Flooding continues to prevent access to Modern Woodmen Park, forcing the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) to shift their April 15-17 home series to Cedar Rapids’ Perfect Game Field at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. (more…)
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Battle Creek Bombers to Play as Battle Cats July 19
The Battle Creek Bombers (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have an interesting throwback night in the works, as they will play as the Michigan Battle Cats (Low A; Midwest League) on July 19. (more…)
Floods Hamper Modern Woodmen Park Access
With Opening Day just around the corner, flooding around Modern Woodmen Park is causing access issues for Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) staff. (more…)
Urgency Expressed Over Snappers Ballpark Talks
Urgency is being expressed by the Midwest League on discussions for a new Beloit Snappers ballpark, as talks to replace Pohlman Field are still ongoing. (more…)
Personnel News: Bowling Green, Staten Island
We have personnel news to report from the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) and the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League). (more…)
Brad Tammen Named Loons President and GM
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…)
Parkview Field Upgrades Move Forward
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…)
Dragons Announce 20th Season Celebration Game
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…)
River Bandits Buy Meal for Local TSA Officers
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…)
River Bandits Donate $100,000 to Genesis Health System
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…)
Hot Rods Making Bowling Green Ballpark Concessions Changes
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 Upgrades Unveiled
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…)
Bowling Green Ballpark Upgrades on Tap
Under new ownership, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) are planning to make several improvements to Bowling Green Ballpark. (more…)