We have a name, logo and branding for the relocating Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League), set to play in 2017 in Osceola County Stadium: the Florida Fire Frogs. (more…)
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Ryan Keur Named Daytona Tortugas President
There is some personnel news to report, as Ryan Keur is departing the Burlington Royals (Rookie; Appalachian League) to become president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Zimmerman Wins FSL Broadcaster of the Year
Brice Zimmerman of the Fort Myers Miracle has been named the Florida State League‘s Broadcaster of the Year for 2016. (more…)
Details Released on Steinbrenner Field Renovation
Details have been released on forthcoming renovations to George M. Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Central Florida Signs Pact With Braves
The first major affiliation shift of 2016 has taken place, as the Florida State League‘s new Central Florida franchise has signed an agreement with the Atlanta Braves. The player development contract (PDC) between the two teams run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Threshers Notch Second-Highest Attendance Mark in Team History
There will be a lot of attendance news in the next seven days, as the MiLB season winds down. Today: the Clearwater Threshers (High A; Florida State League) recorded the second-highest season attendance in team history in 2016. (more…)
It’s Daytona Beach Islanders for Throwback Night
It’s throwback night on Aug. 27 for the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League), as the team reclaims an old name — the Daytona Beach Islanders — and a beloved era in ballpark history. (more…)
One Week Left for Central Florida Name Voting
One week remains in voting on a name the team contest for a Florida State League team that will begin play at Osceola County Stadium next season. (more…)
Florida State League Unveils Hall of Fame Class
Roy Halladay, Joe Mauer, and several other big names have been added to the Florida State League Hall of Fame, which has announced its class of 2016. The eighth annual induction ceremony will take place on November 15 at Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. (more…)
Six Potential Names Revealed for Central Florida Team
Six name the team contest finalists have been announced by the Florida State League franchise that will play in Osceola County Stadium next season. The team relocating to Central Florida is the Brevard County Manatees. (more…)
New Scoreboard Eyed for McKechnie Field
Pending local approval, fans attending Pittsburgh Pirates spring training or Bradenton Mauraders (High A; Florida State League) games can expect a new scoreboard at McKechnie Field. (more…)
Officials Divided on Titusville Ballpark Proposal
A discussion during a recent meeting showed that there are mixed opinions on a proposed ballpark in Titusville for a High-A Florida State League squad. (more…)
Miracle to Host Decision II Night
Just days after Kevin Durant‘s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors, the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) are rolling out a timely promo. For tonight’s doubleheader, the Miracle will host Decision II Night, an event that even includes its own specialty food item. (more…)