In a ballpark already known for a Ferris Wheel and other amusements, it takes a lot to stand out. The Quad Cities River Bandits added another set of unique amusements to a formerly dead part of Modern Woodmen Park, earning Ballpark Digest’s 2017 Award for Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1 Million. (more…)
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LeLacheur Park Upgrades Taking Shape
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) continue to plan upgrades to LeLacheur Park, with upcoming changes covering both fan and player amenities. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Short Season-A: LeLacheur Park
With over 13,400 voters weighing in on the top ballparks in MiLB Short Season-A baseball, LeLacheur Park, home of the Lowell Spinners, was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote. (more…)
Lowell Spinners Look to Build Momentum
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are looking to build on some recent momentum, as the team is seeing some positive trends develop. (more…)
Quad Cities Reveals Bandits Scholars Winners
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced the two scholarship winners for the Bandit Scholars program during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park, which help cover the full cost of college for the 2017-2018 academic year. (more…)
Lowell Spinners Agree to Lease Extension Terms
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are extending their stay at LeLacheur Park, as the club has agreed to terms with the city. (more…)
River Bandits Unveil New Two New Amusement Rides
More fun for the family at Modern Woodmen Park, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) unveiled two new amusements last night — with the proceeds from the new rides devoted to a new nonprofit. (more…)
Lowell Spinners Unveil New Logos, Branding
We have the new logos and branding from the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League), as the transformation of the franchise continues. (more…)
2016 Organization of the Year: Main Street Baseball
Across Minor League Baseball, many ownership groups bring a level of quality to their operations year in and year out. Main Street Baseball has always been among the standout organizations, but took it to another level in 2016, earning our 2016 Organization of the Year Award. (more…)
Spinners Eye LeLacheur Park Upgrades
Now that their first season under Dave Heller and Main Street Baseball is complete, the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are mulling ballpark upgrades. (more…)
Delaware Stadium Corp., Blue Rocks Extend Frawley Stadium Lease
The Delaware Stadium Corporation and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have extended the Frawley Stadium lease for an additional five years, giving both sides time to negotiate more upgrades. (more…)
Billings, Reds Extend Player Development Contract
The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018, a relationship that began in 1974. (more…)
Heller Plots Future in Lowell
Just months after purchasing the team, Dave Heller is ingratiating himself to the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and their fans. (more…)