With spring training right around the corner, several Minor League Baseball teams are preparing to debut new identities for 2019. Those teams have rebranded over the offseason and will be embracing a new moniker this season. (more…)
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Fayetteville Ballpark Plaza to be Named for Bill Hurley
An entrance plaza at the new Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) ballpark will be named in honor of the late Bill Hurley, a one-time mayor of the city. (more…)
2019 MiLB Ballpark Opening Days: An Overview
When it comes to new ballparks, affiliated Minor League Baseball will have a busy 2019, with three new facilities opening. Inaugural MiLB games have been announced for all three ballparks and, with the regular season approaching, we are providing an overview of the three opening dates. (more…)
Woodpeckers, PSC Announce Partnership
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) and Professional Sports Catering (PSC) have struck a long-term partnership, giving PSC a major role at the team’s new ballpark. PSC will manage all aspects of the food operations at Fayetteville’s new ballpark, including concessions, catering, and food-and-beverage staffing for special events held at the facility. (more…)
New Fayetteville Ballpark Videoboard Unveiled
Details have been released on a Daktronics videoboard installed at a new ballpark that will open for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) in April. The installation took place late in the fall of 2018 to be ready for the 2019 baseball season. (more…)
Fayetteville Ballpark Construction on Schedule
Construction on a new ballpark for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) is on schedule, as the club is moving toward the opening of its new downtown home. (more…)
New for 2019: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
We have a name for the newest High-A Carolina League team, as the Houston Astros affiliate will be playing as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in a choice team management says should resonate in the local fan and military communities. (more…)
Fatbacks, Woodpeckers Emerge as Potential Fayetteville Names
With the Houston Astros closer to revealing the new name of their Fayetteville franchise, Fatbacks and Woodpeckers look to be the top contenders. (more…)
Five Final Team Names Announced for New Fayetteville Squad
We have the five finalists for the team name for the Carolina League Fayetteville (NC) team planned for 2019, as announced by the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League). (more…)