It’s time to move on to the next round of Best of the Ballparks 2016 voting for High-A facilities, as we ask you select the best of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues in the next round of eight. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2016: High-A, Second Round
Our Best of the Ballparks contest continues this week with the second round of voting in High-A facilities, as fans select the best of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues. And we want your vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: High-A, First Round
Our most popular promotion ever is back, as we’re asking fans to vote on their favorite ballparks in the Best of the Ballparks contest! We continue the voting today with the first round of polling on High-A ballparks in the California League, the Carolina League and the Florida State League. (more…)
Astros, Rangers Exploring Carolina League Teams
Well, the cat is out of the bag: The Houston Astros are looking at placing a High A team at a new Fayetteville ballpark, while the Texas Rangers are still eying a team in Kinston, as work progresses on moving two teams from the California League to the Carolina League. (more…)
Ports to Welcome Six Millionth Fan
The Stockton Ports (High A; California League) are about to welcome their sixth millionth fan, marking a major attendance milestone. (more…)
Storm Announce Midway Classic
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) are putting a twist on the traditional home run derby, thanks to a partnership with the USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego. (more…)
Ports Extended PDC with A’s
More affiliation news is out, as the Stockton Ports (High A; California League) and the Oakland A’s are set to continue their partnership through 2020. This extension is for four seasons, as the current deal between the Ports and the A’s was set to expire after the 2016 campaign. (more…)
Mavericks Win Preliminary Injunction; Will Play Season in Adelanto
We have a legal decision to report: the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) ownership has won a preliminary injunction against the City of Adelanto‘s attempt to evict the team from Heritage Field this season and beyond. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MiLB Bobbleheads
For years, bobbleheads have been promotional staples around Minor League Baseball. This year will be no exception, as bobblehead giveaways are featured on most schedules, with many teams taking unique approaches. This week’s Promotions Watch looks at a few bobblehead nights around the minors, featuring players, local celebrities, movie characters, and more. (more…)
Personnel News in Visalia, Frederick, Hagerstown
We have personnel news to report from the Visalia Rawhide (High A; California League), Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League), and Hagerstown Suns (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Ballpark battles in California: Leases at stake
We’re not sure this constitutes a trend, but there are certainly are similarities to the way California cities are treating two teams — the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) and the Marysville Gold Sox (summer collegiate; Great West League) — over existing ballpark leases. (more…)
Adelanto, Mavericks spar over ballpark lease
The City of Adelanto has terminated the Heritage Field lease held by the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) on the premise that the agreement negotiated in 2012 violates the California State Constitution. (more…)
Storm unveils 2016 California/Carolina League ASG logo
The Lake Elsinore Storm (High A; California League) unveiled the 2016 California/Carolina League All-Star Game logo, which was designed in-house and prominently features the iconic “Storm Eyes.” (more…)