In an attempt to land new markets and new owners, the independent Can-Am League announced plans to increase the team roster size from 22 to 23 players and raise the salary cap accordingly. (more…)
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Routine Field Opening Delayed Until June 24
Constructions delays are forcing the first five series for the expansion Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association) to be moved from Routine Field to Kokomo Municipal Stadium, home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Personnel News: Hub City, Nashua
We have personnel news to report from the Hub City Hotshots (summer collegiate; Expedition League) and the Nashua Silver Knights (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League). (more…)
Flooding Forces River Bandits to Shift Second Home Series
Flooding continues to prevent access to Modern Woodmen Park, forcing the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) to shift their April 15-17 home series to Cedar Rapids’ Perfect Game Field at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Isotopes to Provide Sensory Bags at 2019 Home Games
In partnership with the New Mexico Autism Society and Summit Electric Supply, the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will provide sensory bags at all 2019 home games. These bags will help individuals come to a game and enjoy themselves with accommodations. (more…)
Drive, Hot Rods Post Opening Night Sellouts
Some healthy crowds to begin the season, as both the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) notched sellouts on Opening Nights. (more…)
CLEAR Service Added by Orioles, Rangers and Twins
Mandatory security screening at ballparks is unpopular with most fans, but one way to avoid the lines — CLEAR’s identity program — has been adopted by the Baltimore Orioles (Oriole Park), the Texas Rangers (Globe Life Park) and the Minnesota Twins (Target Field) for 2019. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Celebrate BB&T Ballpark Impact Tonight
Another success story on the development front: the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) open their sixth season at BB&T Ballpark with a public celebration of the ballpark’s impact on Uptown Charlotte. (more…)
Another Cause for Celebration: It’s Minor League Baseball Opening Day
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…)
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…)