food items for 2015
Today’s food news, part 1: The Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) unveiled some some extreme menu items for 2015, including a memorably named Heart Attack Burger. (more…)
Erie SeaWolves sold to Aguirre
We finally have a buyer for the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League): Fernando Aguirre, a minority investor in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Cincinnati Reds. (more…)
Wrigleyville rooftop owner indicted for underpayment
A rooftop bleacher owner has been indicted for underreporting revenues and underpaying royalties to the Chicago Cubs during a four-year stretch. (more…)
Reading Fightin Phils, WIOV sign broadcast deal
The broadcast reach of the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) will be extended under a new Cumulus Media deal on CBS Sports Radio 98.5 FM and 1240 AM. (more…)
Lookouts unveil 2015 changes, ballpark upgrades
The Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) showcased a new Presenting Partner — FSG Bank — and unveiled upgrades to AT&T Field for the 2015 season in the first big announcement by new owners. (more…)
Lancaster JetHawks unveil suite makeovers
A ballpark upgrade to note: The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) will unveil 11 redesigned luxury suites for the 2015 season, including the new Kinetic Brewing Company Party Suite. (more…)