Today’s food news, part 1: The Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) unveiled some some extreme menu items for 2015, including a memorably named Heart Attack Burger. (more…)
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Wheelchair access on tap for Davenport Ferris wheel
The Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), will be upgraded for wheelchair access for the coming season. (more…)
Sounds, SB Cubs close to Opening Day sellouts
There are different paths to season-opening excitement, as the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) are both approaching sellouts for their respective season openers. (more…)
Cougars unveil videoboard upgrade for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
This is obviously the year of the videoboard upgrade, with the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Fifth Third Bank Ballpark joining the parade of teams and facilities installing high-def videoboards. (more…)
SB Cubs set sales record first day ducats available
This team could end up being one of the big stories of the 2015 season: the South Bend Cubs (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a record for preseason ticket sales. (more…)
It’s Rays Days Sundaes for Hot Rods
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) will be wearing uniforms inspired by parent Tampa Bay Rays during Sunday games in 2015. (more…)
Another Modern Woodmen Park upgrade planned for 2015
We’re going to see more changes at Modern Woodmen Park for 2015, as the Davenport City Council approved a concourse expansion proposed by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Dayton Dragons go big with new videoboard
The Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) are going big with a new 2,050-square-foot, 13HD high-definition videoboard — one of the largest in Minor League Baseball — for the 2015 season at Fifth Third Field. (more…)
Beloit Snappers unveil new radio home
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) signed a broadcast deal with startup Janesville Community Radio, which will be the official station of the team for the 2015 season. (more…)
Personnel changes in Myrtle Beach, Bowling Green, Hannibal
Today’s personnel news: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) promote Andy Milovich as part of front-office changes, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Hannibal Cavemen (summer collegiate; Prospect League) announce promotions. (more…)
Personnel news in Cedar Rapids, Yakima
We have two bits of personnel news today: Greg Seyfer is the new president of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Class A; Midwest League), while Zach Fraser will be the GM of the Yakima Valley Pippins (summer collegiate; West Coast League). (more…)
Building a Hall of Fame from scratch
Besides writing for Ballpark Digest, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler tackled a big offseason project for the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League): launching a Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Here’s his account of the experience. (more…)
Snappers board rejects buyout; offer remains on table
The Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) Board of Directors rejected a buyout offer Monday night, but Brian Christianson says the offer is still on the table and can be reconsidered in coming months. (more…)