Another sets of schedules for your perusal: Here are the spring-training schedules for the four Oakland Athletics farm teams, playing out of the team’s Papago Park training complex. The schedules are for the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Midland Rock Hounds (Class AA; Texas League), Stockton Ports (Class A; California League) and […]
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Spring schedule for Cards farm teams posted
Our sister site, Spring Training Online, has posted the spring-training schedule for the four teams of the St. Louis Cardinals: Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League), Palm Beach Cardinals (High Class A; Florida State League) and Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). You can view […]
TinCaps once again exceed attendance projections; city receives windfall
More good news arising from Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): yesterday $141,314 went into a capital-improvement fund set up to address ballpark maintenance — and that amount is some 66 percent higher than expected. Hardball Capital, owners of the TinCaps, paid $141,314 to the city as […]
Renovation work begins on Madison’s Duck Pond
The grand makeover of Warner Park, the home of the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), is underway, as construction crews took out the remaining portions of the grandstand and started pouring footings for a new grandstand. The work will complete a complete makeover of Warner Park from when it opened as the very basic […]
River Bandits to hold mock reception to sell event capabilities
More teams should probably be doing this: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are holding a mock reception this Sunday in the Mediacom Sports Lounge and the banquet area of Modern Woodmen Park’s suite level to show what events can be held in these spaces. “The ability to host large parties […]
Hot Rods put team in hands of fans on Facebook Fans Night
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low Class A; Midwest League) will hold Facebook Fans Night on May 18, allowing the team’s Facebook fans to customize the entire Hot Rods experience using the power of social media. The promotion is the first of its kind in Minor League Baseball. “Several teams, including us, are using social […]
PSC adds Kane County Cougars to portfolio
Professional Sports Catering is adding another client in the Low Class A Midwest League, as the Kane County Cougars is shifting concessions to the firm. “PSC has an unprecedented reputation as a concessionaire due to the partnerships they create,” said Kane County President Mike Woleben. “We know they share our passion for customer service and […]
River Bandits add to front office
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced several additions to the team’s front office, as ownership ramps up for another strong season at Modern Woodmen Park. “As the River Bandits continue to grow, the size and quality of our front-office team also grows to ensure that we keep Modern Woodmen Park […]
River Bandits unveil 2011 Midwest League All-Star Game logo
The Quad Cities River Bandits unveiled a logo for the 2011 Midwest League All-Star Game, combining the charm of Davenport’s Modern Woodmen Park and Centennial Bridge with the team’s notable marks. “I think this is a wonderful logo with the way it incorporates so many distinguishing marks of the River Bandits,” said team owner Dave […]
New-ballpark dream lives on in Beloit
It’s been years in the making, but team chairman Dennis Conerton and the rest of the Beloit Snappers (Low Class A; Midwest League) braintrust continue work on a new ballpark to replace antiquated Pohlman Field. It’s been quite the struggle for the team: one promising site and funding plan fell through because of the untimely […]
Captains unveil championship ring design
Want to see what goes for bling in the Low Class A Midwest League? The Lake County Captains will unveil the design for the 2010 Midwest League Championship ring tonight at the team’s Hot Stove Banquet. The Captains have partnered with MTM Recognition to design and produce the rings. The Captains ring features a three-tiered […]
PSC snares Peoria Chiefs concessions deal
Professional Sports Catering and the Peoria Chiefs (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced today that Professional Sports Catering, LLC will manage the food and beverage operation at the home of the Chiefs, O’Brien Field. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Chiefs,” said Tom Dickson, CEO of PSC. “O’Brien Field is one of the […]
Vote on South Bend ballpark renovations delayed
The South Bend Common Council delayed a vote on a $10.2 renovation of Covaleski Stadium, the home of the South Bend Silver Hawks (Low Class A; Midwest League), because of concern over a conflct of interest with a council member. The conflict: Whether Council President Derek Dieter, a supporter of the project who works off-duty […]