When Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Double-A; Eastern League), opened in 1997, a downtown location was not an automatic win for all involved. Today, that opening is seen locally as a cornerstone of revitalization for downtown Akron. (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…)
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…)
A variety of attendance records and milestones were accomplished by the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) in 2016. This season was a significant one for the Suns, as it was the first under owner Ken Babby, who made changes to the front office and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville after taking over last September. (more…)
Another goes down: the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
After undergoing several years of improvements under Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby, Canal Park will be in the spotlight. (more…)
As they continue to revamp the fan experience, the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) are rolling out a wide array of new food options. (more…)
The Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) and new owner Ken Babby unveiled a series of improvements to the fan experience at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, including a new left-field Tiki Terrace, group seating area and suite renovations. (more…)
More changes to Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), in 2016, as the ballpark will undergo an upgrade to the playing field before the season opener. (more…)
We have personnel news today from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), the Fast Forward Sports Group and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Days after taking control of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League), new owner Ken Babby overhauled the team’s front office and promised ballpark improvements for the coming season. (more…)
It is truly the end of an era: the finale of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) season means there will be no Bragan in professional baseball for the first time since 1936, as Peter Bragan Jr. retires as team owner. (more…)
The Akron RubberDucks and Canal Park will host the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game. This will be the first time the franchise has hosted the All-Star Game since it relocated to Northeast Ohio in 1989. (more…)
