The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) will have a new bat dog join the team during the 2020 season, and have launched a fan vote for a special naming contest. (more…)
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New Hampshire Primaries Returning July 9
With next week’s New Hampshire primary around the corner, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced that they will play as the New Hampshire Primaries on July 9. (more…)
Groundbreaking Marks Step to Clear Possible Richmond Ballpark Site
Ground has been broken on a facility to replace an existing warehouse across from The Diamond, an early step toward freeing up a potential site for a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark. (more…)
Akron RubberDucks Extending Canal Park Netting
The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending Canal Park protective netting to the foul poles, with a partially-retractable section at the end of each dugout to allow for fan-player interaction. This project for 2020 comes after the team extended the nets to the far end of each dugout in 2018. (more…)
Trenton Thunder Unveil New Dugout Seats
The Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League) are adding a new hospitality area at ARM & HAMMER Park in 2020, as the team unveils the White Claw Riverview Dugout Seats. (more…)
SeaWolves Hope to Avoid Contraction with UPMC Park Upgrades
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are hoping that renovations to UPMC Park, including improved player facilities, will help the team avoid contraction by way of Major League Baseball‘s proposal to eliminate 42 MiLB teams. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Butler
Mark Butler, the principal owner and managing partner of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League), died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 61. He was also a founding father and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. (more…)
Flying Squirrels Moving in Fences at The Diamond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) are making a notable change at The Diamond this offseason, moving in the fences to improve the environment for hitters. (more…)
Bob Lozinak Named 2019 King of Baseball
Bob Lozinak, owner of the Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League), has been named by Minor League Baseball as the 2019 King of Baseball. (more…)
Joe McEacharn Named Warren Giles Award Winner
Joe McEacharn, President of the Class AA Eastern League, was been named the recipient of Minor League Baseball‘s 36th annual Warren Giles Award, recognizing outstanding service as a league president. (more…)
Yard Goats Win 2019 John Henry Moss Community Service Award
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) have won Minor League Baseball‘s 2019 John Henry Moss Community Service Award, recognizing the team’s commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within its local community and within the baseball industry. (more…)
Next UPMC Park Renovations Underway
Major renovations are on the way at UPMC Park, as the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) prepare for a slate of upgrades that will be completed in 2020. (more…)
Eastern League Unveils 2019 MiLB Award Nominees
The Class AA Eastern League has unveiled its nominees for several 2019 MiLB awards, including the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President’s Award. (more…)