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…)
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Jumbo Shrimp to Host Florida Man Night
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…)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Lease Extension Approved
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…)
Jacksonville, Schaumburg Post Attendance Marks
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…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MiLB Fauxback Nights
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…)
FIS, MiLB Extend Partnership Through 2022
Minor League Baseball is extending its partnership with FIS, a move that reflects the league’s push to incorporate technology into the fan experience at ballparks. (more…)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to Extend Protective Netting
Extended netting is on tap at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, with the netting set to be installed prior to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp‘s (Class AA; Southern League) 2018 season. The netting, which will run to the far end of each dugout, will be installed by the Jumbo Shrimp, the City of Jacksonville and SMG Jacksonville. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp to Host You Might Be The Father’s Day
Just days before Father’s Day, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) will host an unusual promotion: You Might Be The Father’s Day. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Set Series Attendance Record
The home-opening series was a success for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League), who drew 41,276 fans over a five-night set. That marks a new series attendance record for the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, which opened in 2003. (more…)
Bang, Bang! Jumbo Shrimp Begin New Era with Sellout
An offseason rebranding for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is paying off in the regular season, as a sellout crowd of 10,477 was on hand for last night’s season opener. (more…)
Sgt. Scampi Named Jumbo Shrimp’s Bat Dog
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) will have their own bat dog this season, as the team is set to welcome Sgt. Scampi. Sgt. Scampi, who will debut at the Jumbo Shrimp game this Friday, was signed from K9s For Warriors, and will appear for a designated half inning at each Friday home game. (more…)
Jumbo Shrimp Reveal The Wheelhouse
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League) have revealed that a recently-renovated suite-level lounge will be named The Wheelhouse. The Wheelhouse, which received its name from a poll of season ticket holders and sponsors, will also have a new menu in 2017. (more…)
Personnel News: Jacksonville, Visalia
We have some personnel news to report from the Visalia Rawhide (High A; Carolina League) and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)