The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have named Joe Kubly their General Manager, as he will take over the post later this month. Kubly, who served as the Bandits Director of Sales and Ticketing in 2014 and 2015, has been the President of the Grand Junction Rockies (Rookie; Pioneer League) since 2016. (more…)
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Parkview Field Video Display Upgrades Set for 2020
Improvements are coming to Parkview Field for the 2020 season, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) will replace the ballpark’s original standard definition primary videoboard and two outfield wall video boards. This announcement comes after Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission approved funds from the Harrison Square Stadium Maintenance Fund for the project. (more…)
Details Emerge on Proposed Snappers Ballpark
Preliminary details have emerged on a proposed new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark, as project backers work to finalize plans for the downtown facility. (more…)
Bowling Green Hot Rods to Host 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game
The Bowling Green Hot Rods will host the 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game at Bowling Green Ballpark, with the contest and related events set for next June. All-Star festivities will begin on Saturday, June 20 culminating in the Midwest League All-Star Game on June 23, 2020. (more…)
Jen Yorko Named Lake County Captains GM
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) have announced several front office staff changes, including the promotion of Assistant General Manager Jen Yorko to General Manager. Yorko will be taking over leadership of the Captains following the departure of former General Manager Neil Stein, who was named Executive Director of the Lake County Visitors Bureau. (more…)
Beloit Snappers Sold; New Downtown Ballpark in the Works
The Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) are being sold to Quint Studer, as a new 5,000-capacity ballpark is planned for a seven-acre site in downtown Beloit. (more…)
Eric Leach is Midwest League 2019 Executive of the Year
Another postseason honor to announce: Eric Leach, General Manager/COO of the Bowling Green Hot Rods, is the Midwest League 2019 Executive of the Year. (more…)
Great Lakes Loons Set Single-Game Attendance Record
The Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) achieved an attendance milestone Friday, welcoming a single-game franchise record 6,671 fans to Dow Diamond. (more…)
River Bandits, Genesis Donating $100K to Local Flood Relief Efforts
On Wednesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) and Genesis Health System announced a $100,000 donation that will go toward local flood relief efforts. (more…)
Dragons Postponed Game After Mass Shooting
Following a mass shooting in the city early Sunday morning in which a gunman killed nine people, the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) postponed their scheduled home game for that day. (more…)
State Money Sought for Beloit Snappers Ballpark
The effort to fund a new Beloit Snappers (Low A; Midwest League) ballpark is moving to the state level, as team owners are seeking Wisconsin economic development incentives. (more…)
Udder Tuggers Branding a Success
A one-night name change proved successful for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low A; Midwest League), as fans responded positively to the Wisconsin Udder Tuggers branding. (more…)
Cougars Happy with Extended Netting
After extending protective netting to cover the entire seating bowl, the Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) are reporting positive results from the project. (more…)