It was another big year for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), who set multiple attendance records in 2016. That was team’s eighth season at Parkview Field. (more…)
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TinCaps, Padres Extend Player Development Contract
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more seasons, through 2018. (more…)
Mayor: Parkview Field Has Paid Off
Ever since Parkview Field opened for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) in 2009, it has been touted as an economic catalyst for downtown Fort Wayne. Seven years later, it continues to make a major contribution, according to Fort Wayne mayor Tom Henry. (more…)
Expanded Netting Arrives in Minors
It hadn’t even been a full week since the baseball world was shocked and horrified by Tonya Carpenter’s life-threatening injuries at Fenway Park, after being struck in the head by a broken bat, when tragedy struck again in Fort Wayne, Ind. (more…)
TinCaps nab John Henry Moss Community Service Award
Nice honor for the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League), as the team is the recipient of the third annual John Henry Moss Community Service Award from Minor League Baseball. (more…)
TinCaps: Batter’s eye deck on tap for 2016
Building upon success — literally — the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) are adding a second level to the center-field Tuthill 400 Club, as the The Summit, presented by Tuthill will be the only batter’s eye rooftop deck anywhere in the country. (more…)
Midwest League sets attendance record
It was a good 2015 for the Low A Midwest League, as the circuit set a record for attendance with a final tally of 4,233,904 fans, breaking 2010’s record of 4,184,843 fans. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Trends to Watch in 2016
With the Minor League Baseball season winding down, the time has come to reflect on some of the best promotions covered in Promotions Watch in 2015 and look ahead to some of the events fans can expect to see in 2016. (more…)
On the Road: July Ballpark Digest visits
We’ll be hitting the road over the next few weeks, handing out Ballpark Digest 2014 Awards, visiting some great ballparks and seeing some old friends in the Minor League Baseball world. (more…)
Attendance records fall by wayside Independence Day weekend
A number of teams set attendance records over the weekend: Greensboro Grasshoppers, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Clearwater Threshers, South Bend Cubs, Reno Aces, Hillsboro Hops and Greeneville Astros. (more…)
Promotions Watch: What-If Nights
The often overlooked aspect of name the team contests is that the monikers that do not win still offer plenty of promotional opportunities. In recent years, more teams across Minor League Baseball are breaking out the losing finalists as part of What-If Night. These revisionist theme nights are the topic of this week’s Promotions Watch. […]
Lookouts to unveil 2015 changes
With a new ownership group in place, the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) will be unveiling upgrades to AT&T Field on Thursday. (more…)
Freier, locals close on Lookouts purchase
The sale of the Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) is complete, as a new ownership group led by John Woods and Hardball Capital’s Jason Freier take control of the team. (more…)