The effort to fund a new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark is moving to the state level, as team owners are seeking Wisconsin economic development incentives. (more…)
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Urgency Expressed Over Snappers Ballpark Talks
Urgency is being expressed by the Midwest League on discussions for a new Beloit Snappers ballpark, as talks to replace Pohlman Field are still ongoing. (more…)
Snappers, A’s Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and Oakland A’s are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
MOU Signed for Snappers Sale; Downtown Beloit Ballpark Planned
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) could be staying in the city and playing out of a new ballpark in 2020, per the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding announced today by the team. (more…)
Time is Ticking on Beloit Snappers New Ballpark Plan
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) have a September 3 deadline to find investment for a new ballpark, putting urgency behind the effort to replace Pohlman Field. (more…)
What You Should Know About MiLB Opening Night
New rules governing extra-innings play affecting two games, sellouts in Frisco and Chattanooga, and an epic Tim Tebow homer on the first pitch he saw as a Binghamton Rumble Pony: The biggest news items from MiLB’s Opening Day. (more…)
Personnel News: Greeneville, Beloit
We have personnel news to report from the Greeneville Reds (Rookie; Appalachian League) and the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Snappers: Downtown Ballpark Can Be Economic Stimulus
This may be the most important offseason in Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) history, as the team focuses on building support for a new downtown ballpark that would keep the team in the area. (more…)
Snappers: We’re Working on New Downtown Beloit Ballpark Plan
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) are working on a new downtown ballpark plan to replace Pohlman Field, reacting to the potential loss of the team when the MLB/MiLB PBA expires in coming years. (more…)
O’Conner: Momentum Behind New Beloit Ballpark
With the 2020 Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) negotiations on the horizon, Minor League Baseball President/CEO Pat O’Conner says there’s “momentum” behind a new ballpark for the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
After Two Months, Mascharka Steps Down as Snappers President
After being named president of the Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) in December, Mark Mascharka has stepped down from the post, as the team’s Board of Directors faces the ongoing challenge of mapping the team’s future. (more…)
Beloit, Athletics Extend Player Development Contract
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and the Oakland Athletics extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Fans Can Swing for the Fences in BP
As some teams around the Minor League Baseball landscape are showing, batting practice is not just for the players, as it can also be open to the fans. (more…)