Across the summer collegiate baseball ranks this season, there are several unique theme nights. While staples such as specialty jerseys are on the docket this year, there are also some unique ballpark festivals to note. Those items are covered in the latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
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Construction Delayed on Texas Live!
Construction on Texas Live!, a planned entertainment complex outside of Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, has been delayed. Work on the project was to have begun this month, but it will now begin in the fall, setting up a partial opening in 2018. (more…)
Mayor: Parkview Field Has Paid Off
Ever since Parkview Field opened for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) in 2009, it has been touted as an economic catalyst for downtown Fort Wayne. Seven years later, it continues to make a major contribution, according to Fort Wayne mayor Tom Henry. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Northwoods League Giveaways
With the summer collegiate baseball season just around the corner, fans in the Northwoods League can look forward to some good bobbleheads, prints and more. (more…)
Star Power and Partnerships: NPF Poised for Big 2016
On May 31, National Pro Fastpitch will begin its 2016 season, and the hype is already mounting. NPF received significant coverage recently as the result of pitcher Monica Abbott’s record-breaking six-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Scrap Yard Dawgs. “I was surprised by it, because we haven’t been anywhere close to that in contracts,” (more…)
PawSox to Begin McCoy Stadium Study
As they eye a long-term ballpark plan, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will begin a structural study on McCoy Stadium. The purpose of the stadium will be to determine its viability, as the PawSox’s lease expires after the 2020 season and the team has expressed desire for a new facility. (more…)
Amidst Zika Virus Concerns, MLB Moves Puerto Rico Games
Amidst concerns over reports of the Zika virus in Puerto Rico, a planned May 30-31 series between the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates has been relocated. The pair of games will now be played at Marlins Park. (more…)
Tampa Approves Steinbrenner Field Upgrades
Plans for renovations to Steinbrenner Field have moved forward, with the Tampa City Council approving upgrades to the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Yard Goats May Games Moved to Norwhich
As uncertainty looms over the scheduled opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play three home series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Star Wars Nights
Today is May the fourth, which serves as a perfect reminder of the continually bustling trend that is Star Wars night in Minor League Baseball. Promotions Watch looks at some of the notable entries in this year’s upcoming Star Wars slate, including longstanding traditions as well as some new events. (more…)
Triple Header Scratched in Lynchburg (Updated)
UPDATE: The Hillcats just announced that plans for the tripleheader have been scratched. Instead of playing three games this afternoon, the two teams will meet for a doubleheader. The third game will be made up in Lynchburg on May 9. (more…)
Fifth Third Renews Toledo Naming Rights
The Toledo Mud Hens‘ (Class AAA; International League) home ballpark will continue be known as Fifth Third Field, as the team has announced a naming rights extension with Fifth Third Bank. The new agreement is for 12 years, meaning that Fifth Third Bank will have its name on the ballpark through at least 2028. (more…)
Port Angeles Eyeing WCL Team
Officials in Port Angeles, WA are confident that the city will land a West Coast League (WCL) team in time for the 2017 summer collegiate baseball season. (more…)