The home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) is keeping its name for five more years, as the naming-rights deal for Parkview Field has been extended. (more…)
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2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement: Ivy at Berlin Place
It has been a year of development for the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League), as they are nearing completion on The Ivy at Berlin Place. The project, which gives South Bend a Wrigleyville feel while tying into surrounding downtown development, has earned a 2018 Editor’s Choice for Outstanding Achievement Award. (more…)
2018 Best Marketing TV Spot: Quad Cities River Bandits
In the best Minor League baseball marketing television spots, teams create unique ads that not only promote their brand but connect it to the community. We highlight the best in our Ballpark Digest annual awards for 2018 Marketing TV Spot of the Year (more…)
2018 Continued Excellence Award: Fort Wayne TinCaps
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) have consistently provided an exceptional fan experience at Parkview Field. On top of that, the club’s efforts have helped make the ballpark a year-round anchor for events in downtown Fort Wayne. (more…)
Bowling Green Hot Rods Sale Official
A sale of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) is now official, as the club has announced that it has been sold to BG SKY, LLC. (more…)
Midwest League Unveils 2018 MiLB Award Nominees
The Low A Midwest League has announced its nominees for the 2018 Minor League Baseball postseason awards. The five 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…)
Sale of Bowling Green Hot Rods Approved
The sale of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) has been approved, allowing Jack Blackstock to purchase the club from Jerry Katzoff. (more…)
Snappers, A’s Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) and Oakland A’s are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC) extension. The agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Peoria, Wilmington, Duluth
We have personnel news to report from the Peoria Chiefs (Low A; Midwest League), the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League), and the Duluth Huskies (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Timber Rattlers, Brewers Extend PDC Through 2022
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League) and Milwaukee Brewers have extended their player development contract (PDC), which now runs through the 2022 season. The PDC between the two clubs was previously set to run through 2020, so this is the result of a two-extension of that agreement. (more…)
2019 Midwest League All-Star Game Set for June 18
More details have been revealed about the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game, which will take place at the South Bend Cubs‘ Four Winds Field on Tuesday, June 18. (more…)
South Bend Cubs to Host 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game
The 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game is coming to Four Winds Field, as the South Bend Cubs are will be named host of the contest. This will mark the first All-Star Game played in South Bend since 1989, when the ballpark was less than two years old. (more…)
Captains, Indians Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will remain an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians through 2020, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development (PDC) contract extension. The Captains have only been affiliated with the Indians in the club’s 16-year history. (more…)