For most teams not invited to be part of the 120 MiLB licensees, the options for 2021 and beyond are sliding into independent baseball or going the summer-collegiate route. Both will involve plenty of change. (more…)
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Legends, Y’Alls launch Battle of the Bourbon Trail
The Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) and Florence Y’Alls (independent; Frontier League) are partnering on the Battle of the Bourbon Trail, featuring seven weeks of games beginning on July 31. (more…)
Whitaker Bank Ballpark snares Best of the Ballparks 2020 Low-A honors
It was Whitaker Bank Ballpark over Four Winds Field in the final round of the Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Low-A fan vote, as voters chose the home of the Lexington Legends as their favorite Low-A facility. (more…)
Final day of voting in Best of the Ballparks 2020 MiLB Low-A competition
We’re in the final day of voting in the Best of the Ballparks 2020 fan vote for MiLB Low-A facilities, with Four Winds Field vs. Whitaker Bank Ballpark in the fifth and final round. Less than 200 votes separate the pair, so your vote counts! (more…)
It’s South Bend vs. Lexington in Best of the Ballparks 2020, MiLB Low-A finals
It’s Four Winds Field vs. Whitaker Bank Ballpark in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2020, MiLB Low-A fan vote, with a Midwest League vs. Sally League matchup in the fifth and final round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Personnel News: Salem, Lexington
We have personnel news report from the Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) and the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Legends to Become Kentucky Beer Cheese August 13-15
The Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) will play as the Kentucky Beer Cheese from August 13-15, paying tribute to a Kentucky staple. (more…)
Legends Hosting Female MiLB Broadcasters Event
The Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) will host Female Voices: The Women Broadcasting Minor League Baseball at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on March 7, featuring four current MiLB broadcasters. The event will include Kirsten Karbach (Reading Fightin Phils), Jill Gearin (Visalia Rawhide), Melanie Newman (Salem Red Sox), and the Legends’ Emma Tiedemann. (more…)
Personnel News: Charleston, Lexington
We have personnel news from a couple of Low A South Atlantic League teams, including the Charleston RiverDogs and Lexington Legends. (more…)
An Important Time for Women in MiLB Broadcasting
Kirsten Karbach volunteered at her college radio station in Florida. Emma Tiedemann’s grandfather handed her his headset at a college basketball game in Texas. Melanie Newman pursued photojournalism in Alabama. And Suzie Cool juggled six jobs in Pennsylvania. (more…)
Legends, Royals Announce Affiliation Extension
The Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) and the Kansas City Royals announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Lexington Legends Unveil New Menu Items
Whitaker Bank Ballpark will offer some new cuisine for the 2018 season, as the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) have unveiled their food menu. (more…)
Personnel News: Lexington, Biloxi
We have personnel news to report from the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League) and the Biloxi Shuckers (Class AA; Southern League). (more…)