Here’s a pretty good sign that we’re heading back to normal in the baseball world, as we’re seeing plenty of 2023 MiLB alt brandings on tap. Here’s a roundup of some of the more notable releases. (more…)
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2022 Ballpark of the Year: Atrium Health Ballpark
A modern ballpark must do more than just host a baseball game: it must serve the community on many levels, including economically. Atrium Health Ballpark has been everything Kannapolis and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Single-A; Sally League) planned, and its success is why we’ve selected it as our 2022 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
Trashed Intimidators Stadium set to come down
A trashed Intimidators Stadium is set to be demolished in coming weeks after an investor closes on the former home of the Kannapolis Intimidators and Piedmont Boll Weevils (Low A; Sally League) before the end of the month. (more…)
Cannon Ballers add Atrium Health Ballpark composting to game-day ops
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Single-A; Carolina League) are expanding their eco-friendly ballpark efforts with a new Atrium Health Ballpark composting initiative to reduce game-day waste. (more…)
Kannapolis unveils next phase of Atrium Health Ballpark development
Additional development at Atrium Health Ballpark, home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East), is officially in the works after specifics of the project are announced by developers and the city. (more…)
Development slated for Atrium Health Ballpark area
We’re seeing economic activity generated by Atrium Health Ballpark, opening this year as home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East), as $40 million in new downtown development has been approved by the city of Kannapolis. (more…)
Your winner in Best of the Ballparks, 2021 Low-A: Atrium Health Ballpark
Your winner in the 2021 Low-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote: Atrium Health Ballpark, opening this season as home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, by a 65-35 percent margin win over LECOM Park, home of the Bradenton Marauders. (more…)
Intimidators Stadium sold; demolition planned for fall
With the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East) ensconced in a new downtown ballpark, the city is selling the team’s former home, Intimidators Stadium, to a developer for $3 million. (more…)
After 2020 limbo, 2021 finally yields new ballpark openings
We had laid in our travel schedule for the 2020 season early in the year, crossing the country for ballpark openings. That schedule was scrapped along with the MiLB season, but this month finally saw some debuts of notable facilities. (more…)
White Sox maintain farm system for 2021 and beyond
Invitations went out today to the four existing top affiliates of the Chicago White Sox, all of whom are expected to return: Charlotte Knights, Birmingham Barons, Winston-Salem Dash and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. (more…)
Kannapolis seeks development bids for Intimidators Stadium site
With the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) ensconced at Atrium Health Ballpark, the city of Kannapolis is now requesting bids for the redevelopment of property hosting the team’s former home, Intimidators Stadium. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Atrium Health Ballpark
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) had a busy off-season, unveiling a new name and finishing construction on a new ballpark and were working hard to welcome fans to Opening Day at Atrium Health Ballpark on April 16. Then the coronavirus pandemic arrived to shut down the country. (more…)
Super Flush Takes Place at Atrium Health Ballpark
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low A; Sally League) took another step Friday to prepare Atrium Health Ballpark for the 2020 season, conducting a super flush at the new facility. (more…)