The Quad Cities of Iowa-Illinois was named the best minor-league market in the United States, with strong attendance from the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) leading the way. (more…)
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Bandits add bumper cars to ballpark
We saw the installation for this earlier this season, and now it’s up and running, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) add a bumper-car amusement ride to Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
River Bandits add third scholarship
Some good news for the day: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are expanding the Bandit Scholars Program with the addition of a third Bandit Scholarship, which will be open annually to Quad Cities-area students entering Augustana College. (more…)
Upgrade plan for Frawley Stadium announced
Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League), will see $1 million in improvements for 2016 and more in 2017 under a plan announced by team officials. (more…)
B-Mets, Main Street Baseball settle lawsuit
The official announcement has yet to come, but the owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and Main Street Baseball have settled their legal dispute, days before the two sides were scheduled for mediation. (more…)
B-Mets, Main Street Baseball headed to mediation
After a U.S. District Court judge indefinitely barred the sale of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) to anyone but Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker, the two sides will meet before a federal mediator to settle their differences. (more…)
QC Sports Hall of Fame comes to Modern Woodmen Park
We’re seeing more of this across MiLB ballparks: the Quad Cities Sports Hall of Fame now has a permanent home at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
B-Mets sued over aborted sale of team
The owners of the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) are being sued by Main Street Baseball and Clark Minker over an aborted sale of the team, with the court being asked to halt the potential sale of the team to another suitor. (more…)
Wheelchair access on tap for Davenport Ferris wheel
The Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), will be upgraded for wheelchair access for the coming season. (more…)
Personnel news in High Desert, Great Lakes, Lexington
We have personnel news today from the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
River Bandits return to radio; will this be a trend?
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are returning to radio for game broadcasts, and this might be a trend that extends throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Mustangs officially part of Main Street Baseball
It’s now an officially completed transaction, as Main Street Baseball takes the reins of the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) after Major League Baseball signs off on the deal. (more…)
Ballpark improvements on tap in Wilmington
The new owners of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) detailed plans to update Frawley Stadium for 2016. (more…)