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…)
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Spinners Announce Gator Gondola
A new attraction is coming to LeLacheur Park, as the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are unveiling the Gator Gondola. Set to make its debut on Thursday, July 28, the Gator Gondola is the first major attraction to be installed at the ballpark since Dave Heller and Main Street Baseball purchased the team earlier this year. (more…)
Legislation Would Exempt MiLB Players From Overtime Regs
After Minor League Baseball owners and executives descended on Washington, D.C. last Wednesday to discuss the economic state of the sport with lawmakers, we have a piece of legislation in the works: the Save America’s Pastime Act. (more…)
River Bandits Announce Three 2016 Bandit Scholarships
It’s become an annual tradition: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) awarded their three 2016 Bandit Scholarships during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
Main Street Baseball, Heller Close on Lowell Spinners Purchase
It’s now official: Dave Heller and Main Street Baseball have purchased the Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) from Drew Weber, effective immediately. (more…)
River Bandits to Expand Protective Netting
Before next season, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will expand the protective netting at Modern Woodmen Park. The City of Davenport has begun accepting bids for the project, which will result in the netting being extended to the far ends of both dugouts. (more…)
“We Are Baseball” Tour to Hit U.S. This Summer
This will be worth a visit: the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s traveling “We Are Baseball” tour will make six stops across the United States this summer, and the first exposure to the public is at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Spinners Sold to Main Street Baseball
After failed attempts at a sale to local investors, Drew Weber is selling the Lowell Spinners (short season A: NY-Penn League) to Main Street Baseball, owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League), Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) and the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League). […]
River Rocker Added to Modern Woodmen Park
Another attraction is coming to Modern Woodmen Park, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are adding the River Rocker. (more…)
River Bandits Hosting Free Game on April 26
In the ultimate reward for loyalty, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will offer free admission to fans for their game on April 26. That night’s contest against the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park will feature free entry for all fans, as the River Bandits show their appreciation to the Quad Cities community. (more…)
Upgrades Complete at Modern Woodmen Park
Modern Woodmen Park is now equipped with remodeled bathroom and kitchen space, with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) unveiling the latest upgrades. These alterations should enhance the fan experience at all levels of the ballpark, and better accommodate larger crowds than the previous spaces. (more…)
New Frawley Stadium seating announced
Some nice upgrades for 2016 at Frawley Stadium, as fans of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) will enjoy new chairbacks, as aluminum benches and older ballpark seats are on their way out. (more…)
2015 Best New Food Item: Sweenie Donut Dog
In an era where fans are offered more than just the standard grub at a baseball game, one new food item combined a ballpark favorite with bacon and plenty of sugary goodness. The salty and sweet concoction earned the Sweenie Donut Dog from the Wilmington Blue Rocks Ballpark Digest’s Best New Food Item of 2015. […]