At its meeting on Monday, the Port St. Lucie City Council approved a plan to upgrade First Data Field, spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
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Clearwater Threshers Land FSL Honors
The Clearwater Threshers were recognized by the Florida State League, as the club is the circuit’s nomination for Minor League Baseball’s John H. Johnson Award. In addition, GM John Timberlake was named the FSL Chuck Murphy Executive of the Year. (more…)
2017 Executive of the Year: Ryan Keur
In his first year as president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League), Ryan Keur led the team to new heights. The Tortugas’ emphasis on unique promotions and community outreach helped generate a solid increase in attendance, making 2017 a successful season. (more…)
Chris Peters Named Fort Myers Miracle GM
The Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) have made a major personnel decision, naming Chris Peters their new general manager. Peters replaces Andrew Seymour after seven years in Fort Myers. (more…)
First Data Field Renovations Slated to Begin in April
First Data Field renovations are slated to begin next April, with work on the spring training home of the New York Mets expected to conclude in 2019. (more…)
Hurricane Irma Forces Cancellation of FSL Finals
Citing the potential danger of Hurricane Irma, the Florida State League has announced that it will cancel its 2017 finals. The league will instead recognize co-champions at the conclusion of its Division Series. (more…)
Daytona Tortugas Welcoming Fans in Droves
Throughout the 2017 season, the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have received solid fan support. While the franchise has traditionally welcomed fans in steady numbers, it has had an exceptional 2017, thanks in part to an emphasis on community outreach and a unique mix of promotions. (more…)
St. Lucie Mets Set New Attendance Record
The St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) reached a milestone on Friday, when they set a new single-season attendance record. (more…)
Tortugas to Host SagerStrong Night on July 21
On Friday, the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) will honor the late broadcaster Craig Sager by hosting SagerStrong Night. (more…)
Tortugas to Honor Bob Ross on Saturday
On Saturday, July 15, the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) will host Bob Ross Night, a promotion that includes a bobblehead giveaway and a fun run. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: High-A, Second Round
We’re on to the second round of voting in the MiLB Best of the Ballparks 2017 competition, as readers weighed in on the best ballparks in the California, Carolina and Florida State Leagues. So go vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: High-A, First Round
We continue the first round of fan voting in the annual Best of the Ballparks 2017 competition, as we launch the initial selections in the High-A California, Carolina and Florida State Leagues. (more…)
What Would it Take for MiLB to Return to Vero Beach?
Following an excellent turn out for a game last week, some are wondering what it would take for Minor League Baseball to return to Vero Beach’s Holman Stadium. (more…)