This is the International League team sale we referenced in the previous post, as the Louisville Bats have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). (more…)
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First came the robo-umps, here comes the robo-mower
The next evolution in ballpark management? Forget robo-umps: we’re seeing the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) implement a robo-mower at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2022 season. (more…)
Personnel news: Louisville Bats, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Madison Mallards
We have some personnel news today from Triple-A’s Louisville Bats, SIngle-A’s Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Cedar Rapids Kernels, and the Northwoods League’s Madison Mallards. (more…)
Big crowd on hand for Louisville reopening night
Another reopening night to note: The Louisville Bats drew a crowd of 10,131 to Louisville Slugger Field as the team celebrated a return to full capacity. (more…)
Bats open 2021 with plenty of change
The Louisville Bats (Triple-A East) opened their 2021 campaign with construction underway at Louisville Slugger Field, before a crowd of 2,808 fans returning to the ballpark after a 600-plus-day hiatus. (more…)
Signs of return to normalcy in MiLB, summer-collegiate worlds
With MiLB teams hosting alternate training site scrimmages and summer-collegiate teams announcing a return to action, we’re seeing small signs of a return to normalcy in 2021. (more…)
No changes in Cincinnati Reds affiliates for 2021
Another MLB team reporting no affiliate changes for 2021, as the Cincinnati Reds are inviting Louisville, Chattanooga, Daytona and Dayton as affiliates for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
Bats unveil Louisville Slugger Field upgrades
With no more pro soccer impacting operations, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled $7 million in upgrades to Louisville Slugger Field, already a leading ballpark in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
MiLB teams expand offerings, launch charitable efforts
With everything about the 2020 MiLB season up in the air, teams are finding ways to confront the coronavirus pandemic with expanded offerings and new charitable efforts in the absence of regular-season games in April. (more…)
Louisville Slugger Field Upgrades in the Works
Plans have been filed for potential Louisville Slugger Field renovations, as the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) are looking to make several major upgrades to the facility. (more…)
AR Experiences on Tap at Louisville Slugger Field
Augmented reality experiences are coming to Louisville Slugger Field in 2020, the result of a new deal between the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and Imagination Park Technologies Inc. The Bats will be among the first Triple-A teams to utilize AR for fan engagement on their iOS or Android mobile devices. (more…)
STMA Unveils 2019 Field of the Year Winners
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has unveiled its 2019 Field of the Year winners, including honors for professional baseball, and college baseball and softball. (more…)
Gary Ulmer Stepping Down as Bats President
After a long tenure in the post, Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) president Gary Ulmer will step down at the end of this season and transition into an advisory role. The Bats made this announcement Thursday. (more…)