Efforts to declare Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site continue, as the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill moving the process forward to President Joe Biden for his signature. (more…)
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark up for national recognition
Some good news to pass along on Jackie Robinson Day: Daytona’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a key site as Robinson prepared for his groundbreaking MLB debut, is being nominated as a National Historic Landmark. (more…)
Tortugas sign lease extension; Jackie Robinson Ballpark to meet MiLB facilities standards
The Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League) signed an extension to stay at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for the next 20 years, with renovations to meet MiLB facilities standards part of the new lease. (more…)
Personnel news in New Hampshire, Lehigh Valley, Biloxi, Delmarva, Daytona
We have personnel news today from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A; Eastern League), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A; International League), Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A; Southern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Single-A; Carolina League) and Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League). (more…)
No changes in Cincinnati Reds affiliates for 2021
Another MLB team reporting no affiliate changes for 2021, as the Cincinnati Reds are inviting Louisville, Chattanooga, Daytona and Dayton as affiliates for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
Teams find alternative uses for ballparks as entertainment venues
With no baseball on the field, we’re seeing ballparks used for other forms of entertainment, as the Texas Rangers, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Daytona Tortugas and Madison Mallards present different forms of entertainment instead of hardball. (more…)
Tortugas announce Kelly Field renovation plan
Some notable news on baseball’s Jackie Robinson Day, as the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) announce plans to restore Daytona Beach’s historic Kelly Field, where Jackie Robinson trained as a member of the International League’s Montreal Royals. (more…)
MLB, MiLB teams continue response to coronavirus shutdown
Without a schedule to start the 2020 season thanks to a coronavirus shutdown, MLB and MiLB teams are responding to stay-at-home orders with various initiatives. Here’s a look at the more notable efforts. (more…)
Daytona Pledging $4M in Jackie Robinson Ballpark Upgrades
Hoping to help the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) avoid contraction, the City of Daytona will pledge $4 million in improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Announce Personnel Moves
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have made several personnel moves in anticipation of the 2020 season, including promotions and additions within their front office. (more…)
Tortugas Will Host 2020 Florida State League All-Star Game
The Daytona Tortugas have been named the host of the 2020 Florida State League All-Star Game, set for next June at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The festivities will occur on Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, and mark the first time Daytona Beach has hosted the affair since 2007. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Set Franchise Attendance Record
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) welcomed 137,570 fans to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2019, setting a new single-season franchise attendance record. (more…)
Jackie Robinson Ballpark to Host NPF’s Beijing Shougang Eagles in 2019
National Pro Fastpitch‘s Beijing Shougang Eagles will call Jackie Robinson Ballpark their home in 2019, part of an agreement with the Daytona Torutgas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)