In a ballpark already known for a Ferris Wheel and other amusements, it takes a lot to stand out. The Quad Cities River Bandits added another set of unique amusements to a formerly dead part of Modern Woodmen Park, earning Ballpark Digest’s 2017 Award for Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1 Million. (more…)
It’s a big week for the folks in Davenport, IA, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have special reason to enjoy the World Series this year. (more…)
From fan nomination to majority rule to Midwest League stomachs, the West Michigan Whitecaps gobbled up Ballpark Digest’s Best New Food Item of 2017 with their Beercheese Poutine — a tribute to the team’s unique and popular crowdsourcing approach to concession items. (more…)
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) have made a major personnel decision, naming Brian Radle their new team president. Radle joins the Intimidators after working for Main Street Baseball’s Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) and Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) since the fall of 2012. (more…)
Perdue Stadium will be the latest ballpark to offer a nine-hole golf course, as the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) have announced their take on the offseason promotion. (more…)
The Lansing Lugnuts have released details on their 2018 slate, highlighted by plans for the 2018 Midwest League All-Star Game. The 54th annual Midwest League All-Star Game presented by LAFCU is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19th, at Cooley Law School Stadium. (more…)
SRP Park will host its first game in advance of the Augusta GreenJackets‘ (Low A; Sally League) home opener, as Clemson and Georgia will face off in a college matchup on Tuesday, April 10. Clemson University will host the University of Georgia for the inaugural baseball event at SRP Park with first pitch slated for 6:30 pm. (more…)
The Midwest League has announced its nominees for Minor League Baseball‘s five post-season awards. The prestigious awards include the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, the John H. Johnson President’s Award and Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award. (more…)
Jim Bishop is moving into a key position for the Rome Braves (Low A; Sally League): Vice President and General Manager. Bishop had been serving as AGM of the Mississippi Braves (Class AA; Southern League) and will replace Mike Dunn, who was recently promoted to Vice President of Florida Operations. (more…)
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) have set a new franchise attendance record by welcoming 415,248 fans (and counting) to Parkview Field in 2017. That figure, which includes the regular season and the playoffs, surpasses the previous overall single-season high of 413,701 in 2016. (more…)
Now that the Augusta GreenJackets (Low A; Sally League) have played their final game at the facility, city officials are discussing the future of Lake Olmstead Stadium. (more…)
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are preparing for a special anniversary, as the club has released its 10th season logo. (more…)
The South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League) have achieved a milestone, setting a new single-season attendance record for the fourth straight year. This season’s mark of 354,070 fans surpassed last season’s total of 350,803. (more…)
