The Kannapolis Intimidators are moving past veterans' discounts and will offer free admission this season. The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low Class A; Sally League) are moving past veterans' discounts and will offer free admission this season to any past or present member of the military — with promotional assistance from the U.S. Marine Corps. New for […]
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Twins bring back Schweigert franks to new ballpark
The Minnesota Twins go back to the archives and bring back the original hot dogs served at Met Stadium — because Schweigert makes it better. The Minnesota Twins go back to the archives and announced plans to serve Schweigert hot dogs — the original hot dogs served at Metropolitan Stadium — at Target Field. Baby […]
Promotions Watch: MiniKISS, fireworks and more
We launch our new weekly promotions column with a look at the most notable ways teams are bringing fans into the ballpark. This week: the Madison Mallards go small with MiniKISS; the Northwest Arkansas Naturals go big with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; and the Albuquerque Isotopes bring back 50-cent hot dogs. New for Ballpark Digest […]
Spinners continue quest to rid New England of Yankees
The Lowell Spinners are bringing back the Yankees Elimination Promotion for a fifth year, as the Red Sox affiliate works to eliminate New York Yankees teams from youth baseball programs throughout New England.The Lowell Spinners (short season; NY-Penn League) are bringing back the Yankees Elimination Promotion for a fifth year, as the Red Sox affiliate […]
Frederick Keys rebrand ballpark cafe
The former Keys Café is now the Mattress Warehouse Club.The Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) have sold naming rights to a renovated high-end restaurant at Harry Grove Stadium, which will be known as the Mattress Warehouse Club. It was known formerly known as the Keys Café. “We are glad to have Mattress Warehouse […]
Saints to barnstorm for spring training
The St. Paul Saints will be taking to the road and playing in some small, historic ballparks to prepare for the regular season. More teams should do this: the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are taking spring training on the road and playing two games against local town teams before the regular season begins. […]
New ballpark pitched in Ramapo for Can-Am team
Ramapo (N.Y.) officials say they’re willing to spend $25.5 million on a new ballpark for an expansion team in the indy circuit. Ramapo (N.Y.) officials say they’re willing to spend $25.5 million on a new 3,500-seat ballpark for an expansion team in the independent Can-Am Association and are already planning on an opening date of […]
O-Royals announce plans for final Rosenblatt days
The Omaha Royals will mark the end of their long Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium tenancy with some big events. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will spend much of the 2010 season celebrating the team's long run at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, and details of the team's final game on Sept. 2 are being released. […]
KIT League team to sport Browns name, uniforms
Ted Kapnick says his Farmington (Mo.) team in the KIT League will be based on the St. Louis Browns. The St. Louis Browns will see a revival of sorts this summer when Ted Kapnick brings summer-collegiate ball back to Farmington's Wilson Rozier Park. The KIT League team will be based on the Browns: the team […]
New for March 2010: the Google Golden Giants
As part of the city's campaign to land a Google fiber-optic network, the Topeka summer-collegiate team will change its name for the month of March.The summer-collegiate Topeka Golden Giants baseball team, in a show of solidarity, will change their name for the month of March to the Google Golden Giants. Google, Ks Mayor Bill […]
Mueske joins Sharks front office
Nate Mueske is the latest hire by the Coastal Plain League team.The Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) announced the hiring of Nate Mueske as their new Director of Operations. Born and raised in Minnesota, Mueske comes to the Sharks organization following a three year stint with the Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; […]
Captains return to WELW
The Lake County Captains will once again have AM 1330 WELW as its flagship radio home in 2010.The Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Midwest League) will once again have AM 1330 WELW as its flagship radio home in 2010. WELW has been the flagship in seven of the Captains eight seasons and in 2010, […]
NSU-LSU game sold out
Another sign the college game is big business: Northwestern State and LSU sell out a game in a minor-league ballpark.Another sign the college game is big business: Northwestern State and LSU sell out a game in a minor-league ballpark. After three weeks, the Fair Grounds Field College Baseball Series game between Northwestern State and LSU […]