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…)
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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…)
Anderson Steps Down as Fire Frogs President and GM
Erik Anderson is departing the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League), as he is resigning from his post as Team President and General Manager. His departure was announced by the organization on Friday. (more…)
2019 MiLB Rule Changes Unveiled
Minor League Baseball has unveiled 2019 rule changes, including a three-batter minimum for pitchers at the Triple-A and Double-A levels and mound visit limits based on classification. (more…)
Keys Announce Nymeo Field Improvements
The Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) have announced Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium improvements for 2019, highlighted by a local craft beer stand and extended netting. Frederick’s 4 ½ Taphouse, a local craft brewery stand, will open in May and be located on the third base concourse. (more…)
Spike Lee Honors Jackie Robinson’s Legacy on Opening Day
Marking the 100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s birth in 1919: an inspirational video from director Spike Lee and ad campaign from Budweiser celebrating his life and legacy. (more…)
Christopher Hill Named Skeeters President
The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have named Christoper Hill their new team president, marking the appointment of a long-time Minor League Baseball executive to the post. (more…)