The Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) have filled a major leadership post, naming Brad Tammen as President and General Manager. In addition, he will serve as President and General Manger of Dow Diamond and ESPN 100.9-FM, which are owned by Loons owner Michigan Baseball Foundation. (more…)
Funding has been approved for Parkview Field upgrades, allowing the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) to proceed with about $445,000 in improvements ahead of the 2019 season. (more…)
The Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have announced the 20th Season Celebration Game on March 30, a unique kick-off to a milestone season. The game at Fifth Third Field will match the 2019 Dragons (“Team 20”) against a team of Dragons alumni who are still playing in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system. (more…)
Amidst the federal government shutdown, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) purchased a meal for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers late last week. (more…)
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) donated $100,000 to Genesis Health System on Friday, continuing one of the more robust charitable efforts in Minor League Baseball. (more…)
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are shaking up Bowling Green Ballpark‘s concession offerings, highlighted by two new partnerships. Beginning in the 2019 season, Vette City Catering, LLC will be the new exclusive concessions provider and Clark Beverage Group Inc. will be the new beverage supplier for all events at Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
Bowling Green Ballpark will see major changes next season, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have announced more than $2 million in upgrades. The upgrades, announced in conjunction with the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority, are slated to be completed by April 6, 2019. (more…)
Under new ownership, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are planning to make several improvements to Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)
Dick Nussbaum, president of the Low A Midwest League, has won Minor League Baseball‘s 35th annual Warren Giles Award. The award honors outstanding service as a league president. (more…)
Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) General Manager Andrew Chesser will step down in November, with current Assistant General Manager Jacqueline Holm being promoted to GM. Chesser intends to pursue opportunities in southern California, outside baseball, while Holm will be promoted to General Manager and take over management of the team’s front office. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
