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The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is slated to be renamed 121 Financial Ballpark, the result of a naming-rights deal between the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and 121 Financial Credit Union. The ballpark’s renaming is pending city council approval. (more…)
Mary Frances Bragan, the former Madame Chairman of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) whose family had a significant influence on the franchise, has passed away at age 95. (more…)
We have personnel news to report from the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
In partnership with Dreams Come True, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) will host a Jacksonville Dreamer and his father as the only fans in attendance for Tuesday’s game. (more…)
Despite statements that International League scheduling rules prohibited teams hosting an event like this, the Charlotte Knights announced the 2020 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at BB&T Ballpark from May 19 to May 24, 2020. (more…)
A unique seating area has been added to Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled the 121 Financial Crustacean Corner. (more…)
With Durham Bulls Athletic Park out of the mix for 2020, the ACC Baseball Tournament will shift to a new location—and a competitive field is lining up to host the tourney. (more…)
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have unveiled Bold City Balcony, marking the addition of a new premium area at Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
With a long-term lease in place, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) are eager for potential development in the area surrounding Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. (more…)
In honor of the Internet meme, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) are including a Florida Man Night on their 2019 promotional schedule. (more…)
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) and City of Jacksonville are extending the team’s lease at Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, with the agreement running through 2033. The deal, which was approved by the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday, is an extension of the current working agreement and goes into effect immediately. (more…)
Attendance news from last night: the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) drew its largest crowd in more than 10 years and the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) welcomed the millionth fan in team history. (more…)
As a unique alternative to throwback nights, some Minor League Baseball teams are embracing the fauxback concept. With several fauxback nights on the docket for the 2018 season, we take a look at some of the most notable entries in our latest edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)