By laying the groundwork for an unprecedented series of franchise shifts, Elmore Sports Group had a productive 2018. That process, combined with the collective success of its portfolio of teams, makes it our 2018 Organization of the Year in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
The Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
With Hurricane Irma approaching the United States, the Carolina League has decided to cancel its 2017 Mills Cup Championship Series. The circuit will instead declare co-champions at the conclusion of its divisional round. (more…)
The Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have announced a partnership with the Lynchburg Humane Society that will make City Stadium dog friendly. (more…)
Complete with an overhauled color scheme, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have unveiled a new logo. In all three logos, all featuring a blue and green color combination, were released on Thursday evening. (more…)
After conducting a name the team contest, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) have opted to keep their current identity. (more…)
Over the next week, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) will allow fans to select from one of six monikers in their name the team contest. (more…)
In transition. Those two words describe not only Calvin Falwell Field but also the team that calls it home, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). While it’s not necessarily a bad ballpark, there are definitely improvements to be made to help enhance the fan experience. (more…)
As they prepare rebrand before next season, the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) are starting a name the team contest. The new name will take effect in time for the 2017 season. (more…)
UPDATE: The Hillcats just announced that plans for the tripleheader have been scratched. Instead of playing three games this afternoon, the two teams will meet for a doubleheader. The third game will be made up in Lynchburg on May 9. (more…)
A mainstay in Lynchburg baseball has announced his retirement, as Lynchburg Hillcats (High-A; Carolina League) President and CFO Paul Sunwall is stepping down after 35 years in the front office. He will be replaced by Chris Jones, an experienced executive who most recently served as the general manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). (more…)
Welcome from Opryland, where the baseball industry is holding the Winter Meetings and Trade Show. Today some news about one of the many sales to be announced this week, with the Elmore Sports Group expected to buy the Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
The Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Cleveland Indians signed a four-year player development contract (PDC), though the 2018 season. The Cleveland Indians had previously been affiliated with the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) in a relationship dating back to the franchise’s roots in Kinston, beginning in 1987. The Hillcats […]
