Business and political leaders are growing more enamored of the idea of a new downtown ballpark for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), to the point of seeking public input on the issue. The Sky Sox currently play at Security Service Field, where the team has made plenty of investments in […]
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Sale of Las Vegas 51s finalized; new owners pitch Summerlin ballpark
With the $20-million sale of the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) completed, the new owners are pitching a new ballpark in suburban Summerlin as the ideal way to revitalize the franchise. The 51s are mired in a rundown facility, Cashman Field, and efforts to bring a new ballpark to Las Vegas over […]
Green understimates own strength, shatters glass at Citi Field
It is a viral video making the rounds: an errant first pitch by Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) owner Gary Green ended up breaking protective glass behind home plate at Citi Field. Green is a hardcore New York Mets fan from way back: he was around for some of the biggest games […]
Bulls, Durham extend DBAP lease through 2033
Not that they were going anywhere, but the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) extended their Durham Bulls Athletic Park lease through 2033, with two five-year options as well. The lease was not set to expire until 2015, but by coming to a lease agreement it allows the city and the Bulls to address one […]
Edelstein to Aces as EVP/COO; Cole rises to Naturals GM
Eric Edelstein is the new executive vice president/chief operating officer of the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League); replacing him as GM of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League) for the rest of the season is Justin Cole. Coke is currently assistant GM and director of sales for the Naturals. Edelstein has […]
Isotopes fans go through 17,071 hot dogs on promotional night
We’re always a little amazed when the tally is sent to us, and this year is no different; Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) fans chowed through 17,071 hot dogs during last night’s 50¢ Hot Dog Night promotion. The Isotopes hold this promotion three times a year at Isotopes Park. —- Share your news […]
MiLB: Baseball game is affordable family fun in 2013
With the average cost for a family of four to attend an MiLB game this season totaling $62.52 in 2013, Minor League Baseball continues to be affordable family entertainment. “When stacked up against other professional sports leagues and family entertainment options, Minor League Baseball proves year after year that it provides the most bang for […]
Future uncertain for Sal Maglie Stadium
Sal Maglie Stadium, home to the Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) and a former pro venue, faces an uncertain future as the local school board will ends its management of the historic facility. Besides hosting Power and Niagara University games, the historic ballpark also hosts local high-school matches. The ballpark opened in1939 as a football […]
Plan emerges for Knights Stadium site
Retailer Cato Corp. is proposing a $450-million mixed-use development that would include the current site of Knights Stadium, the home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). The ballpark is slated to close at the end of the season, when the Knights make the move to a new Uptown ballpark. York County (S.C.) has […]
Bob Gibson statue unveiled at Werner Park
A statue of Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, the pride and joy of Omaha, was unveiled at Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League.) A passel of baseball luminaries was on hand to honor the former St. Louis Cardinals great, including MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, former teammates Joe Torre […]
El Paso City Hall goes down, making way for new ballpark
El Paso’s City Hall was imploded yesterday by a series of detonations, as the city takes down a landmark of sorts to make way for a new Triple-A ballpark. The 34-year-old building took about 10 second to collapse after the charges were detonated. A crowd of 100 or so was on hand to see the […]
RailRiders: We’ve already exceeded 2011 ticket sales
Nice milestone: the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have already exceeded 2011’s number of tickets sold, with over 300,000 ducats purchased for PNC Field’s inaugural season. “This is a solid first step for our team and demonstrates our community’s interest in restoring our baseball games to the top of the list for fun, affordable […]
And they’re off!
It’s opening day for full-season Minor League Baseball leagues, with fans flocking to ballparks across the country to see their favorite teams in action. Well, most ballparks, anyway. Bad weather caused some games in the East to be cancelled — Richmond, Norfolk, West Virginia, Memphis, Gwinnett — and fans certainly bundled up in other cities. […]