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…)
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Lynchburg to Remain Hillcats
After conducting a name the team contest, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have opted to keep their current identity. (more…)
Pelicans Will Become Storks on September 1
On Saturday, a fan went into labor at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Park as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) battled the Wilmington BlueRocks. As a result, the team will change its name to the Myrtle Beach Storks for a single game. (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…)
Fayetteville Agrees to Move Forward with MOU
In a routine but still important step, the Fayetteville City Council voted to move forward on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
66ers Facing Lease Issues
With ballpark upgrades needed and no funds on the horizon, the Inland Empire 66ers (High A; California League) are at a standstill in their lease negotiations with San Bernardino. (more…)
No News on P-Nats Ballpark Proposal
Prince William County is helping the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) complete a repair at Pfitzner Stadium, though local officials are mum on the prospect of a new ballpark. (more…)
Hillcats Reveal Finalists for New Name
Over the next week, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) will allow fans to select from one of six monikers in their name the team contest. (more…)
Warthogs to Return on Thursday
The throwback night craze in Minor League Baseball has caught on in Winston-Salem, where the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) will once again take the field as the Warthogs. (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…)
Dash to Welcome Two Millionth Fan
A major attendance milestone is on tap for this week, as the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) are set to welcome BB&T Ballpark‘s two millionth fan. (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…)
Visalia to Host 2017 California League All-Star Game
The Visalia Rawhide have been announced as the host team for the 2017 California League All-Star Game, which will take place at Recreation Park on the evening of June 20. That is exactly 28 years after the ballpark hosted its first and, to date, only All-Star Game. (more…)