Three Florida State League venues and one Carolina League venue make the cut, setting up an exciting High A Best of the Ballparks voting round — and we want to hear from you! (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks: High A, third round
The second round of voting at High-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done, with a few more upsets in the books. The new brackets are up for the round of eight — featuring some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: High A, 2nd round
The first round of voting at High-A for the Best of the Ballparks is done and, after several upsets, the new brackets are up for the round of 16 — featuring some fascinating matchups. So we want to hear from you! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: High A, first round
We’ve received thousands of votes already in our Best of the Ballparks voting, and we expect even more with today’s first round of High Class A ballpark competition, comprising the Carolina, Florida State and California leagues. (more…)
Reese Smith III buys Daytona Tortugas
Veteran sports operator Reese Smith III has purchased the Daytona Tortugas (High Class A; Florida State League) from Andy Rayburn, in what would appear to be a seamless transition, with baseball staying at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark. (more…)
Manatees, Palm Bay chat new ballpark
This isn’t the first time the two sides have chatted, but it may stick this time: Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) officials are talking new ballpark with nearby Palm Bay reps while also pitching management of Space Coast Stadium. (more…)
Manatees bring love back to the ballpark
The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) are bringing Date Night to Space Coast Stadium with a romantic promo running on the remaining Saturday nights left on the schedule. (more…)
New for 2015: Brevard County Space Explorers
The Kennedy Space Center will sponsor a space-themed promotion for the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) on May 7-9, with the team playing as the Brevard County Space Explorers at Space Coast Stadium. (more…)
Saving Historic Dodgertown
Your feel-good story of the day: After the Los Angeles Dodgers moved spring training operations to Arizona, the future of Vero Beach’s Historic Dodgertown was in doubt — until O’Malley family members stepped in to turn things around. (more…)
In memoriam: Chuck Murphy
Chuck Murphy, president of the High Class A Florida State League for the last 24 years, passed away yesterday. He was 83. (more…)
New for 2015: Daytona Tortugas
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…)
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 […]