In the next step of their rebranding process, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are revealing finalists for their name-the-team contest. (more…)
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Gwinnett Braves Seeking a New Name
The Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are preparing for a major change, as the club is undertaking a rebranding process. (more…)
Gwinnett County Issues New Coolray Field Bonds
Following through on a previous proposal, Gwinnett County commissioners have voted to issue new bonds on Coolray Field. Officials cited the projected savings as a reason for their decision, (more…)
Gwinnett County Mulls New Coolray Field Bonds
As a cost savings measure, Gwinnett County is considering whether to issue new bonds on Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Retirement Homes Pitched Near Coolray Field
A retirement home could occupy a site near Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), that was once envisioned to be part of a large-scale development. (more…)
G-Braves Might Change Name
With attendance struggles continuing, the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League) are not ruling out the possibility of a name change. (more…)
Gwinnett Braves Trying to Boost Attendance
Low attendance continues to be a concern for the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), and the team is looking for solutions. (more…)
PSC lands Coolray Field concessions deal
Some concessions news to pass along: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) will manage all aspects of the food operations at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), including concessions, catering and staffing for every event at the ballpark. (more…)
Gwinnett County: No compromises on ballpark development
An effort to scale back promised development at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), is meeting with resistance from local residents and elected officials. Part of the rationale for the $64-million county investment in Coolray Field was the promise of associated development by the developer who sold the land to […]
Lack of development at Gwinnett ballpark draws criticism
Economic development around Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), has failed to materialize, and the latest proposal has locals up in arms. One of the rationales for Gwinnett County to fund the $64-million ballpark was the potential of attracting additional development. And, indeed, there was a proposed development on the […]
Braves minor-league spring sched posted
We’ve posted the spring-training schedule for the four Atlanta Braves farm teams: Gwinnett Braves (Class AAA; International League), Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League), Lynchburg Hillcats (Class A; Carolina League) and Rome Braves (Class A; Sally League). You can view the schedule here. The minor-league teams affiliated with the Atlanta Braves play their home games […]
SEC tourney site selection goes down to the wire
Southeastern Conference officials are close to recommending a site — or sites, as it ends up — for the annual baseball tournament in coming years, and so far it seems like Hoover has a slight advantage in landing the event once again. The annual SEC baseball tournament has become a big event, with crowds of […]
Five cities to battle Hoover, Barons for SEC tourney
Five pro ballparks will be entering the bidding to host the SEC baseball tourney, now drawing large crowds at Birmingham’s Regions Park. The five: AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League); Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, home of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League); Coolray Field, home of the […]