We have a balanced slate in the Final Four round of the Best of the Ballparks 2018, High-A fan vote, with two ballparks each from the Florida State League and Carolina League. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2018: High-A, Elite Eight
It’s all Florida State League and Carolina League in the Best of the Ballparks 2018, High-A Elite Eight fan vote, with the FSL fielding five ballparks in this round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: High-A, Second Round
After several upsets and close votes, we’re moving on to the second round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for High-A MiLB ball, where we ask for your help in selecting the top ballpark in the California, Carolina and Florida State Leagues. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: High-A, First Round
It’s time for the first round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for High-A MiLB ball, where we ask for your help in selecting the top ballpark in the California, Carolina and Florida State Leagues. (more…)
Fayetteville Team Colors: Black, Gray, and Red
An announcement on the team’s branding awaits, but black, gray, and red have been revealed as the colors of the upcoming Fayetteville Carolina League club. (more…)
New for 2018: Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) have sold naming rights to the playing field at their home ballpark, which is now known as Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium. This is the result of a multi-year agreement with Northwest Federal Credit Union. (more…)
Suzie Cool to Appear on Select Salem Red Sox Broadcasts
The Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) have announced that on-field host Suzie Cool will join Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Ben Gellman on select broadcasts this season. According to the team, this makes Cool the first female broadcaster in Carolina League history. (more…)
Fayetteville Team Branding to Be Revealed This Summer
New branding for the current Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) is slated to be revealed this summer, ahead of the team’s 2019 move to a new Fayetteville ballpark. (more…)
Chris Paul Joins Winston-Salem Dash Ownership Group
Nine-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul has joined the ownership ranks of the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League), giving the group a high-profile name with local ties. Currently a member of the Houston Rockets, Paul was born in Winston-Salem, graduated from West Forsyth High School in nearby Clemmons and attended Wake Forest University. (more…)
Salem Red Sox Extend Protective Netting
In a change to Haley Toyota Field for 2018, the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) have extended the ballpark’s protective netting. Installation has been completed in time for the team’s home opener on April 5 against the Buies Creek Astros. (more…)
Fayetteville Ballpark Budget: $37.8 Million
Originally estimated at $33 million, the budget for a new Fayetteville ballpark is now $37.8 million, with certain factors contributing to the increase. (more…)
New Office Space Added to Fayetteville Ballpark Development
Prince Charles Holdings, which is spearheading development next to a new ballpark for a Houston Astros Carolina League team, has upgraded the project to include premium office space in what could be the tallest building in downtown Fayetteville. (more…)
Personnel News: Savannah, Frederick
We have personnel news to report from the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League). (more…)