Our first stop on the 2023 Ballpark Digest Awards season tour: The 2023 Ballpark Digest Broadcaster of the Year is Alex Cohen, Voice of the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A; International League). (more…)
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Surprise: Michael Gartner distributes $600K in staff bonuses after Iowa Cubs sale
Michael Gartner surprised team employees by distributing $600,000 in staff bonuses after the sale of his Iowa Cubs (Triple-A East) to Diamond Baseball Holdings. (more…)
I-Cubs, Des Moines map Principal Park updates
The Iowa Cubs (Triple-A East) and the city of Des Moines are mapping out improvements to Principal Park that will both meet MLB’s MiLB facility standards and eventually provide the ballpark with a sorely needed upgrade in fan amenities. (more…)
As ballparks open, local business benefit
Besides teams playing in ballparks that have been closed for roughly 600 days, the biggest beneficiaries for the return of baseball are the businesses built to attract game-day traffic. (more…)
Cubs to return four affiliates for 2021
The Chicago Cubs will invite back its top four full-season affiliates for the 2021 season and beyond: Iowa Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans. (more…)
New for August 30: Iowa Caucuses
On August 30, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will play as the Iowa Caucuses, taking the field in a uniform that includes a specialty jersey and cap. The I-Cubs will face the Memphis Redbirds for a 7:08 p.m. first pitch. (more…)
Cubs Extend Four Affiliations Through 2022
The Chicago Cubs have renewed four affiliations through 2022, including the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), and the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Des Moines Prepping for 2018 Promo Seminar
Des Moines, IA is preparing to host a major Minor League Baseball event, as it will welcome the 2018 Promotional Seminar in September. Des Moines is home to the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and their home ballpark, Principal Park. (more…)
Iowa MiLB Teams Help Repair Field of Dreams
Thanks to an effort that includes volunteers from four Iowa-based Minor League Baseball clubs, work has taken place to repair the Field of Dreams site. (more…)
Personnel News: Biloxi, Iowa, Portland
We have personnel news to report from a trio of clubs, including the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League), Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), and Portland Pickles (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Iowa Cubs Release 50th Anniversary Logo
With a milestone season approaching, the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are releasing a 50th anniversary logo. (more…)
Des Moines to Host 2018 MiLB Promo Seminar
Des Moines will host the 2018 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar, which is scheduled for September 25-27 at the Iowa Events Center. Des Moines is home to the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Iowa Cubs Extended Lease, Naming Rights Deal, PDC
The Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have made some major decisions for the future, extending both their lease at Principal Park and the ballpark’s naming rights agreement. Furthermore, the club has extended its player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs. (more…)