Riffing off the news: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) have scheduled “Brian Williams’ Pants-on-Fire Night” for April 27. (more…)
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Hartford ballpark construction begins
With most of the paperwork completed, construction of a new New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark in downtown Hartford is poised to begin. (more…)
Hartford ballpark groundbreaking set for February
New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Josh Solomon says the groundbreaking on a new Hartford ballpark is set for late February. (more…)
Personnel news in Trenton, Mobile, Frederick
Let’s begin the week with lots of good news, as we have personnel additions for the Trenton Thunder (Class AA; Eastern League), Mobile BayBears (Class AA; Southern League) and Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League). (more…)
Will 2015 finally see Richmond ballpark solution?
Yes, we know the last several years we’ve expected some resolution to a new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) facility, but this could finally be the Year of the New Ballpark. (more…)
Hartford overhauls ballpark financing plan
Despite planning being at the final stages, the city of Hartford will overhaul its ballpark financing plan and launch an authority to finance and own the new home of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Your warm-weather picture of the day
Altoona Curve (Class AA; Eastern League) Head Groundskeeper Ben Young won the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2nd annual Mowing Patterns Contest. Click on the headline to see his handiwork. (more…)
Reading Fightin Phils promote five
Big day in the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) front office, as five executives have been promoted to executive director roles with the team. (more…)
NH’s Tarpey MiLB Athletic Trainer of the Year
Nice honor: Bob Tarpey of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League is the 2014 Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year. (more…)
Fightin Phils introduce unique concierge service
Talk about above and beyond: The Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) are introducing a unique Fightins Concierge Service. (more…)
Flying Squirrels announce Diamond upgrades
Faced with the prospect of at least two more years at The Diamond, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) announce three upgrades for the facility. (more…)
Blue Jays, Fisher Cats extend player development contract
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their player development contact for two more years, through 2018. (more…)
2014 Logo/Branding of the Year: Akron RubberDucks
It was an edgy approach to a new team identity, but the unveiling of new Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) logos and marks certainly led to a successful 2014 for the team — making them our choice for Best Logo/Branding in our annual awards. (more…)