We have a name for the former Daytona Cubs: the Daytona Tortugas (High Class A; Florida State League) will be taking the field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2015. (more…)
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End of an era: Daytona auctions off Cubs merchandise
Daytona Baseball — the former Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) — is helping to pay for a rebranding of the franchise with an auction of Cubs-related merchandise and promotional items, including the Cubby mascot uniform. (more…)
It’s official: Reds to Daytona for four years
The Cincinnati Reds will be leaving the Cal League and headed to the Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) under a new four-year player development contract (PDC). We listed this as a done deal yesterday and noted the Friday announcement. Owner Andy Rayburn broke the news today in anticipation of tomorrow’s announcement: “It’s […]
Today’s affiliation buzz: What’s happening with the Cubs?
With the Chicago Cubs declining to renew player-development contracts with the Daytona Cubs, Kane County Cougars and Boise Hawks, the MLB team may be looking to revamp its farm system for 2015 and beyond. There is a definite plus for any MiLB team to affiliated with the Cubs: the brand awareness is tremendous. Other teams […]
New for 2014: Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
We have a naming-rights deal to report: the home of the Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) will be known as Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. “We love the great people at Radiology Associates and are proud to have their name on our freshly renovated ballpark,” said Daytona Cubs Owner Andy […]
Nats call up beer vendor from the minors
Here’s the most unusual promotion from the minors this season: Beer vendor Vince Rainey has been called up from the High Class A Florida State League by the Washington Nationals. The 25-year-old Rainey has been a fixture at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for more than a decade, hawking his wares at Daytona Cubs games after first […]
Manatees bring back game broadcasts
Let’s hope this is a trend: the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) are broadcasting all home games, as well as road games at Daytona and St. Lucie. These games will be streamed online for free at ManateesBaseball.com. Handling the play-by-play duties for the Manatees will be Dave Walkovic. Walkovic was born […]
Daytona, D-Cubs close to new lease, ballpark improvements
The Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) are close to a new lease for Jackie Robinson Ballpark that calls for upgraded workout facilities, concessions and team offices. A $1.25-million plan, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, includes the following improvements: The improvements, which would be tackled over the next two off-seasons, include expanding […]
Daytona, Cubs: Let’s stay together
Though there really wasn’t any doubt about it, the Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) and the Chicago Cubs signed a two-year extension to their player-development contract (PDC), through 2014. Apparently the two sides agreed to a deal and are only now getting around to announcing it. Actually, there have been no press […]
Three Blind Mice strikes again
It’s never a good idea to taunt the umpire, as Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League) intern Derek Dye found out when he played “Three Blind Mice” after a controversial call at first base. Here’s the backstory. Mario Seneca was home-plate umpire for last night’s Fort Myers-Daytona game at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. First-base […]
More improvements on tap for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
More improvements are on tap for Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League), as the city and team discuss a new 10-year lease. The city is looking at spending $1.3 million on various improvements to the historic facility, which would include new restrooms, revamped concessions, better player workout […]
Orange County rejects Yankees farm-team ballpark
Saying she had doubts about promises a relocated Tampa Yankees (High Class A; Florida State League) would draw 3,500 fans a game, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs rejected a plan to use county land for a proposed ballpark. Armando Gutierrez Jr. and Orlando Baseball Ventures had proposed a $47-million ballpark, Yankees museum on 12 acres […]
This weekend: the 50th Florida State League All‐Star Game
Nice milestone coming up for the Florida State League: The Clearwater Threshers are hosting the circuit’s 50th All-Star Game at Bright House Field, with the actual game Saturday night, preceded by a reception and a home-run derby. The weekend kicks off Friday night with a Sunset Reception held at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach and […]