The Toronto Blue Jays spring-training home in Dunedin, FL is now TD Ballpark, as the team unveils a naming-rights deal with TD Bank ahead of next spring’s debut of major renovations. (more…)
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Osecola County Stadium to Host Pro Soccer Beginning in 2020
Osceola County Stadium will be converted into a pro soccer facility prior to the 2020 season, as USL League One’s Orlando City B supplants the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida League) at the venue. (more…)
Terry Reynolds Named Florida State League President
The High-A Florida State League has named longtime baseball executive Terry Reynolds as its next president, with the appointment to take effect January 1, 2020. Reynolds will take over for retiring league president Ken Carson, who ran the league for the past five seasons. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Set Franchise Attendance Record
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) welcomed 137,570 fans to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 2019, setting a new single-season franchise attendance record. (more…)
Florida State League Cancels Remainder of Season
With the state preparing for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the High-A Florida State League will cancel all regular-season games after Thursday as well as the postseason. (more…)
It’s Elite Eight Time in Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A Voting
With a Sweet Sixteen round that featured plenty of close votes, we’re now on to the Elite Eight round of the Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A voting. With so many close contests, your vote will certainly matter! (more…)
Fire Frogs to Depart Osceola County Stadium at End of Season
The Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) will depart Osceola County Stadium at the end of the 2019 season after owners accepted a half-million-dollar buyout from the country to make way for a MLS training complex at Orlando Heritage Park. (more…)
Second Round of Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A Voting Launches
After a first round that saw several upsets, we’re on to the second round of Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A voting. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019 High-A Voting Begins
Let the voting begin! Here’s the start of the Best of the Ballparks 2019 fan vote for High-A MiLB facilities, encompassing the ballparks of the California, Carolina and Florida State leagues. (more…)
Fort Myers Miracle Become Certified Autism Center
In a first for a Minor League Baseball organization, the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) has completed the process to become a Certified Autism Center. A designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), it demonstrates the organization’s commitment to ensuring guests with autism and sensory sensitivities have the best possible experience. (more…)
Osecola County Votes to End Fire Frogs’ Lease, Facilitating Potential 2020 Move
Seeking to put the team out after the 2019 season, Osceola County officials voted to offer the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) $500,000 to terminate their Osceola County Stadium lease. (more…)
Jackie Robinson Ballpark to Host NPF’s Beijing Shougang Eagles in 2019
National Pro Fastpitch‘s Beijing Shougang Eagles will call Jackie Robinson Ballpark their home in 2019, part of an agreement with the Daytona Torutgas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Anderson Steps Down as Fire Frogs President and GM
Erik Anderson is departing the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League), as he is resigning from his post as Team President and General Manager. His departure was announced by the organization on Friday. (more…)