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…)
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Fire Frogs Draw Over 3,000 in Opener
It was a solid debut at the gate for the Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League), who drew more than 3,000 fans to their opener on Thursday. (more…)
State Grant Secured for First Data Field Overhaul
St. Lucie County has secured a $20 million state grant for a planned renovation to First Data Field, spring training home of the New York Mets. (more…)
Tortugas to Honor Jackie Robinson on April 15
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have announced that they will wear a commemorative jersey as part of Jackie Robinson Night on April 15. The team made the announcement on March 17, the 71st anniversary of when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by playing in his first integrated game in Daytona Beach. (more…)
New for 2017: First Data Field
The New York Mets have announced that their spring training home in Port St. Lucie will now be called First Data Field. The new moniker is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mets and First Data, which is placing its name on the former Tradition Field. (more…)
Florida Fire Frogs Unveil 2017 Uniforms
We have s look at the new Florida Fire Frogs uniforms, as the former Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) prepare for a new home in 2017 at Osceola County Stadium. (more…)
Personnel News: Frisco, Fort Myers
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
New for 2017: LECOM Park
The spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates has a new name, as the club has announced a naming rights deal with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). As part of the 15-year agreement, McKechnie Field will be renamed LECOM Park. (more…)
Fort Myers Miracle Unveil 25th Anniversary Logo
The Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) have unveiled a commemorative logo for their 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated this season. (more…)
Details Emerge on New Braves Training Camp
We have some more details about a proposed new Braves training camp in North Port, as Atlanta officials presented information to Sarasota County commissioners about the complex and how it would be funded. (more…)
New for 2017: Spectrum Field
This news was expected, but it has been confirmed that Clearwater’s Bright House Field will be renamed Spectrum Field. (more…)
Tortugas Announce Community Foundation
The Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) have announced the establishment of the Tortugas Care Charity Foundation. The newly-formed foundation will benefit youth sports, as well as turtle conservation efforts. (more…)
Ben Hemmen Joins Fort Myers Miracle
Ben Hemmen is heading to Florida, as he is joining the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) as executive vice president and COO. Hemmen is assuming the role from Steve Gliner, who has been named the new president of the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)