Fans attending a Kinston Indians game in the coming homestand will receive a free ducat if the team wins or loses the game by a single run — as the franchise works to counter the dreaded UNO OHNO curse. The Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) have been involved in 36 one-run games this […]
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Rockford looks at shift to Northern League
The Rockford Riverhawks are deliberating a move from the Frontier League to the Northern League, according to multiple sources. The Rockford Riverhawks are deliberating a move from the Frontier League to the Northern League, according to multiple sources. The state of negotiations depends on who you ask; talks are definitely ongoing, while some on the […]
Smokies set attendance record
The Smokies set a homestand attendance record for the five-game series ending Saturday night.The Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League) broke the team record for attendance at a five-game homestand at Smokies Park, as the 5,274 fans in attendance Saturday night were the final piece of the record. The team’s series finale with the Mississippi […]
New ballpark pitched for downtown Birmingham
A developer is pushing a plan for the city of Birmingham to buy out a local bakery and build a new ballpark for the Birmingham Barons, but we're not sure the Barons are totally behind it. A developer is pushing a plan for the city of Birmingham to buy out a local bakery and build […]
Candy drop draws big crowd to Quad Cities
Hundreds of kids were among a crowd of almost 5,000 to participate in a post-game Mega-Candy Drop at Modern Woodmen Park.Hundreds of kids were among a crowd of almost 5,000 to participate in a post-game Mega-Candy Drop at Modern Woodmen Park held by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) Sunday night. […]
Fan dies after Citizens Bank Park brawl
A fan visiting the ballpark for a bachelor party was involved in a ballpark melee that moved into the Citizens Bank Park bar and ended up with his beating in the parking lot. A fan visiting the ballpark for a bachelor party was involved in a ballpark melee that moved into the Citizens Bank Park […]
How will Winston-Salem Dash ever turn a profit?
If you crunch the numbers, it's questionable whether the Winston-Salem Dash will ever make money — even with the city paying to finish construction of a new downtown ballpark. Either Billy Prim is one of the smartest businessmen in minor-league baseball or a man who has dug an incredibly deep hole in building a new […]
Fisher Cats extend record-setting season
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats added to a good 2009 season with a record-setting homestand.With a standing-room-only crowd of 8,054 on hand for Splash Day at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) set an all-time attendance record for an eight-game homestand with 49,433 turning out between Thursday, July 16, and […]
Harrisburg lands 2010 Eastern League All-Star Game
The Harrisburg Senators have called a press conference this afternoon to discuss their hosting of the 2010 Eastern League All-Star Game. It's been quite the season for the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League): the team has been playing to larger crowds at a renovated ballpark to much acclaim under new ownership. And the good […]
Pelicans acquiring fans one at a time
Myrtle Beach is bidding for the affections of a disenchanted Pittsburgh Pirates fan on eBay.The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) are pursuing a low-profile yet potentially highly-impactful free agent. The Pelicans are actively bidding on the loyalties of former Pittsburgh Pirates fan Brad Davis. Davis, 39, has put his fan loyalties up […]
Grizzlies seek rent relief at Chukchansi Park
We suspect this won't be the last time we report on a team asking for a rent adjustment during rough economic times, as the Fresno Grizzlies ownership meet with city officials about a rent reduction at Chukchansi Park. The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) met with Fresno City Council about an amended lease […]
Ballpark Preview: Diamondbacks/Rockies spring-training complex
Scheduled to open in Spring Training 2011, the new spring-training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies should raise the bar for spring-training facilities, according to the project's lead designer. Scheduled to open in Spring Training 2011, the new spring-training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies should raise the bar for spring-training […]
Ballpark Visit: Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps
We are in the midst of a very special season, ballpark fans: talk about an abundance of riches. Earlier in the season we proclaimed Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers, the perfect ballpark. We have our second gem of the year: After all is said and done, Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne […]