The Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are relocating, as the team is set to move to Osceola County Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
Tag Archives | High A
Salem to Host 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic
LewisGale Field will be the site of some All-Star action next summer, as the Salem Red Sox are set to host the 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic. The game will be played on Tuesday, June 20. (more…)
Dash to Honor 20th Anniversary of Nintendo 64
On Thursday, the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nintendo 64 with an elaborate tribute. Several promotions and activities will be staged at BB&T Ballpark during the game, which begins at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Upgrades Considered for Grainger Stadium
As part of a package of budget items, Kinston, NC officials are eyeing upgrades to Grainger Stadium‘s field and lighting, which could be put to use by a new Carolina League franchise. (more…)
Calvin Falwell Field / Lynchburg Hillcats
In transition. Those two words describe not only Calvin Falwell Field but also the team that calls it home, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). While it’s not necessarily a bad ballpark, there are definitely improvements to be made to help enhance the fan experience. (more…)
Haley Toyota Field / Salem Red Sox
For some, it might be easy to write off a ballpark that’s over 20 years old but when walking into Haley Toyota Field, it feels more like the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) are continuing to grow into it. (more…)
Babies and Baseball Season in Visalia
When one thinks of baseball season, babies don’t normally come to mind. However, pregnancy nights have slowly started to grow throughout Minor League Baseball. (more…)
JetHawks to Dedicate POW/MIA Seat of Honor
This Friday, the Lancaster JetHawks (High A; California League) will hold a special ceremony to dedicate the POW/MIA Seat of Honor at The Hangar. The ceremony, which will feature active-duty military personnel and veterans, as well as local dignitaries, will take place prior to the 6:35 game. (more…)
Hillcats to Rebrand Before 2017 Season
As they prepare rebrand before next season, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) are starting a name the team contest. The new name will take effect in time for the 2017 season. (more…)
Manatees Experiencing Attendance Jump
There is some good attendance news to report, as the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are experiencing a 41% jump in total spectators from this time last season. (more…)
Keys Broadcasters to Call Game from Bikes
In a unique promotion, Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) broadcasters Geoff Arnold and Doug Raftery will call the game on June 5 while riding exercise bikes. The bikes will be placed on the first base course concourse as part of Family Fitness Weekend at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. (more…)
Personnel News in Potomac
We have personnel news to report from the Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League), as the team has announced the departure of vice president/general manager Zach Prehn. In his place, the Nationals have named Bryan Holland and Aaron Johnson as the co-interim general managers. (more…)
Tampa Approves Steinbrenner Field Upgrades
Plans for renovations to Steinbrenner Field have moved forward, with the Tampa City Council approving upgrades to the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (more…)