As the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) prepare to move on, local officials are left to plot the future of Sam Lynn Ballpark. (more…)
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Sun Sets in Bakersfield, High Desert
It had been a season of celebration at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. The home of the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) had turned 75-years-old in 2016, and the Blaze ran a series of promotions and giveaways to commemorate the milestone. (more…)
Seattle Buying 51% of Modesto Nuts
We’ve hinted at this in recent weeks, but the word is now out: the Seattle Mariners are buying a 51-percent interest in the Modesto Nuts (High A; California League) in order to procure a favorable developmental spot on the West Coast. (more…)
66ers Facing Lease Issues
With ballpark upgrades needed and no funds on the horizon, the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) are at a standstill in their lease negotiations with San Bernardino. (more…)
Freier to Represent Fayetteville in New-Ballpark Talks
The City of Fayetteville has hired Jason Freier of Hardball Capital to represent it in talks with the Houston Astros over the terms of a new-ballpark lease for a High-A Carolina League team. (more…)
More on the 2017 California League All-Star Game
More information is out about the 2017 California League All-Star Game, including the reason the Visalia Rawhide were selected to host and why the circuit is ending its partnership with the Carolina League. In the aftermath of the Rawhide being selected, league president Charlie Blaney says that ballpark improvements helped the team land the game. […]
Visalia to Host 2017 California League All-Star Game
The Visalia Rawhide have been announced as the host team for the 2017 California League All-Star Game, which will take place at Recreation Park on the evening of June 20. That is exactly 28 years after the ballpark hosted its first and, to date, only All-Star Game. (more…)
All-Star Games Abound in June
This week marks the halfway point for several minor leagues, meaning attention can now be turned to All-Star Games. While these mid-season contests showcase the best prospects around baseball, they can also serve to highlight some of the notable ballparks around Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Babies and Baseball Season in Visalia
When one thinks of baseball season, babies don’t normally come to mind. However, pregnancy nights have slowly started to grow throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016, High-A: BB&T Ballpark
Another Best of the Ballparks 2016 selection to announce, and a very deserved one: Fans have chosen BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash, as the leading High-A facility. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Finals, High-A
It’s a battle of Virginia vs. North Carolina in an all-Carolina League slate, as fans chose Lewis-Gale Field and BB&T Ballpark as the two finalists in Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for High-A facilities. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Final Four, High-A
More upsets in the latest round of voting for the Best of the Ballparks 2016 competition for High-A facilities, as we asked you to select the best of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues in a Final Four competition. (more…)
JetHawks to Dedicate POW/MIA Seat of Honor
This Friday, the Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) will hold a special ceremony to dedicate the POW/MIA Seat of Honor at The Hangar. The ceremony, which will feature active-duty military personnel and veterans, as well as local dignitaries, will take place prior to the 6:35 game. (more…)