Louisville Slugger Field will continue to host the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) through the 2038 season, part of a lease extension that includes future ballpark upgrades. (more…)
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Charlotte Knights Land 2020 ACC Baseball Championship
Despite statements that International League scheduling rules prohibited teams hosting an event like this, the Charlotte Knights announced the 2020 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at BB&T Ballpark from May 19 to May 24, 2020. (more…)
ACC Baseball Tournament Up for Grabs
With Durham Bulls Athletic Park out of the mix for 2020, the ACC Baseball Tournament will shift to a new location—and a competitive field is lining up to host the tourney. (more…)
Bats to Assume Derby City Mint Juleps Identity for Two 2019 Games
For two games early in the 2019 season, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will play as the Derby City Mint Juleps. The branding, complete with a specialty uniform, was announced in partnership with Four Roses Bourbon. (more…)
Bats to Play as Louisville Mashers on May 26
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) will play as the Louisville Mashers on May 26, paying tribute to the city’s history as a producer of great bourbon. (more…)
Bats, Reds Extend PDC Through 2020
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds are continuing their long-time relationship, as the clubs are extending their affiliation through 2020. The previous player development contract (PDC) was set to expire following the 2018 season. (more…)
Louisville Bats Adding New Videoboard
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and Daktronics have announced the addition of a new video/audio system at Louisville Slugger Field. Highlighted by a new videoboard in left-centerfield, this project marks the second collaboration between the Bats and Daktronics this offseason, as a new scoreboard is also in the works. (more…)
Bats Unveil Muhammad Ali Jerseys
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled jerseys that will be worn on Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night. Scheduled for June 3, the promotion will kick off the city-wide I am Ali Festival. (more…)
Louisville Bats to Install New Videoboard
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) have announced that a new HD videoboard is being installed at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2017 season. Installation of the board is expected to be completed in advance of the team’s exhibition game with the Cincinnati Reds, which is scheduled for March 31. (more…)
Louisville Lands ACC Baseball Tournament
The 2017 ACC Baseball Tournament will be played at Louisville Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Bats Discuss Possible Departure of Louisville City FC
With the USL’s Louisville City FC vying for a new facility, the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) are discussing what they would do in the team’s absence. (more…)
Louisville Bats unveil new look for 2016
We have a major upgrade in the look and branding for the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League), as the team unveils a totally new palette that brings the red and navy to Louisville Slugger Field. (more…)
MiLB: $60.3M in licensed merchandise sales in 2014
Last year was a record one for Minor League Baseball, recording than $60.3 million in licensed retail sales for all 160 teams, as MiLB also releases a list of the Top 25 teams in merchandise sales. (more…)