You remember the drama last February at McKechnie Field, when Trevor Gooby delivered a baby outside the ballpark gates. In true MiLB form, the Bradenton Marauders are issuing a bobblehead to commemorate the occasion. The story: Gooby, the senior director of Florida operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton and GM of the Bradenton Marauders (High Class […]
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McKechnie Field upgrades set for 2013
Upgrades to McKechnie Field, spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and regular-season home of the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League), are set for next season. The upgrades include the addition of a wraparound concourse, outfield tiki bar, upgraded seating and more. (You can see the full details at our sister site, Spring […]
Kuhn rejoins Miracle front office
John Kuhn, whose baseball travels included gigs in Kalamazoo, Sioux Falls and Pittsfield, has rejoined the team where he began his front-office career, the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League). He’s the team’s new Senior Director of Business Development. Kuhn is an original member of the Miracle front office from 1992-95. “It’s […]
Brewers, Manatees extend affiliation
More on the affiliation front: the Milwaukee Brewers and the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) have extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “General Manager Kyle Smith and his front office have made the Manatees a great stepping stone for our Major League hopefuls,” said Reid Nichols, Brewers Special […]
FSL teams recovering from Tropical Storm Debby
Some Florida State League teams expect to resume play tonight after Tropical Storm Debby wiped out most of yesterday’s schedule — but field conditions may not be perfect. In fact, teams will be using every minute possible to prepare fields for safe play. At Hammond Stadium, the Fort Myers Miracle scrapped plans to pay two seven-inning […]
Florida flooding hits FSL ballparks
Here’s a dramatic shot showing the extent of flooding on the western side of Florida: Bright House Field, home of the Clearwater Threshers (High Class A; Florida State League) is underwater. If there’s any good from this, the Threshers are on the road. Still, there have been a slew of game cancellations across the south, […]
Lee County: Twins spring-training improvements hinge on state grant
Any improvements to spring-training facilities for the Minnesota Twins will need to be funded largely by state funds and the Twins, as Lee County officials say they won’t raise taxes to cover new funding. After spending months saying they’d take care of the Twins after spending $80 million on a new spring facility for the […]
More improvements on tap for Jackie Robinson Ballpark
More improvements are on tap for Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Cubs (High Class A; Florida State League), as the city and team discuss a new 10-year lease. The city is looking at spending $1.3 million on various improvements to the historic facility, which would include new restrooms, revamped concessions, better player workout […]
Fort Myers Miracle set to welcome 2-millionth fan to ballpark
The Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League) are approaching a huge milestone: the team expects to welcome its 2-millionth fan to Hammond Stadium on Monday. “Monday will be a very special night for us,” said Miracle general manager Andrew Seymour, “and we want to make it extra-special for our two millionth fan as […]
Bobbletail surfaces in Clearwater
We’ve seen bobbleheads, bobblehands and bobblefeet given away at the ballpark. Now comes a bobbletail, courtesy of the Clearwater Threshers (High Class A; Florida State League). At their June 1 game the Threshers are giving away a bobbletail of Winter to the first 2,000 fans at Bright House Field, as part of a community effort […]
Approval for McKechnie Field renovations expected this week
An $8-million renovation plan for McKechnie Field, home to the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League) and spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, could be approved this week by city and county governments. The redesign of the classic ballpark calls for a reconfiguration of the seating bowl, with two distinctive seating areas replaced […]
Pfander new GM in Charlotte
Jim Pfander is the new general manager of the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League), exiting his previous job as executive vice president/COO of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League). The Ohio-native began his career as a broadcasting and special events intern for the Cleveland Indians, followed by his first minor […]
Gliner, Seymour promoted at Fort Myers
Steve Gliner is now president of the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), while Andrew Seymour was promoted to the position of vice president/general manager, in moves announced by The Goldklang Group. The 2012 season will mark Gliner’s 25th year in professional baseball, 23rd year with the Goldklang Group, and 9th year […]