Melvin Mercedes of the Stockton Ports (High A; California League) will join some rare company on Saturday, when he plays all nine positions. (more…)
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Boesch Named Carolina League Broadcaster of the Year
The Carolina League has named Brian Boesch as its Broadcaster of the Year for 2016. This it the second time that the Winston-Salem Dash lead broadcaster has won the award. (more…)
New San Jose Ballpark to be Pitched
Talks are beginning for a new San Jose Giants (High A; California League) ballpark, as a proposal will be presented this week. (more…)
Sun Sets in Bakersfield, High Desert
It had been a season of celebration at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. The home of the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) had turned 75-years-old in 2016, and the Blaze ran a series of promotions and giveaways to commemorate the milestone. (more…)
Next Step in Fayetteville: A Funding Plan
With a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place, officials in Fayetteville are now focused on developing a funding model for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Excitement Builds in Kinston
Minor League Baseball is returning to Grainger Stadium and, if early reactions are any indication, Kinston is elated about its new team. (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…)
P-Nats Announce Hamilton Tribute
Tapping into the widespread appeal of Hamilton, the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) have announced a tribute to the musical. Scheduled for September 4, this event could mark the emergence of a promotional trend. (more…)
$35 Million for Fayetteville Ballpark
Movement toward a ballpark in downtown Fayetteville continues, as the City of Fayetteville is now setting a $35 million budget for the project. (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…)
Fayetteville Making Progress on MOU
All signs point to the City of Fayetteville and the Houston Astros reaching a memorandum of understanding (MOU), as city officials are expressing confidence. (more…)
BB&T Ballpark Development Up for Vote
Should it receive city council approval, development would at long last take place behind BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Columbia Wows Fayetteville Officials
Officials in Fayetteville have not been shy about using Spirit Communications Park as a model for a new ballpark in their city. A recent visit to the ballpark only validated that idea. (more…)